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High-grade metamorphism, anatexis and deformation of metasedimentary rocks from the Kamiesberg Group near Kliprand, Southern Bushmanland Domain, Namaqua Metamorphic Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Migmatitic metapelites of the Kamiesberg Group are distributed throughout the central
Bushmanland Domain (Namaqua Metamorphic Province) which is otherwise dominated by
felsic gneisses. This study focusses on an outcrop ...
A comparison between estimated renal function from point-of care derived cystatin c measurements and serum creatinine derived measurements
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Serum Creatinine (SCr) is the most commonly used and cost effective
biomarker used to quantify estimated glomerular filtration rate. However, creatinine is
affected by anthropometric parameters such as muscle mass, age ...
Scalable synthesis of innovative silicon/carbon nanocomposite for next generation lithium-ion battery anodes
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Silicon is the most promising lithium-ion battery (LIB) anode due to its ultra-high capacity
(4200 mAh/g), which is 10 times greater than commercially available graphite anodes (372
mAh/g). Utilizing this large capacity ...
The isolation and characterisation of a novel siderophore from the marine bacterium Thalassomonas viridans
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Natural products (NPs) produced by bacteria, fungi, plants, and marine animals include a large group of diverse chemical entities that display a broad range of biological activities. NPs are widely used for various ...
Prevalence of uncontrolled hypertension and the pharmacogenomics of enalapril-induced adverse effects among patients in the Vhembe district
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Controlling blood pressure (BP) among individuals with hypertension is important in the
prevention of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, maintaining optimal BP levels in
individuals who are prone to drug-induced ...
Nanostructured immunosensor for low level detection of waterborne cryptosporidium
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
A major causative agent of gastrointestinal disease is Cryptosporidium, a protozoan
waterborne parasite identified in over 70 countries. Cryptosporidium infection is a
cause of high disease morbidity in children and the ...
Evaluation of selected polycyclic compounds as resistance modulators in Mycobacterium tuberculosis
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Progressive development of resistance to various chemotherapeutic agents used in the management
of infectious diseases presents a serious problem in global public health. Increasing levels of
antimicrobial resistance in ...
Assessing the influence of electronic media on student perceptions towards antibiotic resistance
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the reduced number of new antibiotic
discoveries impose a major threat to the quality of human life and effective
treatment options. Antibiotic resistant infections require prolonged ...
Modelling risk factors related to the performance of two oceans half marathon runners between 2012 and 2015
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Limited literature is available on the effect of factors associated with the improvement in
performance of Two Oceans Half Marathon (TOHM) runners. This study examined factors
associated with the improvement in performance ...
Applicability of big data analytics to support groundwater management in Southern Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)
Groundwater is a vital resources for member states in the Southern African Development
Community (SADC). However, sustainable managing groundwater resources in SADC
is a challenge. Amongst the many issues facing groundwater ...