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The supervision of local government in Zambia: An imbalance between supervisory powers and local autonomy?
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Since gaining independence in 1964, Zambia has embarked on a number of reforms,
including legislative, aimed at improving the effectiveness of its decentralised system of
government. Local government received constitutional ...
An in-vitro study of antifungal activity of gymnemic acid
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Candida species are frequently isolated from oral mucosal surfaces of healthy individuals and
is the most common genus responsible for up to 75% of all candidal infections. The most
common problems associated management ...
Accuracy and reliability of traditional measurement techniques for tooth widths and arch perimeter compared to CAD/CAM
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Plaster models form an integral part of the traditional orthodontic
records. They are necessary for diagnosis and treatment planning, case presentations
as well as for the evaluation of treatment progress. ...
Agricultural migrant workers navigating the health system: Access, continuity of care and the role of community health workers in De Doorns, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
South Africa has an estimated two million documented and undocumented immigrants. In
addition, Statistics South Africa (2014) notes very significant internal migration. This mobile
population is affected by chronic ...
Microbiological parameters that influence the treatment outcomes of monodrug and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Previous studies have reported microbiological parameters such as HIV infection, resistance to
anti-TB drugs such as fluoroquinolones, resistance to previous treatment with anti-TB drugsand
extrapulmonary TB, causing poor ...
Geochemical, Sedimentological and Mineralogical Study of Sediments along Coastal Areas of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE): Implications for Provenance, Depositional Environment, Heavy Minerals and Radiogenic Elements Contamination
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
This study describes sedimentological, geochemical and mineralogical results of
the beach sediments of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates in order to understand
the provenance, depositional environment and the level of ...
Antimicrobial discovery from South African marine algae
(University of the Western Cape., 2018)
Antimicrobials are chemical compounds that destroy or inhibit the growth of microorganisms.
The majority of these antimicrobials are actually natural products or natural product derived
with key examples being the pioneer ...
Investigation of Guayule's Agronomic Performance and Agro-processing in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Guayule (Parthenium argentatum) is grown for its high quality hypoallergenic natural rubber
latex production. The plant is native to the Chihuahua desert of North America and successful
trials have been done in Europe, the ...
The wedding interviews: A novella
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
It’s quite simple really. During these interviews you get to talk about anything you like. I’ll ask questions here and there to help the story along. Just be honest and try to forget about the camera. We’ll use the interview ...
The responsibility to protect in the context of the NATO intervention in Libya in 2011: a human rights analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The international human rights architecture experienced a shift from states to individual rights
within a state. This is mainly informed by the fact that states committed human rights atrocities
against their own civilians. ...