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The curious case of offset bars : markers for a baby galaxy disk or signposts of an interaction with dark matter sub halos?
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)We have used the Spitzer Survey of Stellar Structure in Galaxies (S⁴G) as a representative sample of the local universe (total of 2352 galaxies in S⁴G) to make a catalog of offset disk barred galaxies. Using the combined ... -
Current manifestation of trauma experienced during forced removals under apartheid: interviews with a former "Vlakte" inhabitant
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Much has been researched in South Africa about the trauma of losing one's home, one's community and rebuilding one's life in a new environment. Several books have been published tracking the lives of the forcibly removed ... -
Current manifestation of trauma experienced during forced removals under apartheid: interviews with a former “VLAKTE” inhabitant
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Much has been researched in South Africa about the trauma of losing one’s home, one’s community and rebuilding one’s life in a new environment. Several books have been published tracking the lives of the forcibly removed ... -
Current practices of urinary tract infection management: An observational study at primary healthcare level
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a global healthcare burden complicating the treatment of various infections. The infectious diseases burden is heavy in primary care. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common outpatient ... -
Current prevalence and preferences for immediate loading of fixed completearch implant-supported prostheses: A survey among South African Prosthodontists
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Edentulism negatively impacts patients quality of life. A fixed complete-arch implant-supported prosthesis is proven to restore function and aesthetics and is associated with high patient satisfaction. An immediate ... -
The current state of injury related care for Malawi super league football players
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The study aimed at identifying the current state of injury related care for Malawi super league football players. To achieve this the study determined the average time taken by soccer players in Malawi to return to active ... -
The current trends towards trade related aspects of intellectual property tights (TRIPS) compliance by the least developed countries: a Rwandian persepctive
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Many critics have questioned whether the protection of the IPRs would benefit developing countries. It was argued in this paper that developing countires have the interest in protecting IPRs as well. However, it was showed ... -
Curriculum 2005: challenges facing teachers in historically disadvantaged schools in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The quest for change in the new South Africa on political , economical and social frontiers were primarily directed at entrance into the global markets, establishing democracy and leveling the playing fields amongst South ... -
The curriculum as preparation for the world of work: A critical analysis of the learner curriculum for young adults at a Community Education and Training College.
(UWC, 2020)The main objective of the research is to analyze critically how the curriculum at a Community College in the Western Cape prepares young adults for the world of work in the fields of Travel and Tourism and Small Medium and ... -
A curriculum framework for undergraduate studies in dental health science
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)This study begins with an ethnographic self-study which allows for a reflection on traditional learning experiences. This study is located in the context of the initial development of dental health professionals within ... -
Curriculum leadership practices of senior management in developing a ‘Thinking School’: A case study of a Western Cape primary school
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)This research study explored the curriculum leadership practices by senior management which support the development of a selected primary school as Thinking School. A review of the literature shows that many learners in ... -
“The curse of infertility and the obsession with the womb”: A re-reading of the patriarchal narratives of Rachel, Rebecca and Hannah
(University of Western Cape, 2021)When one reads about women in the Old Testament, their primary- and often only- roles seem to be that of wife and mother. It is made abundantly clear in some of the narratives found in the Old Testament that a woman’s worth ... -
Customer loyalty programmes in South Africa: Past, present and future trajectories
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The thesis examines customer attitudes towards Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) retail outlets. Customer attitudes are examined based on customer engagement, loyalty programmes, customer satisfaction and customer loyalty ... -
Customs reform as a means to enhancing trade facilitation for increased market access : a South African perspective
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The cutting edge: Khoe-San rock-markings at the Gestoptefontein-Driekuil engraving complex, North West Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The study is about the rock engravings on the wonderstone hills just outside Ottosdal, North West province, about 70km northwest of Klerksdorp. Wonderstone is remarkable rock that is smooth, shiny and very easy to mark. ... -
Cybersecurity provision: A typology of cybersecurity agents
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The means of communication available to humanity have evolved throughout the centuries and have become more efficient and effective. Through these changes and growing benefits, there have also been growing risks for ... -
Cyclicality of size, value and momentum on the Johannesburg stock exchange
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Over the past four decades, size, value and momentum effects have been uncovered on stock markets, and several multifactor asset pricing models have been proposed to explain them. The associated premiums have been found ... -
Cytochrome C biosensor for the determination of trace level arsenic and cyanide compounds
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)In this work, an electrochemical method based on a cyt c biosensor has been developed, for the detection of selected arsenic and cyanide compounds. Boron Doped Diamond (BDD) electrode was used as a transducer, onto which ... -
Cytochrome P450 2E1/Nickel-Poly(propylene imine) dendrimeric nanobiosensor for pyrazinamide - A first line TB Drug
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)The tuberculosis (TB) disease to this day remains one of the world’s prominent killerdiseases. Pyrazinamide (PZA) is one of the most commonly prescribed anti- tuberculosis (anti-TB) drugs due to its ability to significantly ... -
Cytochrome P450-3A4/copper-poly(propylene imine)- polypyrrole star co-polymer Nanobiosensor system for delavirdine – a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor HIV drug
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)HIV and AIDS are among the world's pandemics that pose serious concern to almost every individual in the world. With the current level of availability of anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs and the ease of accessibility of treatment ...