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An assessment of comprehensive dental treatment provided under general anaesthesia at Tygerberg Oral Health Centre
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)There are several categories of dental problems in children that cannot be treated optimally in the office settings and are best managed in the hospital theatre. The ability to treat children in the hospital environment ... -
Assessment of corporate social responsibility within the stakeholder theory in commercial microfinance instittutions in Bolivia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Currently, some microfinance institutions in Bolivia are adopting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), a concept whereby companies integrate social and environmental concerns in their business operations and publish the ... -
An assessment of current practice patterns of TB/HIV at primary health care clinics in the Western Cape and a needs assessment for clinic-based training among final year pharmacy students
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Tuberculosis and mv Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to the disease burden in developing countries resulting in the deaths of approximately 2 million people a year. South Africa (SA) has one ( of the highest ... -
An assessment of current practice patterns of TB/HIV at primary healthcare clinics in the Western Cape and a needs assessment for clinic-based training among final year Pharmacy students
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to the disease burden in developing countries resulting in deaths of approximately 2 million people a year. South Africa (SA) has one of the highest annual TB incidences with an ... -
An assessment of current practice patterns of TB/HIV at primary healthcare clinics in the Western Cape and a needs assessment for clinic-based training among final year pharmacy students
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to the disease burden in developing countries resulting in deaths of approximately 2 million people a year. South Africa (SA) has one of the highest annual TB incidences with an ... -
An assessment of current practice patterns of TBI/HIV at primary healthcare clinics in the Western Cape and a needs assessment for clinic-based training among final year pharmacy students
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Tuberculosis (TB) is a major contributor to the disease burden in developing countries resulting in deaths of approximately 2 million people a year. South Africa (SA) has one ( of the highest annual TB incidences with an ... -
An assessment of data quality in routine health information systems in Oyo State, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Ensuring that routine health information systems provide good quality information for informed decision making and planning in health systems remain a major priority in several countries and health systems. The lack of use ... -
Assessment of Dental Arch Relationships in a sample of patients with Unilateral Cleft Lip and Palate in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2024)Unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) is a specific form of orofacial cleft (OFC) that accounts for 23% of those born with clefts. In the Eastern Cape, Free State and Northern Cape provinces of South Africa (SA), the ... -
Assessment of diagnostic imaging modalities utilized in the diagnosis of the odontogenic myxoma
(2010)Odontogenic myxoma (OM) is one of the rare odontogenic tumours that affect the maxilo-facial regions. Skeletal myxomas are more common than soft tissue types in the facial regions. Odontogenic myxomas (OM) are non ... -
The Assessment of Effects of Carbon Quantum Dots on Immune System Biomarkers Using RAW 264.7 Macrophage Cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing field of research. Due to major innovations brought about by developments in nanotech, several consumer products are currently available containing nanomaterials. The increase of ... -
An assessment of employment equity within the Safety and Security Directorate: case study of a municipality in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)This research assesses the challenges faced by a diverse group of employees within the Safety and Security Directorate in a Municipality in the Western Cape, which is a service organisation. The manner in which Employment ... -
An assessment of equity in geographical allocation of resources relative to need, in public primary healthcare services in the Northern Cape in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study aimed to contribute to the current debate around equity in health care resource allocation by measuring the current allocation of resources, relative to need in the Northern Cape. It also discussed the level of ... -
An Assessment of factors associated with adherence to antiretroviral treatment in Albert Horsfall Medical Center, Abuja, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The aim of the study is to determine the characteristics associated with ART adherence to , in Albert Horsfall Medicacal Center (AHMC), Abuja, Nigeria. The Objectives are to measure the adherence to ART, assess the association ... -
Assessment of factors associated with incomplete immunization among children aged 12-23 months in Ethiopia
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Ethiopia has achieved its target for Millennium Development Goal 4 by recording 69 %reduction in its under-five mortality. The proportion of fully immunized children in Ethiopia has increased from 14 % in 2000 to 24 % in ... -
An assessment of factors influencing the spatial variability of iron concentrations in groundwater in selected areas of the Western Cape Province.
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Groundwater in South Africa, and more specifically the Western Cape Province (WCP), has become of major interest in recent years due to the unpredictable climatic conditions and the uncertainty of surface water to continuously ... -
An assessment of factors that determine usage of contraceptive services among adolescent women in Lesotho: An analytical cross-sectional study of Maseru city secondary school students
(University of Western Cape, 2021)In the Maseru district, the high prevalence of unintended pregnancies among adolescents aged between 15 to 19 years may be due to non-use of modern contraceptive methods. It is therefore important to investigate possible ... -
An assessment of food security interventions for people living with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral treatment at household Llvel in the Khomas Region, Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)In the era of AIDS, food and nutrition are becoming more of a priority for many households and communities. This is more so now that treatment is available for people infected with HIV and AIDS. Food and nutrition are ... -
An assessment of funding management strategies in ‘’No Fee’’ Schools in Cape Town: with specific reference to selected primary schools.
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)There is a growing body of literature on no-fee public schools in South Africa. The vision of this policy is to ensure that all citizens have equal access to quality basic education. This study, conducted an assessment of ... -
Assessment of genome visualization tools relevant to HIV genome research: development of a genome browser prototype
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Over the past two decades of HIV research, effective vaccine candidates have been elusive. Traditionally viral research has been characterized by a gene -by-gene approach, but in the light of the availability of complete ... -
An assessment of government early childhood development policy to expand access and improve quality: a case study of Brown's farm, Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2014-11)In assessing government ECD policy, this thesis focuses on three areas; access, quality, and costs. The study draws on interviews with key stakeholders working within the ECD sector generally, and uses survey data from a ...