45 research outputs found
Transformerende leierskapvaardighede as 'n voorspeller van topprestasie
Text in AfrikaansDie doel van hierdie navorsing is om te bepaal tot watter mate waargenome
leierskapvaardighede van die middelvlakbestuurders in 'n provinsiale hospitaal, 'n
voorspeller is van topprestasie. Vanuit die literatuuroorsig word leierskapteoriee, die
veranderende konteks van leierskap, leierskapstrategiee en -vaardighede bespreek. Die
rasionaal vir topprestasie, visie in topprestasie-organisasies en die beginsels van
topprestasie word ook bespreek.
Die navorsingsontwerp is 'n beskrywende studie en maak gebruik van 'n gestratifiseerde
ewekansige steekproef. Die leierskapvaardigheidsvraelys (Charlton, 1991) is vir die
meet van die leierskapvaardighede gebruik en die PA VE-vraelys is gebruik vir die meet
van die vlak van topprestasie in die organisasie-eenheid.
Die resultate vertoon bemagtiging as die vemaamste voorspeller van topprestasie by die
middelvlakbestuurders.
Toekomstige navorsing kan temas insluit soos die rol en potensiaal van 'n gedeelde
visie, volharding, en werkstevredenheid.
Relevante sleutelwoorde is transformerende leierskapvaardighede, topprestasie,
bemagtiging en middelvlakbestuurders.The aim of this research is to determine to what extent perceived leadership
competency of the middle level manager in a provincial hospital, is a predictor of peak
performance. The literature highlights leadership theories, the changing context of
leadership, leadership strategies and competencies. The rationale for peak
performance, vision in peak performing organizations and the principles of peak
performance are also discussed.
The research design is a descriptive study which uses a stratified randomized sample.
The leadership competence questionnaire (Charlton, 1991) is used to measure the
leadership competencies. The PA VE questionnaire is used to measure the level of peak
performance in the organizational unit.
The results indicate empowerment as the most prominent predictor of peak
performance of middle level managers.
Future research may include the role and potential of a shared vision, determination and
work satisfaction.
Relevant keywords are transformational leadership competencies, peak performance,
empowerment and middle level managers.Industrial and Organisational PsychologyM.Com. (Bedryfsielkunde
In vitro effects of a new and novel antimitotic compound in human breast adenocarcinoma metastatic epithelial cells
This study contributes to the understanding of molecular mechanisms
and cell signaling events associated with in vitro anticancer responses of a new and novel
antimitotic compound, 2-etiel-3-sulfamaat- 1,3,5(10)16-tetraeen (C19).This paper was initially
delivered at the Annual
Congress of the Biological
Sciences Division of the
South African Academy for
Science and Art, ARC-Plant
Protection Research Institute,
Roodeplaat, Pretoria, South
Africa on 01 October 2010.http://www.satnt.ac.zaam201
Signaling pathways of ESE-16, an antimitotic and anticarbonic anhydrase estradiol analog, in breast cancer cells
The aim of this study was to characterize the in vitro action of 2-ethyl-3-O-sulphamoyl-estra-1,3,5(10)16-tetraene (ESE-16) on
non-tumorigenic MCF-12A, tumorigenic MCF-7 and metastatic MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells. ESE-16 is able to inhibit the activity of a carbonic anhydrase II and a mimic of carbonic anhydrase IX in the nanomolar range. Gene and protein expression studies using various techniques including gene and antibody microarrays and various flow cytometry assays yielded valuable information about the mechanism of action of ESE-16. The JNK pathway was identified as an important pathway mediating the effects of ESE-16 while the p38 stress-induced pathway is more important in MDA-MB-231 cells exposed to ESE-16. Lysosomal rupture and iron metabolism was identified as important mediators of mitochondrial membrane depolarization. Abrogation of Bcl-2 phosphorylation status as a result of ESE-16 also plays a role in inducing
mitochondrial membrane depolarization. The study provides a basis for future research projects to develop the newly synthesized compound into a clinically usable anticancer agent either alone or in combination with other agents. Keywords:
Antimitotic, anticarbonic anhydrase IX, apoptosis, autophagy, cell cycle arrest, Bcl-2, JNK, p38, mitochondrial
