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Analysis of the nutritional status and dietary intake data of a group of elderly at a day and frail care centre in Verulam

Govender, Theloshni (2011)

Background: South Africa, a richly diverse developing country has been faced by the consequences of transition attributed to urbanisation and acculturation. A Westernised lifestyle has, therefore, resulted in increasing ...
Anti-carcinogenic activity of Centella asiatica and Elytropappus rhinocerotis on a human colon cancer cell line

Dwarka, Depika (2012)

Recently our understanding of cancer has advanced in the realization that apoptosis and the genes that control it have a profound effect on the malignant phenotype. It is now clear that some oncogenic mutations disrupt ...
Application of the extended real associated solution theory to excess molar enthalpies and excess molar volumes of binary mixtures of (benzene or 1-alkanol + quinoline)

Deenadayalu, Nirmala; Letcher, T. M. (Elsevierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.molliq.2004.12.002, 2005-06-01)

Excess molar enthalpies and excess molar volumes of binary mixtures of (benzene or methanol or ethanol or 1-propanol or 1- butanol+quinoline) as a function of composition at a pressure of 1 atm and a temperature of 298.15 ...
Application of thermostable a-Amylase from Thermomyces lanuginosus ATCC 58157 to nutritionally enhance starch based food

Padayachee, Thiriloshani (2006)

In Sub-Saharan Africa there is an urgent need to sustain and improve the quality of its food resources. Poverty eradication features high on the agenda of a number of world health organisations, while the number of underweight ...
An appraisal of homoeopathic proving methodology as a bridge between the indigenous and rationalist-scientific understandings of medicinal plants : the case of Strychnos henningsii

Ross, Ashley Hilton Adrian (2011)

Aim This study sought to appraise homoeopathic proving methodology as a bridge between the indigenous and rationalist-scientific understandings of medicinal plants through a detailed exploration of the relationships ...
Are point-of-decision prompts in a sports science and medicine centre effective in changing the prevalence of stair usage? : a preliminary study

Pillay, Julian David; Kolbe-Alexander, Tracy; Achmat, Masturah; Carstens, Madelaine; Lambert, Estelle V. (2009)

Objective. To determine the impact of a signed intervention on promoting stair versus lift usage in a health and fitness facility. Design. A 3-week observational study in which a simple timeseries design of collecting ...
Assessing milk quality using the electronic nose

Govender, Samantha (2007)

There are many ways for milk and dairy products to develop flavour defects. Sensory evaluation, has been the traditional approach to characterize off flavours. The need for odour sensing devices becomes greater when volatile ...
An assessment of ambulance infection control in an emergency medical service in the Ilembe District of KwaZulu-Natal

Naguran, Sageshin (2008)

The purpose of the study was to assess ambulance infection control in an emergency medical service in the Ilembe District of KwaZulu-Natal, by determining the prevalence of bacteria and fungi in ambulances, including those ...
An assessment of chiropractic adjustment beds as reservoirs for normal flora and infectious bacterial pathogens at a chiropractic teaching clinic

Logtenberg, Jana (2009)

Background: Research has indicated the majority of bacteria on chiropractic adjustment beds (beds), can persist on dry inanimate surfaces for months. Thus, insufficient disinfection procedures create continuous sources of ...
An assessment of coronary artery calcification, using the calcium scoring technique, in an asymptomatic Indian population in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Moodley, Karanigie (2008)

The main aim of this study, was to assess the prevalence of coronary artery calcification in asymptomatic risk and non risk individuals in the South African Indian population, within the age group of 20-70 years.
The assessment of native erythropoietin and antibodies to recombinant erythropoietin in haemodialysis patients

Benjamin, Sherilene Cheryl (2008)
An assessment of the Bhambayi community with the view to planning an improved home-based care program for people living with AIDS

Benjamin, Matheevathinee (2005)

The study was a cross sectional descriptive approach using individual interviews and a focus group. The study took place in Inanda, KwaZulu Natal. The purpose of the study was to assess the Bhambayi community at the ...
An assessment of the conformational profile of bombesin and its mammalian analogues using computational chemistry methods

Sharma, Parul (2011)

Understanding the dynamics and mechanism of protein folding continues to be one of the central problems in molecular biology. Peptide folding experiments characterize the dynamics and molecular mechanisms of the early ...
Assessment of the experiences of users of the fast queue in selected primary health care facilities in the eThekwini Municipality

Sokhela, Dudu Gloria (2011)

Background The South African health care system is guided by the primary health care approach (PHC), which is based on the principles of accessibility, availability, affordability, equity and acceptability which are the ...
An assessment of the integration of palliative care in the caring of cancer patients in selected oncology clinics in the eThekwini district in KwaZulu-Natal

Sithole, Ntombizodwa Margaret (2013-01-18)

Palliative care research in South Africa is at an early stage and there is an increasing need to develop a body of evidence that is relevant to South African conditions. One of the biggest challenges that palliative care ...
The assessment of the knowledge and perception of personal trainers within Durban with respect to chiropractic

Kew, Michelle Felicity (2006)

If the professions of chiropractic and personal training are to work together for the total well-being of the client, then it has to be assessed whether or not a milieu of co-operation exists, and if it does not, possible ...
The assessment of two year clinical outcomes after stent implantation for the treatment of coronary artery disease

Harrypaul, Ashika (2013-01-18)

The sirolimus-eluting stent (Cypher) was the first approved drug- eluting stent by the Food and Drug Administration in April 2003. This is a stent that is based on a bare-metal stent and is coated with a layer of ...
The association between active myofascial trigger points of the shoulder external rotator myotactic unit on altering internal/external peak torque and single repetition work ratios in overhead throwing athletes

Audie, Gregg (2005)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between active Myofascial Trigger Points in the dominant shoulder external rotator muscle group in overhead throwing athletes and an altered internal/external ...
The association between myofascial trigger points of the quadriceps femoris muscle and the clinical presentation of patellofemoral pain syndrome using a piloted patellofemoral pain severity scale

Dippenaar, Donna Lisa (2003)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of Myofascial Trigger Points of the quadriceps femoris muscle in the clinical presentation of Patellofemoral Pain syndrome. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome according to ...
The attitudes of chiropractic students towards research at Durban University of Technology

Rieder, Ryan (2010)

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the attitudes of Chiropractic students towards research at Durban University of Technology (DUT). The Chiropractic profession has made significant progress with regard ...

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