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The nature of a drama-based program for young first offenders in South Africa
(North-West University, 2004)
The increasing tendency of youth getting involved in crime, globally as well as in South Africa is an indication of the comprehensive problem and the duty that is resting upon professionals dealing with the youth. It is ...
Investigating a pharmacological agent against tobacco smoke addiction using the rat as animal model
(North-West University, 2004)
It is widely accepted that the majority of people who smoke tobacco do so to experience the psychopharmacological effects of the nicotine present in the smoke. Drugs of abuse activate the brain area called the nucleus ...
The management of dyslipidemia in a private health care setting : a managed pharmaceutical care approach
(North-West University, 2004)
The global anti-dyslipidemic market grew by 19% from 2000 to 2001, achieving sales of over $21 billion (Smith, 2004: 2). This market is currently well sewed by a number of effective and well-tolerated treatments. Lipid-lowering ...
Biological activity profiles of selected polycyclic cage amines
(North-West University, 2004)
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a severe and debilitating age-related neurodegenerative
disease, with symptoms of resting tremor, akinesia and rigidity. The symptoms of PD
are due to the selective loss of dopaminergic neurons ...
The effect of pharmaceutical excipients on rifampicin release from chitosan beads
(North-West University, 2004)
Controlled release systems aim at achieving a predictable and reproducible drug release over a desired time period. These systems allow reduced dosing frequency, constant drug levels in the blood, increased patient compliance ...
Die verband tussen ysterstatus en ontwikkelingskoördinasieversteuring (DCD) by nege- tot twaalfjarige kinders
(North-West University, 2004)
The most common form of nutritional deficiency worldwide is iron deficiency, which is associated with sup optimal early brain development. Literature indicates that children with a poor nutritional status during early ...
The presence of ?-m-Hydroxyphenylhydracrylic acid in the urine of patients with ADHD and other neurodegenerative metabolic disorders
(North-West University, 2004)
β-m-Hydroxyphenylhydracrylic acid (BHHA) is an aromatic organic acid frequently detected in the urine of patients. The diagnostic value of this acid is as yet unknown. Previous reports indicated that BHHA may be of bacterial ...
The knowledge and attitudes of high school learners regarding people living with HIV/AIDS
(North-West University, 2004)
The message that is being preached on the streets on a daily basis is that HIV/AIDS has
no cure and that it is a fatal disease. The AIDS pandemic is a serious problem,
everybody's concern and nobody's fault. If not ...
The relationship between traditional cardiovascular risk factors, body composition and C-reactive protein amongst 19 to 60 year old black women
(North-West University, 2004)
The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in the past decade. This
foreshadows an increase in the rates of morbidity and mortality from obesity related
diseases. The high prevalence of coronary heart disease ...
Evaluation of N,N'-disubstituted 1,3-Diaminopropan-2-ols for anti-HIV activity
(North-West University, 2004)
The acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) pandemic continuous to be a medical, social and economic challenge of staggering proportions. The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been identified as the etiologic agent ...