Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) by Subject "Caucasian"
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Exploring a marker of cardiac fibrosis and its association with soluble uPAR in a bi–ethnic South African population : the SAfrEIC study
(2013)Background: Fibulin-1, an extracellular matrix component and mediator in cardiac fibrosis, is expressed in cardiac valves, heart muscles and blood vessels and may contribute to different cardiovascular pathological ... -
The implementation of the molecular characterisation of 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase deficiency in South Africa
(North-West University, 2006)The perception is that inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) are rare, but the reality is that more than 600 lEMs are now recognized. The organic aciduria, 3-methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase (MCC) deficiency arises when ... -
Metabolic syndrome marker cut–off points and target organ damage revisited in an urban South African cohort : the SABPA study
(North-West University, 2012)Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of MetS among different African populations using the new Joint Statement Criteria. Hereafter we aimed to determine whether waist or neck circumference is ... -
Physical activity status and the relationship between non-communicable diseases risk factors in an urban South African teachers cohort : 'the SABPA study B
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Introduction: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are chronic diseases caused by unhealthy lifestyle decisions and account for the majority of deaths per year globally. NCD incidence is increasing rapidly and NCDs are becoming ...