• Cytochrome P450 monooxygenase CYP53 family in fungi : Structural analysis of CYP53A and its redox partner from the thermophilic fungus Thielavia terrestris 

  Jawallapersand, Poojah (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2015)

  Cytochrome P450 monooxygenases (CYPs or P450s) are heme-thiolate proteins distributed across biological kingdoms. P450s show multiple and diverse catalytic activity on a wide range of substrates, and as such the use of ...
• Bio-impedance monitoring in patients with intradialytic hypertension 

  Filmalter, Christelle (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2015)

  Intradialytic hypertension (IDH) is regarded as the paradoxical rise in blood pressure (BP) during chronic haemodialysis (HD). IDH increases morbidity and mortality. It is suggested that IDH may be due to subclinical fluid ...
• Prospects of commercialization among small scale potato farmers in Bizana 

  Nwafor, Christopher Ugochukwu (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2015)

  The study examined the potential for commercialization among selected small-scale potato farmers. Fifty eight farmers in Mbizana were purposively sampled for the study, which reviewed production challenges, investigated ...
• An evaluation of the anti-diabetic properties Asparagus africanus Lam. root extracts 

  Okolie, Onyeka Damianfranklin (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2014)

  Medicinal plants could be a good alternative in the prevention and treatment of diabetes and other diseases. Type II diabetes is becoming prevalent in society and it has become necessary to start looking at medicinal plants ...
• The influence of extrinsic and intrinsic parameters on the quality of cottage cheese 

  Modise, Kelepile Dorcas Tebello (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2014)

  Cottage cheese is a product of drained fresh cheese curd with a mild acidic flavour. The texture can be chunky or smooth; and in South Africa, cottage cheese comes in flavoured varieties that include biltong, chives, garlic ...
• Drinking water quality and farming practices on dairy farms in the greater Mangaung Metro, South Africa 

  Esterhuizen, Leana (Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2014)

  Dairy farms produce large volumes of animal waste comprising of manure, urine and dairy wash water. In South Africa, dairy waste is usually discharged onto pastures and land by irrigation or flooding which has been known ...
• HIV genotyping 

  Botes, Botes, Lezelle Lezelle (2005)

  The development of viral resistance to antiretroviral drugs used for treatment of human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV) infection is an important cause of antiretroviral treatment (ARV) failure and limits options for ...
• Applying an abbreviated hazard analysis and critical control point programme to evaluate the effectiveness of two potable water treatment systems to remove health-related contaminants 

  Jagals, Corinne (2004)

  The abbreviated HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) programme applied in this study comprised mostly of a health-related microbiological hazard analysis together with the use of critical performance limit ...
• Developing and evaluating a method for multi-ovulation and embryo transfer (MOET) in the bison (bison bison) 

  van der Walt, Andrew Stephen (2002)

  The idea of domesticating bison is a goal for some cattlemen, who believe in utilizing the hardiness, long life, foraging habits and feed conversion abilities of the bison in the production of animal protein. It was not ...
• Application of a water-related environmental health epidemiological process : a guide for environmental health practitioners 

  Theron, Leana (2000)

  One of the more suitable methodologies to follow to assess the impacts of environmental factors on the health of humans would be the epidemiological process. Environmental health practitioners in South Africa are, however, ...
• A comparative investigation of the indications for renal replacement therapy and the optimal timing for commencing the therapy 

  Becker, Chevon Lee (2004)

  End stage renal disease (ESRD) is a major health problem resulting in conside rably increased morbidity and mortality, in decreased qual ity of life and in high costs from renal replacement therapy (RRT) . There are ...
• Responses of root-knot nematode densities to aqueous extracts of chilli and tamboti 

  Thovhakale, Lufuno Patrick (2005)

  Globally, more than 40 % of crop losses can be attributed to pest damage (Pedigo, 1996). Yield losses due to plant-parasitic nematodes range from 8- 20 % in various crops (Table 1.1). However, in developing countries the ...
• A survey of the bioaerosol composition and related environmental parameters in a high-throughput chicken processing facility 

  Rasephei, Mpelinyana Hopemore Rethabiseng (2005)

  Bioaerosols have been found in the majority of occupational environments, including poultry processing facilities, animal feeding houses and other meat processing plants. Due to the notable concentrations of bioaerosols ...
• A SURV'EY OF PROCESS HYGIENE AND ASSOCIATED FOOD HANDL,ER PRAC;T-ICES IN A RETAIL GROUP IN THE WESTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA 

  VAN TONDER, IZANNE (2004)

  The continuing high incidence of food-borne diseases has made food safety a global concern and the potential of food handlers and the environment to act as vectors in the transmission of food-borne disease remains ...
• The influences of CD4 cell count, viral load and antiretroviral treatment on left ventricle ejection fraction of adult HIV/AIDS patients 

  Steenkamp, Sonja (2004)

  This research project compared the influence of the CD4 cell count, the viral load and antiretroviral therapy (ARn on the left ventricle ejection fraction (LVEF). The purpose was to see what the relationship between the ...
• The prevalence of meat-borne and airborne staphylococci in deboning area of low- and high-throughput red meat abattoirs 

  Shale, Karabo (2004)

  In developing countries members of the staphylococci have consistently been shown to be one of the major micro-organisms responsible for food pOisoning outbreaks and red meat is one of the primary vehicles through ...
• The occurence of staphylococcus species in the deboning room of a high-throughput abattoir 

  Plaatjies, Zelda (2004)

  Meat and meat products are highly perishable foods that frequently present problems with regard to staphylococcal food poisoning because of the considerable handling of the foodstuff that takes place during preparation. Due ...
• The influence of a multiple combination liquid product on the immune status of HIV-positive/AIDS patients 

  Oguntibeju, Oluwafemi Omoniyi (2004)

  The relationship between nutrition and HIV infection/AIDS is well recognised. HIV infection compromises the nutritional status of infected persons and in turn, poor nutritional status affects the progression of HIV ...
• The occurence of health-related water quality indicator bacteria associated with contaminant build-up in various types of domestic storage containers 

  Ntsherwa, Nkope Jemina (2004)

  This study assessed the occurrence of health-related microbiological indicator bacteria as well as of indicators of bio£ilm that might form inside various rypes of drinking-water storage contamers ill a domestic environment. ...
• Integration of environmental planning into communal grazing systems in the Free State 

  Masiteng, Takisi Janki (2004)

  This study evaluated the integration of environmental planning into communal grazing systems in the Free State. The study focused particularly on communal grazing systems in Qwaqwa, Thaba-Nchu and Botshabelo, as well as ...

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