Doctoral Degrees (Medical Microbiology)
Recent Submissions
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A phenotypic and genotypic characterisation of strain types, virulence factors and agr groups of colonising Staphylococcus aureus associated with bloodstream infection
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Several studies investigating the molecular characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus have been conducted worldwide, however, in South Africa, most of these have focused on Methicillinresistant S. aureus ... -
Sarcomeric modifiers of hypertrophy in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) is an independent predictor of cardiovascular morbidity and allcause mortality. Significantly, it is considered a modifiable cardiovascular risk factor as its regression ... -
The relevance of apoptosis in the pathogenesis of human immunodeficiency virus-1 disease
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A simple and rapid scatter-based flow cytometric assay was developed to detect apoptosis in CD4+ and CD8+ T cells from a mixed population of cells. The assay was suitable for children. Apoptotic PBMCs ... -
Determination of the permeability of biological membranes to various chemical markers, including anti-HIV drugs
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Due to modern high-throughput technologies, large numbers of compounds are produced by parallel synthesis and combinatorial chemistry. The pharmaceutical industry therefore requires rapid and accurate ... -
Genetic investigations of pneumocystis jirovecii : detection, cotrimoxazole resistance and population structure
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-12)Pneumocystis jirovecii is a significant contributor to the burden of disease in immunocompromised patients. The polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is more sensitive and specific than microscopy. Cotrimoxazole prophylactic ... -
Die effek van musiek op die immuunsisteem, emosies en longfunksie tydens die standaard fisioterapeutiese behandeling van spesifieke longpatologie
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-03)There has recently been a significant transformation in the medical world, in particular regarding the relation between the mind/health and mind/illnesses. The changes are briefly a revolution whereby the new approach sees ...
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