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Hepatitis B virus serology : eight years of laboratory data in retrospect

Sim, John. Gray. Malcolm (1993-10-26)

An analysis of 39,774 specimen records of diagnostic screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV), consisting of HBV surface antigen (HBsAg), antibody to surface antigen (anti- HBs) and antibody to HBV core antigen (anti-HBc) was ...

Characterisation of nef from HIV-1 subtype c-infected individuals

Mashishi., Tumelo. Nkoenyana. (2001-08-31)

This dissertation examines HIV-1 subtype C nucleotide and amino acid Nef sequences from South African recently-infected (n=12) and chronically-infected individuals (n=9) and from AIDS patients (n=ll). The overall aim is ...

Genotypic characterisation of South African human immunodefiency virus type l isolates

Hunt, Gillian. M. (2003)

This study was conducted to investigate the genetic diversity of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 in South African individuals. Blood was collected from 58 HIV-1 seropositive adult individuals during the period between ...

The amphibolite and the granulite facies rocks of southern Malawi.

Andreoli, Marco Achille Giacomo (1981)

The Precambrian geology of southern Malawi forms a segment of the Mozambique Belt and includes important suites of amphibolite and granulite facies rocks. These grade into each other and comprise lithologies of ...

Sustainable housing through urban renewal in contemporary Lagos

Afinowi, Taiwo Adekanmi (2018)

Lagos, like most cities in developing countries, is experiencing a continuous decline in its built environment and urban fabric. This decline in the city, especially regarding human settlements implies an insufficiency of ...

Hot deformation and corrosion behaviour of low-cost α+β titanium alloys with aluminium, vanadium and iron addictions

Bodunrin, Michael Oluwatosin (2018)

This thesis presents information on the development and processing of potentially low-cost α+β Ti-Al-V-Fe alloys. The major problem addressed in this research is the high cost of titanium and its alloys which have limited ...

Challenges facing emerging contractors in Kwazulu-Natal

Shwala, Lindiwe (2018)

CHALLENGES FACING EMERGING CONTRACTORS IN KWAZULU - NATAL Despite institutions and programmes in place to develop small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) contracting firms working in South Africa, the challenges SMME ...

An investigation into the Implementation of Corporate Social Responsibility programmes of Construction Firms with regard to Sustainable SMME development: The Case for Kimberley

Dikgale, Selatswa Paul (2018)

Subsequent to the boom in mining, Kimberley remained very dormant in terms of construction and infrastructure activity which led to very little or no training, skills development and ownership of businesses and a steady ...

Country risk perceptions and responses towards private-sector investments in renewable energy (re) in Sub-Saharan African countries: A comparative study of Tanzania and South Africa

Ndunguru, Benedict Henry (2018)

The sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region possesses immense magnitudes of renewable energy (RE) resources, while at the same time suffering from low electrification rates. Faced with inadequacy of public-sector funding for ...

An assessment of factors influencing inadequate implementation of risk control and monitoring techniques

Mlalazi, Bokani Nqoba (2018)

Nature of client team structure and role of the client team leader in two successful infrastructure programmes

Mosaleisi, Tsholofelo (2018)

ABSTRACT The role of the client is critical in successful infrastructure project delivery. This requires the appointment of an experienced and capable client team to lead and oversee infrastructure programmes or projects. ...

Factors influencing selection of constructio procurement strategy for water infrastructure projects in South Africa

John, Deena (2018)

Construction procurement strategy concerns the decisions project owners and consultants make to procure the services of contractors and built environment professionals to deliver a new construction project or to carry out ...

A Mining Feasibility Case Study Analysis of Fuel Cell Technology Application to Stimulate Platinum Beneficiation in South Africa

Letanta, Disebo Motsheoa (2018)

This study entailed determining the feasibility of using a stationary fuel cell to power two different mining operations. These were a deep level gold mine (Mponeng Gold Mine and its plant) and a surface processing operation ...

Analyses of South African mining projects: Technical variances and impact of these on project success

Gasela, Ipelo (2018)

Mining projects are known for having a poor success rate. The purpose of this study is to assess the impact of technical shortcomings on the value of mining projects and define success in mining projects, using an empirical ...

Settling up the provisions of start-up capital for contractors as opposed to performance guarantees and retention fees

Huma, Moremi Phillip (2018)

This study investigates the feasibility of introducing the start-up capital system for contractors as opposed to demanding performance guarantees and retention fees to municipal contractors in infrastructure projects. A ...

Role of molecular evolution in respiratory syncytial virus antigenic proteins during annual epidemics in South Africa

Agenbach., Elizabeth. (2004-05-28)

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of pneumonia in children worldwide and there is currently no vaccine available. Molecular analysis of annual RSV epidemics in Soweto (1997 to 2000), revealed co-circulation ...

The ecology and epidemiology of arboviruses in South Africa with reference to their arthropod vectors

Jupp, Peter. Graham. (1992-11-25)

In order to undertake research on arthropod vectors of arboviruses, it is essential to be able to identify the arthropods concerned correctly. In the case of mosquito vectors, these sometimes belong to a group of closely ...

Experiences of caregivers raising HIV/AIDS orphans in Bulilima district, Zimbabwe

Maronganye, Elias (2017)

In Zimbabwe, many studies on the care of HIV/ AIDS orphans mostly focus on how caregivers are selflessly enduring the burdens of raising HIV/AIDS orphans without external support because of the collapse of the traditional ...

Examining the effects of HIV knowledge and perceived risk of HIV infection on condom use among youth: The case of South Africa

Kaneli, Emelda Thabang (2016)

HIV/AIDS continues to be a major health concern in Sub-Saharan Africa. South Africa, with an HIV prevalence of 10%, is one of the worst affected countries. The majority of new infections occur among young people aged 15-24 ...

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