Browsing Magister Scientiae - MSc (Medical BioSciences) by Title
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The potential therapeutic role of palm oil on prostate cancer
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Prostate cancer is one of the heterogeneous groups of neoplastic diseases originating from the reproductive system of the male naming, the prostate gland. In the west, prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting ... -
Prevalence and characterization of Gardnerella vaginalis in pregnant mothers with a history of preterm delivery
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Risk factors such as intrauterine and vaginal infection put pregnant women at risk for delivering preterm. Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a polymicrobial clinical syndrome commonly diagnosed in women of reproductive age, with ... -
The Prevalence of Members of the “Red Complex” in Pregnant Women as Revealed by PCR and BANA Hydrolysis.
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Increased levels of oestrogen and progesterone during pregnancy may lead to periodontal disease. The anaerobic Gram-negative bacteria called red complex (Porphyromonas gingivalis, Tannerella forsythensis and Treponema ... -
The prevalence, risk factors and serotypes of GBS in Libyan women at labour and the rate of vertical transmission of GBS from mother to infant
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Group B Streptococcus (GBS) also known as Streptococcus agalactia, is one of the most important causes of serious neonatal infections. Early detection of GBS colonisation in the mother is thus of primary importance to ... -
Production of cytokines in human whole blood after incubation with the nucleocapsid protein of the NL63 Coronavirus
(University of the Western Cape, 2012-11)The Coronaviridae family consists of RNA viruses within the order Nidovirales. The family is classified into two genera, namely the corona- and toroviruses. Coronaviruses are enveloped, single stranded, positive sense ... -
A quantitative and qualitative assessment of dental aerosols within a dental clinical unit: An avenue for the transmission of resistant nosocomial infection.
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Introduction: Nosocomial infections are infections that occur 48 hours after receiving care for an unrelated condition in a clinic or a hospital environment, many of which are resistant to at least one of the drugs most ... -
Radioprotective effects of rooibos herbal tea on the developing central nervous system of wistar rats
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Early postnatal radiation exposure from environmental, diagnostic or therapeutic sources is potentially deleterious to the developing nervous system resulting in oxidative stress, structural damage, altered ... -
Radiosensitization effects of gold nanoparticles in proton therapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Despite recent advances in radiotherapy, some tumours have shown to be resistant to treatment and patients still experience long term side effects. Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) have been identified as effective radiosensitizers ... -
Red palm oil as a therapeutic agent in triple-negative breast cancer patients
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Purpose: Breast cancer is one of the most frequent and fatal diseases women all around the globe are challenged with today. In women, breast cancer has the highest mortality rate of all cancers and the incidence rate is ... -
The relationship between male genital tract infection, oxidative status in the ejaculate, and apoptotic markers in human spermatozoa
(2009)Aim: Leukocytes are the major source of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the ejaculate and contribute to up to 30% of male infertility. ROS have been associated with markers of apoptosis such as sperm DNA damage, ... -
The role of c-reactive protein as a marker for preterm delivery
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Pregnancy associated maternal morbidity and mortality along with adverse pregnancy outcomes have gained momentum over the past few years, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Asia despite the advances in medical ... -
Screening of Selected Libyan Medicinal Plants for the Synthesis of Metal Nanoparticles and their activity against Streptococcus mutans
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Nanotechnology has emerged as an elementary division of modern science and stemmed directly from green chemistry twelve basic concepts, it receives global attention due to its unique character and ample applications. It ... -
Seasonal differences in semen characteristics and sperm functionality in Tankwa goats
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Tankwa goats have been free-ranging in the Tankwa Karoo National Park in the Northern Cape for more than 80 years. A genetic study concluded that these feral goats are a unique genetic resource compared to other goat breeds ... -
Structural and functional aspects of sperm after transit through the fallopian tube of the sheep
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)Ejaculated mammalian spermatozoa have the potential for fertilization. The acquisition of the ability to fertilize a fully invested oocyte occurs during the passage through the female reproductive tract. These post-ejaculatory ... -
Student experiences of life science practicals
(UWC, 2001)Science Educationists seem to agree that practical work should form an important component of any science course. Many students arrive at University without having been exposed to any practical work, while others were ... -
Synthesis and applications of functionalized pyridinyl imine complexes of palladium
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The synthesis and characterization of pyridinyl α-diimine Pd(II) complexes having a functionalized hydrocarbon attached to the imino nitrogen was performed. The catalytic activity of these complexes were then evaluated in ... -
Synthesis and characterization of magneto-electric nanoparticles for delivery of antituberculosis drugs across the blood-brain barrier
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The anatomical structure of the brain at the blood–brain barrier (BBB) creates a limitation for the movement of drugs into the central nervous system (CNS). Although anti-infective drugs effective against Mycobacterium ... -
The effects of selective inhibitors of N-Glycosylation and Endoplasmic Reticulum stress inducers on Neuroblastoma cell proliferation and Apoptosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Among all childhood cancers diagnosed, neuroblastoma (NB) is the most prevalent during infancy. In patients younger than 15 years, it accounts for more than 7% of malignancies and about 15% of all paediatric mortalities. ... -
The effects of selective inhibitors of n-glycosylation and endoplasmic reticulum stress inducers on the expression of neuroblastoma drug resistance
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Neuroblastoma (NB) represents 8-10% of all childhood tumours and accounts for approximately 15% of all cancer-related deaths in the paediatric population. Approximately half of newly diagnosed children with this tumour ...