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A model to improve the quality of life for elderly people living in a rural setting of uThungulu District, KwaZulu-Natal
(2016)Background An increase in the world's population of ageing people is occurring not only in developed countries but also in developing countries. In South Africa, the proportion of the population aged 50 and over increased ... -
Experiences of midwives regarding nursing practice breakdown in maternity units at a selected public hospital in KwaZulu Natal
(UNISA Presshttps://upjournals.co.za/index.php/AJNM/issue/view/81, 2016)Pregnant women have certain expectations about the midwife and their skills. If such expectations are not met, substandard care occurs. Such substandard care has a negative impact on both the pregnant women and the Department ... -
Legitimating supervision from different academic territories : an auto-ethnographic account
(SUN MeDIA Stellenboschhttps://doi.org/10.18820/9781928357223/20, 2016)Much of the current literature (Buttery, Richter & Filho 2005; Hasrati & Hashemi 2011; Lee 2012; Pearson & Kayrooz 2004; Woolderink, Putnik, van der Boom & Klabbers 2015) on postgraduate research supervision concentrates ... -
Homeopathic health care in a low-income housing estate in Durban : possibilities for a Plural Health Care Model in South Africa
(Common Ground Publishing, 2014)Homeopathy is often seen in contrast to the dominant model of public allopathic medicine. A case study of a free homeopathic community clinic in a low-income housing estate in Durban, South Africa, suggests that a more ... -
Spirituality and spiritual care in the context of nursing education in South Africa
(AOSIShttp://www.curationis.org.za/index.php/curationis/article/view/1471/1892, 2015-12-17)In order for nursing education to prepare nurses for holistic patient care, it is critical that educators become more aware of the religious and spiritual dimensions in patient care and be able to provide adequate knowledge ... -
Access and utilisation of antenatal care services in a rural community of eThekwini District in KwaZulu-Natal
(2016)Introduction Although the South African Government adopted a primary health care approach to health care service provision in order to ensure equitable access to and utilization of health care services to all communities, ... -
African leafy vegetables as bio-factories for silver nanoparticles : a case study on Amaranthus dubius C Mart. Ex Thell
(Elsevierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2015.08.022, 2016)Nanoparticles are used across many scientific and pharmaceutical fields and are found in products that come into close contact with the human body. There is a growing need for ‘green synthesis’ of silver (Ag) nanoparticles ... -
Enhancing antidiabetic and antimicrobial performance of Ocimum basilicum, and Ocimum sanctum (L.) using silver nanoparticles
(Saudi Biological Society, 2015-06-28)The role of silver nanoparticles (AgNps) is an attractive proposition for advancing mod-ern diabetes therapies and applied science. Stable AgNps with a size range of 3–25 nm were synthe-sized using aqueous leaf extracts ... -
The role of trophoblast cell receptor expression in HIV-1 passage across the placenta in pre-eclampsia: an observational study
(Wileyhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27700010, 2016-10-03)Objective To compare expression of markers of HIV and associated receptors (p24, CD4, CCR5 and ICAM-2) in placentae and umbilical cords of HIV-associated and pre-eclamptic pregnancies to elucidate any association between ... -
Impact of headaches on university students in Durban, South Africa
(Springer Openhttp://springerplus.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40064-016-3372-1, 2016)Background: Introspection into the factors that affect student success at higher education institutions has gained significant momentum in recent years. Teaching and learning has come under the spotlight with quality ... -
Biomedical applications and toxicity of nanosilver : a review
(Ituta e-solutions, 2015-12)Nanotechnology is a promising arena for generating new applications in medicine. It is advancing rapidly due to the great progress achieved in various fileds including electronics, machanics, cosmetics, food, etc. In ... -
Synthesis and characterization of Ethyl 7-Acetyl-2-substituted 3-(substituted benzoyl)indolizine-1-carboxylates for in vitro anticancer activity
(Chemic Publishing Companyhttp://www.asianjournalofchemistry.co.in/User/ViewFreeArticle.aspx?ArticleID=28_5_24, 2016)Efficient synthesis of a series of novel indolizines (2a-r) has been achieved by reaction between 4-acetyl-1-[2-(substituted phenyl)-2-oxoethyl]pyridin-1-ium bromide and substituted alkynes in presence of anhydrous potassium ... -
Nano silver particles in biomedical and clinical applications : review
(Oriental Scientific Pub Co, 2015-11)Nanotechnology is most promising arena for generating new applications in medicine and advancing rapidly due to the great progress achieved in various fileds including electronics, machanics, cosmetics, food, etc. In order ... -
Perceptions of students regarding the effects of the implementation of the tobacco control act of 1999 on a South African University campus
(Informa UK Limitiedhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20786190.2016.1254930, 2016)Background: Smoking among adolescents is high. In order to curb the habit, restrictions on use of tobacco products in public places were implemented in South Africa. This study aimed to explore students’ perceptions of ... -
Glyacaemic control profile in diabetic patients : a sub-analysis of the Phoenix Lifestyle Project
(EuroMediterranean Biomedical Journal, 2016-03-29)Diabetes Mellitus is regarded as an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is highly prevalent in the Asian Indian community in South Africa. Poor control of blood glucose is associated with an increased ... -
Placental leptin mRNA expression and serum leptin levels in pre-eclampsia associated with HIV infection
(Taylor and Fancis Onlinehttp://dx.doi.org/10.1080/01443615.2016.1209170, 2016-10-03)Leptin, primarily produced by adipocytes, is implicated in the development of pre-eclampsia. This study examines placental leptin production and serum leptin levels in HIV infected and uninfected normoten-sive and pre-eclamptic ... -
From dental bite to dental bytes : students’ experiences of a game-based project
(Academic Conferences and Publishing International Limited, 2016-10)Globally, universities are focused on developing their graduates with attributes that will enable them to make a productive contribution to a knowledge-based economy. In responding to this, the Durban University of Technology ... -
Reducing the surface roughness of dental acrylic resins by using an eggshell abrasive material
(Elsevierhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022391316303444, 2017-02)Statement of problem Excessive surface roughness of denture base resins adversely impacts oral health. Purpose The purpose of this in vitro study was to examine the abrasive potential of eggshell powder in reducing ... -
Variations in endotracheal tube cuff pressure : is 8-hourly monitoring enough?
(AJOL, 2014)Background. Most patients admitted to an intensive care unit (ICU) for mechanical ventilation require endotracheal intubation. Cuffed endotracheal tubes (ETTs) are utilised as they provide a better seal to facilitate ... -
Linking the ‘know-that’ and ‘know-how’ knowledge through games : a quest to evolve the future for science and engineering education
(Springer Science+Business Mediahttp://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10734-015-9956-9, 2016)This paper responds to Muller’s notions of ‘knowing-that’ and ‘knowing how’. The paper addresses how educational interventions that are designed in line with targeted discipline-specific subjects can enhance the balance ...
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