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The toxicity of silver nanoparticles
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Unavailability and contamination of available water resources are major factors contributing to adverse health conditions worldwide. AgNPs present a potential strategy for water purification; however, their ability to ...
Push out strengths of a double tapered post system with 3 different cements
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
The aim of the study was to determine which of the three resin cements would produce the highest debond stress values with a double-tapered fibre post system. In the past, conventional parallel- sided prefabricated or ...
The relationship between sensory integrative profiles and academic achievement of first year health sciences students at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
There is a high incidence of dropout in the first year of university studies. Some
of the main reasons were attributed to adjustment or adaptation difficulties
experienced by the new students which impacted on academic ...
A selective investigation of the University of the Western Cape‘s students and teachers attempts at intercultural communication : exploring the connections between intercultural communication competence and identity construction
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Life in the twenty-first Century globalised world brings people into contact with others from different cultures who use different languages. Through these contacts, the need for interactions makes these people to find ...
An investigation into the scope, role, and function of student development and support within the context of higher education in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
This study is an investigation into the scope, role, and function of student development and support (SDS) within higher education in South Africa. The underpinnings and frameworks of SDS were explored during the research, ...
Molecular characterization of Campylobacter isolates from free range and commercial chicken in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Campylobacter species are the most common bacteria associated with acute diarrhoea and is responsible for 400 to 500 million reported cases globally. It is not uncommon for 35% to 85% of chicken flocks to be infected with ...
An investigation of the impact of an empowerment programme in a Cape Town township
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
The concept of empowerment has become a mantra in the development discourse as a result of the redefinition of development to entail building the capacity of the people to effect change in their lives. This study is an ...
Comparison between chemical and tissue culture methods to monitor environmental estrogens
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are exogenous compounds/chemicals in the environment that interfere with the synthesis, secretion, distribution and function or elimination of natural hormones in the body. Environmental ...
Association between CD4+T lymphocyte levels and "red complex" pathogens of chronic inflammatory periodontal disease in HIV-positive patients
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Background: Infection with HIV results in gradual loss of immunologic functions, especially those mediated by CD4+T helper cells with consequent impairment of the immune response leading to severe manifestations of periodontal ...
Evaluating an Information Literacy intervention for first year Faculty of Business students at Rosebank College Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
The purpose of this research is to investigate the effectiveness of an Information Literacy intervention administered to first year Faculty of Business students at Rosebank College Cape Town. The exponential nature of ...