Author:Savage, WHDDate:1965During the past eighteen months discussions have been held with the Anthracite Producers Association on the desirability of altering and introducing a second and possibly a third grade.Read more
Author:Padayachi, Yerdashin R; Thambiran, TirushaDate:Oct 2016The anthropogenic heat fluxes (AHF) from buildings, transport and people are an essential component of the urban climate within cities. Presently limited information on the AHF in South African cities exists. This study quantifies the AHF in ...Read more
Author:Engelbrecht, FA; Landman, WA; Ndarana, TDate:Oct 2014This paper explores the hypothesis that the more realistic depiction of the atmosphere's ability to absorb and release radiation in atmospheric model simulations, through the more realistic representation of the time-varying concentrations ...Read more
Author:Van der Westhuyzen, Christiaan W; Haynes, J; Panayides, Jenny-Lee; Wiid, I; Parkinson, CDate:2020Background: With few exceptions, existing tuberculosis drugs were developed many years ago and resistance profiles have emerged. This has created a need for new drugs with discrete modes of action. There is evidence that tuberculosis (like ...Read more
Author:Musee, N; Thwala, Melusi; Nota, NDate:May 2011Nanotechnology is currently at the forefront of scientific research and technological developments that have resulted in the manufacture of novel consumer products and numerous industrial applications using engineered nanomaterials (ENMs). ...Read more
Author:Blanchard, Ryan; O'Farrell, Patrick J; Richardson, DDate:Oct 2012Using spatial techniques to determine the threat of land-use change is a useful tool in mitigating against potential biodiversity losses. We investigate the potential suitability and likely impacts of energy crops not currently grown in South ...Read more
Author:Blanchard, Ryan; O'Farrell, PJ; Richardson, DMDate:Apr 2014Liquid biofuel production will likely have its greatest impact through the large-scale changes in land use that will be required to meet the production of this energy source. In this study, we develop a framework which integrates species ...Read more
Author:Nyirenda, KK; Saka, JDK; Naidoo, Dashnie; Maharaj, VJ; Muller, CJFDate:Aug 2012Ethnopharmacological relevance: Communities in Chilumba, Malawi use herbal tea prepared from Fadogia ancylantha Schweinf (Rubiaceae) leaves for the management of diabetes, hypertension and alleviation of symptoms of gastrointestinal disorders ...Read more
Author:Pillay, P; Maharaj, VJ; Clarkson, C; Chibale, KDate:Jan 2007Malaria is the leading cause of death and disease worldwide. The evolution and spread of drug-resistant forms of the causative agent Plasmodium falciparum and the limited number of chemotherapeutic agents available to treat and control the ...Read more
Author:Pillay, P; Maharaj, V; Crouch, N; Smith, P; Lategan, C; Vleggaar, RDate:Feb 2006With the emergence and spread of drug- resistant parasites, there is a need for new chemically diverse, effective antimalarial drugs. A national multidisciplinary consortium was established to validate scientifically South African medicinal ...Read more
Author:Genthe, Bettina; Ndlela, Luyanda L; Madlala, TebogoDate:Dec 2020According to the Centre for Disease Dynamics Economics and Policy, South Africa represents a paradox of antibiotic management similar to other developing countries, with both overuse and underuse (resulting from lack of access) of antibiotics. ...Read more
Author:Adewusi, EA; Fouché, Gerda; Steenkamp, VDate:Oct 2012Traditional healers use Boophane disticha to treat several neurodegenerative diseases. Further studies need to be carried out to justify its use in traditional medicine.Read more