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Tat protein induced neurocognitive dysfunction.
(2013)Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) is a major health threat in South Africa. Studies have shown that HIV affects the central nervous system (CNS), and can initiate a progressive neurodegenerative process culminating ... -
Test translation in a South African context using the peabody picture vocabulary test-revised.
(1994)This study explored the feasibility of using test translation to adapt a standard English vocabulary test for Zulu speakers. It was motivated by the difficulties associated with assessing speakers of the African ... -
The synthesis of xanthone derivatives and their enzymatic conversion and inhibition of aflatoxin biosynthesis.
(1996)The biosynthesis of Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) has been the subject of conflicting speculation and numerous reviews. The currently accepted scheme for the aflatoxin pathway is based on data obtained from feeding studies using ... -
Time-course changes in the echocardiographic parameters and NT-proBNP levels in patients with severe mitral regurgitation undergoing valve replacement.
(2007)Conventional echocardiographic parameters are currently used in determining the timing for surgery in patients with mitral regurgitation. Since brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) rises in response to ventricular muscle stretch, ... -
Toward access, success and equity in health science education : a KwaZulu-Natal case study.
(1999)Aim: This study aims to generate recommendations for enhancing the access and success of historically disadvantaged students to health science education at UDW, based on barriers identified within diverse schooling ... -
Toxicological analysis of house dust collected from selected Durban residental buildings.
(2009)Indoor air quality is described as the chemical, physical and biological characteristics of air in a residential or occupational indoor environment. In residential settings, there are many contributions to indoor pollution ... -
Toxicological analysis of South African paraffin.
(2007)There is little information available on the relationship between the chemical composition and toxicity of South African paraffin. The aim of this study was therefore to determine an association, if any, between the ... -
The toxicological properties of Scilla nervosa (Burch.) Jessop (Hyacinthaceae) in cultured HepG2 liver cells.
(2011)Background and Aims of Study. Scilla nervosa is a member of the Hyacinthaceae plant family that has been naturalised in the grasslands of Southern Africa. The bulbs are traditionally used to treat a variety of ailments. ... -
Transdermal delivery of insulin and Syzygium aromaticum-derived oleanolic acid by dermal patches in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats : effects on some selected metabolic parameters.
(2014)The tight glycaemic control required to attenuate chronic complications in type 1 diabetes mellitus often requires numerous daily injections of bolus insulin. Typically insulin is administered by subcutaneous needle ... -
Transmission rates of HIV-1 and the mortality rate in high risk infants exposed to HIV, in the PMTCT programme, at the Neonatal Unit, of King Edward VIII Hospital , Durban, South Africa.
(2012)Introduction. Previous studies have established that infants born to mothers with advanced HIV disease and co-infections are smaller, premature and have rapidly progressive HIV disease and an early death. King Edward ... -
A trauma system for KwaZulu-Natal : local development for local need.
(2014)Introduction: The need for Trauma Care in South Africa is without question one of the four major health issues facing the country and indeed the African continent today. First-world developed systems focus on the care of ... -
Trigonella foenum-graecum seed and 4-hydroxyisoleucine mediates glucose uptake via proximal insulin signaling activation and related downstream gene expression in liver cells.
(2014)Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is one of the oldest medicinal plants used worldwide to treat a variety of ailments, including hyperglycaemia. The seed and active compound – 4-hydroxyisoleucine (4-OH-lle) is thought ... -
Tuberculosis among health care workers in hospitals in the Ethekwini Municipality of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2006)Tuberculosis is a disease of global importance and remains the leading cause of death in the developing world. In South Africa a weak notification system and poor occupational health services for health care workers has ... -
Tuberculosis in coal mine workers in Mpumalanga.
(2009)Introduction Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is a disease which is both curable and preventable, with recognised complications such loss of lung function and progressive massive fibrosis (PMF). It is a major cause of pulmonary ... -
Tuberculosis in medical doctors in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa : personal experiences and perceptions related to their diagnosis and treatment.
(2015-01-05)Title: Tuberculosis in medical doctors in KwaZulu-Natal (South Africa): Personal experiences and reflections related to their diagnosis and treatment. Background: The high tuberculosis (TB) incidence and prevalence ... -
Twenty four hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in general practice.
(1997)Objectives: To assess the role of ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in the diagnosis of hypertension in general practice. Background: Hypertension is usually diagnosed by casual office blood pressure readings. However, ... -
Understanding first year university students' perception of poster and television health communication messages on HIV/AIDS.
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Understanding the experiences of doctors who undertake elective operations on HIV/AIDS patients.
(2007)No abstract available. -
Underweight and overweight in primary school children in eThekwini district in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(AOSIS, 2010)Background: The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children has been increasing worldwide. South Africa has minimal data on childhood body weight. Objectives: This study determined whether school children in the ... -
The use of an English language assessment test on South African English additional language (EAL) speakers from an indigenous language and cultural background : a critical evaluation.
(2015-01-08)The aim of the study is to provide an in-depth interrogation and critique of the use of language assessment tools on populations from indigenous language and cultural backgrounds, culminating in a framework for guiding the ...
