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Andrew McKune is an Associate Professor in Strength and Conditioning at UC. Prior to taking up this role he held positions in Sport and Exercise Science at Tshwane University of Technology and the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He holds qualifications in sport & exercise science, medical science (physiology), strength and conditioning (CSCS) and a doctoral degree specialising in exercise immunology.
Andrew has published papers in scientific journals, has presented at international conferences and has worked with recreational and elite athletes in a sport science capacity.
Research Interests
- Dysfunctions in the stress-response, inflammation and bioenergetic systems in mental illness: Targets for exercise and nutrition interventions?
- Immune/Inflammatory responses to exercise
- Monitoring disease, health and adaptation to exercise using non-invasive methods e.g. heart rate variability, salivary biomarkers, Ethylene trace gas deterction, skin autofluorescence
- Strategies to reduce severity of and enhance recovery from exercise-induced muscle damage
- Understanding lipolysis in response to exercise and nutrition interventions using the microdialysis technique
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Projects
Stress-Response and metabolic systems in children living in military and first responder families: Potential targets for individualising exercise treatment of anxiety?
Mckune, A., Naumovski, N., D'Cunha, N., Speer, K., Rudzki, S., Lim, A. & Koenig, J.
1/01/20 → 31/12/22
Project: Research
Effects of an art gallery intervention on stress and inflammatory responses in people with dementia
Naumovski, N., D'Cunha, N., Isbel, S. & Mckune, A.
31/08/18 → 30/08/20
Project: Other
Research Output
Acute physiological responses following a bout of vigorous exercise in military soldiers and first responders with PTSD: An exploratory pilot study
Speer, K. E., Semple, S. & McKune, A. J., 1 Jan 2020, In : Behavioral Sciences. 10, 2, p. 1-17 17 p., bs10020059.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Anthocyanins and Human Health-A Focus on Oxidative Stress, Inflammation and Disease
Speer, H., D'Cunha, N. M., Alexopoulos, N. I., McKune, A. J. & Naumovski, N., 28 Apr 2020, In : Antioxidants. 9, 5, p. 1-13 13 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
Open Access
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Assessing the diet quality of individuals with rheumatic conditions; a cross-sectional study
Carter, T., D'Cunha, N. M., Georgousopoulou, E. N., Isbel, S., Davey, R., Mellor, D. D., Kellett, J., McKune, A. J. & Naumovski, N., 6 Feb 2020, In : Rheumatology International. p. 1-10 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Open Access
Consensus on a video analysis framework of descriptors and definitions by the Rugby Union Video Analysis Consensus group
Hendricks, S., Till, K., Den Hollander, S., Savage, T. N., Roberts, S. P., Tierney, G., Burger, N., Kerr, H., Kemp, S., Cross, M., Patricios, J., McKune, A. J., Bennet, M., Rock, A., Stokes, K. A., Ross, A., Readhead, C., Quarrie, K. L., Tucker, R. & Jones, B., Feb 2020, In : British Journal of Sports Medicine. p. 1-26 26 p., 101293.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Heart rate variability for determining autonomic nervous system effects of lifestyle behaviors in early life: A systematic review
Speer, K. E., Semple, S., Naumovski, N. & McKune, A. J., 1 Apr 2020, In : Physiology and Behavior. 217, p. 1-15 15 p., 112806.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article