membrane depolarization, flow cytometry, gene expression and protein microarray, anticancer.This research was supported by grants from the Medical Research Council of South Africa (AG374, AK076), the Cancer Association of South Africa (AK246), National Research Foundation (NRF) (AL239), the Research Committee of the Faculty of Health Sciences (RESCOM) of University of Pretoria and the
Struwig-Germeshuysen Cancer Research Trust of South Africa (AJ038, AN074).http://www.plosone.orgam2013ay201
In vitro evaluation of ESE-15-ol, an Estradiol analogue with nanomolar antimitotic and carbonic anhydrase inhibitory activity
Antimitotic compounds are still one of the most widely used chemotherapeutic anticancer drugs in the clinic today. Given
their effectiveness against cancer it is beneficial to continue enhancing these drugs. One way is to improve the bioavailability and efficacy by synthesizing derivatives that reversibly bind to carbonic anhydrase II (CAII) in red blood cells followed by a slow release into the blood circulation system. In the present study we describe the in vitro biological activity of a reduced derivative of 2-ethyl-3-O-sulphamoyl-estradiol (2EE), 2-ethyl-3-O-sulphamoyl-estra-1,3,5(10),15-tetraen-17-ol
(ESE-15-ol). ESE-15-ol is capable of inhibiting carbonic anhydrase activity in the nanomolar range and is selective towards a
mimic of carbonic anhydrase IX when compared to the CAII isoform. Docking studies using Autodock Vina suggest that the
dehydration of the D-ring plays a role towards the selectivity of ESE-15-ol to CAIX and that the binding mode of ESE-15-ol is
substantially different when compared to 2EE. ESE-15-ol is able to reduce cell growth to 50% after 48 h at 50–75 nM in MCF-
7, MDA-MB-231, and MCF-12A cells. The compound is the least potent against the non-tumorigenic MCF-12A cells. In vitro mechanistic studies demonstrate that the newly synthesized compound induces mitochondrial membrane depolarization, abrogates the phosphorylation status of Bcl-2 and affects gene expression of genes associated with cell death and mitosis.Grants from the Medical Research Council of South Africa (AG374, AK076), the Cancer Association of South Africa
(AK246), National Research Foundation (NRF) (AL239), the Research Committee of the Faculty of Health Sciences (RESCOM) of University of Pretoria, and the Struwig-Germeshuysen Cancer Research Trust of South Africa (AJ038, AN074).http://www.plosone.orgam2013ay201
Clinical experience with severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2-related illness in children : hospital experience in Cape Town, South Africa
CITATION: van der Zalm, M. M. et al. 2021. Clinical Experience With Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2-Related Illness in Children: Hospital Experience in Cape Town, South Africa. Clinical infectious diseases, 72(12):e938–e944. doi:10.1093/cid/ciaa1666The original publication is available at https://academic.oup.com/cid/Background: Children seem relatively protected from serious severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)-related disease, but little is known about children living in settings with high tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) burden. This study reflects clinical data on South African children with SARS-CoV-2.
Methods: We collected clinical data of children aged <13 years with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 presenting to Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, between 17 April and 24 July 2020.
Results: One hundred fifty-nine children (median age, 48.0 months [interquartile range {IQR}, 12.0-106.0 months]) were included. Hospitalized children (n = 62), with a median age of 13.5 months (IQR, 1.8-43.5 months) were younger than children not admitted (n = 97; median age, 81.0 months [IQR, 34.5-120.5 months]; P < .01.). Thirty-three of 159 (20.8%) children had preexisting medical conditions. Fifty-one of 62 (82.3%) hospitalized children were symptomatic; lower respiratory tract infection was diagnosed in 21 of 51 (41.2%) children, and in 11 of 16 (68.8%) children <3 months of age. Respiratory support was required in 25 of 51 (49.0%) children; 13 of these (52.0%) were <3 months of age. One child was HIV infected and 11 of 51 (21.2%) were HIV exposed but uninfected, and 7 of 51 (13.7%) children had a recent or new diagnosis of tuberculosis.
