UWC Electronic Thesis and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Bacillus licheniformis isolated from Mozambican soil capable of producing 2, 3-butanediol
(The University of the Western Cpae, 2018)Due to the current fossil fuel sources rapidly depleting as a result of the increased global need, alternative, sustainable and renewable sources are required. Biofuels, which are environmentally friendly, meet all the ... -
Accuracy and reliability of traditional measurement techniques for tooth widths and arch perimeter compared to CAD/CAM.
(The University of the Western Cpae, 2018)BACKGROUND: Plaster models form an integral part of the traditional orthodontic records. They are necessary for diagnosis and treatment planning, case presentations as well as for the evaluation of treatment progress. ... -
The State Capture of Independent Institutions: an analysis of the National Prosecuting Authority, 1998-2017
(The University of the Western Cpae, 2018)This thesis focuses on the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of South Africa between 1998 and 2017, by looking at whether it acts as an independent institution and if it strengthens the quality of democracy in the ... -
Community insights into, and an international perspective on the role food environments and diet play in the self-management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in urban and rural South Africa
(The University of the Western Cpae, 2018)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and pre-diabetes contribute increasingly to the global burden of disease. Along with other behavioural risk factors, diet plays a key role in the onset and management of the disease, in ... -
Testing of the Phillips Dental Age Estimation Tables on a same ob black children from Mpumalanaga, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)A number of dental age estimation methods have been developed over the years ranging from the frequently used age estimation of Demirjian et al (1973) and Moorrees et al (1965) to the less frequently used age estimation ... -
The 21st century academic library: the case of three state universities in Zimbabwe
(The University of the Western Cape, 2018)The advent of the 21st century and its dynamic information environment have changed higher education considerably including the library spaces. Library patrons, namely undergraduates, postgraduates, and academics are ... -
Exploration of the underlying causes of high waiting times at a community health centre in Cape Town, South Africa
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)At public sector health facilities in Cape Town, South Africa, patients experience very high waiting times, with a medium waiting time of 3 hours which prevailed at the study facility being common. So the question arose ... -
Social workers’ perceptions and Experiences of fieldwork supervision in The bachelor of social work degree
(The University of the Western Cape, 2018)Generally, studies on social work supervision, in the university setting, has focused mainly on students’ experiences. Research on the experience of the supervisor, or agency, providing guidance is scant. This study ... -
Aspects of narration and voice in Zora Neale Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)Zora Neale Hurston is a significant figure in American fiction and is strongly associated with the Harlem Renaissance, the period noted for the emergence of literature by people of African-American descent. Hurston worked ... -
An investigation into the competency framework required for the responsible pharmacist in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector in South Africa
(The University of the Western Cape, 2017)The pharmaceutical manufacturing sector operates within a highly regulated environment, with companies accountable to South African statutory bodies. The responsible pharmacist (RP) is responsible for their company’s ... -
I am not a Colour: a novella
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Nobathembu lifts her hand and waves at her neighbour. She is watering spinach in her garden with a jug from a bucket. At age sixty-nine, her beauty shines. The sun is high on the echoes of Nyanga village – echoes of ... -
The Impact of Quantitative Easing on Capital Flows to the BRICS Economies
(The University of the Western Cape, 2018)A possible effect of quantitative easing (QE) undertaken by the United States of America (USA) Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) may have been an increase in capital flowing into emerging market economies (EMEs). The 2008 global ... -
Democracy in action: Public participation and the progressive realisation of socio-economic rights
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)While the Constitutional Court has repeatedly enforced a duty to meaningfully engage with communities where the provision of basic social services and goods is at stake, uncertainty about the form, extent and quality of ... -
Invesment law in a globalised enviroment: A proposal for a new foreign direct invesment regime in Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Most developed countries that enjoy the lion's share of foreign investment do not have domestic legal frameworks on foreign direct investment. This is because investors are attracted by a holistic picture of these countries. ... -
Thermochemical Storage and Lithium Ion Capacitors Efficiency of Manganese-Graphene Framework
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Lithium ion capacitors are new and promising class of energy storage devices formed from a combination of lithium-ion battery electrode materials with those of supercapacitors. They exhibit better electrochemical properties ... -
Phytochemical studies of extracts from Aloe succotrina
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Global climate change and geographical differences are two major parameters known to have, either, direct or indirect influence on the production of secondary metabolites in plants, which in-turn may affect the quality ... -
Brain Laterality and Pharmacists' ideal interactive work environment: an empirical investigation
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The brain laterality of pharmacists may influence where the pharmacists are best suited to work. Brain laterality refers to the asymmetry of the hemispheres of the brain with regard to specific cognitive functions, such ... -
Trends in the presenting clinical profile of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis in the Western Cape, 1991 - 2009
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Over the past two decades, despite a growing tuberculosis (TB) epidemic, the South African health system and National TB Programme (NTP) have taken significant steps to ensure improved clinical awareness, early diagnosis, ... -
Molecular analysis of red colouration in 'Bon Rouge' pear (Pyrus communis L.)
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The 'Bon Rouge' pear cultivar was developed from a bud mutation on a 'Bon Chretien' pear tree. The latter is characterised by green fruit skin and leaves, while 'Bon Rouge' is characterised by red leaves and red fruit skin ... -
Trade of fish imported from Sub-Saharan Africa in the Cape Town Business district
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Fish remains a vital source of food, income, nutrition and livelihoods for millions of people in Africa. This study investigated the modalities of trading in fish imported from sub-Saharan Africa into South Africa in the ...
