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Reinfection dynamics of mycobacterium tuberculosis
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2007)Reinfection is an important mechanism leading to recurrent tuberculosis. Recently, molecular epidemiological studies have shown that in high incidence settings, recurrent tuberculosis may occur through reinfection. Animal ... -
Repair of sub-lethal damage following single and split-dose irradiation using 60co-gamma and p(66)Be neutrons
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2005)In clinical radiotherapy, experiments are performed to determine optimal conditions of the radiation prior to radiotherapy. These experiments focus on the relative biological effectivness(RBE) determination and are ... -
Reticulocyte maturation index: a prediction tool for recovery in post bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cell transplant patients
(Cape Technikon, 2002)Erythropoietic response is the first indication of bone marrow recovery following bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cell transplantation. Manual reticulocyte counting has not only proven to be outdated but an extremely ... -
The role of Bcl-2 and bax protein expression on individual radiosensitivity
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)Apoptosis is the dominant mechanism of cell death induced by radiation and is the key mechanism used to remove cells with significant DNA damage. Previous research investigated the feasibility of using the Leukocyte Apoptosis ... -
The role of FTO, ENPP1 and TCF7L2 in the pathogenesis of diabetes in an adult population from Bellville South, Cape Town, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015)Background: The Mixed Ancestry population of South Africa has recently been reported to have a higher prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). However, the genetic risk factors that may contribute to the development of T2DM ... -
The role of occupational exposure in the development of latex hypersensitivity
(Cape Technikon, 2000)Professionals in a healthcare setting use latex gloves on a daily basis, primarily to prevent transmission of microbial and viral organisms to and from patients and specimens. Repeated exposure to latex proteins (through ... -
The role of rooibos (Aspalathus Linearis), green tea (Camellia Sinensis) and commercially available rooibos and green tea antioxidant supplements on rat testicular and epididymal function
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2010)Defective sperm function is the most prevalent cause of male infertility. Mammalian sperm are rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and are susceptible to attack by reactive oxygen species (ROS), an important mediator ... -
A study to evaluate variable number of tandem repeat DNA polymorphisms in disputed paternity testing
(Cape Technikon, 1993)The use of genetic marker testing to resolve cases of disputed paternity, is well established. The number and range of systems used depends on the expertise of the laboratory, and for this reason various laboratories offer ... -
Synthesis of Co-Cr-Mo/ fluorapatie nano-composite coating by pulsed laser depositionfor dental applications
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016)Metallic materials play an essential role in assisting with the repair or replacement of bone tissue that has become diseased or damaged. Metals are more suitable for load bearing applications compared to ceramics or ... -
The development of a new reference range for fructosamine for the pathcare pathology group, Somerset West, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2010)Fructosamine is a generic name given to a compound known as plasma protein ketoamines. It is formed by a non-irreversible enzymatic reaction between glucose and serum proteins, mainly albumin. Fructosamine together with ... -
The development of an interlock and control system for a clinical proton therapy system
(Cape Technikon, 1995)The development of a 200 MeV clinical proton therapy facility at the National Accelerator Centre required an interlock and control system to supervise the delivery of radiation to a patient. The interlock and control ... -
The effect of red palm oil supplementation of an oxidative risk induced diet and a high saturated fat diet on ischaemia/perfusion injury in the isolated perfused rat heart
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2006)Research has shown that the activation of the NO-cGMP pathway leads to myocardial protection from oxidative stress conditions, such as ischaemia and reperfusion. Few of these studies have however combined diet induced ... -
The effect of steroid hormones on the size of myometrial cells : a morphometric study
(Cape Technikon, 1997)The aims of this study were to measure: 1. Myometrial cells of menopausal uteri to establish whether they atrophy after the menopause. 2. Myometrial cells at different phases of the menstrual cycle to investigate ... -
The in vitro antimicrobial activity of amikacin and ceftazidime against multiple resistant gram-negative bacilli in nosocomial infections
(Cape Technikon, 1988)Nosocomical or hospital-aqired infection, can be defined as an infection not present when the patient enters a hospital. It usually manifests itself seventy two hours after admission and sometimes it is not apparent until ... -
The influence of superoxide and anti-oxidants on human sperm function and apoptosis with special reference to the role of red palm oil
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2006)Cells living under aerobic conditions constantly face the oxygen paradox i.e. oxygen is indispensable for supporting life; however, its metabolites such as reactive oxygen species (ROS) can modify cell function. Oxidative ... -
The optimisation of laboratory cultivation in childhood mycobacterial disease in South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2009)The role of the mycobacteriology laboratory in the diagnosis of childhood tuberculosis has become increasingly important in the human-immunodeficiency virus era. Due to the paucibacillary nature of childhood mycobacterial ... -
The prevalence of obesity amongst learners attending the schools in Belhar, Delft and Mfuleni in Cape Town, South Africa
(Peninsula Technikon, 2004)Introduction and Background: The prevalence of obesity amongst both the adult and paediatric population has assumed almost epidemic proportions in many developed and developing countries. A recent study by the Medical ... -
The role of monoclonal antibodies in the diagnosis of acute leukaemia
(Cape Technikon, 1990)Eighty six patients with acute l.eukaemia were studied using morphol.ogical., cytochemical. and immunol.ogical. techniques. The acute l.eukaemias were subdivided using the French-American-British (FAB) cl.assification. ... -
The role of N-6 and N-3 pufa ratios in the aetiology of multiple sclerosis
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2009)In multiple sclerosis (MS) the myelin sheaths surrounding the axons in the brain are mainly affected by the disease process. Myelin consists for the most part of lipids and proteins. An abnormality in essential fatty ... -
The serotypes and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of streptococcus pneumoniae in the Cape Peninsula
(Cape Technikon, 2000)Streptococcus pneumoniae (S.pneumoniae) infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in adults and children worldwide. Mortality rates are highest amongst the very young and the elderly. Streptococcus ...
