• Tracking the development of lean and fat areas of the arm from childhood to adulthood in a cohort of the Ellisras longitudinal study 

  Mabogoana, Mankopodi Mahlako Khomotso (2024)

  Undernutrition is a major public health problem in Africa. The risk of underweight is associated with a negative impact on children’s health, growth and development in later life. Upper arm composition is used to determine ...
• Investigating seasonal variation in abdominal fat indices and hypertension amongst Ellisras population from childhood into adulthood : Ellisras Longitudinal Study 

  Mkhatshwa, Thandiwe Ntomfuthi (2024)

  Background: Obesity and hypertension have been a global concern, affecting both developing and developed countries. Studies reported seasonal variation as a common risk factor for the development of obesity and blood ...
• The effects of post covid-19 in adults with regard to oxygen-carrying capacity after infection 

  Mkhabela, Kidibone (2024)

  Aim and background: COVID-19 is a disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 that is characterised by ARDS and hyperinflammation. The lungs are the primary organs affected and this results in difficulty breathing. Invasion of cells ...
• 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 relationship between anthropometric indicators for malnutrition status, and blood pressure parameters in Ellisras rural children aged 5 to 12 years: Ellisras longitudinal study 

  Ramoshaba, Nthai Elfas (2016)

  Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are major public health problems nowadays in Africa. From prospective studies, it is also known that risk factors for CVDs start early in life and increase morbidity and mortality in ...
• An evaluation of the impact of acid mine drainage on water quality of the lower Olifants River, South Africa 

  Mohale, Thabang (2021)

  Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is the acidic water emanating from the mine tailing dams into the surrounding environment. AMD is regarded as a major environmental threat associated with mining. The lower Olifants River in ...
• Evaluation of grain yield and canning quality traits of cowpea genotypes 

  Mohlala, Magdeline Pakeng (2021)

  Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp) is an important annual leguminous crop grown in arid and semi-arid areas in Sub Saharan Africa. Most of the cowpea production in South Africa is mainly used for domestic consumption ...
• Determination of the levels of heavy metals in water, pastures and meat tissues of Pedi goats across two rivers in Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Manamela, Makwena Precious (2021)

  The study was carried out to determine the concentration levels of mercury (Hg), lead (Pb), cadmium (Cd), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni) and zinc (Zn) in water, soil, witbuffels grass and meat of goats reared along the ...
• Investigating the effects of haart on early markers of cardiovascular disease among HIV-positive patients in the Mankweng District, Limpopo Province 

  Hanser, Sidney (2021)

  Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infection remains a major public health burden where approximately 38 million people are affected globally. Human immunodeficiency virus infection is associated with chronic ...
• Provision of housing and quality of life : the Geographic study of Extension 44 in the Polokwane Municipality 

  Ngoatle, Thabang (2021)

  The study focuses on Extension 44 in the Polokwane, an exclusively Black urban Township defined as a liveable geographical space consisting of both activity and awareness space (perpetual) space. Central to this research ...
• An investigation of water supply constraints in Giyani Township, Greater Giyani Local Municipality, Mopani District, Limpopo Province 

  Ramadapa, Relebogile Mosibudi Sandra Sanaree (2021)

  In South Africa, inadequate water supply is currently a national crisis hence, referred to as a water stressed country. The study’s aim was to assess water supply constraints in Giyani Township of the Greater Giyani Local ...
• Potential reuse of greywater to improve household food security : a case study of two villages in Fetakgomo Municipality 

  Radingoana, Mokgalake Pabalelo (2021)

  Great interests in the geographical dimensions of poverty, food security, natural resources such as land and water, and livelihoods have been motivated by global efforts of reducing poverty and food insecurity, as part of ...
• An analysis of hazardous waste across different land use zones in Musina Local Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Nematshavhawe, Happy Andani (2021)

  Hazardous wastes (HW) refer to wastes that may or tend to cause adverse health effects on the ecosystem and human beings. These wastes pose present or potential risks to human health or living organisms, due to the fact ...
• Prevalence of and risk factors for body fatness and nutritional status of urban and rural primary school children between the ages of six and nine years in the Polokwane Local Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Mokabane, Mamogobo Nelly (2019)

  Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with malnutrition and nutritional status of rural and urban primary school children aged 6–9 years. Literature background: Malnutrition ...
• Tomato yield and early blight incidence in response to cultivar and irrigation management practices in the Giyani Municipality 

  Lebea, Tebogo Johannes (2020)

  Tomato is a major vegetable crop produced in Limpopo province by subsistence and commercial farmers. Biotic and abiotic factors such as diseases and drought affect its productivity and yield negatively. The most ...
• Adaptation of smallholder maize farmers to temperature and rainfall variability in Capricorn District Municipality, Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Mazwi, Kabelo Makadikwe (2019)

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• The risk of metabolic syndrome as a result of lifestyle among Ellisras rural young adults : Ellisras longitudinal study 

  Sekgala, M. D. (University of Limpopo, 2019)

  Introduction: There is an increased trend in the prevalence of hypertension in children and adolescents in African countries. There are complications in diagnosing hypertension in children and adolescents due to the variation ...
• The relationship between physical activity and the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Ellisras rural young adults aged 22 to 20 years : Ellisras longitudinal study 

  Matshipi, Moloko (2019)

  Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is an increasing challenge globally, and is estimated to affect 439 million adults by 2030. This estimate is linked to an unhealthy lifestyle with characteristics such as low ...
• An assessment of household food security status and food security determinants in Brazzaville informal settlement, Pretoria 

  Mkhatshane, Nhlamulo William (2019)

  South Africa’s population is more than 60% urbanised. Although food poverty has historically been associated with rural communities, this is no longer the case. With sustained urbanisation, food insecurity is now being ...
• Detection, identification, and mapping of maize streak virus and grey leaf spot diseases of maize using different remote sensing techniques 

  Dhau, Inos (University of Limpopo, 2019)

  Of late climate change and consequently, the spread of crop diseases has been identified as one of the major threat to crop production and food security in subSaharan Africa. This research, therefore, aims to evaluate the ...

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