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The effect of sunitinib on neuroblastoma and glioblastoma cell growth
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Cancer is a global health catastrophe, with neuroblastoma, the most common solid childhood tumor, and glioblastoma, a deadly brain tumor, being aggressive and unresponsive to current treatment modalities. These tumors are ... -
Effect of synthetic methods on the characteristics and performance of IrO2 catalysts
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)For many years fossil fuel has been the primary source of energy worldwide though, the environment is negatively affected because of the high carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with the use of fossil fuels. Hydrogen ... -
Effect of tea and herbal infusions on mammalian reproduction and fertility
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Camellia sinensis (tea) and Aspalathus linearis (rooibos) may improve reproductive function owing to their antioxidant properties. To test this hypothesis, male and female rats were given 2% and 5% green tea (Gt), black ... -
The effect of temperature on the linear dimensional stability of elastomers
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Sometimes, dental impressions need to be transported to distant laboratories. It has been reported that the temperature in a vehicle can reach up to 66C when the outdoor temperature is 38C. These temperatures may be ... -
Effect of the additional electron acceptor in hybrid ZnO: P3HT:PCBM spin-coated films for photovoltaic application
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)In a quest for low operational and maintenance cost solar cell devices, organic photovoltaics remain a potential source of energy worthy to be explored. In order to generate cost- effective electricity from solar energy, ... -
The effect of the circle of security parenting programme on parental self-efficacy and internalising behaviours in children
(University of Western Cape, 2019)Early Childhood development is an important phase of development, wherein the trajectory of the child’s life can potentially be determined. However, not all children experience positive outcomes, and many present with ... -
Effect of the ferrule design on fracture resistance of teeth restored with prefabricated posts and composite cores
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)The treatment objectives in the restoration of an endodontically treated tooth are maximum retention of post and core and to create a design in which the tooth is preserved when the restoration fails. The ferrule effect ... -
The effect of the partial codification of the common law duties of directors in the companies Act 71 of 2008 on the liability of directors
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The global financial crisis resulted in a corporate collapse in different parts of the world. The global financial crisis was caused by poor governance. Consequently many countries, including South Africa, began to place ... -
The effect of thermal-cycling on the bond strength of a two step and single-step dentin bonding agent
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The aim and objective of this study was to determine the bond strength of a twostep and a single-step dentin bonding agent and to determine the effect of repeated thermal-cycling from 50C and 550C on the bond strength ... -
Effect of Tulbaghia violacea on the blood pressure and heart rate in male spontaneously hypertensive wistar rats
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)Tulbaghia violacea Harv. (Alliaceae) is a small bulbous herb which belongs to the family, Alliaceae, most commonly associated with onions and garlic. In South Africa (SA), this herb has been traditionally used in the ... -
Effect of tumble turns on swimming performance in level 3 swimmers
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Swimming, as a sport, is constantly developing, both through the resources employed in training and assessment, and through the technological development of the fundamental aspects of swimming. In the freestyle events, ... -
The effect of vee diagramming on grade seven learners' understanding of force
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study sought to determine grade seven science learners' conceptual understanding of force. A related aim was to determine the effectiveness of Vee diagramming in ameliorating the incorrect conceptions about force held ... -
Effect of Vee-diagramming on grade 10 township learners understanding of some electrical concepts
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study was based on the Scientific and Technology Literacy Project study done between 1996 and 2001. It sought to determine whether Vee-diagramming could help enhance grade 10 township learners understanding of some ... -
Effect of zinc oxide nanoridge height on solar cell performance
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Environmentally friendly photovoltaic devices make use of solar radiation as the energy source to generate electricity. Organic solar cells (OSCs) have been making headway in the last decade due to their cost-effectiveness ... -
The effect of · iron supplementation on maximal oxygen consumption in boys aged 9 11 years with iron deficiency and anaemia
(University of the Western Cape, 1993)Iron deficiency anaemia is the most common abnormality of the blood in childhood (Karabus 1987). If the quantity of iron lost by the body exceeds iron intake, the body will draw on its iron reserves to counterbalance this ... -
The effective accuracy of dental records in forensic dental identification in Sudan
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)In Sudan there are currently no programmes targeting dentists to improve their own knowledge about how they can be part of human identification by keeping good dental records. In addition, no guidelines are stated by the ... -
The effective functioning of church community in moral formation: the narrative approach of robin gill
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)This research is set out as a narrative analysis of the functioning of church communities in moral formation from the selected congregations in the Diocese of Cape Town of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA). The ... -
Effectiveness of a Complementary Feeding Promotion Program for Care givers of Infants Using Trained Agriculture Extension Workers in a Rural Area of Ethiopia: A Randomized Control Trial
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Complementary feeding practices are often inadequate in developing countries resulting in a significant decline in the nutritional status in children between 6 and 24 months of age. In 2011, only 4% of mothers in Ethiopia ... -
Effectiveness of a monetary incentive on general practitioners' behaviour of promoting HIV testing for pregnant women in the private sector
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: Early HIV testing is a crucial step for pregnant women in preventing mother-to-child transmission of HIV. In the public sector nearly all pregnant women presenting at antenatal clinics are screened for HIV. ... -
Effectiveness of a Structured Circuit Class therapy model in stroke rehabilitation: A single blind randomized controlled trial
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Stroke is a debilitating medical and neurological condition. It is the leading cause of adult disability worldwide. Disability from stroke covers the three key classifications of the WHO-ICF framework on human function ...