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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 ...
The contribution of selected biomechanical , postural and anthropometrical factors on the nature and incidence of injuries in rugby union players
(North-West University, 2006)
Background: The incidence of injuries in rugby union has increased on both professional and amateur levels since the introduction of professionalism in 1995. Although rugby union is a body contact sport with an expected ...
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 ...
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 ...
Characterisation of the ?2A-adrenoceptor antagonism by mirtazapine and its modifying effects on receptor signalling
(North-West University, 2004)
Mirtazapine is an atypical antidepressant employed clinically for the treatment of major depression. As a multipotent antagonist it acts at α2a-adrenergic receptors (α2a -ARs). serotonin type-2A receptors (5-HT2a-Rs) and ...
Motoriese ontwikkelingstatus, aandagafleibaarheid-hiperaktiwiteitsindroom (ADHD) en leerverwante probleme by 6- en 7-jarige kinders in Potchefstroom
(North-West University, 2006)
Children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) find academic and performing age-appropriate perceptual-motor skills more difficult than their peers. According to research, children classified as learning disabled ...
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 ...