School of Health Sciences
Sub-communities within this community
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Audiology [13]
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Dentistry [8]
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Immunology [9]
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Occupational Therapy [22]
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Optometry [22]
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Pharmaceutical Sciences [134]
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Physiotherapy [12]
Recent Submissions
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Experiences of Implanon NXT® users at public health facilities in South Africa.
(2018)Background and aim: Implanon NXT® was introduced in South Africa (SA) in the public health sector in February 2014. There exist concerns with premature Implanon NXT® user discontinuation in SA however, the true extent ... -
Comparison of adherence to treatment and effectiveness of fixed dose combination ARV drugs to multiple dose regimens in adult patients in public sector.
(2018)Background As antiretroviral medicines have become increasingly available and affordable for the treatment of HIV infected patients in South Africa, the adoption of a fixed dose combination (FDC) was implemented in 2013 ... -
The association between physical activity and body mass index, quality of life, life-space mobility and successful aging in older adults.
(2018)The biggest threat to healthy aging is sedentary living with the golden years of most individuals being affected by disorders that are exacerbated by unhealthy lifestyles. Helping people age better is important and it can ... -
An audiological and genetic profile of hearing of learners suspected of familial hearing loss attending schools for the deaf in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)This study focused on genetic familial hearing loss, concentrating on learners attending schools for the Deaf in Kwazulu Natal .The study sought to identify the audiological profile characteristics of suspected genetic ... -
Impact of low vision on quality of life of patients with low vision visiting the low vision center of the Eastern Regional Hospital, Ghana.
(2017)Introduction: Low vision impacts quality of life and more so when the vision loss is severe. Persons living with low vision have reduced functionality and psychosocial well-being with the potential for high dependence on ... -
The oral hygiene status of people with dysphagia: a descriptive study.
(2018)The aim of the study was to assess and describe the oral hygiene problems of adults admitted to a sub-acute rehabilitation hospital who presented with dysphagia. A descriptive, cross-sectional survey study design was ... -
Long distance running in Ethiopian athletes: a search for optimal altitude training.
(2018)ABSTRACT Background The extended dominance of Ethiopian and Kenyan middle- and long- distance athletes in world athletics has resulted in researchers proposing numerous explanations to explain this success. Genetic ... -
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of plyometrics among high school sports coaches in Harare province Zimbabwe.
(2018)Strength and conditioning is an important component of athletic success. However, in an African context, strength and conditioning practices are often overlooked. For coaches to effectively implement strength and conditioning ... -
Educating learners with communication disorders: an exploration of the experiences of mainstream educators in rural KwaZulu-Natal.
(2017)Aim: To explore mainstream educators’ experiences of educating learners with communication disorders in rural KwaZulu-Natal. An exploration of mainstream educator’s experiences provided insight into the current status of ... -
Participation of Zimbabwean female students in university sports.
(2017)This study sought to establish the factors affecting the participation of female students in university sports and identify the measures that can help to increase the participation of Zimbabwean female students in university ... -
Neuro-immunological investigation of auto-immune thyroid factors in bipolar disease.
(2017)Introduction: The co-incidence of thyroid auto-immunity and neuro-psychiatric disorders is well-documented. However, the prevailing school of thought implicating auto-immune thyroid disease (AITD) in bipolar disorder is ... -
Adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase as a potential target for synthetic chalco-naringenin analogs and putative therapeutic applications.
(2017)Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a multifactorial chronic metabolic disorder that is characterized by defects in endogenous insulin secretion or action, or both, resulting in chronic hyperglycemia, a clinical hallmark ... -
New disulfide reducing reagent for solid phase peptide synthesis.
(2019)The special physical and chemical properties of sulfur atom make thiols and disulphide bonds of vital importance in many biological processes. For instance, it is well known, the role of cysteine residues in proteins, ... -
T follicular helper cell dynamics during acute HIV-1 subtype C infection and relevance for T-helper cell-dependent responses.
(2018)Abstract available in pdf. -
Molecular profile of gram-negative ESKAPE pathogens from Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Ghana.
(2017)Gram-negative ESKAPE (Enterococcus spp., Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Enterobacter spp) pathogens are a major healthcare concern globally due to their ... -
Evaluating adverse drug reactions associated with antibiotic use in a public sector hospital.
(2016)Background and Aim Antibiotics are one of the most troublesome classes of drugs contributing to adverse drug reactions. These adverse drug reactions are generally under reported. This study aimed to evaluate the adverse ... -
Solid phase peptide synthesis: new resin and new protecting group.
(2018)Solid phase peptide synthesis is the common approach used today in synthesizing peptides in a research scale and production. Success in this approach are governed by several factors. These are; (1) the solid support on ...
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