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Natural ventilation, dampness and mouldiness in dwellings in the Waterloo housing development (Durban Metropolitan Area) : a case study of indoor air quality.
(2004)
Dampness can cause the development of moulds in buildings and pose a threat to the quality of the building structure, indoor air quality and health of the occupants. An emerging source of housing related problems are the ...
The psychosocial effects of cancer on children and their families.
(2004)
Psychosocial oncology is well established in Europe and in America. Similar
initiatives are, however, rare in Africa. On the African continent, psychosocial
services are scarce and often a luxury although the importance ...
The possible implication of selected Fusarium Mycotoxins in the aetiology of brain cancer.
(2004)
The central nervous system is a potential site of action for the Fusarium mycotoxin Fumonisin B1 (FB1), and is exemplified in horses by the disease equine leukoencephalomalacia. Structurally resembling sphingoid bases, FB1 ...
The cytotoxic effects of aflatoxin B1 and fumonisin B1 on cultured human cells.
(2004)
Aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and Fumonisin B1 (FB1), potentially cytotoxic and carcinogenic mycotoxins are common contaminants of agricultural commodities in South Africa and thus could be detrimental to the human immune system. ...
Chemical investigation of isihlambezo or traditional pregnancy-related medicines.
(2004)
This study was undertaken to redress the scant knowledge regarding the chemistry and mode of action of pregnancy-related traditional medicines, or isihlambezo (Zulu), which are used by 60 to 80% of women in South Africa. ...
Client satisfaction with primary health care (PHC) services in Lilongwe health district, Malawi.
(2004)
The aim of this study was to describe the clients' satisfaction with Primary Health Care (PHC) Services in Lilongwe Health District with regard to client involvement in health care delivery and the accessibility of PHC ...
An analysis of the mental health of families affected by HIV/AIDS in Rwanda.
(2004)
HIV/AIDS is no longer seen as an individual problem as it also affects the family as a
whole. The purpose of this study is to purpose of analysing the mental health of family
affected by HIV/AIDS in Rwanda. It should be ...
Molecular characterization of HIV-1 Subtype C strains from KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, with a special emphasis on viral fitness and drug resistance.
(2004)
As South Africa begins its National HIV-1 treatment program, it is urgent that we collect data that will help define the phylogenetic relationships, transmissibility and drug responsiveness of C viruses. In this thesis, ...
Experiences of nontraditional students enrolled in the registered nursing program in Zambia.
(2004)
This was an exploratory, descriptive survey employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The aim of the was to explore and describe the experiences of nontraditional students enrolled in the registered nursing ...