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Barriers to admission to mainstream primary schools for children with high functioning autism/asperger's syndrome (Umlazi District)
(2014)In South Africa basic education is a right for all children (Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996) and mainstream education for learners with so called mild disabilities such as High Functioning Autism or ... -
Barriers to cervical cancer screening programs among urban and rural women in Blantyre district, Malawi.
(2009)Despite the availability, accessibility and affordability of cervical cancer screening (CCS) in Malawi, many women do not utilize the CCS services. This research was conducted in Blantyre district, Malawi. The main objective ... -
Barriers to eye health care among school going children in Swaziland: towards the development of a framework for access to child eye health care.
(2018)Background: Good vision and eye health plays an important role in the overall development and well-being of a child. Visual impairment in children has a significant impact on their social interaction, quality of life, and ... -
Benign uterine conditions : correlating MRI and US findings : retrospective analysis of 33 patients.
(2016)Abstract not available. -
Beta-lactamase mediated resistance in Escherichia Coli isolated from state hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2008)Escherichia coli, one of the most common pathogens causing urinary tract infections, has shown increased resistance to commonly used antibiotics. In this study we analyzed the β-lactamase profiles of 38 inhibitor-resistant ... -
Betulinic acid enhances the antioxidant profile in a hyperglycaemic model.
(2019)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global pandemic, with prevalence rapidly rising in South Africa. T2DM is characterized by insulin resistance, leading to hyperglycaemia which induces oxidative stress (OS) and inflammation ... -
Bevacizumab in a treat-and-extend regimen for neovascular age related macular degeneration in a resource limited sector.
(2016)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Bioavailability studies on various dosage forms of the anorectic, diethylpropion hydrochloride.
(1984)The stereo-chemistry, structure activity relationships and the metabolism of the anorectic drug, diethylpropion hydrochloride, have been reviewed briefly, together with the analytical methods for the determination of this ... -
A biochemical assessment of Ochratoxin A stress responses in vitro, with resveratrol as a possible therapeutic intervention.
(2017)Abstract available in PDF file. -
A biochemical assessment of stress response following acute and prolonged exposure to antiretroviral drugs (nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors) in vitro.
(2015)Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) are the most extensively used antiretroviral (ARV) drugs in highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). The long term use of HAART is associated with changes to metabolic ... -
Biochemical, apoptotic and cellular stress studies in rheumatoid arthritis.
(2009)Abstract available in PDF file. -
Biodeterioration of aluminium hot roll mill emulsions.
(1998)An in-depth study of the biodeterioration of the Hulett Aluminium hot roll mill emulsion, Prosol, was conducted. Samples of the emulsion in use at the hot roll mill were taken from various areas of the emulsion reticulation ... -
The biological mechanisms associated with Depo-Provera and HIV-1 risk acquisition in women.
(2017)Thirty-six years after the first identification of AIDS, the spread of its aetiological agents continues unabated, human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) in particular. About 40% of HIV-1 infections have been reported to ... -
Biopsychosocial changes in the human stress response, with specific reference to stress measurement and certain moderating variables.
(2005)This empirical double-blind multi-centre empirical study assessed the sources of stress, stress-related symptoms, role of psychosocial moderating variables and the role of micronutrients (specifically the effect of ... -
A biopsychosocial evaluation of readmissions to a mental hospital.
(1993)Since deinstitutionalization many patients, instead of remaining in the community, revolve through the doors of psychiatric facilities resulting in the "Revolving Door Syndrome". Hence a biopsychosocial evaluation of ... -
Biotyping Saccharomyces cerevisiae strains using matrix assisted laser desorption/ionization time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS)
(2011)In clinical diagnosis and fermentation industries there is a need for a method that allows for the differentiation of yeast to the strain level (biotyping). The ideal biotyping method should be accurate, simple, rapid ... -
The birth prevalence of congenital CMV infection in HIV-exposed newborns in Cape Town, South Africa : a pilot study. The "CYPREHEN" (Cytomegalovirus prevalence in HIV-exposed newborns) study.
(2014)Background Congenital cytomegalovirus infection (CMV) is a leading non-genetic cause of sensorineural hearing loss worldwide. The birth prevalence of congenital CMV infection correlates positively with the level of CMV ... -
Caesarean section rates at the Standerton Hospital, 2004-2007.
(2011)Introduction Increased use of caesarean section (CS) as a mode of delivery is of concern for maternal and child health in many countries. The World Health Organization (WHO) has set guideline of population caesarean ...