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2D Geomechanical Model for an Offshore Gas Field in the Bredasdorp Basin, South Africa.
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)This thesis provides a 2D geomechanical model for the K-R field, Bredasdorp Basin and describes the workflow and process to do so. This study has a unique density correction software applied to density data, prior to the ... -
3,3' Diindolylmethane mediated signalling and its role in Brassica napus L. responses to vanadium
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Anthropogenic activities such as mineral mining, improper watering practices, and the use of heavy metal contaminated fertilizers have caused an influx of heavy metals into arable lands. These heavy metals may have a ... -
3,3'-diindolylmethane improves drought tolerance of Zea mays through enhancing antioxidant activity
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Maize is one of the most abundantly produced cereals and contributes to about 40% of the global cereal production. This figure will have to increase in order to feed the ever-growing human population. One of the major ... -
3-D Seismic structural interpretation : insights to thrust faulting and paleo-stress field distribution in the deep offshore Orange Basin, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The Orange Basin provides exceptional 3-D structures of folds and faults generated during soft-sediment slumping and deformation which is progressive in nature. 3-D seismic and structural evaluation techniques have been ... -
A Community Pharmacy perspective on the epidemiology of antimicrobial drugs in the Kuilsriver urban area
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The epidemiology of drugs is 'defined as the manner in which drugs are used by doctors, nurses, pharmacists and patients. As such epidemiology of antimicrobial drugs is the manner in which this class of drugs is used by ... -
A comparative analysis of long-term variations of temperature and rainfall in rural and urban areas, and their effects on the estimation of design storms in Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)My Thesis aimed at expanding the current knowledge on how variations of temperature characteristics including the possible existence of urban heat islands (UHI) over urban areas of Kenya could be influencing rainfall ... -
A comparative ancestry analysis of Y-chromosome DNA haplogroups using high resolution melting
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The objective of this study is to deduce paternal ancestry using ancestry informative single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) by means of High Resolution Melting (HRM). This was completed by producing a multiplex system that ... -
A comparison of black-oil versus compositional simulation methods for evaluating a rich gas-condensate reservoir
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Over time, researchers have endeavoured to use conventional black-oil (BO) models to model volatile-oil and gas-condensate reservoirs as accurately as possible, with variable levels of success. The black-oil approach ... -
A comparison of Brine evaporation rates under controlled conditions in a laboratory
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)There are growing concerns around the environmental issues related to processed water as the demand for potable water is on the increase in South Africa. Effluents discharged from various sectors such as water treatment ... -
A Comparison of Machine Learning Techniques for Facial Expression Recognition
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)A machine translation system that can convert South African Sign Language (SASL) video to audio or text and vice versa would be bene cial to people who use SASL to communicate. Five fundamental parameters are associated ... -
A comparison of Remotely-Sensed Precipitation Estimates with observed data from rain Gauges in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Precipitation data are critical for management of water resources. Precipitation can be measured through ground measurement by means of rain gauges and by remote sensing techniques. Rain gauges often give accurate measurements, ... -
A Comprehensive Study on the Global Regulatory Requirements for the submission of a Post-Approval Change, specifically a Change in Manufacturing Site
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Regulatory requirements for post-approval changes vary for different countries around the world. It is a challenging and costly process for pharmaceutical companies to manage changes to the approved regulatory dossier over ... -
A Reductionistic Epistemology utilizing Brain Laterality which Investigates Pharmacists' Ideal Interactive Environment
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)The brain laterality of pharmacists may influence where the pharmacists are best suited to work. Brain laterality refers to the asymmetry of the hemispheres of the brain with regard to specific cognitive functions, such ... -
A review of a small production gas field in Central Bredasdorp Basin, based on new seismic, integrated with core and log data.
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)The study area is a small production gas field located in the Bredasdorp basin. The basin is situated off the south coast of South Africa. It covers an area of approximately 18000 km2. The field of study comprises of three ... -
A Systematic Evaluation of Fault Seal Integrity in the southern Pletmos Basin, offshore South Africa: A 3D Multidisciplinary Modelling Approach
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The syn-rift succession encompasses the primary exploration target in the southern Pletmos Basin. Several fault-bounded structural traps that contain gas accumulations have been discovered within this succession. Likewise, ... -
Actinobacterial and archaeal diversity in lake Magadi, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Microorganisms of the class Actinobacteria and domain Archaea are interesting from a biotechnological perspective owing to their metabolic attributes as producers of secondary metabolites and resilience under harsh ... -
Actinobacterial diversity of the Ethiopian Rift Valley lakes
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)The class Actinobacteria consists of a heterogeneous group of filamentous, Gram-positive bacteria that colonise most terrestrial and aquatic environments. The industrial and biotechnological importance of the secondary ... -
Active encapsulation of diclofenac sodium into liposomes for ophthalmic preparations
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Liposomes as a drug carrier in the pharmaceutical industry has gained currency since its discovery in 1965 by Bangham A. D. Liposomes have been shown to improve bioavailability as they can be delivered to target sites ... -
Active neutralisation and amelioration of acid mine drainage with fly ash
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)Fly ash and AMD samples were characterised by standard analytical methods for selection of the test materials. Active treatment by means of mixing fly ash with AMD in beakers and a large tank at pre-determined ratios have ... -
Acute and chronic toxicity of the flavonoid-containing plant, Artemisia afra in rodents
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The aim of this study was to investigate the possible toxicity of the flavonoid-containing plant, Artemisia afra and especially establish the safety of the aqueous extract of this plant after acute and chronic administration ...
