Comparison of differentiation protocols of SH-SY5Y cells for use as an in vitro model of Alzheimer’s disease

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An investigation into food security among female-headed households in Kenya : a case of VOI division in Taita-Taveta county

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Development and characterization of biodegradable biorenewable polymeric nanocomposites for food packaging applications by Fadl, Samar Mohamed Ahmed

“…The biodegradation of PLA nanocomposites in natural compost was investigated and it was observed that the incorporation of nanofillers had no specific effect on biodegradation of PLA nanocomposites. Water absorption test revealed that the functionalized nanofillers showed relative increase in water absorption as compared to pristine nanofillers. …”
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Design and development of an electrospun polymeric transcatheter heart valve for tissue engineering by Guess, Rosslee Christie

“…The ideal replacement valve should mimic the functionality of its native counterpart, comprise of viable living tissue, and offer lifelong durability, also for young patients. …”
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Characterising pathways that contribute to post-TB lung disease by Jacobs, Steve

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Mathematical modelling of nanofluid thermophysical properties using compulas

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The prevalence of asthma in urban and rural Black children : an epidemiological survey by Van Niekerk, Christoffel Hendrik

“…To acquire the above, it was necessary 1. to obtain information on the characteristics and socio-economic status of the family of each child studied; 2. to obtain information on every child relating to exposure to allergens in his immediate home environment; 3. to obtain information on the dietary pattern of every child during infancy and currently; 4. to identify the asthmatic children by subjecting every child to an appropriate exercise stimulus for detection of exercise-induced asthma judged by pulmonary function tests; 5. to conduct a clinical examination of the children. and skinfold thickness was also measured; Height, weight 6. to conduct prick skin testing to assess specific skin sensitivity to common allergens; 7. to conduct laboratory investigations relating to the allergic-immune status of the children; 8. arising out of these findings to relate the prevalence rates of asthma in the 2 samples and to suggest factors influencing the rates.…”
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An experimental study of organisational change and communication management

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DiD Warehouse

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An in vivo and ex vivo investigation of the cellular effects of the heavy metals cadmium and chromium alone and in combination

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Modelling the growth, feed intake and backfat deposition of different South African sheep breed types by Van der Merwe, Daniel Andre

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Development of a portable ECG and electronic stethoscope device for screening cardiovascular disease in rural locations. by Smith, Gerard Hayden

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Development of broodstock conditioning-, induced spawning-, and hatchery methods for the South African spotted grunter (Pomadasys commersonnii) by Rakgoale, Amos

“…The current study is a first to experimentally develop efficient procedures for controlled reproduction of captive reared spotted grunter broodstock, and with tested repetitiveness. Broodstock females and males of two years and older were include. …”
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Monitoring educational participation in children with severe to profound intellectual disability in rural districts of the Western Cape: A descriptive analytical study by Spangenberg, Karlien

“…Afrikaans was the home language for most (68%), followed by IsiXhosa (28%). Only 29% lived with both parents, 33% with a single parent, and a high number were in foster care (13%). …”
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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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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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