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The use of electronic narratives records to support the decision-making process in oncology care at private hospitals in Cape Town
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Electronic narratives are recognised for their significant contribution to healthcare – emphasising that the patient’s narrative should not only be included, but valued. The survival rate of cancer patients in the UK, USA, ... -
Internal stakeholder communication: exploring communication preferences of various generations of nursing staff at a central hospital in the Western Cape
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)The context and background for this study is situated in a public healthcare organisation. Communication and corporate stakeholder management, both with external and internal stakeholders, always needs to be fast and ... -
A comparison of public relations principles applied by political parties in campaign communication during a democratic election
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017)In popular opinion political public relations practitioners have long been regarded as spin doctors. Their lane of actions is mostly viewed as propaganda and they are perceived as spin doctors who manipulate power-relations. ... -
The role of public relations in building a south African brand in the UK
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)The study highlights that there are currently many opportunities for South African brands in the United Kingdom (UK), with Brexit and the rise of the UK middle class. However, expansion can be a significant financial gamble ... -
An investigation of techniques and functions used by public relations practi-tioners at agencies in Durban, South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)This study investigates the techniques and functions used by public relations (PR) practitioners at agencies in Durban. Although PR techniques and functions are known, there is a lack of research on how they are being ... -
A Biomimicry and sustainable product-service systems (S.PSS) approach to Design for Sustainability: a study in higher education in Industrial Design
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)In this research study Biomimicry and sustainable product-service systems (S.PSS) are explored in order to examine the Design for Sustainability (DfS) paradigm through a set of eight guidelines. It is argued that Biomimicry ... -
Online content clustering using variant K-Means Algorithms
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)We live at a time when so much information is created. Unfortunately, much of the information is redundant. There is a huge amount of online information in the form of news articles that discuss similar stories. The number ... -
The effectiveness of social media marketing communication for institutions of higher education
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Several studies have been done showing that universities across the world are using social media platforms, to a lesser or greater degree, in their marketing communication strategies; however, the success of this recruitment ... -
Design interventions for re-conceptualising sustainable graphic design practices in Ghana
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)This research explored and examined graphic design practices through the lens of the Sustainability Development Analytical Grid. The exploration was meant to discover how graphic design practices are carried out - from ... -
Real-time probabilistic reasoning system using Lambda architecture
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)The proliferation of data from sources like social media, and sensor devices has become overwhelming for traditional data storage and analysis technologies to handle. This has prompted a radical improvement in data management ... -
Trends and reporting of medication administration errors among nursing students at a higher education institution in the Western Cape
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)One of the most important issues in the provision of healthcare services which threaten the patient's safety, is medication administration errors. These could compromise patient safety and may lead to patient disability ... -
The possible therapeutic effects of vindoline on testicular and epididymal function in diabetes-induced oxidative stress male Wistar rats
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Diabetes mellitus is defined as a group of metabolic disorders characterised by chronic hyperglycaemia due to insufficient production and/or action of insulin and is regarded as one of the major sources of morbidity, ... -
Perceptions of employees, on the self-management of their diabetes mellitus, working in selected industries in Cape Town
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Globally there is an increase of 314 million adults with diabetes in the last 34 years. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a serious threat to the health of the population. It is therefore imperative to investigate various methods ... -
A molecular-based analysis of the antibiotic biosynthetic potential of selected marine Micromonosporaceae Species
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Introduction: The discovery of the first antibiotic, penicillin, paved way for many other discoveries and developments much to the benefit of antibiotic treatment against bacterial infections. As years went by, the ... -
A survey of the working environment of medical technologists in South Africa
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)Biomedical Laboratory Technologists play a fundamental role in the diagnosis of disease in patients. Their role in South Africa is currently undergoing profound changes with an emphasis placed on a four-year professional ... -
MammaPrint risk score distribution in breast cancer patients with BRCA1/2 mutations
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2020)Background: Tumour characteristics such as estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor and human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 status are routinely assessed using immunohistochemistry in all newly-diagnosed breast cancer ... -
Factors associated with malnutrition amongst children six months to five years of age in a semi-rural area of the Western Cape
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Malnutrition is a global concern and particularly in children. It impacts negatively on mortality, morbidity, educability and productivity, and it affects millions of children in South Africa. As part of our Millennium ... -
Ultrasound investigation of risk factors for extracranial vascular pathology in patients with multiple sclerosis
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Introduction: Cerebral hypoperfusion and impaired cerebral venous drainage are reported to be risk factors for multiple sclerosis (MS). Furthermore, lifestyle and biochemistry have significant effects on the brain and ... -
Radiology imaging equipment and accessories as possible Fomites of Nosocomial pathogens
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Background: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) known as nosocomial infections are a major challenge within the health-care environment. Although investment and time are continually spent on the eradication of HAIs, the ... -
Measurement of radiation doses to patients undergoing routine X-ray examinations in Windhoek, Namibia to develop diagnostic reference levels
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Background: The National Radiation Protection Authority (NRPA) of Namibia was tasked in 2005 by the IAEA under the project RAF9/033 to develop diagnostic reference levels for conventional radiographic examinations. To ...
