Synthesis and evaluation of cyclic chalcones as monoamine oxidase inhibitors KT Amakali 26745615 Bachelor of Science (Honours): Chemistry Dissertation submitted in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the Potchefstroom Campus of the North-West University Supervisor: Dr LJ Legoabe Co-supervisor: Prof A Petzer Assistant-supervisor: Prof JP Petzer November 2016