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A yeast-based assay for detection of mutations in the human p16 gene
(University of the Free State, 1999-05)Cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) are crucial regulators of the cell cyele. CDKs themselves are subject to control by both cyelins and CDK inhibitors. Among the inhibitors, p 16 is very prominent, since it has been found ... -
Cultural congruent nursing care of black patients in the maternity section of public hospitals in Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 1999-05)Afrikaans: Die inwoners van die Republiek van Suid-Afrika is vanaf verskeie kulture afkomstig en toon 'n multikulturele aard. Die gesondheidsorg wat in alle gesondheidsorginstansies gelewer word, is op die westerse ... -
The reasons why some patients suffering from schizophrenia miss clinic appointments
(University of the Free State, 1999-05)English: Missed clinic appointments among the patients who are suffering from schizophrenia has been identified through the statistical records at Botshabelo psychiatric clinic. Missed clinic appointments remain a ... -
Co-expression and functional assay of human Rb and E2F1 proteins in yeast
(University of the Free State, 1999-09)The mammalian cell cycle is composed of a myriad interactions occurring in a defined sequence dictated by the flow of entropy. The decision to study the cell cycle requires entry into a world where events take place, not ... -
Recombinant production and evaluation of a multifunctional haemostatic fusion protein
(University of the Free State, 1999-10)Platelets and coagulation both play a pivotal role in thrombosis, one of the major life-threatening diseases in our society. We have thus experienced a drastic increase in the development of potent and secure ... -
Fisioterapie rehabilitasiedienste en behoeftes in die Barkly-Oos Distrik
(University of the Free State, 1999-11)Afrikaans: Inleiding en doel van die studie 'n Gedetaileerde opname oor rehabilitasiedienste en -behoeftes van die Drakensberg Streeksdiensteraad in die Barkly-Oos distrik is in 1995 gemaak. Die distrik is 'n tipiese ... -
The willingness of traditional healers regarding collaboration with Western psychiatric health care.
(University of the Free State, 1999-11)English: Traditional healers treat many black patients with mental illness. particularly those living in rural areas. There is considerable literature to support this statement. The purpose of the study was: to explore ... -
Development of a Monte Carlo simulation method for the evaluation of dose distribution calculations of radiotherapy treatment planning systems
(University of the Free State, 1999-11)In this study a method is described whereby the dose distributions calculated by any treatment planning system (TPS) could be evaluated using dose distributions calculated with Monte Carlo simulations. The Monte Carlo ... -
The effect of a combination of short-chain fatty acids on plasma fibrinogen concentrations in Westernised black men
(University of the Free State, 1999-11)English: The incidence of the western diseases, atherosclerosis, CHD and stroke is progressively rising in black populations worldwide and in South Africa. Stroke is an important cause of death in black populations in South ... -
Fisioterapeutiese behandeling van kroniese hoofpyne in depressiewe pasiënte; 'n vergelyking tussen individuele behandeling en 'n kombinasie van individuele behandeling en kollektiewe behandeling
(University of the Free State, 1999-11)English: The incidence of depression today is so high, that it is described as "The common cold of mental illness". As Physiotherapist in a private practice, in Bloemfontein, a large part of the researchers daily work ... -
Strain characterisation, antibiotic resistance and Meca Gene analysis of Staphylococci
(University of the Free State, 1999-12)S. aureus, is undoubtedly the most pathogenic of the Staphylococcus species, having the ability to produce invasive and toxigenic infections. Historically, the less virulent coagulase-negative staphylococci (ENS) were ... -
Antibiotic resistance in anaerobic bacteria
(University of the Free State, 2000)English: Anaerobic bacteria are important human pathogens capable of causing serious debilitating infections ranging from abscesses to life threatening infections and warrant more attention than they are currently receiving. ... -
Adapting to and implementing a problem- and community-based approach to nursing education
(AOSIS, 2000)English: The process of change, implemented by the School of Nursing at the University of the Orange Free State so that a paradigm shift in approaches to nursing education at undergraduate level could be achieved, is ... -
The development of a method for the detection and estimation of CCHF virus RNA in tick species
(University of the Free State, 2000-05)Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), caused by a RNA virus, is a tick-borne viral zoonosis occurring in Europe, Asia and Africa. The fatality rate is ±30%. Rapid and accurate diagnosis is essential. The aim of this ... -
Kwantifisering van radionukliedverspreiding deur planare beelding met 'n sintillasiekamera
(University of the Free State, 2000-06)English: In this study attenuation and scatter correction techniques in planar imaging were investigated as well as the practical implementation of these techniques in clinical studies. The attenuation correction technique ... -
Identification of factors leading to job dissatisfaction among nurses working in critical care units public and private hospitals in Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2000-06)English: Job satisfaction as a phenomenon has been researched intensively over the years because both the employee and the organization benefits from it. On the other hand, job dissatisfaction as human experience has ... -
Using Monte Carlo techniques to evaluate the dose distributions from a radiotherapy treatment planning system
(University of the Free State, 2000-06)English: In this study we used Monte Carlo techniques to simulate the SL25 linear accelerator treatment head using the BEAM Code. The main purpose of study was to evaluate the dose distributions obtained by the CADPLAN ... -
Severe morbidity and mortality associated with cardiac disease during pregnancy in the Free State public health service
(University of the Free State, 2000-11)English: Cardiac disease in pregnancy is an important component of maternal mortality. No good population based study on the extent of cardiac disease in pregnancy has, as yet, been published. A previous study conducted ... -
The goitre prevalance and urinary iodine status of primary school children in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2000-11)English: Iodine deficiency has been called the world's most significant cause of mental retardation. Studies conducted since 1960 have indicated iodine deficiency as public health problem in Lesotho. The ICCIDD has ... -
An evaluation of the effect of scatter and attenuation correction of gamma photons on the reconstructed radionuclide distribution in the myocardial wall during spect imaging
(University of the Free State, 2000-11)The purpose of this study was firstly to evaluate the selection of reconstruction parameters (i.e. the number of subsets and the number of iterations) based on phantom studies. The second aim was to evaluate the effect ...