2013 Scientific Publications
Label-free in vitro toxicity and uptake assessment of citrate stabilised gold nanoparticles in three cell lines
Authors: Melissa A Vetten, Nonhlanhla Tlotleng, Delia Tanne Rascher, Amanda Skepu, Fankline K Keter, Kailen Boodhia, Leigh-Anne Koekemoer, Charlene Andraos, Robert Tshikhudo And Mary Gulumian Source: Particle And Fibre Toxicology 2013, 10:50 Summary Background: Reliable in vitro [...]
Molecular characterization of gastrointestinal stromal tumors in a South African population
Author: Gillian Baker Et Al. Source: Oncology Letters 5: 155-160, 2013 Summary Key words: gastrointestinal stromal tumors; KIT mutations; PDGFR α mutations; South Africa Abstract: Gastrointestinal stromal tumours (GISTs) are the most common mesenchymal tumours of the digestive [...]
Mining: South Africa’s legacy and burden in the context of occupational
Author: Rajen N. Naidoo Source: Glob Health Action 2013, 6: 20512 Summary: Mining has played a central role in the development of South Africa – from the importation of European labour through to the migrant labour system [...]
Occupational respiratory diseases in the South African mining industry
Author: Gill Nelson Source: Global Health Action 2013, 6:19520 Summary Key words: gold mining; platinum; diamond; miners; silica; asbestos; silicosis; migrant labour; autopsy Background: Crystalline silica and asbestos are common minerals that occur throughout South Africa, exposure to [...]
Predictors of loss to follow-up among children in the first and second years of antiretroviral treatment in Johannesburg, South Africa
Authors: Mazvita Sengayi; Ntabozuko Dwane; Edmore Marinda; Et.al. Source: Glob Health Action 2013 (6) 169-180 Summary: Sub-Saharan Africa is home to 90% of the world’s 2.1 million HIV-infected children. Of all the people living with HIV in [...]