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The characterisation and expression of HIV-1 subtype C gag
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The gag gene of HIV-1 encodes for one of the major structural proteins, which
contains several conserved cytotoxic T cell (CTL) epitopes. Gag specific CTL
responses are important in controlling viral ...
The role of melatonin in cardioprotection : an investigation into the mechanisms involved in glucose homeostasis, microvascular endothelial function and mitochondrial function in normal and insulin resistant states
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction:
The cardioprotective actions of the hormone melatonin against myocardial ischaemiareperfusion
injury (IRI) are well-established. It has recently been shown to prevent the harmful
effects ...
Identifying appropriate attachment factors for isolated adult rat cardiomyocyte culture and experimentation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Primary culture of isolated adult rat cardiomyocytes (ARCMs) is an important model for cardiovascular research, but successful maintenance of these cells in culture for their use in experiments ...
The contribution of the placenta to the diagnosis of congenital tuberculosis
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The aim of this pilot project was to determine whether mothers with laboratory confirmed or clinically
suspected tuberculosis (TB)
had evidence of TB in the placenta. A secondary objective was to ...
An audit of the time spent by patients in the post anesthetic care unit before and after the introduction of a discharge criteria scoring system at Tygerberg Academic Hospital
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND
Post anesthesia discharge criteria scoring systems have been used successfully to aid discharge from the post anesthetic care unit (PACU) for over 40 years. They do not replace, but rather act ...
Loop mediated isothermal amplification to detect respiratory syncytial virus in respiratory specimens
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-02-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is the leading cause of severe lower
respiratory tract infection in infants and children worldwide. Early diagnosis of RSV infection
is associated with ...
A prospective study of neurological abnormalities in a cohort of Nigerian patients with schizophrenia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background
The changes in cognition, brain structure, and neurological soft signs which are
characteristic of schizophrenia appear to have been present before the onset of the
phenotype. They therefore ...
The effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy on Human Papilloma Virus Infection and Cervical Dysplasia in women living with HIV
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Title
The Effect of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy on Human Papilloma Virus Infection and Cervical
Cytological Abnormalities in Women Living With HIV
Background
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection ...
Correlation of post mortem LODOX digital radiological images with histopathological findings at autopsy : a prospective autopsy study at the Tygerberg Forensic Pathology Service Facility
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: The LODOX Statscan is a whole-body digital X-ray scanning device which was
adapted for medical usage. The LODOX has an established role in the field of Forensic Pathology
where it shows high ...
Respiratory pathogens in cases of Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy (SUDI) at Tygerberg forensic pathology service mortuary
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is considered the second most frequent cause of infant mortality worldwide. Research specifically pertaining to SIDS is limited in the South African setting. ...