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CPUT Electronic Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
The determination of the need for after- hours diagnostic radiological reporting in emergency departments
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Introduction: After-hours diagnostic imaging is essential in the majority of large public hospitals, as it plays a vital role in the treatment and management of patients. Radiologists are not always available after hours ... -
Effect of anchomanes difformis extract on biochemical and histological parameters in streptozotocin-induced diabetes and diabetic complications
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health challenges facing the world today and it is not restricted by age, gender, education or urbanisation. Increased oxidative stress, inflammation and apoptosis are implicated in ... -
Impact assessment of high penetration of rooftop PV in municipal electrical networks
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)There is an increasing global trend of grid connected distributed generation, mainly based on renewable energy sources such as wind and photovoltaic (PV) systems. The proliferation of these intermittent energy sources into ... -
Application of bioprocess-supercritical fluid extraction techniques in the production and recovery of some selected bioproducts
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2020)The use of bioproducts in different commercial sectors such as medicine, agriculture, cosmetics, food, and chemical industries motivates the need for easy production and recovery techniques of bioproducts at laboratory and ... -
Process Optimisation and techno-economic assessment of the slow pyrolysis of corn-stover
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2020)There is a growing need for the production and use of sustainable biofuels worldwide. One noteworthy approach is the production of biofuels via the pyrolysis of lignocellulose biomass. Benefits of such a process include ... -
Enhanced frequency regulation functionality of grid-connected PV system
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Electric utilities are confronted with challenges like rising fuel costs, aging equipment, increasing energy demand, frequency regulation and the difficulty to integrate renewable energy resources into the grid. The presence ... -
Ultrasonic cleaning line walker for high voltage power line insulators
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018)This study investigates the feasibility to clean the insulators on live high voltage power lines autonomously, using ultrasound. Faulty and contaminated insulators on high voltage power lines cause flashovers, which ... -
A performance and energy evaluation of a dye drawn forward osmosis (FO) system for the textile industry
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2020)Continuous growth in the world population has raised significant fears with regards to the sustainability of energy and water resources. Globally, water is an indispensable resource as it is essential for the sustenance ... -
Monitoring, protection, and voltage control of parallel power transformers based on IEC 61850-9-2 process bus
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)The purpose of an electrical power system is to supply electrical energy to the customers. Power transformers are required to transform the system voltage from generation to transmission and distribution levels. Protection ... -
The influence of a green building concept on the value of a building
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)This study examines the influence of a green building concept on the value of a building. Comprehensive literature was carefully reviewed to provide an overview on the concept of green building and its influence on the ... -
Analysis and characterisation of a closed-loop control system for laser cooling and trapping experiment
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2020)This research is aimed at analysing the performance of a closed-loop feedback system of an external cavity diode laser (ECDL) for a laser (Doppler) cooling and atom trapping experiment. External cavity diode lasers (ECDL) ... -
Passive treatment of acid mine drainage using South African coal fly ash in a column reactor
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2020)Fly ash (FA) and acid mine drainage (AMD) are two undesirable materials generated from combustion of pulverized coal for energy and mining activity respectively. Both waste materials have serious, negative impacts on the ... -
Anaerobic digestion of high strength wastewater in high rate anaerobic bioreactor systems: case of Poultry Slaughterhouse Wastewater (PSW)
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)Considering global and local challenges such as water scarcity, the pollution of surface water, the proliferation of water-borne diseases, and levies imposed by municipal Councils to industries for the discharge of untreated ... -
Photocatalytic disinfection of patulin using titania in apple juice
(Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2019)The food industry is facing many challenges to provide safe food free from microbial contamination and especially free from mycotoxins, which seems to bypass the pasteurisation treatment frequently used for microbial ...
