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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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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
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Effects of an art gallery intervention on stress and inflammatory responses in people with dementia
Naumovski, N., D'Cunha, N., Isbel, S. & Mckune, A.
Australian Association of Gerontology Inc
31/08/18 → 30/08/20
Project: Other
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Cacti as a Potential Functional Food Candidate and a Protective Agent Against Chronic Disease—A Review of Literature
Daniloski, D., D'Cunha, N., Speer, H. J., Mckune, A., Alexopoulos, N., Panagiotakos, D. B., Trajkovska Petkoska, A. & Naumovski, N., 2021, p. 39-40. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference (non-published works) › Abstract
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Activities outside of the care setting for people with dementia: a systematic review
D'Cunha, N. M., Isbel, S., McKune, A. J., Kellett, J. & Naumovski, N., 6 Oct 2020, In: BMJ Open. 10, 10, p. 1-13 13 p., e040753.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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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 › peer-review
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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 › peer-review
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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. 40, 9, p. 1439-1448 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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