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Kardiovaskulêre reaktiwiteit tydens 'n verskeidenheid laboratorium stressors by mans en dames
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1993)The influence of various stressors on heart rate (HR) and blood pressure was studied in 15 men and 17 women by means of a non-invasive FINAPRESS apparatus. These parameters were used to express cardiovascular reactivity. ... -
Kardiovaskulêre veranderinge gëinduseer deur middel van 'n binêre keusestelsel
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1983)The purpose of this study was to trace cardiovascular reaction to concentration stress. Concentration stress was induced by means of a binary choice system which proved to be eminently suitable. for this purpose. ... -
A kinanthropometric profile of elite u/18 Sevens Rugby players in Southern Africa
(2015)The purpose of this study was to describe and compare the kinanthropometric variables of elite u/18 Southern Africa Sevens Rugby players. A comparison between the players was made to determine if differences in playing ... -
Kinetics of degradation and solubilisation of selected anti viral drugs
(North-West University, 2007)Combination antiretroviral therapy is essential for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. At least three active drugs, usually from two different classes, are required to effectively suppress the virus to allow recovery of the immune ... -
The knowledge and attitudes of high school learners regarding people living with HIV/AIDS
(North-West University, 2004)The message that is being preached on the streets on a daily basis is that HIV/AIDS has no cure and that it is a fatal disease. The AIDS pandemic is a serious problem, everybody's concern and nobody's fault. If not ... -
Knowledge and perceptions of North-West University rugby players on timing of protein ingestion
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Introduction : In South Africa rugby is regarded as a national sport that is being developed from a young age. In universities, rugby players are further being moulded, developed and prepared for the professional league ... -
Knowledge and psychosocial wellbeing of nurses caring for people living with HIV/AIDS at a regional hospital in Vhembe district Limpopo Province
(2011)HIV/AIDS continues to be a major global priority given the increasing number of infected people. Driven by their needs, clinical services for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are rapidly changing. Hence, the global ... -
The knowledge of parents in the military regarding child sexual abuse
(North-West University, 2010)The prevalence of child sexual abuse in South Africa is alarmingly high. Child protection officials’ task is challenging due to the fact that most cases of child sexual abuse are never reported as a result of the stigma ... -
Kreatiwiteit en emosionele intelligensie as aspekte van psigologiese weerbaarheid by kinders
(North-West University, 2012)South African children are exposed to an enormous amount of risk factors to their development and adjustment. Research reveals that, in all probability, they do not have sufficient protective factors at their disposal to ... -
Kultuurkongruente beraming van die moeder en haar baba binne 'n kultuurdiverse gemeenskap
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2002)Since April 1994 South Africa has been freed from Apartheid and drastic changes have taken place in the health services that also reflect on the practice of the community nurse. Little exposure to cultural diversity as a ... -
Kwalitatiewe en kwantitatiewe verskille tussen die sarkoplasmiese retikulum van skelet- en hartspier
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1987)QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE SARCOPLASMIC RETICULUM OF SKELETAL AND CARDIAC MUSCLE In this project the problem of the instability of cardiac sarcoplasmic reticulum (CSR) preparations and the ... -
Laboratory-scale development of an over-the-counter famotidine formulation
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1996)The laboratory-scale development of an over-the-counter (O.T.C.) 10mg famotidine tablet is described. A literature review and drug-excipient compatibility studies conducted at Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher ... -
Landdroste en staatsaanklaers se spesifieke kennisbasis van die kind as getuie in die hof : 'n maatskaplikewekondersoek
(North-West University, 2011)The sexual abuse of children is becoming an increased tendency in South Africa. Sexual abuse of children is therefore one of the most difficult issues to prove in a court of law because there are usually only two witnesses: ... -
Langtermyn invloed van oorgewig en skraalheid op fisieke fiksheid en akademiese prestasie van laerskoolmeisies: die NW-CHILD study
(North-West University, 2019)Ekstreme liggaamsamestellingsprofiele van onder- en oorvoeding wat groeibelemmering, ondergewig, skraalheid, oorgewig en obesiteit insluit, is wéreldwyd bekend as risikofaktore wat kinders se ontwikkeling en gesondheid ... -
Language interpreting during the forensic interview : a social work investigation
(North-West University, 2010)The sexual abuse of children in South–Africa, and across the world, is becoming a daily phenomenon. Such abuse of children takes place in every class, culture and race. Forensic social workers are appointed for sexual abuse ... -
Large arterial stiffness and associated cardiovascular risk factors in black South Africans
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Motivation: Sub-Saharan African countries face a double burden of disease due to a high prevalence of infectious diseases such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus infection (HIV) and tuberculosis, as well as non-communicable ... -
Lead exposure of workers employed as tappers in a platinum smelting environment
(North-West University, 2004)The study was undertaken after initial surveys indicated that lead (Pb) was present at concentrations in excess of the occupational exposure limit (OEL) on the matte tapping floor (MTF). A follow up study was designed ... -
Learning experiences through the living lab approach: a descriptive case study
(North-West University, 2018)The Living Lab approach is a method that is still fairly new in South Africa. It encourages cooperative learning that involves stakeholders from diverse backgrounds and disciplines and is aimed at addressing complex societal ... -
Left ventricular diastolic function and its relationship with the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and amino-terminal prohormone B-type natriuretic peptide: the African-PREDICT study
(North-West University, 2018)Motivation: The association of left ventricular (LV) diastolic function markers with the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS) and amino-terminal prohormone B-type natriuretic peptide (Nt-proBNP) in older and diseased ... -
Left ventricular structure and function and the link with oxidative stress in young adults : The African-PREDICT study
(North-West University (South-Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)In developed counties, the contribution of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) to morbidity and mortality rates is well documented. In a study conducted in South Africa (N=4506), it was found that 92% of the study population ...
