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The influence of polycyclic amines on calcium homeostasis of neuronal cells
(North-West University, 2005)
Ineffective regulation of calcium homeostasis within the central nervous system has been
implicated as one of the main factors in the pathology underlying neurodegeneration.
Calcium influx is mainly gated through voltage ...
The modulating effect of myo-inositol and other antidepressants on the mRNA levels and protein expression of selected subcellular enzymes
(North-West University, 2005)
Myo-lnositol (mIns), a natural component of the human diet and essential precursor of
several signalling pathways, including that of G protein-coupled receptors, has also been
shown to be effective in the treatment of ...
Evaluation of ergonomics in a base metal refinery
(North-West University, 2005)
The aim of the study was to evaluate ergonomics in a Base Metal Refinery (BMR). The hypothesis tested was that the machinery and equipment used and the postures of the workers and the load
handled are not in line with ...
Beliefs of South Africans regarding food and cardiovascular health
(North-West University, 2005)
Motivation - Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity in South Africa. The major risk factors are prevalent in both the
developed and developing areas of the world, among ...
A radiation monitoring program in a South African gold mine
(North-West University, 2005)
Legislation requires the regular monitoring of all employees exposed to radiation in
their work environment. The monitoring of a-radiation, which is emitted by radon
gas, was the primary concern of this study. Radon comes ...
Extraction of olive oil with supercritical carbon dioxide
(North-West University, 2005)
The principal objective of this study was to extract olive oil from the fruit of Olea europaea by
means of supercritical carbon dioxide (sc-C02) as an alternative to traditional methods.
Extractions were performed on a ...
Prescribing patterns of antiretroviral drugs in the private health care sector in South Africa : a drug utilisation review
(North-West University, 2005)
HIV/AIDS is already the leading cause of death worldwide (Unicef et al., 2004:10) with more than 5 million people out of a total of 46 million South Africans that were HIV positive in 2004, giving a total population ...
Assessment of the characteristics of chitosan processed by spherical agglomeration
(North-West University, 2005)
Chitosan, derived from the most abundant natural polymer available next to cellulose, lacks the micrometric properties a pharmaceutical excipient intended for direct compression has to comprise. Excellent flowability, ...
The association between black tea consumption and iron status of African women in the North West Province : THUSA study
(North-West University, 2005)
Motivation: A variety of factors including food shortage, poor hygiene and low
education levels affects the nutritional status of black women. Women also have a high risk for the development of iron deficiency because ...
Development of a functional beverage from the Kei apple fruit Dovyalis caffra
(North-West University, 2005)
Interest has grown over the last two decades in the health benefits of polyphenols, with
particular relation to degenerative diseases. The Kei apple (Dovyalis caffra) is an indigenous plant to South Africa, thought to be ...