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Assessment of genome visualization tools relevant to HIV genome research: development of a genome browser prototype
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Over the past two decades of HIV research, effective vaccine candidates have been elusive. Traditionally viral research has been characterized by a gene -by-gene approach, but in the light of the availability of complete ...
The genease activity of mung bean nuclease: fact or fiction?
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
The action of Mung Bean Nuclease (MBN) on DNA makes it possible to clone intact gene fragments from genes of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium. This “genease” activity has provided a foundation for further ...
An analysis of the effectiveness of microfinance: A case study in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
The aim of this study is to determine the extent to which the UN/OSCAL (United Nations Office of the Special Coordinator for Africa and the Least Development Countries) model of microfinance is being applied in the South ...
The subjective experience of transcendental meditation: An interpretative phenomenological analysis
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Transcendental meditation is a popular meditation technique that has been taught worldwide since the 1960s. The aim of this thesis was to explore the subjective experience and process of individuals who practice transcendental ...
A study on the impact of governance on land reform in Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Land ownership, control and reform have been some of the most contentious issues in contemporary Zimbabwe. The land question has generated a lot of emotional debate and there is a general consensus that it represents a ...
The relationsthip between sin and evil in African Christian theology
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Classic Christian theology regards evil as the product of sin, the emphasis in traditional African religion and culture is on human sin as the result of evil forces. This thesis investigated the way in which African Christian ...
Foreign direct investment and governance: an empirical evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This thesis employed a panel data of 36 countries from sub-Saharan Africa over the period 1996-2000 to examine the impact of governance on foreign direct investment flows. Within the governance variable there are six ...
The Cuban Health Programme in Gauteng province: an analysis and assessment of the programme
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Many parts of South Africa face a shortage of doctors within the public health system. While the PHC system is driven primarily by nursing staff, there is a need for doctors to provide certain services at primary and ...
An exploratory study on the career stages and the career development needs of the Namibian police
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This exploratory study seeks to critically explore human resources development with regard to the career needs and stages of the Namibian Police (NAMPOL). Documents were perused on the issue of the current human resources ...
Entrepreneurship and the impact of entrepreneurial orientation training on SMMEs in the South African context: A longitudinal approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This thesis formed part of a existing longitudinal study. The overall study is an outcome of research done to understand success and failure issues in Africa, which is an attempt to understand the impact of a short ...