• The impact of EPHA2 polymorphism on KSHV infectivity and KS prevalence among HIV/AIDS patients in South Africa 

  Blumenthal, Melissa Jayne Walcott (University of Cape Town, 2016)

  Kaposi's Sarcoma (KS) is the most common Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)-related malignancy globally and is of particular significance in sub-Saharan Africa where, due to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) ...
• A 4-day test weighing study to assess volume and variations in fat and energy content of breast milk 

  Siro, Sicelosethu Sihawu (North-West University, 2016)

  Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life. Breast milk intake and composition not only vary between populations and individuals, but also within feeds, within days and between days. Very ...
• Development and validation of a molecular assay and evaluation of the GeneXpert® MTB/RIF assay for the rapid detection of genital tuberculosis 

  Sokhela, Maxwell Cebolenkosi (University of the Free State, 2017)

  Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease which is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). According to the World Health Organization, globally in 2015 there were 10.4 million new cases and 1.4 million ...
• Culturally informed conceptions of traumatic experience and coping strategies among the mole-dagbon of Ghana 

  Thompson, Sandra (Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017)

  Culture is important to an individual’s understanding of traumatic events and the symptoms that ensue after such events. Cultural understandings also inform how individuals cope with the traumatic stress symptoms they ...
• Effects of zinc fortification on the plasma fatty acid composition of beninese school children: A randomised, double-blind controlled trial 

  Chimhashu, Tsitsi Letwin (North-West University, 2016)

  Introduction The lack of a specific and sensitive zinc (Zn) status biomarker is problematic. The linoleic acid: dihomo-γ-linolenic acid (LA:DGLA) ratio has been suggested by some researchers to be a Zn status marker. ...
• Correspondence theory in many-valued modal logic 

  Britz (nee Roux), Cecelia (University of Johannesburg, 2016)
• DNA profiling from the crop content of sarcophagidae spp. larvae 

  Barnard, Adri Marlene (University of the Free State, 2017)

  Morphological analysis of insect evidence plays a significant role in crime scene investigation. With the influence of DNA analysis in forensic cases, which now also plays a key role in forensic entomology, more emphasis ...
• ‘Place-making’: Investigating the place-based identity negotiations of high school girls in the informal spaces of their school 

  Rinquest, Elzahn (Stellenbosch University, 2016)

  This research study explores the navigation and negotiation of five Grade 10 high school girls’ identities within their school spaces. The study privileges a link between space and identity which provides a conceptual ...
• The role of cryptococcal 3-hydroxy fatty acids in mediating cryptococcus-amoebae interactions 

  Madu, Lynda Uju (University of the Free State, 2017)

  In this dissertation; an attempt was made to elucidate the role of 3-hydroxy C9:0 in determining the fate of cryptococcal cells when acted upon by amoebae. First, it was sought to determine the physiological concentrations ...
• Elucidation of African elephant beta casein phosphorylation state and casein micelle structure 

  Madende, Moses (University of the Free State, 2017)

  The exact structure of casein micelles still remains a debated subject. While most of the experimental work on cow caseins and casein micelles has provided a wealth of data, data of caseins and casein micelles of non-bovine ...
• The repurposing of chemical compounds as anti-cryptococcus drugs 

  Ogundeji, Adepemi Olawunmi (University of the Free State, 2017)

  The manifestation of disseminated cryptococcal infection in HIV-infected individual is a life-threatening infection, with 70% mortality rate in sub-Saharan Africa. People are dying because of the complications around the ...
• The proteolytic activity in raw milk and the effect of such activity on the stability of milk proteins 

  Hattingh, Aninke (University of the Free State, 2017-02)

  Milk flocculation/age gelation is regarded as a major problem for the dairy industry since it has a negative impact on milk quality. Flocculation can be observed as a physical change in fresh milk when milk is exposed ...
• Isolation of bioactive compounds and in vitro studies on pentanisia prunelloides (klotzsch ex eckl. & zeyh.) walp. used in the eastern Free State for the management of diabetes mellitus 

  Makhubu, Fikile, N (University of the Free State, 2017)

  The pravelence of diabetes mellitus is increasing and it is one of the major health problems affecting the world. The challenges with synthetic drugs used in the treatment of hyperglycemia such as acarbose and miglitol ...
• The correlation of the morphology of the medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) with the dimensions of the patella, the patellar tendon, the q-angle and femoral trochlear groove 

  Henning, Willem, W.J. (University of the Free State, 2017)

  The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is an essential contributing component to a stable patellofemoral joint (PFJ). The PFJ is a complex structure that has balanced forces acting on the stable joint. The aim of this ...
• The role of leisure engagement in the relationship between coping and psychological well-being among adolescents 

  Beangstom, Natasha Lynne (University of the Free State, 2016)

  Adolescence is a dynamic life phase, universally accepted as a transitional period hallmarked by rapid physical development, as well as dramatic cognitive, emotional, and psychosocial changes. Moreover, South African ...
• HMG-CoA Reductase inhibitor, atorvastatin, Induces apoptosis in human lung adenocarcinoma cells (A549) 

  Ramharack, Pritika (University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2015)
• The assessment of the role of social assets in building climate change adaptation : implications for household food security and livelihoods 

  Tamako, Nthabeleng (University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2017)

  Rural livelihoods are diverse and dynamic, often aimed at managing risk, reducing vulnerability and enhancing food security. In South Africa, rural households pursue different livelihood strategies based on available ...
• The identification of key vulnerability components within Solomon islands coastal communities 

  Malherbe, Willem S. (Rhodes University, 2017)

  The impacts of climate change are disproportionally felt across the planet, with small island developing states some of the countries most at risk. Furthermore, climate change may compound existing problems such as over ...
• Fusaric acid induces oxidative stress and apoptosis in human oesophageal cancer cells 

  Devnarain, Nikita (University of KwaZulu-Natal, 2016)

  Background/Aims: The incidence of oesophageal cancer (OC) is a worldwide problem and is incremental among black South African males. The high prevalence of OC may be due to the consumption of maize as a staple, often ...
• Ab-initio investigation of the antimony-vacancy complex and related defects in germanium 

  Webb, Geoffrey (University of Pretoria, 2016)

  Recent advances in computational technology and algorithms have made it feasible to accurately model the electronic structures of solids by means of density functional theory. The development of hybrid functionals have ...

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