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The effects of carbon-based nanoparticle surface functionalization on immune responses
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Nano-based technologies are highly desired for the unique properties achieved through size
restrictions. Nanoparticles (NPs) achieve a higher surface-to-volume ratio during synthesis. As
a result there is a greater rate ...
The association of BMI and blood pressure measurements with depressive and quality of life scores in university students
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Depression is a very common and serious mental illness. Studies have shown that depression
has a significant impact on both social and economic aspects of sufferers worldwide as well as
in South Africa. Research has shown ...
Investigating novel aspects of the blood-brain barrier using high resolution electron microscopy
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The blood-brain barrier (BBB) is a restrictive interface located between the blood
circulation and the central nervous system (CNS), regulating the homeostatic
environment of the neuronal milieu, by controlling the ...
Investigating the relationship between iron deficiency and depressive symptoms in relation to the body compositions of students residing in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Iron deficiency is the consequence of a prolonged diminished iron balance, whereby iron stores
are no longer sufficient to meet the requirements of regular iron turnover. It is the most
ubiquitous single nutrient deficiency, ...
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 ...
The use of ultrasonography for the early detection of cardiovascular risk in adolescents
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the major cause of mortality and morbidity globally and is the leading cause of death in South Africa second to HIV/AIDS. CVD is on the rise not only in adults but also in children. The ...
An evaluation of the biopesticidal characteristics of Helichrysum marifolium and Hetichrysum patulum and their effects on animal metabolism
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
There ate a number of pesticides that are suspected to be endocrine disrupters' Many of these pesticides are man-made. Endocrine disrupters are chemicals that can lead to an increase in birth defects, sexual abnormalities, ...
An assessment of Carpobrotus acinaciformis and Cissampelos capensis as potential antimicrobial agents and their effects on animal metabolism
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
The definition of a medicinal plant (as formulated by the WHO) is a plant that consists of either one or more plant parts with therapeutic properties that can be used in the development of drugs (sofowora lg82). Various ...
lnvestigations into the cancer modulating properties of Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos), Cyclopia intermedia (Honeybush) and Sutherlandia frutescens (Cancer bush) in oesophagea! carci nogenesis
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)
This thesis contains scientific evidence on the anticancer properties of two unique South African herbal teas, rooibos and honeybush, and the herbal plant Sutherlandia frutescens (cancer bush) using an in vivo oesophageal ...
An evaluation of the biopesticidal characteristics of Helichrysum marifolium and Helichrysum patulum and their effects on animal metabolism
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
There ate a number of pesticides that are suspected to be endocrine disrupters' Many of these pesticides are man-made. Endocrine disrupters are chemicals that can lead to an increase in birth defects, sexual abnormalities, ...