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Devolution for development, conflict resolution, and limiting central power: an analysis of the constitution of Kenya 2010
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)State practice and literature suggest that devolution of power can address the main challenges of underdevelopment, internal conflict and abuse of centralised power in developing states. However, this thesis advances the ... -
Dexamethasone's impact on LPS-induced inflammation of blood-brain barrier endothelial cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)The blood-brain barrier (BBB) serves as a protective and regulatory barrier between the blood and the brain. Microvascular endothelial cells provide homeostatic regulation of the central nervous system (CNS). BBB integrity ... -
Diabetes mellitus and oral health: a comparison between diabetic and non-diabetic subjects
(2009)Diabetes is often associated with a number of medical complications as a result of the metabolic changes taking place systemically. There is considerable evidence it is associated with oral complications including among ... -
Diabetic status of patients presenting for dental treatment
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The prevalence of Diabetes mellitus (a non-communicable disease) is increasing worldwide. In 2008, it was declared one of the major non-communicable diseases in South Africa, affecting 4.6% of the population (cited in ... -
Diagnostic accuracy of maxillary periapical pathology perforating the sinus floor: a comparison of pantomograph and CBCT images
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Periapical lesions are fairly common pathology associated with the apex of a non-vital tooth. Some chronic lesions develop without an acute phase with no recollection of previous symptoms. It is known that maxillary ... -
Dialogical pedagogy and the concept of liberty
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)Paul Freire's argument is that dialogical pedagogy, in contrast to other modes of teaching like "chalk and talk" or "top-down" teaching can lead to the learner's full independence. The focal question of this mini thesis ... -
Dialogicality in selected Nando's television advertisements: A multisemiotic approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)This thesis explored the mobility of semiosis other than language in the discourse of television advertising. Gilje (2010) highlights that remediation is the defining characteristic of new digital media and researchers ... -
Diarrhoea management in primary health care facilities in the Cape metropole region: the caregivers' perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)This mini-thesis, assessed the use of ORT as a treatment for childhood diarrhoea in primary health care facilities in the Cape Metropole from the caregivers' perspective. Awareness and knowledge of oral rehydration therapy ... -
Diary cards: Preliminary evaluation of an intervention tool for improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy and TB preventive therapy in people living with HIV/AIDS
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Adherence to prescribed medications is a central feature of good clinical HIV care and a key factor in determining the effectiveness of treatment. This is especially true for HIV-infected patients, on antiretroviral ... -
Die "kritiese stem" teen apartheidsteologie in die Ned Geref Kerk (1905-1974): 'n Analise van die bydraes van Ben Marais en Beyers Naudé
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The problem investigated in this study centres around two theological trends in the Dutch Reformed Church (henceforth DRC) during the period 1905-1974, namely, on the one hand, the theology of apartheid (resulting in ... -
Die Afname van Leerdergetalle by ʼn Hoërskool in ʼn Sub-ekonomiese Woonbuurt van Kaapstad
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This research report investigated the impact of the decrease in numbers of learners at a working class high school in Cape Town. The decrease is a consequence of the early school leaving and learner migration. -
Die Afrikaans van Kharkams
(University of the Western Cape, 1983)ln Die Afrikaans van Kharkams word daar in HOOFSTUK I eers 'n uiteensetting gegee van die motivering vir en die aard van die studie. Hierna volg 'n beskrjming van die navorsingsgebied, Kharkams, uit 'n historiese, geografiese ... -
Die belangrikheid van voorkennis in die konstruering van begrip by die leer yan meetkunde in die middelbare skool.
(UWC, 1994)Hierdie studie poog daarna om aan te toon hoe belangrik dit is om die voorkennis waarmee leerlinge in hul ervaringswereld gekon Atonteer word te peil, alvorens enige formele onderrig in die wereld geskied. Daar word veral ... -
Die bevordering van leerlingdeelname in die Aardrykskunde klaskamer : 'n aksienavorsingsprojek
(University of the Western Cape, 1994)This research originated from a problem which r identified from my own teaching situation. The fact that my pupils were very passive during my presentations of lessons and a apparently would not accept responsibility for ... -
Die bruikbaarheid van die Goodenough draw-a-man-meetmiddel ten opsigte van verstandelik gestremdes
(University of the Western Cape, 1993)Die bruikbaarheid van die Goodenough Draw-A-Manmeetmiddel met verstandelik gestremdes is ondersoek. Die Goodenough Draw-A-Man-meetmiddel, alhoewel aangewend om intelligensievlak van verstandelik gestremdes te bepaal, het ... -
Die doeltreffendheid as kariesvoorkomingsmaatreel van in 0,2% en in 0,05% neutrale natriumfluoried-mondspoelmiddel
(University of the Western Cape, 1985)The study was carried out to 1) determine the effectiveness of the caries inhibiting effect of a weekly mouthrinsing programme in South African schools over a three year period and 2) compare neutral solutions of 0,2 per ... -
"Die etiese persepsie oor die doodstraf in die Wes-Kaap streek in terme van die bybel"
(University of Western Cape, 1997)Suid-Afrika se verdedigings- en polisiehoofde het onlangs samesprekings in . Kaapstad gehou om militêre samewerking te bevorder en misdaad, wat baie algemeen in die Weskaap-streek voorkom, te beveg. Dit is beklemtoon dat ... -
Die evaluering van die arbeidsterapie toegepaste chirurgie kurrikulum vir derdejaarstudente van die universiteit van wes-kaapland
(University of the Western Cape, 1996)This study arose from the work of Coetzee (1991), who attempted to formulate a set of philosophical or theoretical criteria in terms of which a curriculum (and, in that case, an Occupational Therapy curriculum) could be ... -
Die geskiedenis en bydrae van die opleidingshool Shonge tot die onderwys
(University of the Western Cape, 1982)Onderwyseropleiding, 'n integrende deel van die onderwysstelsel in die Republiek van Suid-Afrika, soos dit ook die geval in ander lande is, is die spil waarom die opheffing van en kulturoordrag van 'n nasie in die algemeen ... -
Die geskiedenis van die ng sendinggemeente Kakamas (1936-1986)
(University of Western Cape, 2000)Van kleins af wou ek graag weet wat die naam arbeidskolonie beteken. Met die jare wat gekom en gegaan het, het ek besef dat daar heelwat meer in die naam "arbeidskolonie" moet sit as bloot maar nog net 'n naam vir 'n plek. ...
