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Differentials in school attendance in South Africa: A household situational analysis across the Provinces
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
The thesis examines the patterns of school attendance across the nine Provinces of South Africa. With reference to individuals of eligible age, school attendance is conceived of three statuses: effective attendance (those ...
Formation evaluation and assessment of flow units of some selected wells in the Bredasdorp basin, offshore South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Petroleum geologists have long recognized the need to apply secondary and tertiary
hydrocarbon recovery techniques for an accurate understanding of the internal architecture of
a reservoir. The approach to effective ...
Assessing hydrogeology of springs in Heuningnes Catchment in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Springs have been a significant source of water for flora and fauna since the beginning of
human history and, in some circumstances, the only source capable of supplying enough
water to sustain domestic and agricultural ...
The influence of the proposed professional fee for community pharmacists on prescription income
(University of the Western Cape, 2002)
prescription pricing in community pharmacies in South Africa involves a percentage mark-up on the cost of the product, followed by a varying discount to either the client or the medical scheme. The Pharmaceutical Society ...
Structural tectonic evolution of the Buffels river shear zone, Namaqua sector, Namaqua-natal metamorphic province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
The Buffels River shear zone is located in north-western Namaqualand within the
Bushmanland Subprovince, approximately 50 km south of the town of Springbok in the
Namaqua Metamorphic Province in South Africa. The Buffels ...
Syndromic treatment of sexually transmitted infections: a western cape community pharmacist study
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)
This cross-sectional survey of 85 randomly selected community pharmacists in the Western Cape, South Africa. estimates that 200 000 sexually transmitted infections (STl) cases are seen in private community pharmacies ...
An investigation into the genetic basis of autosomal recessive Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) III in a South African family of mixed ancestry
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a rare skeletal dysplasia that is primarily characterized by bone fragility, recurrent fractures, and bone deformities. Over the years there has been an increase in the number of genes ...
Solid phase micro extraction: an alternative technique for the determination of volatile orgnanic compounds in groundwater
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Standard methods for sample preparation use toxic organic solvents and can be replaced by utilizing a new sample preparation and concentration technique. One such technique, compatible with capillary gas chromatography was ...
Determinants of access and utilization of health care facilities among women in South Africa: The case of the Eastern Cape province
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Access to healthcare is a requirement for human well-being. However, women who seek
medical care when needed are still confronted with significant access barriers. This study aimed
to identify the factors influencing the ...
A comparison between estimated renal function from point-of care derived cystatin c measurements and serum creatinine derived measurements
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Serum Creatinine (SCr) is the most commonly used and cost effective
biomarker used to quantify estimated glomerular filtration rate. However, creatinine is
affected by anthropometric parameters such as muscle mass, age ...