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Cephalometric landmark detection: Artificial intelligence vs human examination
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Cephalometric landmark detection is important for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. The most common cause of random errors, in both computer-aided cephalometry and manual cephalometric analysis, is inconsistency ... -
Cesium hydrogen sulphate and cesium dihydrogen phosphate based solid composite electrolyte for fuel cell application
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)A new high temperature solid electrolyte composite was developed, with CsHSO4 and CsH2PO4 as the proton conducting material in composition with PTFE and SiO2 to enhance the solid electrolyte composites mechanical strength ... -
Chalcone and curcumin hybrids of indole propargylamines as multifunctional neuroprotective agents
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Neurodegenerative disorders (NDs) are a range of chronic brain disorders that includes amongst others motor function loss. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the common NDs that has an insidious onset and diagnosed when ... -
The challenge of cooperative government and its implications for the financial and fiscal management systems in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Can a country function without a legislative framework able to inform decisionmaking processes taken at different spheres of government? To what extent would actions conducted at various spheres of government be efficiently ... -
The challenge of implementing integrated water resources management (IWRM) in the Lower Okavango River Basin, Ngamiland district, Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Water resources management practice has undergone changes in management approaches and principles over time. It was previously characterised by what scholars refer to as the hydraulic mission where ‘extreme engineering’ ... -
The challenge of sustainable land-based local economic development in poor communities of South Africa: The case of Groblersdal, Northern Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This research investigated whether local economic development interventions necessarily improve the livelihoods of poor communities. More specifically, the goal of this thesis was to explore some of the reasons why land-based ... -
Challenges and barriers to adolescents' post-abortion care services: Implications for reproductive health policy in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The prevention of abortion related complications and mortality is dependent on the availability, accessibility and usability of emergency post-abortion care (PAC) throughout the health care system. Unfortunately, abortion ... -
Challenges and lived experiences of day labourers in East London
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)The study upon which this dissertation was based was conducted against the backdrop of day labouring as a global phenomenon. In order to position the research topic, namely, the lived experiences and hardships encountered ... -
Challenges and opportunities/possibilities of implementing the Western Cape language policy
(UWC, 2014)The principle aim of this thesis is to investigate all the challenges and opportunities/possibilities involved in realising the implementation of the official Western Cape Language Policy (finalised in 2002). These ... -
Challenges and strategies of academic English learning: A case study of Somali students at UWC
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Low academic English proficiency is a serious educational problem leading to poor performance and wasted years in tertiary institutions among second language students. This study contributes to the field of academic English ... -
Challenges combating money laundering in the real estate sector in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)South Africa’s main anti-money laundering legislation consists of 2 pieces of legislation, namely: The Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA)1 and the Prevention of Organised Crime Act (POCA).2 Money Laundering is often ... -
Challenges experienced by clergy in dealing with domestic violence
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This thesis sought to explore the challenges experienced by selected clergy within the Anglican Church in dealing with domestic violence. The sample was drawn from the Diocese of Cape Town of the church of the Province of ... -
Challenges experienced by community organization in the provision of HIV/AIDS home based care
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)In many developing countries including South Africa, there is an overwhelming number of people infected with HIV/AIDS in the hospitals, which the health care workers are unable to cope with. Therefore, an urgent need to ... -
Challenges experienced by mothers of children with cerebral palsy in Ndola, Zambia.
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)About 10% of children world-wide experience developmental disorders and require access to the health care system. These disorders also require extensive care giving, often throughout childhood and into the adult years. ... -
The challenges experienced by persons with physical disabilities who live in Chifubu Township in Zambia.
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)People with physical disability experience various challenges which include physical, social and attitudinal challenges. These challenges which limit the inclusion of persons with physical disabilities in society are a ... -
The challenges experienced by persons with physical disabilities who live in Chifubu Township in Zambia.
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)People with physical disability experience various challenges which include physical, social and attitudinal challenges. These challenges which limit the inclusion of persons with physical disabilities in society are a ... -
Challenges experienced by second and third-year nursing students when integrating theory into practice in a selected clinical setting in the Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: Nursing as a profession is based on firm knowledge, values, clinical skills and attitudes. In the current dynamic healthcare systems, all nurses are challenged to be insightful and have robust clinical reasoning ... -
The challenges experienced by staff in managing substance-induced psychotic patients in the emergency department of a district hospital in the Western Cape
(2013)Staff members of a district hospital experience various challenges in managing psychotic patients in the emergency department. Psychosis can result from the use of illicit drugs. Persons presenting in a psychotic state due ... -
The challenges experienced by traumatic brain injury survivors with regard to family reintegration post-hospitalisation
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Recovery from traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a lengthy and challenging process for survivors, their families, and health and welfare services. Globally, South Africa has the second-highest prevalence of TBI that is ... -
Challenges experienced with adherence to TB treatment by patients in a facility in the northern sub-district, Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that has existed for millennia and is considered to be the top infectious disease killer in the world with 4 400 victims daily. Poor adherence ...