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Analysis and robust simulation of mathematical models of HIV and Leishmaniasis co-infection
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The purpose of this thesis is the theoretical and numerical study of epidemiological models of Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) and human immunode ciency virus (HIV) coinfection. We study these models theoretically and design ... -
Analysis and simulation of nonlinear option pricing problems
(University of Western Cape, 2021)We present the Black-Scholes Merton partial differential equation (BSMPDE) and its analytical solution. We present the Black-Scholes option pricing model and list some limitations of this model. We also present a nonlinear ... -
Analysis and simulation of some ecological models describing weed-water hyacinth dynamics in Lake Tana, Ethiopia
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The water hyacinth plant is notorious for being the world’s worst aquatic weed. In Ethiopia, it invades lake Tana which is the largest lake in Ethiopia. This is attracting attention of many researchers including mathematical ... -
Analysis and simulations to obtain the weak magnetism term in ²²Na beta decay
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The study of ²²Na beta decay offers an opportunity to test the Standard Model of Particle Physics via measurements of the β−γ angular correlation. A previous measurement of this correlation yielded a non-zero value, ... -
Analysis of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria associated with the roots of Proteaceae plant species in soils of Fynbos ecosystem
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The major objective of this study was to investigate soil ammonia-oxidizing bacterial diversity and composition associated with plant roots of Proteaceae plants and to compare it with non-plant associated soil. -
Analysis of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria associated with the roots of Proteaceae plant species in soils of Fynbos ecosystem
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Molecular methods were used to investigate the microbial diversity and community structure of ammonia-oxidizing bacteria (AOB) associated with the roots of the Proteaceae plant family. The identification of ammonia ... -
Analysis of errors in derivatives of trigonometric functions: a case study in an extended curriculum programme
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)The purpose of this study was to explore errors that are displayed by students when learning derivatives of trigonometric functions in an extended curriculum programme. The first aim was to identify errors that are displayed ... -
Analysis of monthly MOD16 evapotranspiration rates at sites with different climatic characteristics; Heuningnes and Letaba catchments in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Evapotranspiration (ET) is an important component of the water cycle that is estimated to return about 60% of precipitation back to the atmosphere. Actual ET can be estimated using remote sensing techniques and ground-based ... -
An analysis of primary and secondary production in lake Kariba in a changing climate
(University of Western Cape, 2011)Analysis of temperature, rainfall and evaporation records over a 44-year period spanning the years 1964 to 2008 indicates changes in the climate around Lake Kariba. Mean annual temperatures have increased by approximately ... -
Analysis of the early events in the interaction between Venturia inaequalis and the susceptible Golden Delicious apple (Malus x domestica Borkh.)
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Apple (Malus x domestica) production in the Western Cape, South Africa, is one of the major contributors to the gross domestic product (GDP) of the region. The production of apples is affected by a number of diseases. One ... -
An analysis of the morphological and biological properties of a novel human leukocyte- and platelet- rich concentrate
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Wound healing is a complex process that involves several overlapping and interacting biological pathways. The consequences of delayed or abnormal wound healing may result in tissue formation that has impaired function ... -
Analysis of the proteome of red and green leaf phenotypes of 'Bon Rouge' pear trees \trus communrls L. by 2-dimensional gel electrophoresis
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The 'Bon Rouge' pear is a red pear cultivar derived from a rare, spontaneous bud mutation which occurred on the green pear 'William's Bon Chretien' (Bartlett). 'Bon Rouge' pear cultivar was observed to be reverting back ... -
Analysis of the structural geology of the high-grade metamorphic rocks in part of the Kakamas terrane of an area adjacent to the Neusspruit shear zone South of the orange river, Northern Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)The Proterozoic Namaqua-Natal Province comprises highly deformed rocks of medium to high grade metamorphism and is bordering the Archean Kaapvaal Craton to the west, south and east in South Africa. The sector to the west ... -
Analysis of three wetland medicinal plants: Centella asiatica, Cyperus longus and Typha capensis found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)South Africa is recognised worldwide for its rich diversity of plants, many of which have been used in ethno-medicine. However, the use of wetland plant species in ethno-medicine required further investigations. This ... -
An analysis of voice over internet protocol in wireless mesh networks
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)This thesis presents an analysis of the impact of node mobility on the quality of service for voice over Internet Protocol in wireless mesh networks. Voice traffic was simulated on such a mesh network to analyze the ... -
Analysis on access to antiretroviral therapy for patients with different income and educational level, and the effect of treatment on quality of life after two to three months of therapy
(University of the Western cape, 2017)Access to antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV positive patients has brought hope and a chance to a healthier longer life with improved quality of life (QoL). In this study we explored the difference in health related ... -
Analysis, expression profiling and characterization of hsa-miR-5698 target genes as putative dynamic network biomarkers for prostate cancer: a combined in silico and molecular approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)2018, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) estimated that prostate cancer (PCa) was the second leading cause of death in males worldwide. The number of deaths are expected to raise by 50 % in the next ... -
An analytical model for assessing the knowledge of statistical procedures amongst postgraduate students in a higher educational environment
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)Over the past decades, the use and application of statistical concepts for university students have been a big challenge learned from their previous courses. Aftermath of democracy, South African higher education focused ... -
Analyzing the relationship between the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Lesotho and manufacturing: 1997to 2007
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)The study draws on secondary data from the Bureau of Statistics in Lesotho. Simple and multiple linear regression models techniques are used to analyze the relationship between the GDP of Lesotho and the GDP of manufacturing. ... -
Ancient Genes in Cancer Gene Expression?
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Backsround: The Cancer/testis (CT) antigens are a division of germ cell specific genes not expressed in somatic cells, exceptions being placental cells and 20Vo - 4OVo of cancer types. The aptitude of CT antigens to elicit ...