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An assessment of carpobrotrn actnacifurmis and cissampelos capensis as potential antimicrobial agents and their effects on animal metabolism
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
An assessm entof Carpobrotus acinaciformib and Cissampelos capensis as potential antimicrobialagentsandtheireffectsonanimalmetabolism
Aspects of the reproductive physiology of male vervet monkeys maintained in a laboratory environment
(University of the Western Cape, 1995)
In biomedical research limited use has been made internationally of African non-human primates. As a result, their reproductive physiology has been less well defined, when compared to the more commonly used macaque species. ...
The effect of Nicotine exposure on aspects of liver Carbohydrate metabolism
(University of the Western Cape, 1989)
The liver plays an important role in maintaining the blood glucose concentration. In this respect glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis play an important role. Interference with these pathways may therefore have an effect on ...
Microscopic analysis of In vitro and In vivo effects of functionalized gold nanoparticles on the liver, kidney, spleen, heart and pancreas of male wistar rats
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Nanotechnology represents a promising knowledge based platform that can solve human needs and ailments, especially in cases like cancers, diabetes, antibiotic drug resistances etc. Many metallic nanoparticles are being ...
The effect of glycine supplementation on the skeletal muscle properties of captive cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
The fastest known land mammal – the cheetah, possesses many anatomical adaptations
that enables high-speed running. Current literature regarding the physiological aspects that
facilitate their incredible sprinting ability, ...
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 ...
The effects of Elytropappus rhinocerotis Cass and Pelargonium triste (L.) L'Hèrit on animal health and metabolism
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Many South Africans use cultural traditions and practices in the management of their health. Elytropappus rhinocerotis is an important medicinal plant, which is widely distributed in regions of South Africa. The objective ...
The influence of maternal nicotine exposure on neonatal lung development : an enzymatic and metabolic study
(UWC, 1999)
Chapter I, the literature review, gives the reader a sound background knowledge of the following: normal lung structural development in humans and rats, metabolic development with reference to structural development, tobacco ...
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 ...
Circadian activity rhythms and early gene expression in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of a diurnal rodent, Rhabdomys pumilio
(UWC, 2001)
Although humans are diurnal in behavior, animal models used for the study of circadian rhythms are mainly restricted to nocturnal rodents. This study focused on circadian behavior and gene expression in a diurnal rodent ...