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An African perspective on the genetic diversity of Toxoplasma gondii: A systematic review

du Plooy, Ilze; Mlangeni, Malitaba; Christian, Riann; TSOTETSI-KHAMBULE, ANA MBOKELENG (Cambridge University Press, 2023-03-20)

The study of Toxoplasma gondii genotypes is beneficial for detecting strains linked to increased disease severity and uncovering the processes involved in the transmission and distribution of this zoonotic parasite. A ...
Novel kinase platform for the validation of the anti-tubercular activities of Pelargonium sidoides (Geraniaceae)

Lukman, V.; Roth, R. L.; Mbabala, L.; Tshililo, N.; Vlok, N. M; Dewar, M. J B; Kenyon, C. P (2020-09-29)

Abstract Background Pelargonium sidoides is an important traditional medicine in South Africa with a well-defined history of both traditional and documented use of an aqueous-ethanolic formulation of the roots of P. ...
Is pregnancy a risk factor of COVID-19?

Phoswa, Wendy N.; Khaliq, Olive P. (Elsevier, 2020-06-27)

This review evaluates whether pregnancy is a risk factor for COVID-19 by looking at the expression of immune markers such as immune cells and cytokines in order to have a better understanding on the pathophysiology of the ...
Expanding our understanding of the role polyprotein conformation plays in the coronavirus life cycle

Gildenhuys, Samantha (Portland Press, 2020)

Coronavirus are the causative agents in many globally concerning respiratory disease outbreaks such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) and coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19). ...
An assessment of the food safety knowledge and attitudes of food handlers in hospitals

Teffo, Lesiba A.; Tabit, Frederick T. (2020-03-12)

Background: The possession of inadequate food safety knowledge (FSK) by food handlers poses a serious threat to food safety in service establishments. The aim of this research was to investigate factors that influenced ...
Investigation into limiting dilution and tick transmissibility phenotypes associated with attenuation of the S24 vaccine strain

Mans, Ben; Pienaar, Ronel; Christo Troskie, P.; Combrink, Michael P (2019-08-27)

Abstract Background Babesia bovis is the causal agent of Asiatic redwater, transmitted by the pandemic tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus. Disease control may target ...
Evaluation of free radical scavenging capacity of methoxy containing-hybrids of thiosemicarbazone-triazole and their influence on glucose transport

Ayeleso, Ademola O; Joseph, Jitcy S; Oguntibeju, Oluwafemi O; Mukwevho, Emmanuel (2018-12-06)

Abstract Background Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disease in which the body is unable to produce insulin or respond to insulin production, consequently leading to abnormal ...
Nutrition during pregnancy and early development (NuPED) in urban South Africa: a study protocol for a prospective cohort

Symington, Elizabeth A; Baumgartner, Jeannine; Malan, Linda; Zandberg, Lizelle; Ricci, Cristian; Smuts, Cornelius M (2018-07-24)

Abstract Background Adequate nutrition during pregnancy is important to ensure optimal birth outcomes, maternal health and offspring development. However, little is known about ...
Food safety knowledge and awareness of food handlers in school feeding programmes in Mpumalanga, South Africa

Sibanyoni, July J.; Tabit, Frederick Tawi (Elsevier, 2017-03)

Food handlers working in school feeding programmes can play an important role in the prevention of outbreaks of foodborne diseases in schools. This research aims to investigate the food safety knowledge and awareness of ...
Assessing the Food Safety Attitudes and Awareness of Managers of School Feeding Programmes in Mpumalanga, South Africa

Sibanyoni, July J.; Tabit, Frederick Tawi (Springer Netherlands, 2016-12)

The managers of school feeding programmes are responsible for ensuring the safety of the food which is provided to schoolchildren, but very few studies have been conducted on the food safety knowledge and awareness of these ...
Occurrence of tick-transmitted pathogens in dogs in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria

Adamu, Mathew; Troskie, Milana; Oshadu, David O; Malatji, Dikeledi P; Penzhorn, Barend L; Matjila, Paul T (2014-03-24)