Conclusions: Children <1 year of age hospitalized with SARS-CoV-2 in Cape Town frequently required respiratory support. Access to oxygen may be limited in some low- and middle-income countries, which could potentially drive morbidity and mortality. HIV infection was uncommon but a relationship between HIV exposure, tuberculosis, and SARS-CoV-2 should be explored.https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciac266/6591403Publishers versio
The role of strategic leadership in strategy implementation
D.Com. (Strategic Management)A review of the literature reveals that strategy implementation is an important component of the strategic management process. In addition, it has been noted that there is a high failure rate in the implementation of strategy as a result of the existence of many potential barriers to the effective implementation of strategy. A lack of leadership – specifically strategic leadership – in the management structures of organisations has been identified as one of the possible barriers to the effective implementation of strategy. However, strategic leadership is also widely regarded as one of the key drivers of strategy implementation. In view of the fact that the role of strategic leadership in strategy implementation has been overlooked, the following research question was addressed: What is the perceived role of strategic leadership in the implementation of strategy in South African organisations? In the light of the identified problem and research question, the primary objective of this study was to investigate the perceived role of strategic leadership in the implementation of strategy in South African organisations. The thesis was that strategic leadership positively contribute to the effective implementation of strategy in South African organisations
Basic LV and RV function
Recording of presentation given by Barend Fourie with the title 'Basic LV and RV function', presented on Wednesday, 13 March 2019 as part of the Inaugural PROTEA (Partnerships for Children with Heart Disease in Africa) Workshop in Cape Town, South Africa.The 13th-16th March 2019 marked the Inaugural PROTEA (Partnerships for Children with Heart Disease in Africa) Workshop hosted by the Children’s Heart Disease Research Unit under the directorship of A/Prof Liesl Zuhlke and in conjunction with the Paediatric Cardiology Service of the Western Cape. A first in Africa, this workshop combined four events: a research methods workshop, a basic echocardiography (echo) workshop, two days of advanced echo as well as a rheumatic heart disease research think-tank. 130 delegates from 19 different countries representing all six continents attended the event, making it truly global and giving attendees the opportunity to meet and network with experts in the fields of rheumatic and congenital heart disease.Funding was provided by the University of Manchester, the University of Cape Town and The Children’s Heart Disease Research Unit. A special thanks to Professor Bernard Keavney, from the University of Manchester, for his assistance and support
Riglyne vir kerklike onderrig aan die belydende lidmaat van die platteland soos ondervind in die Nederduits Gereformeerde gemeente Waterford
Proefskrif (M. Th.) -- Universiteit van Stellenbosch, 1984.Full text to be digitised and attached to bibliographic record
Acquired neonatal bronchial stenosis after selective intubation : successful managed with balloon dilatation
CITATION: Goussard, P., et al. 2019. Acquired neonatal bronchial stenosis after selective intubation : successful managed with balloon dilatation. Clinical Case Reports, 7(5):917-919, doi:10.1002/ccr3.2112.The original publication is available at https://onlinelibrary.wiley.comENGLISH ABSTRACT: Premature babies are prone to airway‐related complications. Selective intubation for
the management of pulmonary interstitial emphysema may cause acquired bronchial
stenosis. Balloon dilatation under fluoroscopy is a safe minimal invasive and successful
intervention for acquired bronchial stenosis. Follow‐up bronchoscopy is
needed due to risk of restenosis.https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ccr3.2112Publisher's versio
Effects of non-thermal mobile phone radiation on breast adenocarcinoma cells
Mobile phone usage currently exceeds landline communication in Africa. The extent of this usage has raised concerns about the long-term health effects of the ongoing use of mobile phones. To assess the physiological effects of radiation from mobile phones in vitro, MCF-7 breast adenocarcinoma cells were exposed to 2W/kg non-thermal 900-MHz mobile phone radiation. The effects investigated were those on metabolic activity, cell morphology, cell cycle progression, phosphatidylserine (PS) externalisation and the generation of reactive oxygen species and nitrogen species. Statistically insignificant increases in mitochondrial dehydrogenase activity were observed in irradiated cells when compared to controls. Fluorescent detection of F-actin demonstrated an increase in F-actin stress fibre formation in irradiated MCF-7 cells. Cell cycle progression revealed no statistically significant variation. A small increase in early and late apoptotic events in irradiated MCF-7 cells was observed. No statistically significant changes were observed in reactive oxygen and reactive nitrogen species generation. In addition, quantitative and qualitative analyses of cell cycle activity and nuclear and cytosolic changes, respectively, revealed no significant changes. In conclusion, exposure to 1 h of 900-MHz irradiation induced an increase in PS externalisation and an increase in the formation of F-actin stress fibres in MCF-7 cells. Data obtained from this study, and their correlation with other studies, provides intriguing links between radio frequency radiation and cellular events and warrant further investigation