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HIV self testing uptake and associated factors in Cape Town: a contextual framework
Published 2026“…Results: The study had a sample size of 265,063 of which 234,853 (88.60%) had utilized conventional HIV testing method and 30,210 (11.40%) opting for self-testing. …”
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Implementation and evaluation of two prediction techniques for the Lorenz time series
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Evaluating the decision criteria for the prioritisation of South African dams for rehabilitation in terms of risk to human lives
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Behaviour of oxygen transfer in a simulated multiphase hydrocarbon-based bioprocess in a bubble column reactor
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An ergonomic risks assessment for manual and motor-manual pruning
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Geometric and numerical optimisation of single- and two-phase convective heat transfer in microchannel heat sinks
Published 2025“…Geometric and numerical optimisation was carried out to determine the optimal shapes of microchannel heat sinks and the optimal numerical values of flow parameters. …”
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Newer and novel sputum versus non-sputum-based tools for the diagnosis of active tuberculosis in different patient sub-populations
Published 2025“…Methods (sub-populations are underlined) In Chapter 1, I describe an evaluation of an algorithm that describes the optimal & cost efficient strategy to combine sputum GeneXpert and urine LAM (tests that are recommended by the WHO) in a hospitalized HIV-infected sub-population: This comprised a post-hoc analysis of 561 HIV-infected sputum-expectorating patients that was part of a larger parent trial. 5 different diagnostic strategies using sputum culture as a reference standard were explored (Xpert alone, LAM alone, sequential Xpert followed by LAM and vice versa [LAM in Xpert-negative patients and Xpert in LAM-negative patients], and both tests concurrently [LAM + Xpert]). …”
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An investigation into food security among female-headed households in Kenya : a case of VOI division in Taita-Taveta county
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Development of a custom-designed targeted resequencing gene panel for Parkinson’s disease
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The association between maternal HIV and stillbirths in an era of universal art in pregnancy in the Western Cape, South Africa
Published 2025“…The study explores associations with demographic and clinical variables, including the quality of ANC. METHODS Utilizing data from the Western Cape Pregnancy Exposure Registry (PER) between 2017 and 2021, this cohort study focused on pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) at the Gugulethu Midwife Obstetrics Unit (GMOU) and Worcester Midwife Obstetrics Unit (WMOU) in South Africa. …”
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The association between maternal HIV and stillbirths in an era of universal art in pregnancy in the Western Cape, South Africa
Published 2025“…The study explores associations with demographic and clinical variables, including the quality of ANC. METHODS: Utilizing data from the Western Cape Pregnancy Exposure Registry (PER) between 2017 and 2021, this cohort study focused on pregnant women attending antenatal care (ANC) at the Gugulethu Midwife Obstetrics Unit (GMOU) and Worcester Midwife Obstetrics Unit (WMOU) in South Africa. …”
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Investigation of the effect of hydrocarbon spillages and their interaction with alteration minerals on the flotation of UG2 PGE ore
Published 2024“…Quantitative evaluation of minerals by scanning electron microscopy (QEMSCAN) was utilized to characterize the bulk mineralogy as well as PGM. …”
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Exploring the role of mindfulness in supporting teachers in a South African school
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Protection-based Distributed Generation Penetration Limits on MV feeders - Using Machine Learning
Published 2022“…This brings about a limitation to this method, planning inadequacies, and longer connection approval periods. …”
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