Abstract Background Canine babesiosis caused by Babesia rossi, transmitted by Haemaphysalis elliptica in South Africa, has also been reported from Nigeria. Although H. leachi ...
Female consumers’ perceptions of garment fit, personal values and emotions considering their body shapes

Kasambala, Josephine; Kempen, Elizabeth; Pandarum, Reena (Department of Marketing Management at the University of South Africa (Unisa), 2015)

When female consumers encounter garment fit problems as a result of their body shape, an emotional experience may result due to the failure to attain the personal values they are aiming to achieve. Very little research has ...
Determining female consumers’ perceptions of garment fit, personal values and emotions when considering garment sizing

Kasambala, Josephine; Kempen, Elizabeth; Pandarum, Reena (Wiley, 2015)

Female consumer’s clothing shopping experience is primarily influenced by the appearance and fit of a garment that may be influenced by their personal values and is a process that involves emotions (Otieno et al., 2005; ...
A conceptual framework of e-fashion shopping intent

Kempen, Elizabeth; Kasambala, Josephine; Toerien, E (The Retail and Marketing Review is a refereed scientific journal of the Department of Marketing Management at the University of South Africa (Unisa)., 2015)

Functional e-fashion shopping risks induce the reluctance to e-fashion shop that directly influences the intention to shop for fashion online. Using the Theory of Planned Behaviour as the theoretical framework, the study ...
In Vitro evaluation of the comprehensive antimicrobial and antioxidant properties of Curtisia dentata (Burm.f) C.A. Sm: Toxicological effect on the Human Embryonic Kidney (HEK293) and Human Hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cell lines

Fadipe, VO; Mongalo, Nkoana Ishmael; Opok, AR (University of Mainz, 2015)

Curtisia dentata is used in African traditional medicine to treat variety of infections. C. dentata leaves were collected from Buffelskloof Nature Reserve, South Africa. The ethanol, chloroform, ethyl acetate and acetone ...
Traditional institutions and the rural development challenges in Africa: Gender and agricultural transformation perspectives

Teffo LJ (2012)

The tension between the conception of traditional leadership systems as mere cultural institutions and the lack of interest and/or ability to use them as practical development tools in Africa has prompted their critical ...
Rosuvastatin is transferred into human breast milk: A case report.

Schutte, Aletta E; Symington, Elizabeth A; Du Preez, Jan L (American Journal of Medicine, 2013-09)

Controversy exists on whether lactating women with familial hypercholesterolemia should resume statin treatment. This is partly due to the unavailability of data in humans regarding the transfer of statins into breast ...
Bacterial species identification getting easier

Tshikhudo, Phumudzo; Nnzeru, Ronald; KNtushelo, hayalethu; Mudau, Fhatuwani (2013-09)

The traditional methods of bacterial identification are based on observation of either the morphology of single cells or colony characteristics. However, the adoption of newer and automated methods offers advantage in terms ...
Stereotypes against women principals in rural communities: an individual or cultural issue? A synthesis into indigenous knowledge systems

Teffo LJ; Kanjere M (Ext); Thaba K (Ext) (2011)

Entrenched socio-cultural stereotypes which tend to undermine women’s ability to be leaders and managers cut across the social strata. The experience that informs this article is drawn from an African perspective. ...
Molecular Characterization of Rotavirus Strains Circulating in Oman in 2005

Al Baqlani, Said; Dewar, John; Pearson, Lindsey; Mothokoa, Charles; Rupa, Varghese; Al Awaidy, Salah; Peenze, Ina; Al Busaidy, Suleiman; Steele, Duncan A.; Al Lawati, Zainab (The University of Chicago Press, 2010-09)

Limited genotyping data are available for rotavirus strains in the Middle East. In this study, we investigated the molecular epidemiology of human rotavirus strains circulating in the Sultanate of Oman during 2005. Rotavirus ...

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