Whole-exome sequencing of cases with familial cardiomyopathy by Spracklen, Timothy

“…Therefore, the aims of this investigation were to utilise exome sequencing to identify disease-causing mutations in South African families with heritable cardiomyopathy, and to establish methods of variant validation through functional modelling in zebrafish. Methods: Five probands and 34 relatives were included in this investigation. …”
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Taxonomy and comparative genomics of bacterial species associated with onion bulb rot focusing on Rahnella species

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Development of a simple HPLC-UV method for determination of GFR by serum iohexol clearance by van Der Westhuizen, Diederick J

“…The glomerular filtration rate (GFR) is considered the best indicator of kidney function. Iohexol, a contrast agent, is currently considered to be a reference marker since it meets all the requirements of an ideal GFR marker. …”
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An investigation of a neuro-inflammatory profile of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders by Williams, Monray Edward

“…HIV-associated neurocognitive impairment differs in severity with milder forms presenting in 50% of people living with HIV (PLWH), regardless of treatment status. …”
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A value chain and market integration analysis of the cassava market in the Democratic Republic of Congo

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Comparing the oral language abilities of children with autism spectrum disorder and specific language impairment using the Comprehensive Assessment of Spoken Language (CASL)

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Sickle cell trait and targeted genomic variants in chronic kidney disease an African cohort by Masekoameng, Tshepiso

“…A total of 29 targeted SNPs was genotyped using MassArray and TaqMan techniques, followed by Sanger sequencing in a subset of samples. 11 Statistical Analysis: Descriptive statistics and logistic regression, and Fisher exact test were used. Functional pathway analysis: following the identification SNPs with significant association with CKD, we performed functional pathway test using the Linux programme Cytoscape. …”
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Clinical and pre-clinical investigation of sertraline use in pregnancy: bioavailability and risk to offspring by Phogole, Cassius Maapea

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Exploring rock climbing discourses

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Conversion of hydrocarbons to biosurfactants : an insight into the bioprocess optimisation of biosurfactant production using alkanes as inducers by Bamara, Prosper

“…Four pre-selected nitrogen sources were tested in order to select the best for bioreactor based study. …”
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A lightweight interface to local grid scheduling systems by Parker, Christopher

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The association between vitamin D, vitamin D Binding proteins and VDR polymorphisms in diabetic and non-diabetic patients by Maepa, Setjie Welcome

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The relationship between experiences in the South African special forces and current levels of well-being and sense of coherence

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Elucidating the underlying mechanisms of benfotiamine-induced cardioprotection by Garson, Kirsty-Lee

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Pushing the boundaries : Virgilia oroboides (Keurboom) facilitated expansion of forest in to fynbos by Nortje, G

“…These possible functions were tested by sampling soils, nutrient content of leaves and the shade cast by plants 18 months after a burn on a forest margin near Swellendam, Southern Cape. …”
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