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Phosphide capacities of ferromanganese smelting slags

Maramba, Blessing (2008-04-21)

Factors influencing the equilibrium phosphorous distribution, Lp, and phosphide capacity, CP 3-, of ferromanganese smelting slags in highly reducing atmospheres were studied in this research work at 1500oC (1773oK). The ...

The photograph and the ticket: representations of travel in the works of David Goldblatt, Usha Seejarim and Carouschka Streijffert

Seejarim, Usha (2009-02-16)

ABSTRACT The major theme of this research investigates artists' representations of journeys; the ritual activity of people's daily journeys along fixed routes, and long distance travel. Through specific projects by David ...

The photographic document as subjective register in contemporary South African visual culture

Christopher, Natasha (2008-11-25)

This research report examines the notion of the photographic document as subjective register in contemporary South African visual culture. It provides a critical framework for considering my own photographic practice, ...

Physical abilities of community-dwelling adults more than six months post stroke: a cross sectional survey

Dearle, Luschka Anne (2010-06-25)

Background and purpose of the study The length of stay for patients with stroke in some South African government hospitals has been shown to be inadequate and there is little information on the physical impairments and ...

Physical and electrochemical properties of coated titanium anodes

Ntunka, Mbuyu Germain (2008-10-23)

The service life and electrocatalytic activity of tantalum oxide/iridium oxide coated titanium plate and mesh anodes used in the electrolytic production of chromic acid were investigated by performing accelerated life ...

Physical growth and development of South African rural black children

Kgamphe, Stranger Jacob (2010-03-17)

Growth rates of children are sensitive indicators of their health and well being. In developed countries, longitudinal growth studies have allowed the development of growth rates and growth charts used to monitor the ...

The physical nature of weak shock reflection

Ashworth, Jason Trevor (2006-10-31)

Recent high-resolution numerical studies of weak shock reflections have shown that a complex flow structure exists behind the triple point which consists of multiple shocks, expansion fans and triple points. This region ...

Physical theatre and experimental documentary: creating authentic representations of subjective memory

Denyschen, Jessica (2010-07-30)

PHYSIOLOGICAL AND ANTHROPOMETRICAL COMPARISONS BETWEEN THE TRIATHLETE AND THE RUNNER, CYCLIST AND SWIMMER

Zetisky, Jonathan V (2006-10-25)

Development in triathlon at the elite level can be improved by knowing the physical, physiological and anthropometrical characteristics of current elite triathletes and single sport athletes, and isolating those factors ...

Physiotherapy modalities used in the management of chronic low back pain

Naidoo, Vaneshveri (2009-10-15)

Low back pain (LBP) is one of the commonest and most costly medical problems in both the low and high income countries accounting for 75-90% of compensation costs. Compensation costs for LBP in South Africa in the ...

PHYSIOTHERAPY SERVICES REQUIRED AT PRIMARY HEALTH CARE LEVEL IN GAUTENG AND LIMPOPO PROVINCES (SERVICE PROVIDER’S PERSPECTIVE PHYSIOTHERAPISTS/ASSISTANTS)

Maleka, Morake Elias Douglas (2006-11-13)

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to determine the opinion of physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants with regards to physiotherapy services required at a Primary Health Care (PHC) level in two provinces of South ...

A PHYTOCHEMICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL INVESTIGATION OF INDIGENOUS AGATHOSMA SPECIES

Moolla, Aneesa (2006-11-13)

As part of an investigation of the biological activities of South African plants and due to their extensive traditional use and lack of scientific evidence, a phytochemical and pharmacological investigation was performed ...

A phytochemical and pharmacological study of ten Commiphora species indigenous to South Africa

Paraskeva, Maria Penelope (2008-09-29)

Commiphora species (from which myrrh is obtained) has been a source of several novel and bio-active natural compounds. Traditionally, Commiphora (Burseraceae) is used in southern Africa for the treatment of ulcers, fevers, ...

The phytochemistry and biological activities of Athrixia Phylicoides

Padayachee, Kumeshnie (2011-10-27)

Herbal medicines are an important part of the African culture and tradition and about 80% of Africa’s population relies on traditional remedies for their primary health care needs (WHO, 2008). Athrixia phylicoides is ...

The phytochemistry and microbial activity of selected indigenous Helichrysum species

Reddy, Dakshina (2008-06-10)

ABSTRACT Helichrysum (Asteraceae) is a large genus consisting of approximately 500 species of which 245 taxa are indigenous to southern Africa. Many Helichrysum species are widely used by the indigenous population to ...

PI3K in human oesophageal squamous carcinoma cells : a critical modulator in the PKB signalling pathway

Shaw, Nicolene (2013-03-05)

The phosphotidylinositide-3-kinase (PI3K) pro-survival signalling pathway is critical in the development of cancer. Major contributors to the proliferative and/or anti-proliferative signalling in human oesophageal squamous ...

The Picturebook: an Eye-opener for Translators.Looking into the Interlingual Interplay of the Verbal and the Visual

Rankin, Karen Philippa (2006-10-26)

The aim of this paper is to explore the various translation problems that may arise from the verbal-visual relationships characteristic of picturebooks. Based on the inherent interaction of two semiotic systems, namely ...

Pictures Recall (1928)

Martienssen, Rex D (Transvaal, Natal and Orange Free State Provincial Institutes of South African Architects and the Chapter of South African Quantity Surveyors, 1932-07)

It must have bee about five a'clock, and the last rays of the sun slanted through my window and joined the glow of the logs in my fireplace. It was a cold sun, but the room was warm with the woody scent of the fire. I ...

Piet Draghoender's Lament

Peires, Jeff (1987-02-14)

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