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Our memories of the liberation war: How civilians in post war Northern Namibia remember the war.
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
This research looks at the gap that exists between public representation and personal narratives of the Namibian liberation war. Having observed the absence of private narratives in the grand national memory, I address the ...
The effects of PGA2 on cell cycle progression in oesophageal carcinoma cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
The molecular mechanisms causing anti-mitotic and cytotoxic effects of prostaglandin .A2 [PGA2 (CzoHroOa)] treatment of human oesophageal carcinoma (WHCO3) cells were investigated. WHCO3 cells, incubated with cytotoxic ...
Becoming Reflective Practitioners in Occupational Therapy
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
An emancipatory action research method was used to investigate student learning and my teaching of the paediatric occupational therapy course at the University of the Western Cape. The focus of the study was my teaching ...
Provision of Schooling by the Eritrean Peoples Liberation Front (EPLF) in the Field from 1976-91
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
This mini thesis deals with the historical development of the provision of schooling in the war zones under the EPLF focusing on the period between 1976-1991, that is, from the establishment of the Revolutionary School ...
The role of local non governmental organizations in poverty reduction in Rwanda: a case study of Butare province
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Chronic poverty has always been described as one of the greatest structural problems facing Rwanda. The objective of the study was to examine to what extent local NGOs play and/or should play a role in poverty reduction ...
Possible causes of Divorce in Asmara
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
This research project seeks to account for some of the causes of divorce in Asmara Eritrea. The existing law in this country recognizes adultery, desertion and cruelty as serious grounds for divorce. However, this research, ...
An investigation into factors influencing the rate of readmissions of schizophrenic patients into the Amanuel psychiatric hospital, Ethiopia.
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
The problem of recurrent readmission of schizophrenic patients into the hospital has an impact on the service provision to all patients. Those frequently admitted patients usually occupy most beds and also utilize the ...
Analysing the functions, roles and skills of district Information officers in the implementation of the district health information system in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
The production of health information has not only become a priority but a demand for the functioning of the district health system. The implementation of the district health information system led to the establishment of ...
An exploratory study of road rage, aggressive driving and other hazardous driving behaviour among a representative sample of motorists in Durban, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
Road rage, aggressive driving and other hazardous driving appear to be of increasing concern in South Africa as evidenced by its increasing publicity in the media and discussion in society. Considering the high international ...
Assessing the quality of post.abortion care in public hospitals in the Cape Peninsula: the perceptions of women who had an induced termination of pregnancy on request
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)
The aim of the research is to describe the socio-demographic characteristics of women seeking an abortion on request, their pregnancy history and previous contraceptive usage and to ascertain their satisfaction with ...