Browsing Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) by Author "10055355 - Vorster, Hester Hendrina (Supervisor)"
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Effects of a traditional African diet on the metabolic control of black patients with type II diabetes mellitus
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1991)Diabetes mellitus has become more prevalent in developing cultures and takes an enormous human and monetary toll each year. Previous research has indicated that the traditional African diet may possibly be the optimal ... -
Evaluation of the fortification of sugar with vitamin A
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2001)Background, motivation and hypothesis: A high prevalence of micronutrient deficiencies has been described in the South African black population, especially vitamin A deficiency and iron deficiency anaemia (IDA). However, ... -
Faktore wat lipoproteïen(a)-vlakke van hiperlipidemiese pasiënte beïnvloed
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1993)Lipoprotein ( a ) (Lp ( a )) is auniue glycoprotein which was first described by Berg in 1963. This lipoprotein displays structural similarities with both low density lipoprotein (LDL) and plasminogen and it is suspected ... -
The influence of physical activity on characteristics of the fibrin network structure of active and sedentary males
(North-West University (South Africa), 2000)Background - In 1990 cardiovascular disease (CVD) was the main cause of death world wide (Murray & Lopez, 1996). Regular physical activity is associated with a lower risk of CVD. The mechanisms through which regular ... -
Meganismes waardeur sommige plasminogeenaktiveerders en -inhibeerders plasmafibrinogeen en die risiko vir hartvatsiektes beïnvloed
(North-West University (South Africa), 1992)Increased levels of plasma fibrinogen is regarded as an independent risk factor for coronary heart disease (CHD). Factors which influence fibrinogen levels are poorly understood. There is a possibility that tPA and PAI-1 ... -
Psychological well-being and biological correlates in African women
(North-West University, 2006)The aim of this study was to explore, from different perspectives, whether obesity related variables are associated with facets of psychological well-being, with a vision to future enhancement of health and the quality ...
