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Pregnancy weight gain and outcomes
(North-West University, 2004)
Objective: To evaluate the association between pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI),as well as maternal weight gain during pregnancy and pregnancy outcomes. Methods: Black pregnant volunteers (n = 94) visiting the Potchefstroom ...
Artemisinin content of sc-C0? derived extracts from Artemisia annua
(North-West University, 2004)
One of the principal research themes of the supercritical fluid research group within the Centre of Separation Science and Technology (SST) at the North-West University (Potchefstroom Campus) is botanical extraction. The ...
Development and formulation of an intranasal dosage form for cyclizine hydrochloride
(North-West University, 2004)
A comprehensive review of the nasal route of administration, in particular the nasal drug delivery system has been presented. The physicochemical properties, mode of action and
pharmacology of H1-receptor antagonists, in ...
Characterisation of the adsorbate-adsorbent interaction between drugs or pesticides and carbon/silica compounds
(North-West University, 2004)
Administering adsorbates such as activated charcoal can treat acute poisoning from chemicals and pesticides. It has been suggested that activated charcoal is an effective antidote for virtually all organic and inorganic ...
The role of p-glycoprotein and peptides in attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity (ADHD)
(North-West University, 2004)
A characteristic peptide profile was detected in the urine of certain patients suffering from ADHD. The purpose of this study was to determine whether defective p-glycoprotein may be responsible for the occurrence of this ...
The development of nutrition knowledge and good dietary practices among farm dwellers
(North-West University, 2004)
Background The poor quality of life among farm dweller households is a phenomenon in the North West Province of South Africa. Farm dwellers are a marginalized group, living in poverty on farms with a high disease burden, ...
Smoking and brain dopaminergic neurochemistry
(North-West University, 2004)
Tobacco use is not only a major health concern worldwide but also a grotesque economic burden
on the smoker as well as the health care system. The most well-known and most researched
constituent of tobacco products is ...
Indiscriminate sexual practices by the youth and its consequences
(2004)
Teenagers have the highest rate of sexually transmitted diseases of any age group. Factors responsible for this include sexual experimentation which often follows Initiation of intercourse and adolescents reluctance to use ...
An investigation into the impact of domestic violence on primary and high school learners in the Itsoseng–Bodibe areas
(2004)
This study covers literature and empirical studies where twenty (20) learners from
violent homes in Itsoseng and Bodibe areas and eight (8)teachers of Tau-Rapulana,
Tswelelopele, Opa-Diatla and Mmuagabo were selected and ...
Excitation functation for reactions 208 PB(p,n) 208 Bi and 208Pb(p,2n)207 Bi measured with the AFRODITE y-ray spectrometer
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2004)
Excitation functions for the population of 207Bi and 208Bi via the bombardment of a thin 208Pb
(lmg/ cm2) target with a proton beam having energies of 11.6, 11.9, 13.2 and 14.8 MeV were
measured. The corresponding nuclear ...