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In-silico optimization and molecular validation of putative anti-HIV antimicrobial peptides for therapeutic purpose
(University of the Western cape, 2016)AIDS is considered a pandemic causing millions of deaths worldwide and a cure for this disease is still not available. Failure to implement early treatments due to the poor diagnostic methods and ineffective therapeutic ... -
In-situ measurements and calculation of radon gas concentration and exhalation from a tailings mine dump
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)In Africa as well as in the world, South Africa plays an important role in the mining industry which dates back almost 120 years. Mining activities in South Africa mainly take place in Gauteng Province. Every year millions ... -
In-situ measurements of radon concentrations in soil gas at a site on the Cape Flats
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Measurements of radon (222Rn) concentration in soil gas are routinely used to locate geological fault zones. This study was undertaken to investigate the systematic effects that influence radon soil-gas measurements, in ... -
Incidence and regulatory implications of single Nucleotide polymorphisms among established ovarian cancer genes
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)OVARIAN cancer research focuses on answering important questions related to the disease, determining whether new approaches are feasible to contribute towards improving current treatments or discovering new ones. This study ... -
Inclusive (p, α) and (p,³He) cross sections induced by 100 MeV protons on ⁴⁰Ca
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Alpha clusteri ng in nuclei is studied with quasi - free knockout reactions. A beam of 100 MeV polarized protons was used in the quasi-free knockout reaction 40 ~a( p,p' a)36 Arat iThemba LABS. While the scattered protons ... -
Increasing ethanol tolerance through the heterologous expression of the geobacillus thermoglucosiadius heat-shock proteins (GroEL/GroES) in an escherichia coli host
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Due to economic and environmental concerns associated with use of fossil fuels, humanity is seeking alternative fuels. Ethanol is one of the alternative fuels produced commercially. Current ethanol production technologies ... -
Independent hand-tracking from a single two-dimensional view and its application to South African sign language recognition
(University of Western Cape, 2014)Hand motion provides a natural way of interaction that allows humans to interact not only with the environment, but also with each other. The effectiveness and accuracy of hand-tracking is fundamental to the recognition ... -
Indium nanoparticulate-modified polyanilino-co-4-aminobenzoic acid amperometric sensor for the detection of lapatinib, a breast cancer drug.
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Lapatinib is a highly prescribed drug used in combination with other drugs to treat breast cancer. Due to drug toxicity-related side effects experienced by some patients, there is need to determine appropriate dosage for ... -
Inequalities in the use of maternal and reproductive health services in Sierra Leone
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)This thesis extends the literature on the trends and magnitude of health inequalities in the area of maternal and reproductive health services in Sierra Leone, and particular across sub-Saharan Africa. It attempted to ... -
Inexpensive mobile technologies to empower rural farmers with m-agriculture
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)Market information and established communication between seller and buyer play an important role in business activities. This thesis investigates the Transkei area in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa to find out ... -
Infiltration, runoff and particle mobilization on canola fields at langgewens experimental farm, Mooreesburg, Western Cape
(2013)The primary origin of this project is due to a high demand for freshwater supply in the Berg Water Management Area (WMA). Most of the Berg WMA`s freshwater supply does not live up to the high ecological standards. This is ... -
Influence of a selected endophyte consortium on salinity responses in Medicago sativa
(University of Western Cape, 2022)Salinity is one of the major limiting factors to crop production, which consequently contributes to the risk of reduced food security. Among other factors, food security depends on availability of sufficient and nutritious ... -
The influence of canopy cover and cultivar on rates of water use in apple orchards in the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Water availability and climate related issues are some of the greatest crop production risks to irrigated agriculture in arid regions. In South Africa, for example, the increasing frequency and severity of droughts related ... -
The influence of clay diagenesis on the petrophysical properties of sandstone reservoirs in the Pletmos Basin Offshore South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Pletmos Basin is a Mesozoic half graben located in the southern part of South Africa and has undergone numerous tectonic changes which involve alteration of structure and reworking of sediments. Clay diagenesis has become ... -
Influence of data accuracy and non-use of quality information on reproductive health: a comparative study of Nigeria and South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)In healthcare settings, information systems play a critical role in providing safe, timely, and effective healthcare services. Decision-making on medical supplies, healthcare providers, service delivery, finance, and ... -
The influence of diversity and the educational climate in shaping clinical competence of oral health students
(2013)High attrition, low retention and low throughput are major problems facing South African higher education institutions. These problems have been attributed to student under-preparedness as a result of the legacy of apartheid ... -
The influence of interfaces on the understanding of Mathematics in secondary schools in Afghanistan
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)The focus of this research is to establish whether there is a difference in the way the genders perceive the visualization of mathematics, with specific reference to set theory. The influence of the computing experience ... -
The influence of maternal nicotine exposure on development lung as gas exchanger: the protective effect of copper
(University of the Western Cape, 1998)The influence of tobacco smoking on the developing fetus is well reported. Maternal nicotine exposure during pregnancy and lactation interferes with fetal and neonatal lung growth and development, rendering the lungs more ... -
The influence of maternal nicotine exposure on neonatal lung development : an enzymatic and metabolic study
(UWC, 1999)Chapter I, the literature review, gives the reader a sound background knowledge of the following: normal lung structural development in humans and rats, metabolic development with reference to structural development, tobacco ... -
The influence of maternal nicotine exposure on neonatal lung development: An enzymatic and metabolic study
(University of the Western Cape, 1999)Chapter I, the literature review, gives the reader a sound background knowledge of the following: normal lung structural development in humans and rats, metabolic development with reference to structural development, tobacco ...