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The effect of the growth spurt on strength, power, speed and agility training in boys during mid-adolescence
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Four physical and motor fitness components are essential to excel in sport, namely muscle strength, speed, agility and explosive power. Size and performance differences which are associated with variation in biological ... -
Exploring the links of cardiovascular structure and function with biomarkers related to vascular calcification : the African-PREDICT study
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Motivation Evidence linking the onset of vascular calcification via abnormal mineral metabolism as contributor to the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD) warrants exploring. Vascular calcification is linked to ... -
The behavioural self-regulation strategies of Indian South African students as minority group on a university campus
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)There seems to be a gap in the literature on the psychological experiences of Indian South African (ISA) students as a racial minority in South African university contexts. The aims of this study are therefore to: (a) ... -
The effect of HOPSports Brain Breaks® on physical fitness and attitudes towards physical activity on grade 6-learners
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Various researchers have reported that negative attitudes towards physical activity (PA) influence the PA levels of children, and whether or not they will be physically active. Moreover, several researches have been conducted ... -
Pharmacists' perceptual systems regarding their role in medication adherence in South Africa : an interactive qualitative analysis approach
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The major purpose of this exploratory study was to understand what the perceptions are of pharmacists in South Africa regarding their role in the medication adherence of a patient. The WHO (World Health Organization) ... -
The nature of self-determination and regulatory styles in high-risk sport contexts : a rapid review
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)High-risk behaviour, for example indulgent eating, risky sexual behaviour, excessive substance use, reckless driving and poor financial decisions, is often perceived to imply a failure in self-regulation (Fletcher, Paker, ... -
Perceived impact of online social support on self-regulatory weight-loss behaviour in a sample of young South African adults
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Weight loss during young adulthood is a challenge that necessitates deliberate and conscious decision making and self-regulation. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the perceived relationship between online ... -
Recording and interpretation of vital signs in a private hospital in KwaZulu-Natal
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2018, 2018)Within a healthcare context, the traditional role of the nurse involves monitoring vital signs as an essential indicator of physiological deterioration. Enrolled nurses and enrolled nursing auxiliaries are primarily ... -
Singles match analysis characteristics and work loads associated with success in male badminton players
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)To date, researchers have made no attempt to investigate the notational singles match analyses results nor the relationships between last-mentioned results of African badminton players. Furthermore, up until now, no ... -
An investigation of indanone derivatives as inhibitors of monoamine oxidase
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)MAO-A and MAO-B are two isoforms of mitochondrial monoamine oxidase (MAO) that are responsible for the deamination of various monoamine substrates. For example tyramine and dopamine are metabolised by both MAO isoforms. ... -
Usage patterns and cost analysis of antihypertensive drugs reimbursed by the national health insurance in Gabon
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Background: The ‘Caisse Nationale d’Assurance Maladie et de Garantie Sociale’ (CNAMGS), the national health insurance fund was implemented since 2007, so that every Gabonese citizen has access to quality healthcare. ... -
The Mental Health Continuum-Short Form: measurement invariance in a South African context
(North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2018)This study explored the extent of measurement invariance present in four groups from a South African sample: age (n = 400), gender (n = 475), relationship status (n = 273), and religiosity (n = 360). A secondary data set ... -
Demands-abilities fit, work beliefs, meaningful work and work engagement in nature-based jobs
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2018)Orientation: Meaningful work and work engagement are important dimensions of flourishing of employees, especially when individuals work in challenging jobs. Research purpose: This study aimed to investigate the relationship ... -
A visual participatory exploration of the resilience processes of Black African girls who have been sexually abused
(North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2018)Background: While much is written about childhood sexual abuse (CSA) in South Africa, most of this literature addresses the deleterious impact of CSA. There are limited international studies on resilience processes of ... -
Exploring stigmatised loss in adult women who experienced child sexual abuse
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2018)The objective of this study was to explore what is known from literature and practice about stigmatised loss in female adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). The current study was conducted in two phases using ... -
A Jungian perspective on the impact of African worldviews on African Roman Catholic Church priests’ life and work
(North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2018)The aim of this study was to explore the impact of African worldviews on African Roman Catholic Church (RCC) seminarians and priests’ life and work. This aim was achieved by firstly qualitatively exploring the experiences ... -
The association between anthropometric measures and physical performance in black adults of the North West Province, South Africa
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)South Africa, like many low and upper middle income countries, is undergoing urbanisation with a rapid socio-economic and nutrition transition that may affect the body composition and physical activity patterns of individuals. ... -
Molecular and biological characterization of cell-free DNA using an in vitro cell culture model
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Over the past 40 years, numerous proof-of-principle studies have intermittently demonstrated the translational potential of cfDNA as a non-invasive biomarker for the diagnostication, prognostication and therapy monitoring ... -
An in vitro evaluation of the antibacterial and anticancer properties of the antimicrobial peptide nisin Z
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)The rise in antibiotic resistance and the lack of the development of new antibiotics poses a considerable threat to human health. This is especially of concern in individuals who are immune-compromised (due to immunosuppressive ... -
Characterising tuberculosis and treatment failure thereof using metabolomics
(North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus, 2017., 2017)Tuberculosis (TB), a highly contagious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is considered the leading cause of death globally from a single bacterial pathogen. The latest reports indicate 10.4 million ...
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