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Synthesis and characterization of zinc-doped magnetic nanoparticles for diagnostic studies
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
In the present study we report the synthesis and characterization of iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles doped with zinc in an attempt to enhance the magnetic properties. The nanoparticles were prepared via the co-precipitation ...
Proteomic and SNP analysis of the Cadherin 10 type-II (CDH10) gene, in the South African autistic population
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
Autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a very diverse neurological disorder that manifests specifically in children and infants between the ages of two to three years of age. An individual suffering is deemed as ...
Vertically aligned silicon nanowires synthesised by metal assisted chemical etching for photovoltaic applications
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
One-dimensional silicon nanowires (SiNWs) are promising building blocks for solar cells as they provide a controlled, vectorial transport route for photo-generated charge carriers in the device as well as providing ...
Geometry and geobody extraction of a submarine channel complex in the Sable Field, Bredasdorp Basin
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
The Sable Field constitutes a Basin Floor Channel (BFC) complex (E-BD reservoir) and a Basin Floor Fan (BFF) complex (E-CE reservoir). The reservoir sands were deposited during early-drift sedimentation in the Bredasdorp ...
The role of aluminium content in the control of the morphology of fly ash based hierarchical zeolite X
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Coal is the main source of electricity in South Africa, the combustion of which produces a large amount of waste (coal fly ash) annually. The large-scale generation of coal fly ash places major strain on landfills and the ...
Molecular characterization of Campylobacter isolates from free range and commercial chicken in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Campylobacter species are the most common bacteria associated with acute diarrhoea and is responsible for 400 to 500 million reported cases globally. It is not uncommon for 35% to 85% of chicken flocks to be infected with ...
Development of nanotechnology-based drug delivery and imaging system to the white adipose tissue vasculature using Wistar Rat Model
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
Obesity is a complex metabolic disease of excessive fat accumulation. It is a worldwide epidemic affecting billions of people and its pharmacological management is hampered by drug toxicity and undesirable side effects. ...
Optimal asset allocation and capital adequacy management strategies for Basel III compliant banks
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
In this thesis we study a range of related commercial banking problems in discrete and continuous time settings. The first problem is about a capital allocation strategy that optimizes the expected future value of a commercial ...
Evaluation of insertion-deletion polymorphisms with the kit Qiagen Investigator® DIPplex for forensic application in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Insertion-deletion polymorphisms (indels) have been underutilized in forensic
identification of individuals in comparison with single nucleotide polymorphisms
(SNPs) and short tandem repeat (STRs) systems. The use of ...
Comparison between chemical and tissue culture methods to monitor environmental estrogens
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Endocrine disrupting compounds (EDCs) are exogenous compounds/chemicals in the environment that interfere with the synthesis, secretion, distribution and function or elimination of natural hormones in the body. Environmental ...