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    The role of the beta3-adrenergic receptor (β3-AR) in cardioprotection 

    Alsalhin, Aisha Khlani Hassan (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 ...
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    Effect of melatonin on myocardial susceptibility to ischaemia and reperfusion damage in a rat model of high-fat diet-induced obesity 

    Kaskar, Rafee'ah (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 ...
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    Changes in hyo-laryngeal elevation post-pharyngeal electrical stimulation 

    Basson, Tobias Johannes (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 ...
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    An investigation of the importance of the ATM protein in the endothelium and its role in the signalling pathways of NO production 

    Collop, Natalie Chantel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is a well-characterized neurodegenerative disease resulting from a genetic defect in the Atm gene causing an absence or very low expression of the ATM protein. As AT patients ...
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    Nitric oxide and the endothelium : characterisation of in vitro nitric oxide detection techniques and an ex vivo method of measuring endothelial function 

    Loubser, Dirk Jacobus (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Nitric oxide (NO) is an important chemical messenger in the cardiovascular system. Despite considerable progress in this field, there remains an on-going need for affordable and user-friendly ...
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    Identifying appropriate attachment factors for isolated adult rat cardiomyocyte culture and experimentation 

    Lumkwana, Dumisile (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 ...
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    The anti-diabetic and insulin sensitizing potential of a watery extract of Agathosma tested in rat models of type 1 and type 2 diabetes 

    Jansen, Vereneque (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)
    ENGLISH SUMMARY: Introduction: Epidemiological data highlights that South Africa is currently facing a quadruple burden of disease of which non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are estimated to account for 29% of all deaths. ...
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    Optimization of experimental conditions and analysis tools for the study of phosphodiesterase-5 in a model of cultured adult rat cardiomyocytes 

    Botha, Anél (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Part 1 Introduction: Phosphodiesterases (PDEs) hydrolyse cyclic nucleotides that regulate ischemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) in the heart. Phosphodiesterases-5 (PDE5) inhibition increases cyclic guanosine ...
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    The role of mitophagy in damage incurred by ischaemia/reperfusion 

    Mzezewa, Sibonginkosi Roselyn (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background and aims: Mitophagy is a specialised process of autophagy whereby dysfunctional mitochondria are removed. Mitophagy has been increasingly recognised as an essential process to sustain a healthy ...
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    Investigating the effects of first line and second line antiretroviral drugs on HIV exposed endothelial function - A clinical study, supported by a mechanistic in-vitro approach 

    Charania, Sana (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background: There is an interaction between HIV, antiretroviral treatment (ART) and endothelial dysfunction; furthermore, HIV-infected individuals (± ART) show an increased incidence of cardiovascular ...
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