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The isolation and characterisation of a novel siderophore from the marine bacterium Thalassomonas viridans
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Natural products (NPs) produced by bacteria, fungi, plants, and marine animals include a large group of diverse chemical entities that display a broad range of biological activities. NPs are widely used for various ...
Prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and the pharmacogenomics of enalapril-induced adverse effects among patients in the Vhembe district
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Controlling blood pressure (BP) among individuals with hypertension is important in the
prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, maintaining optimal BP levels in
individuals who are prone to drug-induced ...
Nanostructured immunosensor for low level detection of waterborne cryptosporidium
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
A major causative agent of gastrointestinal disease is Cryptosporidium, a protozoan
waterborne parasite identified in over 70 countries. Cryptosporidium infection is a
cause of high disease morbidity in children and the ...
Evaluation of selected polycyclic compounds as resistance modulators in Mycobacterium tuberculosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Progressive development of resistance to various chemotherapeutic agents used in the management
of infectious diseases presents a serious problem in global public health. Increasing levels of
antimicrobial resistance in ...
Assessing the influence of electronic media on student perceptions towards antibiotic resistance
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the reduced number of new antibiotic
discoveries impose a major threat to the quality of human life and effective
treatment options. Antibiotic resistant infections require prolonged ...
Modelling risk factors related to the performance of two oceans half marathon runners between 2012 and 2015
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Limited literature is available on the effect of factors associated with the improvement in
performance of Two Oceans Half Marathon (TOHM) runners. This study examined factors
associated with the improvement in performance ...
Applicability of big data analytics to support groundwater management in Southern Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Groundwater is a vital resources for member states in the Southern African Development
Community (SADC). However, sustainable managing groundwater resources in SADC
is a challenge. Amongst the many issues facing groundwater ...
The implementation of the African union model law on medical products regulation and the establishment of the African medicines agency
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Within Africa, there is insufficient access to quality, safe, efficacious and
affordable medical products which can partly be attributed to lack of robust
regulatory systems, a lack of competent regulatory professionals ...
Green drop programme in South Africa: The role of institutional commitment in sustainable water resources management: Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Incentive-based regulation is a key driver of change to improve wastewater management and
sustainable water resource management. Although the Green Drop Certification program has
existed since 2009, no academic studies ...
Carbon dot – polythionine nanocomposite sensor for the remediation of antibiotics in water
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Antibiotics are a necessary part of the world today where their main purpose is to
counter bacteria and diseases. Antibiotics are used in many areas which include
apiculture, domestic, livestock and medically. Since ...