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The effect of grapefruit juice, a P-glycoprotein inhibitor, on organic acid and conjugates urinary profile in healthy human subjects
(North-West University, 2004)
P-glycoprotein (p-gp), a member of the superfamily ATP-binding cassette (ABC) is
known to be present in the absorptive enterocytes of the gastro-intestinal tract and
many other tissues in the body where it acts mainly ...
Obesiteit se verband met motoriese en fisieke ontwikkeling en die effek van 'n multidissiplinêre fisieke aktiwiteitsintervensie daarop by 10– tot 12–jarige kinders
(North-West University, 2011)
The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity worldwide is viewed as a global epidemic (World Health Organization, 2010). It is associated with a variety of health problems as well as physical– (cardio–respiratory endurance, ...
Body measurements for use in pattern and apparel construction of black children in the North-West Province aged 10-14 years : a comparison with the measurements used by the industry
(North-West University, 2004)
Good fit of clothing is crucial for consumer satisfaction irrespective of age, gender or ethnic group. Up to now little attention was given to the clothing needs of the black consumer in South Africa, despite the fact that ...
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 ...
Dietary intake practices of adults with intellectual disability in a controlled care centre environment
(North-West University, 2018)
Background and aim: Globally, inadequate nutrition and consequently, obesity is highly prevalent among adults with intellectual disability. Overweight and obesity leads to an increased risk for the development of ...
The impact of training on productivity in mass food production
(North-West University, 2004)
The motivation for this study was to increase the knowledge of foodservice personnel in mass food production in the foodservice area in which they work and by doing so, increasing their productivity. Training is often used ...
Die verband tussen obesiteit en ontwikkelingskoördinasieversteuring ("DCD") by 10- tot 12-jarige dogters in die Noordwes-Provinsie
(North-West University, 2003)
The purpose of this study was to examine the incidence of obesity and Developmental
Coordination Disorder (DCD) of girls in the age group 10-12 years of different race groups
in the North-West Province. A second purpose ...
An educational intervention program for female farm dwellers focusing on resource management
(North-West University, 2004)
In this study, the empowering of the female farm dwellers by education and training in order to increase their knowledge and skills in family resource management, is investigated. It forms part of the FLAGH Study (Farm ...
Dihydroartemisinin esters as prodrugs against resistant P. falciparum strains
(North-West University, 2011)
Malaria is caused by the Plasmodium sp. parasite that infects the red blood cells. Of the four types of malaria, the most serious type is transmitted by Plasmodium falciparum species. It can be life threatening. The other ...
The association between cardiac troponin, inflammation and target organ damage : the SABPA study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Motivation - Inflammation has been shown to be involved in the pathogenesis and progression of heart failure, and multiple cytokines seem to play a role in the inflammatory response by regulating haematopoiesis, immune- ...