DSpace Home
→
Browsing by Title

Browsing by Title

Now showing items 535-554 of 740

Phytoremediation of heavy metals using Amaranthus dubius

Mellem, John Jason (2008)

Phytoremediation is an emerging technology where specially selected and engineered metal-accumulating plants are used for bioremediation. Amaranthus dubius (marog or wild spinach) is a popular nutritious leafy vegetable ...
A pilot controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of instrument manipulation in the management of symptomatic canine hip dysplasia

Meuwese, Tamara Gien (2005)

The paucity of clinical research into the cause of canine hip dysplasia, efficacy and effects of the different treatment protocols available for the management of symptoms, as well as the differing presentations, has led ...
A placebo controlled study determining the effectiveness of a homoeopathic complex (Caladium seguinum 30CH, Nux vomica 30CH, and Staphysagria delphinium 30CH) as compared with homoeopathic similimum treatment in the management of tobacco addiction

Lutchman-Maharaj, Sapna (2005)

A sudden decrease in the use of nicotine containing products, which was used daily for at least several weeks, can cause Nicotine Withdrawal Syndrome (American Psychiatric Association, 1994: 244). The mental symptoms of ...
Poor academic performance : a perspective of final year diagnostic radiography students

Gqweta, Ntokozo (Elsevierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.radi.2012.04.002, 2012-08)

Introduction A study was conducted on final year diagnostic radiography students at a University of Technology in Durban. The aim of the study was to investigate the final year diagnostic radiography students' opinions ...
Pornographic objectification of women through Kwaito lyrics

Blose, Maud (Routledgehttp://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10130950.2012.729384, 2012-10-29)

This Profile discusses the portrayal of women through Kwaito music and their frequent pornographic objectification in the popular township music genre. It considers the apparent shift away of Kwaito from its roots in the ...
Post purchase behaviour (cognitive dissonance) amongst students at a selected higher education institution

Mosala, Palesa Robin (2007)

According to postpurchase behaviour theory, there is a tendency for individuals to seek consistency among their cognitions (i.e., beliefs, opinions). When an inconsistency between attitudes or behaviours (dissonance) ...
A pragmatic clinical investigation of the comparative effectiveness of ischaemic compression and cryo-ischaemic compression in the treatment of rhomboid myofascial pain syndrome

Sookraj, Sholini (2005)

The purpose of this study was to determine the comparative effectiveness of cryo-ischaemic compression, using the Cold Tennis-ball Technique, and ischaemic compression, using normal tennis balls, in the treatment of ...
The prediction of pulmonary arterial hypertension documented by echocardiography in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital

Naidoo, Krinesh (2011)

Background: Idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy (IDC) is a primary myocardial disease of unknown cause characterized by left ventricular or biventricular dilatation and impaired myocardial contractility. Idiopathic dilated ...
The predictive value of pro brain natriuretic peptide (ProBNP) levels to determine the presence and severity of coronary artery disease in patients with a positive or inconclusive exercise stress test

Naidoo, Nivashni (2010)

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the major causes of premature deaths worldwide. In South Africa, approximately 195 people die from cardiovascular diseases each day. The earlier coronary artery disease (CAD) is ...
Preface to the special issue on the tercentenary of the Laplace–Runge–Lenz vector

Maharaj, S. D.; Moyo, Sibusiso; Popovych, R. (Springerhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10665-012-9599-0, 2012-10-30)
Preparation, spectrochemical, and computational analysis of L-Carnosine (2-[(3-Aminopropanoyl)amino]-3-(1H-imidazol-5- yl)propanoic Acid) and Its Ruthenium (II) coordination complexes in aqueous solution

Branham, Michael Lee; Bisetty, Krishna; Sabela, Myalo; Govender, Thirumala; Singh, Parvesh (MDPIhttp://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/16/12/10269, 2011-12-09)

This study reports the synthesis and characterization of novel ruthenium (II) complexes with the polydentate dipeptide, L-carnosine (2-[(3-aminopropanoyl)amino]-3-(1H-imidazol-5-yl)propanoic acid). Mixed-ligand complexes ...
Preparedness of South African non-governmental organization relief teams for international earthquake response : a case study of the 2010 Haiti earthquake response

Du Randt, Shannon (2011)

Earthquakes are the most frequently occurring natural disaster around the world and it is associated with a large outpouring of humanitarian assistance from the world. Existing models for humanitarian non-governmental ...
Preparedness required for ensuring best coordinated use of international urban search and rescue assistance by earthquake affected countries

Morris, Brendon (2007)

Strong earthquakes are frequent catastrophic disasters occurring worldwide and often lead to structural collapse of buildings. Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) is the specialised process of locating, extricating and providing ...
The presence and extent of quadriceps femoris weakness in individuals with patellofemoral pain syndrome

Clifton, Stuart Ronald (2003)

The purpose of the investigation was to evaluate the presence and extent of Quadriceps Femoris weakness in subjects with patellofemoral pain syndrome by the use of an isokinetic dynamometer.
The prevalence and associated risk factors of low back pain in an automotive production company

Raad, Tarnia (2012-08-17)

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of low back pain (LBP) in an automotive production company, evaluating the relationship between selected risk factors, type of occupational activity and ...
The prevalence and clinical presentation of fibularis myofascial trigger points in the assessment and treatment of inversion ankle sprains

Van der Toorn, Ingrid (2007)

Ankle sprains account for 85% of all injuries to the ankle (Garrick, 1997). Inversion sprains result from a twisting of a weight-bearing foot into a plantarflexed and inverted position leading to lateral ankle ligament ...
The prevalence and factors associated with occupational overuse syndrome in the hands and wrists of chiropractors in South Africa

Mathews, Michael (2006)

The aim was to evaluate the prevalence of hand and wrist pain, as well as the relationships between occupational overuse syndromes in the hands and wrists of chiropractors in South Africa as a result of their daily use of ...
The prevalence and risk factors for occupational low back pain in manual therapists

Pereira, Nicole (2009)

Manual therapists are susceptible to occupational low back pain. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors for occupational low back pain in manual therapists and to determine and compare ...
The prevalence and risk factors of injuries in amateur outdoor and indoor volleyball players in a KwaZulu-Natal North Coast region

Motala, Farzana (2009)

Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of amateur outdoor and indoor volleyball players in a KwaZulu-Natal North Coast region. Methods: The location of the study was the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast ...
The primary headaches in allied health students at the Durban University of Technology (DUT)

Prangley, Johan (2010)

Background: A headache is a common complaint in daily practice and occurs across all ethnicities and both genders. These headaches can cause a decrease in productivity and quality of life. Studies carried out in defined ...

Now showing items 535-554 of 740

Search DSpace

Advanced Search

Browse

All of DSpace

Guidelines for e-dissertation/thesis submission

Browsing by Title

DSpace/Manakin Repository

Browsing by Title

Search DSpace

Browse

All of DSpace

My Account