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Graphenated organic nanoparticles immunosensors for the detection of TB biomarkers
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) a disease second to HIV/AIDS is a global health problem that
arises in two states; as an active state and as a latent state. Diagnosis of active TB is tedious
and requires expensive procedures ...
An examination of the implementation of selected batho pele principles: A case study of the Western Cape Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) and its selected clients
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The Batho Pele principles can be seen as a tool to help transform the South African public
sector by making it more responsive to the needs of its citizens. The White Paper on the
Transformation of the Public Service strives ...
Exploring experiences of Adult children of perceived problem drinkers in a low-income community in the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Alcohol abuse results in a significant health, social and economic burden on
society at large. Problem drinking is not only harmful to the user, but also to others in close
proximity to the user. Families, and particularly ...
Validation of Gamma Ray spectrometry process used to determine the radionuclides and radioactivity levels in decorative Granite countertops.
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Humans are continuously exposed to low level of ionizing radiation, sources include
soil, medical treatment and as well as radiation emissions from natural materials like
granite rocks. The radiation levels present in these ...
Disposal Practices for Unwanted Medicines from Households in Johannesburg
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
A mixed research method was used where quantitative research facilitated qualitative
research. Three questionnaires were drafted and distributed by email to respondents in the
Johannesburg area. One questionnaire was for ...
Development of Metal Nanoparticle-Doped Polyanilino-Graphene Oxide High Performance Supercapacitor Cells
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Supercapacitors, also known as ultracapacitors or electrochemical capacitors, are considered
one of the most important subjects concerning electricity or energy storage which has proven
to be problematic for South Africa. ...
Knowledge attitudes and practices regarding physiotherapy management of patients admitted to Intensive Care Units in Khartoum State
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The Physiotherapist is an important member of the multidisciplinary
team managing critically ill patients in the ICU. Physiotherapy practice in the ICU
has shown itself to be effective, whereas the lack of physiotherapy ...
Factors associated with injuries among marathon runners in Eldoret, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Extrinsic factors like terrain, hard running surfaces or incorrect shoes
have been known to be contributing factors to injury, and intrinsic factors such as
poor flexibility, mal-alignment anthropometry, previous injury ...
Exploring psychological distress among a sample of pregnant women from a low income area who self-identify as being distressed
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Psychological distress during pregnancy has been a fairly neglected phenomenon and has
only recently started emerging as an area of research interest. The existing body of
scholarship on distress during pregnancy has ...
External communities, integration and student persistence among distance students at a university in Southern Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Student persistence is a thorn area which did not receive much publication in Namibia and
South Africa. Many research focused on why students fail to persist in higher education
opposed to why they succeed. This research ...