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A prospective pilot investigation of the Zulu translation of the numerical pain rating scale (NRS-101) and the patient-specific functional scale (PSFS) with respect to their concurrent validity when compared to their English counterparts

Mowzer, Zhakir A. (2004)

The purpose of this study was to determine concurrent validity of the Zulu translations of the English Numerical Pain Rating Scale-101 and the Patient Specific Functional Scale. The Numerical Pain Rating Scale-101 and the ...
A prospective pilot investigation of the Zulu translation of the Roland-Morris questionnaire with respect to its concurrent validity when compared to its English counterpart

Miller, Heidi Lucy (2004)

Background: Lower back pain is a common problem, globally, as well as in South Africa. Zulu is the first language of a very large proportion of the South African population, and as such, addressing the needs of this ...
Protein engineering of fungal xylanase

Stephens, Dawn Elizabeth (2007)

Protein engineering technologies, such as directed evolution and DNA recombination, are often used to modify enzymes on a genetic level for the creation of useful industrial catalysts. Pre-treatment of paper pulps with ...
The purification of corn steep liquor as a fermentation feedstock by ultrafiltration

Govender, Devan (2010)

THE OBJECTIVE of this study was to devise a purification process, using ultrafiltration membranes as the core technology, for the preparation of corn steep liquor (CSL) as a fermentation feedstock. This process inherently ...
Quality stewardship : a 21st century quality framework for selected manufacturing organisations in South Africa

Moonsamy, Gonasagren Vimlan (2011)

Quality management remains one of the top ranking strategic issues in all major organisations. However, at present, there is a sentiment that business priorities and quality management priorities have become non-aligned ...
A quantitative analysis of ionising radiation exposure to the hands, thyroid and whole body of orthopaedic registrars at King Edward VIII Hospital during fluoroscopic internal fixation of the lower limbs

Abu Shab, Khaled M. (2005)

The portable C-arm image intensifier has been of great value to orthopaedic registrars for many years. One of its common uses in trauma surgery is during controlled reduction of long bone fractures and accurate placement ...
A quantitative placebo controlled study of the efficacy of manipulation of acromioclavicular joint dysfunction in weight trainers

Jordan, Warren Gray (2009)

Objective: The efficacy of manipulation as compared to placebo in the treatment of two groups of weight trainers with Acromioclavicular (AC) Joint Dysfunction. Methods: Twenty patients (n=20), using randomised sampling ...
Radiographic and clinical analyses of scoliosis of adult subjects in the greater Durban area

Gajeerajee, Shethal (2010)

Aim: To determine a radiographic and clinical profile of adult subjects with scoliosis and to determine an association between selected radiographic and clinical parameters. Subjects: Sixty subjects between 18 and 45 ...
The readiness of eThekwini electricity employees for change to a regional electricity distributor

Mntungwa, Muzi Brian (2007)

The research assesses employee readiness at eThekwini Electricity to form part of the Regional Electricity Distributor, which had been legislated by Government. The premise of the study is to investigate, identify and ...
A realist approach to writing: developing a theoretical model of written composition to inform a computer mediated learning application

Pratt, Deirdre Denise (2007)

An in-depth investigation into the nature of composing was carried out to provide the theoretical basis for a computer mediated learning application, an interactive writing tutor computer program which might be customised ...
Recommendations for improvement of supply chain management at Era Beier

Moodley, Yegambarum (2005)

The study examines the supply chain management, within the business unit of EraBeier(Pty) Ltd. This business is situated in Pinetown South Africa. The concept of supply chain management is examined in terms of quality of ...
The reconstitution of African women's spiritualities in the context of the Amazwi Abesifazane (Voices of Women) project in KwaZulu-Natal (1998-2005)

Stott, Bernice (2006)

This study will investigate and critically evaluate the reconstitution of African women’s spiritualities in the context of the Amazwi Abesifazane project. This project forms part of the endeavours of Create Africa South, ...
Reducing the alloy thickness of base metal ceramic restorations

Le Roux, Andre Rayne (Dental Technicians Association of South Africa, 2009)

Reduction in base metal alloy thickness will permit additional porcelain depth and improved aesthetics but unfortunately little information exists regarding the thickness to which base metal alloys may be reduced in ...
Refined theory of laminated anisotropic shells for the solution of thermal stress problems

Verijenko, Viktor E.; Tauchert, T. R.; Shaikh, C.; Tabakov, Pavel Y. (Taylor & Francishttp://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/014957399281066, 1999)

A new higher order theory of laminated anisotropic shells for the solution of thermal stress problems that takes into account transverse shear stresses is developed.The theory is based on the kinematic hypotheses that ...
The relationship between asthma and outdoor air pollutant concentrations of sulphur dioxide (SO2), oxides of nitrogen (NOx), ozone (O3) total reduced sulphates (TRS), carbon monoxide (CO) and respirable particulate matter less than 10 microns (PM10) in learners and teachers at Settlers Primary School in Merebank, south Durban

Kistnasamy, Emilie J. (2005)

South Durban is in the province of Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa and is home to two international petro-chemical refineries, a paper mill, sewage works, an international airport, a chemical tank farm with approximately 970 ...
The relationship between core stability and bowling speed in asymptomatic male indoor action cricket bowlers

Hilligan, Bruce Kevin (2008)

To determine whether a relationship exists between core stability and bowling speed in Action Cricket bowlers. Methods: Thirty asymptomatic indoor Action Cricket fast and fast-medium bowlers were divided into two groups ...
The relationship between myofascial trigger points, total work and other recorded measurements of the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis, in long-distance runners with patellofermoral pain syndrome

Daly, Gail (2005)

To document the relationship between total work and myofascial trigger points in the vastus lateralis and vastus medialis portion of the quadriceps femoris muscle, whilst providing baseline graphs of these muscles with the ...
The relationship between script and image with specific reference to the work of Celeste van der Merwe, Willem Boshoff and Barbara Kruger

Van der Merwe, Celeste (2012-09-10)

The crux of my thesis is the study of the relationship of script and image in the work of contemporary arts. I chose to focus on three selected artists, i.e. myself, Celeste van der Merwe, a local South African male artist ...
The relative and combined efficacy of the homoeopathic similimum (taken orally) and the topical application of a lotion (prepared from the homoeopathic mother tinctures of Hypericum perforatum and Calendula officinalis) in the treatment of venous leg ulcers

Hoffmann, Delia (2006)

The purpose of this double-blind placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the relative and combined efficacy of the homoeopathic similimum, taken orally, and the topical application of a lotion made from the homoeopathic ...
The relative effectiveness and correct sequencing of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques (PNFT) and active rocker-board exercises in the rehabilitation of chronic ankle sprains

Gaines, Dominique (2005)

Previously the focus has been on the improvement of strength prior to proprioception (Calliet, 1997; Flemister et al. 1998 and Buhler et al. 2002). However according to Oloff (1994); Vegso (1995); Calliet (1997); Kawaguchi ...

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