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Treatment outcomes of pre- and extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Johannesburg, South Africa by Nkurunziza, J., Karstaedt, A. S., Louw, R., Padanilam, X.

“…BACKGROUND: Extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (XDR-TB) has a poor treatment success rate and high mortality. Multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) has worse…”
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Potency of progestogens used in hormonal therapy: Toward understanding differential actions by Hapgood, J.P., Africander, D., Louw, R., Ray, R.M., Rohwer, J.M.

“…•Available data suggest progestogens differ widely in their biological potencies.•Off-target receptors, receptor concentrations and metabolism affect…”
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The involvement of metallothioneins in mitochondrial function and disease by Lindeque, J Z, Levanets, O, Louw, R, van der Westhuizen, F H

“…Mitochondrial oxidative phosphorylation deficiency is accompanied by various down-stream, adaptive responses which play a key role in the varied phenotypes…”
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Associations between reactive oxygen species, blood pressure and arterial stiffness in black South Africans: the SABPA study by Kruger, R, Schutte, R, Huisman, H W, Van Rooyen, J M, Malan, N T, Fourie, C M T, Louw, R, van der Westhuizen, F H, van Deventer, C A, Malan, L, Schutte, A E

“…Many mechanisms, including oxidative stress, contribute to hypertension. This study investigated the possible associations between oxidative stress, blood…”
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Early treatment outcomes of patients with extensively drug resistant tuberculosis in South Africa by Janssen, S, Menezes, C.N, Dheda, K, Louw, R, Padanilam, X, Grobusch, M.P

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8-Oxo-7,8-dihydro-2'-deoxyguanosine, reactive oxygen species and ambulatory blood pressure in African and Caucasian men: the SABPA study by Mels, C M C, Schutte, A E, Schutte, R, Pretorius, P J, Smith, W, Huisman, H W, van der Westhuizen, F H, Fourie, C M T, van Rooyen, J M, Kruger, R, Louw, R, Malan, N T, Malan, L

“…Various studies indicate a relationship between increased oxidative stress and hypertension, resulting in increased DNA damage and consequent excretion of…”
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Prevalence and incidence of symmetrical symptomatic peripheral neuropathy in patients with multidrug-resistant TB by Conradie, F, Mabiletsa, T, Sefoka, M, Mabaso, S, Louw, R, Evans, D, Van Rie, A

“…Symptomatic symmetrical peripheral neuropathy (SSPN) is common in patients with HIV infection. It is also a common adverse event associated with both…”
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OP44 – 2555: The association of coenzyme Q10 deficiencies and respiratory chain disorders in South African patients by Rammego, K, Louw, R, Wilsenach, K.C, Jonck, L, van der Westhuizen, F.H, Smuts, I

“…Objective Although coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) deficiencies are heterogeneous it is often associated with mitochondrial respiratory chain disorders (RCD),…”
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The benefits of Fischer-Tropsch waxes in synthetic petroleum jelly by Bekker, M., Louw, N. R., Jansen Van Rensburg, V. J., Potgieter, J.

“…Synopsis This article is an introduction and general discussion regarding the use of Fisher‐Tropsch wax in petroleum jelly applications. Traditionally,…”
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The role of the support and dispersion in the catalytic combustion of chlorobenzene on noble metal based catalysts by van den Brink, R.W, Krzan, M, Feijen-Jeurissen, M.M.R, Louw, R, Mulder, P

“…Polychlorinated benzenes (PhClx) are formed as byproducts in the combustion of chlorobenzene on Pt supported on γ-Al2O3, SiO2, SiO2–Al2O3, or ZrO2. The…”
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Formation of Dioxins from Combustion Micropollutants over MSWI Fly Ash by Cieplik, Mariusz K, De Jong, Vincent, Bozovič, Jelena, Liljelind, Per, Marklund, Stellan, Louw, Robert

“…Formation of polychlorinated dibenzofurans and dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD/Fs) from a model mixture of products of incomplete combustion (PICs) representative of…”
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Increased combustion rate of chlorobenzene on Pt/γ-Al2O3 in binary mixtures with hydrocarbons and with carbon monoxide by van den Brink, R.W., Louw, R., Mulder, P.

“…The catalytic combustion of chlorobenzene on a 2wt.% Pt/γ-Al2O3 catalyst in binary mixtures with various hydrocarbons (toluene, benzene, cyclohexane,…”
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Optimization of window settings for virtual monoenergetic imaging in dual-energy CT of the liver: A multi-reader evaluation of standard monoenergetic and advanced imaged-based monoenergetic datasets by De Cecco, Carlo N, Caruso, Damiano, Schoepf, U. Joseph, Wichmann, Julian L, Ter Louw, Janet R, Perry, Jonathan D, Picard, Melissa M, Schaefer, Amanda R, Parker, Leland W, Hardie, Andrew D

“…Highlights • M70 and M50+ keV monoenergetic images show higher contrast attenuation than LB120, which may affect window settings. • Arterial and portal M50+…”
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Mastery approach and performance approach: the differential prediction of organizational citizenship behavior and workplace deviance, beyond HEXACO personality by Louw, Kim R., Dunlop, Patrick D., Yeo, Gillian B., Griffin, Mark A.

“…Goal orientation has become one of the most studied motivational constructs in the psychology literature. However, in organizational contexts, the research…”
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Catalytic combustion of chlorobenzene on Pt/γ-Al2O3 in the presence of aliphatic hydrocarbons by VAN DEN BRINK, R. W, MULDER, P, LOUW, R

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'Farming on the edge' in arid western South Africa: climate change and agriculture in marginal environments by Archer, E.R.M., Oettlé, N.M., Louw, R., Tadross, M.A.

“…Agriculture in southern Africa is predicted to be particularly severely affected by climate change, and hence is considered a priority area for creating an…”
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Relating rheological measurements to primary and secondary skin feeling when mineral-based and Fischer-Tropsch wax-based cosmetic emulsions and jellies are applied to the skin by Bekker, M., Webber, G. V., Louw, N. R.

“…Synopsis Rheology measurements were correlated to skin sensations occurring when cream and petroleum jelly cosmetic products containing different amounts of…”
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Rosa roxburghii supplementation in a controlled feeding study increases plasma antioxidant capacity and glutathione redox state by VAN RENSBURG, Catharina Janse, ERASMUS, Elardus, LOOTS, Du Toit, OOSTHUIZEN, Welma, JERLING, Johann C, SALOME KRUGER, H, LOUW, Roan, BRITS, Martin, VAN DER WESTHUIZEN, Francois H

“…Rosa roxburghii (RR) is a plant of which the fruit juice has been used as a medicinal remedy for a variety of diseases. It has been proposed that the putative…”
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Teratogenicity of 3-hydroxynorvaline in chicken and mouse embryos by Louw, R, Potgieter, H. C, Vorster, W

“…3-Hydroxynorvaline (HNV; 2-amino-3-hydroxypentanoic acid), a microbial L-threonine analogue, is toxic to mammalian cells and displays antiviral properties. In…”
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Development and Implementation of Ultrathin Concrete Road Technology for Suburban Streets in South Africa by Louw, M. R., Rust, F. C., Bergh, A. O., McKay, A. H.

“…There is a significant need in South Africa for the upgrading of suburban streets with a solution that performs well, is cost-effective, and requires minimal…”
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