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The role of the beta3-adrenergic receptor (β3-AR) in cardioprotection
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: It is well-established that transient activation of the β-adrenergic signalling pathway with ligands such as isoproterenol, formoterol and dobutamine, elicits cardioprotection against subsequent long ...
Effect of melatonin on myocardial susceptibility to ischaemia and reperfusion damage in a rat model of high-fat diet-induced obesity
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Obesity has reached epidemic proportions worldwide and is currently a serious health problem.
It is associated with metabolic abnormalities, oxidative stress, hypertension, insulin resistance
and an ...
The effects of chronic melatonin treatment on myocardial function and ischaemia and reperfusion injury in a rat model of diet-induced obesity
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2010-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Obesity is a major risk factor for ischaemic heart disease. Obesity-induced metabolic
abnormalities have been associated with increased oxidative stress which may play an
important role in the increased ...
Utilization of antigen-specific host responses in the evaluation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection, development of disease and treatment effect
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Setting
This study was conducted in the Tygerberg district, Cape Town, in the Western Cape, South Africa
Background
The evaluation of early tuberculosis (TB) treatment response is based on month 2 ...
A comparison of motility and head morphology of sperm using different semen processing methods and three different staining techniques
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Sperm morphology remains an important parameter in the prediction of fertility, both
in vivo and in vitro. However, there remains a considerable level of concern
surrounding the true potential of this ...
The efficacy of Diavite tm (Prosopis glandulosa) as anti-diabetic treatment in rat models of streptozotocin-induced type 1 diabetes and diet-induced-obese insulin resistance
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Obesity and its associated complications, such as the metabolic syndrome, hypertension and cardiovascular disease, are escalating worldwide. In recognition of this, untested remedies advertised ...
Proteomic analysis of human sperm proteins in relation to sperm motility, morphology and energy metabolism
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Male infertility is often associated with impaired sperm motility and morphology
(asthenoteratozoospermia) for which there is no specific therapeutic treatment. It has
come to light that the modification ...
Investigating the effects of nicotine on the male reproductive system
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Much has been documented about the detrimental effects of adverse lifestyle factor
exposure on the body. Exposure to factors, such as cigarette smoke, have proved to not
only be a burden on global health ...
Changes in hyo-laryngeal elevation post-pharyngeal electrical stimulation
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Swallowing disorders are prevalent in many elderly individuals and are common amongst individuals suffering from neurological diseases. These individuals are affected from slight swallowing difficulty to ...
Gender selection: separation techniques for X- and Y-chromosome bearing human spermatozoa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Preconceptual sex selection is an ethically justifiable process whereby X- and Y-chromosome bearing spermatozoa are isolated prior to fertilization of the oocyte in order to generate either a male or a ...