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Variable-temperature X-ray powder diffraction analysis of the crystal transformation of the pharmaceutically preferred polymorph C of mebendazole
(Elsevier, 2005)Mebendazole is a common benzimidazole anthelmintic that is water insoluble. It is reported to exist in three different polymorphic forms in the solid state, i.e. polymorph A, B and C. Form C is the pharmaceutically preferred ... -
Synthesis and transdermal properties of acetylsalicylic acid and selected esters
(Elsevier, 2006)The primary aim of this study was to determine the transdermal penetration of acetylsalicylic acid and some of its derivatives, to establish a correlation, if any, with selected physicochemical properties and to determine ... -
Curriculum enrichment through indigenous Zulu games
(The Southern African Alliance for Sport Science, Physical Education and Recreation, 2008) -
A canning quality model for small white bean lines selected for breeding (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
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The perceptions of traditional healers of cervical cancer care at Ga Mothapo village in Limpopo Province
(Indilinga : African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems, 2008) -
A physical education curriculum enriched with indigenous Zulu games for improved social development through cross-cultural interaction
(Indilinga : African Journal of Indigenous Knowledge Systems., 2008)The article is based on a study which was aimed at enriching the physical education curriculum with indigenous Zulu games for the promotion of cross-cultural interaction between the learners in the multicultural classroom. ... -
Occupational allergy and asthma among salt water fish processing workers
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Experiences of nurses working in a rural primary health-care setting in Mopani district, Limpopo Province
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Die belewinge van informele versorgers van MIV/VIGS-pasiente; 'n salutogene perspektief
(Health SA Gesondheid / RAU, 2008)Family members as well as informal caregivers are increasingly bearing the responsibility of taking care of persons diagnosed with HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS, 2000:5). The intensity of the caregiving process and the variety of ... -
Glycaemic control improves fibrin network characteristics in type 2 diabetes: a purified fibrinogen model
(Thieme, 2008)Diabetic subjects have been shown to have altered fibrin network structures.One proposed mechanism for this is non-enzymatic glycation of fibrinogen due to high blood glucose.We investigated whether glycaemic control would ... -
The roots of Reds: A rationale for the support of educators affected by the HIV and AIDS pandemic
(Health SA Gesondheid / RAU, 2008)The nature of educators' work has changed dramatically, in part because of the challenges of the HIV and AIDS pandemic. Despite these multiple and relentless challenges which educators contend with, and despite numerous ... -
Dual inhibition of monoamine oxidase B and antagonism of the adenosine A2A receptor by (E,E)-8-(4phenylbytadien-1-yl) caffeine analogues
(Elsevier, 2008)The adenosine A2A receptor has emerged as an attractive target for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Evidence suggests that antagonists of the A2A receptor (A2A antagonists) may be neuroprotective and may help to ... -
Crystal structure of a rearranged cage compound 3-hydroxy-4-aza-8-oxoheptacyclo [9.4.1.0-2,10-, 0 -3,14-, 0-4,9-, 0-9,13-, 0-12,12]tetradecane
(Springer, 2008)Polycyclic hydrocarbon compounds exhibit a wide variety of biological activities, ranging from antiviral to Parkinson’s disease. Several structures such as the adamantanes have reached clinical status and are used ... -
Effect of chronic N-acetyl cystine administration on oxidative status in the presence and absence of induced oxidative stress in rat striatum
(Springer, 2008)Antioxidants have possible therapeutic value in neurodegenerative disorders, although they may have pro-oxidant effects under certain conditions. Glutathione (GSH) is a key free radical scavenger. N-acetylcysteine (NAC) ... -
Perceptions of poverty and crime, its impact on the farming community and guidelines for and intervention programme
(Criminological Society of South Africa (CRIMSA), 2008)This article provides a profile on the poverty and crime that farm workers experience and have to deal with in their community. A multidisciplinary study was conducted by the Faculty of Health Sciences of the North-West ... -
The Mmogo-method: discovering symbolic community interactions
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Intestinal drug absorption enhancers: synergistic effects of combinations
(Taylor & Francis, 2008)Although many absorption enhancers have been investigated, very few are used clinically. A need exists therefore for more effective absorption enhancers. The drug-absorption-enhancing effects of combinations of N-trimethyl ... -
Dietitians' perceptions of the continuing professional development system in South Africa
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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor: the neurotrophin hypothesis of psychopathology
(Cambridge Univ Press, 2008)While monoaminergic hypotheses of psychopathology remain popular, there has been growing interest in the role of neurotrophins in neuropsychiatric disorders. Basic laboratory work has documented the importance of neurotrophins ... -
The motor development of 2 to 6-year old children infected with HIV
(The Southern African Alliance for Sport Science, Physical Education and Recreation., 2008)
