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Characterization of two Arabidopsis thaliana genes with roles in plant homeostasis
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Plants are continuously exposed to varying conditions in their environment, to which they have to adapt by manipulating various cellular processes. Environmental (abiotic) and pathogen (biotic) stress are challenges against ...
Carrier grade adaptation for an IP-based multimodal application server: moving the softbridge into SLEE
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Providing carrier grade characteristics for Internet Protocol (IP) communication applications is a significant problem for IP application providers in order to offer integrated services that span IP and telecommunication ...
The application of magnetic resonance and computed tomography imaging in the diagnosis and management of maxillofacial tumours
(University of Western Cape, 2004)
The Application of Magnetic Resonance (MRI) and Computed Tomography Imaging (CT) in the Diagnosis and Management of Maxillofacial Tumours. For decades maxillofacial surgeons over the world have been frustrated by the high ...
Investigation into the role of DWNN in cell death
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Many genes are activated to influence the self-destruction programme of the cell. This programme entails synchronised instigation and implementation of numerous subprograms. The arrival of gene targeting aided in the ...
Assessment of genome visualization tools relevant to HIV genome research: development of a genome browser prototype
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Over the past two decades of HIV research, effective vaccine candidates have been elusive. Traditionally viral research has been characterized by a gene -by-gene approach, but in the light of the availability of complete ...
The genease activity of mung bean nuclease: fact or fiction?
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
The action of Mung Bean Nuclease (MBN) on DNA makes it possible to clone intact gene fragments from genes of the malaria parasite, Plasmodium. This “genease” activity has provided a foundation for further ...
Modelling and measurement of radon diffusion through soil for application on mine tailings dam
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Radon has been identified as an important factor that could result in a health hazard by studies all around the world. The health risks can be minimised by preventive measures where radon is highly concentrated as in some ...
Cardiovascular effects of Leonotis leonurus extracts in normotensive rats and in isolated perfused rat heart
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
This thesis discussed the cardiovascular effects of the aqueous leaf extract and a fraction of the methanol extract of Leonotis leonurus, a plant commonly used in traditional medicine in South Africa for the treatment of ...
Cesium hydrogen sulphate and cesium dihydrogen phosphate based solid composite electrolyte for fuel cell application
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
A new high temperature solid electrolyte composite was developed, with CsHSO4 and CsH2PO4 as the proton conducting material in composition with PTFE and SiO2 to enhance the solid electrolyte composites mechanical strength ...
Microbial diversity of Antarctic Dry Valley mineral soil
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Antarctica provides some of the most extreme environments on earth. Low temperatures, low water availability and nutrient deficiency are contributing factors to the limited colonisation of Antarctic biotopes, particularly ...