Hall, Karen Edohai Blondin

The purpose of this study was to (1) explore the experiences and perceptions of clinicians who participated in a pilot cultural safety intervention in the Northwest Territories and (2) to make recommendations to pilot intervention in terms of design, content, and delivery. Indigenous and process evaluation research principles underlined this qualitative research project. Data was collected through semi-structured interviews with eight clinicians who participated in the pilot intervention. Findin...

Makgato, Seshibe Stanford

In this study, coke oven tar addition over a range of 0 – 8 wt.% was evaluated as a possible substitute for imported coals fractions. Coke oven tar used was collected from coke oven tar decanters of the by-products section of the coke making plant. Moisture content in coke oven tar varied depending on the residence time and water carryover from coke oven tar separators to storage tanks. Therefore, various moisture ranges were considered in order to observe its effect on coal blend, carboniz...

Swanepoel, Melissa

A research report (in the format of a “submissible” paper) submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree Master of Science in Medicine (Genetic Counselling). Johannesburg, 2017. / Parenting a child who has an intellectual disability has been shown to increase the risk for developing depression. The purpose of this study was to screen for depression in mothers with a child diagnosed with ...

Knight, Marlene

Health care workers are often reluctant to start anti-retroviral therapy (ART) in patients on Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB) treatment. Reasons include fear of reduced adherence in response to the high pill burden of concomitant TB treatment and ART, risk of Immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome (IRIS) and cumulative side effects. On the other hand, earlier initiation of ART leads to more rapid restoration of the immune-competence needed to cure the tuberculosis and the enhancement ...

Demopoulos, Maria

Sensory integration based paediatric occupational therapists working in schools commonly function with a dual role of providing the child with therapy to assist the child to function optimally as well as act as consultants in assisting teachers to develop strategies to help promote the classroom performance of students with sensory processing difficulties. A single-group pre test post test quasi-experimental research design was used in this pilot study on a convenient sample of 11 participa...

Grebe, Christelle

Thesis (M.Sc.(Physiotherapy)), Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, 2009 / Background Lower back pain (LBP) is a very prevalent and potentially disabling condition throughout the world not excluding South Africa. Most people in South Africa make use of Government hospitals making the results of this research applicable to the general population. Questionnaires like the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) are easy and effective research tools to assess disability from LBP ...

Wentzel, Wendy Diane

A Research Report submitted to the Faculty of Education, University of the Witwatersrand. in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education / The present study explored the use of the genogram as a method of family therapy intervention which facilitates the establishment of an effective relationship with African families. (Abbreviation abstract) / Andrew Chakane 2019

Quy, G. S.

The trait approach to personality is one of the most influential epistemological frameworks in personality psychology and underlies the development of most objective personality inventories. The Revised NEO Personality Inventory (NEO-PI-R) is amongst the most widely used operationalisations of the FFM within personality assessment (Costa and McCrae, 1992). However, recent research (Franklin, 2009; Laher, 2010) suggests that the NEO-PI-R is not wholly applicable within the South African context; ...

Baine, Marie T.

<p> This was an evaluation of the pilot program Paws for Reading along with other children&rsquo;s programs ages 5&ndash;11 or Kindergarten through fifth grade, according to their mission in a Midwest public library setting. Public libraries were incorporating more programming into the schedules for the benefit of the patrons and growing communities. In this mixed- methods study, the researcher created instruments including a survey, questionnaire, and observation form to evaluate library progra...

Bahia, Harpreet

Early adults pursue romantic relationships at differing rates and in varying patterns than previous generations. Successful negotiation of intimate partnerships and family development are essential for long-term health of early adults and that of their families. Formation of a healthy romantic relationship is also a positive factor in reducing risky behavior and promoting successful social adaptation among early adults (Bachman et al., 2002; D’Amico et al., 2005; Schulenberg et al., 2005). Pr...

Wilson, Shirley Burgess

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Maluleke, Tirhani Lineth

Research report presented to the department Pharmacy and Pharmacology of the University of the Witwatersrand in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Masters of Science in Pharmaceutical Affairs, University of the Witwatersrand, 20 February 2013 / The current study was a retrospective observational pilot study designed to assess compliance to bisphosphonates treatment by patients diagnosed with osteoporosis (between 01 January 2010 and 17 August 2011). In this study, the cost of pharmac...

Faris, DonnaTeresa

Haemophilia is an X-linked genetically transmitted disorder that is characterised by a deficiency in a circulating blood clotting factor (Falk et al 2000) and presents with intraarticular and intramuscular bleeding. Haemophilia A is the most common and results from a deficiency of clotting factor VIII (Barlow et al 2007). Haemophilia B results from a deficiency of clotting factor IX. Haemophilia A and B are described as having an incidence of approximately 1:10 000 and 1:60 000 people respe...

Fisher, Katherine Tamah Ruth

A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Medicine in the branch of Anaesthesiology Johannesburg, 2015 / In anaesthetic practice, it is the responsibility of the anaesthetist to obtain fully informed consent from the patient for the proposed procedure. This practice is difficult owing to systemic, anaesthetic and patient-related factors and is increasingly ev...

Hansmeyer, Candice Geraldine

A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Medicine Johannesburg 19 September 2016 / Background: Forensic toxicological analysis in SA is fraught with delay, partly due to lack of equipment as well as lack of experienced staff, but also due to the overwhelming number of backlogged Forensic Chemistry Laboratory (FCL) cases, as well as new cases being submitted to the FCL...

Van Zyl, Elecia N

research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Occupational Therapy / This research study investigated the possibility of using Integrated Learning Therapy as a home programme to enhance the outcomes of occupational therapy. Integrated Learning Therapy is a sensory based home programme developed by a South African (Dr S Kokot) for children with specia...

Yumba, Nomsa

Anglo Research is due to commission a novel pilot plant for the manufacturing of titanium metal from ilmenite ore. The process requires the use of hydrofluoric acid, a very toxic chemical, in large volumes. A health and environmental study and legislative requirements of the process were thus required before commencing with the plant design. Metallurgical processes have resulted in some degree of environmental impact, from water, air and soil pollution. A prominent example is acid mine drai...

Burger, