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Browsing by Supervisor "Oberholzer, Hester Magdalena"
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(University of Pretoria, 2022-01-04)Type II diabetes mellitus is associated with various co-morbidities and has become a global health concern. Patients suffering from type II diabetes mellitus have an increased risk for thrombotic events such as myocardial ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2018)South Africans living in mining regions and/or using contaminated water, both for drinking and irrigation, are the most vulnerable to the toxic effects of heavy metals. The effect of acute and chronic metal toxicity is ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)The growth in the industrial sector has caused some unfavourable environmental effects. Heavy metals have become synonymous with industrial pollution due to their toxicological and physiological effects on the ecosystem. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2014)Many heavy metals are essential for biological functions; however some of these metals, especially at high concentrations, can have serious adverse effects on humans. The main sources of heavy metal exposure are through ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2016)Mining and energy generation, through the burning of coal, are the main anthropogenic activities in South Africa which leads to heavy metal pollution. Eight metals relevant to metal pollution in South Africa were identified. ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2019)South Africa is experiencing a speedy epidemiologic transition with an alarming increase in obesity and associated disease. The appeal of over-the-counter dietary supplements as a “magic bullet” for weight loss entices ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2014)Sibutramine hydrochloride monohydrate is a weight loss agent banned from most global markets due to reports of serious adverse events including death. It is classified as a serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor and ...
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(University of Pretoria, 2017)Pollution is increasing rapidly due to anthropogenic activities and daily contact with metals is a reality. Metals at certain levels can have a negative effect on the health of an individual and can cause alterations in ...
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