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A floristic assessment of the Turfloop Nature Reserve

Mashatole, Masilo Makome (2009)

The aim of the study was to generate new ecological data for the Turfloop Nature Reserve (TNR), which would lead to practical management recommendations that should reduce or minimise the current negative anthropogenic ...

Molecular phylogeny of South African gobiid fishes of the genus Caffrogobius Smitt, 1900 and intraspecific genetic variation of Caffrogobius gilchristi boulenger,1900

Mavimbela, Caswell (2011)

The molecular phylogeny of the southern African endemic genus Caffrogobius and the variability in intraspecific DNA sequences of the prison goby, Caffrogobius gilchristi, from the South African coastline, were investigated. ...

The abundance and species richness of the spiders (Arachinda: Aranae) associated with open savanna, woodland and false grassland in the Polokwane Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province

Modiba, Mokgadi Asnath (2007)

Lack of professional expertise on the taxonomy and systematics of invertebrates in the country leads to significant problems in understanding the invertebrate biodiversity and causes under appreciation of species. Little ...

Apoptotic effects of lithium chloride on renal cells and potential alteration of renal antigens involved in systemic lupus erythematosus.

Lucas, Kirsten Clare (2008)

Lithium, a prophylactic drug for the treatment of bipolar disorder, is used with caution due to many toxicity implications. In particular, lithium dosage and renal toxicity has to be constantly monitored in these ...

Antimicrobial properties and phytochemical analysis of medical plants used for the treatment of ear infections

Chauke, Sinorita (2023)

Ear infections are a major health concern that negatively affects the health and welfare of individuals across the globe. The infection is caused by a wide spectrum of bacterial, fungal, and viral pathogens. Treatments of ...

Identification and characterisation of compounds with antimycobacterial activity from the leaves of Dombeya rotundifolia Hochs

Mashilo, Matsilane Lethabo (2023)

Plants are not only an important source of medicines, but also play a significant role in drug development for the treatment of diseases such as Tuberculosis (TB). TB is a pulmonary disease that is caused by Mycobacterium ...

A taxonomic study of selected representatives of siphonostomatoida (copepoda) from ostechthyes in coastal waters off Southern Africa

Sebone, Makwena Melita (2023)

Currently Copepoda consists of 14 600 species of which 2 275 species are members of the Siphonostomatoida. Siphonostomatoida consists of 40 families, with 17 families symbiotic on fish. Sphyriidae has 44 accepted species ...

Isolation, characterisation and cytotoxicity of antifungal compounds present in medicinal plants used against crytococcus neoformans in Vhembe District, Limpopo Province

Machaba, Tambudzani Caroline (2023)

The use of medicinal plants as a source of treatment for various ailments including fungal infections is still practised in South Africa and across the globe. Fungal infections especially of Cryptococcus, Candida and ...

Glut4 translocation augmentation effects of medicinal plants traditionally used for the management of type II diabetes mellitus

Beseni, Brian Kudakwashe (2017)

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterised by perpetual hyperglycaemia. Various oral pharmacological theraputic management strategies currently exist but are too expensive and having a host of ...

Assessing the effects of water and sediment quality on aquatic macro-invertebrate diversity in the Steelpoort River, Olifants River System, Limpopo Province

Matlou, Katlego Shirley (2017)

In this study data was collected to establish if the water and sediment quality of the Steelpoort River has any effects on macro-invertebrate species. The Steelpoort River is a tributary of the Olifants River system ...

Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants with antifungal activities in Makhado Local Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa

Machaba, Tambudzani Caroline (2018)

The aim of the study was to investigate medicinal plants used for the treatment of various ailments by the traditional healers and local people and to determine antifungal activities against animal fungal pathogens. ...

Improvement of the potability of surface water by using the filtration method

Malema, Mokaba Shirley (2016)

Access to safe drinking water is a major problem globally and it mostly affects people living in low-income countries. The lack of potable water leads to the use of raw water from surface or ground water sources for drinking ...

Antimycobacterial evaluation, preliminary phytochemical and cytotoxicity studies of cassia petersiana

Mothupi, Ramokone Florah (2022)

This study aimed to investigate antimycobacterial and cytotoxic compounds from Cassia petersiana. Cassia petersiana was selected for the current study based on its traditional use for treating tuberculosis (TB) symptoms. ...

Targeting shikimate pathway for antimycobacterial drug discovery using traditionally used medical plants

Matotoka, Mashilo Mash (2022)

Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are frequent ailments among humans and are a high burden to public health. One strategy for the development of new therapies against pathogenic bacteria such as Mycobacterium ...

Improvement of the quality and shelf life of traditionally produced sorghum juice by addition of ashes, dried powered leaves and stem obtained from combretum spp

Mathipa, Morongwa Mary (2022)

Traditional sorghum juice is produced in many African countries for human consumption. The juice is very rich in calories, B-group vitamins including thiamine, folic acid, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, and essential amino ...

Alien invasive plants in Schuinsdraai Nature Reserve : an investigation into their extent and effect

Derks, Sierk Joseph Sebastiaan (2022)

Nature reserves are reservoirs for biodiversity. Their very purpose is to preserve indigenous fauna and flora and thus protect associated ecosystem services. The Schuinsdraai Nature Reserve of rural Sekhukhune District, ...

Phytochemical analysis of Momordica cardiospermoides crude acetone and methanol leaf extracts and their effects on MDA-MB-231 cell migration and invasiveness

Kgakishe, Mante Dolly (2021)

Drug discovery from medicinal plants continues to play an important role in the development of anticancer agents, this is because medicinal plants are reservoirs of bioactive compounds that exert a plethora of pharmacological ...

Characterisation and profiling of bioactive constituents, nutrients and minerals in marula wine during fermentation period

Tebeila, Perpetua Mantati (2022)

Assessing renal function and its association with cardiovascular factors among human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients

Choshi, Joel Mabakane (2022)

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of cART on renal function and assess the association between renal function and cardiovascular risk factors in a black rural HIV-positive population in Limpopo Province, ...

The antioxidant, cytotoxicity and antimicrobial activities of medicinal plants used for male sexual healing in Venda, Limpopo Province

Nelwamondo, Munyadziwa Rosette (2022)

Sexually transmitted infections represent one of the main health problems related to reproductive and sexual function, constituting one of the main causes of infertility. Plants have been employed traditionally in treating ...

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