Occult moisture inputs in the fynbos : Foliar moisure uptake in Ericaceae, Restionaceae and Proteaceae / Annabelle J. Rogers by Rogers, Annabelle J

“…In contrast to this, the mist exposure method showed no significant uptake in any species except E. quadrangularis. …”
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Computational biomechanics of acute myocardial infarction and its treatment by Sirry, Mazin Salaheldin

“…The biaxial mechanical data were utilized to establish material constitutive models of rat healing infarcts. …”
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The impact of the mentally handicapped child upon parents : a comparative study by Lea, Susan Jane

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The evolution and diversification of Pleistocene Homo by Schroeder, Lauren

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The syntheses of some naturally derived naphthoquinones by De Koning, Charles Bernard

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Microcomputer-assisted diagnosis of inherited disorders of the skeleton by Van Greunen, Francois

“…Evaluated both in terms of efficiency and utility, the system provides an enhancement to the specialist genetic diagnostician. …”
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Beyond hearing aid fitting: Investigating the feasibility of providing tele-rehabilitation for adult hearing aid users in a South African public health context by Khatib, Nuha

“…Research Design: A convergent mixed methods design with a feasibility approach was utilized. …”
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Affordable rental housing delivery in Kenya by Olonde, Victor Otieno

“…This study has been guided by critical realism philosophical perspective and combines the conceptualisation in the Institutional Analysis and Development (IAD) framework and the theoretical richness in the New Institutional Economics (NIE) to develop the conceptual framework for analysing market failure in the rental housing market. The study utilizes mixed methods research design where both qualitative and quantitative research approaches have been employed, comprising a combination of cross-section survey of lower-middle income tenants and interviews of existing landlords, developers, key informants from the relevant public and private sector stakeholders. …”
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Re-centering Indigenous Knowledge Systems into Contemporary Jazz Bass by de Souza, Stephen Calvin

“…In order to investigate indigenous art forms of these regions, the research utilizes musical analysis and transcription, biographical backgrounds, and interviews of artists. …”
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Analysis of Household Energy Poverty on Human Development Outcomes in South Africa, Using the National Income Dynamics Survey (NIDS) by Gebers, Sophie

“…The dissertation then turns to regression methods to establish whether there is an effect between energy poverty and human outcome indicators. …”
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Investigating the current scope and potential of forensic entomology in decomposition cases at Salt River Mortuary, Cape Town, South Africa by Laubscher, Tyrian

“…This was achieved by performing a six-year retrospective review of medico-legal cases performed at SRM from 2015 to 2020, and interviewing SRM personnel to gather data regarding attended scenes, methods and processes used on the scenes, and issues they may have faced. …”
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The Four Roses Project by Nkomo, Reitumetse

“…Though primarily explored through dance-based methods of movement improvisation, dance making and performance, the research methodology also included participant observation, written reflections and previously recorded interviews with MK women. …”
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Co-morbid cardiometabolic diseases among people living with HIV/AIDS in Cameroon by Ebasone, Peter Vanes

“…Additionally, three systematic reviews were conducted to assess the global prevalence of hypertension, T2D, and obesity among ART-naïve PLWH; and to evaluate the methodological approaches to mediation analysis and handling missing data in studies on CMDs in PLWH. Methods: The study utilized data from 14,279 PLWH enrolled in the Cameroon arm of the International Epidemiology Databases to Evaluate AIDS (IeDEA). …”
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Degradation behaviour of the mechanical properties of bovine cortical bone by Daras, Nicholas

“…Even when compliance is accounted for, the methods are not elaborated on in great detail. A further critical observation is the absence of an intermediary step in bone testing simulations, bridging the gap between specimen-scale material characterization and full bone testing. …”
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Does a verbal autopsy narrative provide accurate information about treatment default for people who have died from HIV/AIDS? by Maqungo, Monique

“…Background: The South African National Cause-of-Death Validation (2017/18) project utilized the WHO 2016 standard VA questionnaire, which included both structured questions and an open narrative from the next of kin to describe the events surrounding deaths. …”
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Exploring social worker's experiences working with child sexual abuse survivors who are intellectually disabled. by Samuels, Leandre

“…Furthermore, participants often face systemic barriers such as inadequate training and a lack of intervention strategies. Practice models utilized by participants are adapted from international guidelines. …”
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Distribution network development planning with quality of supply (QOS) costing by Fipaza, Mmeli

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Gender and work challenges in the informal sector of Uganda : a study of disabled men and women in Mubende and Mityana districts by Lwemamu, Helen

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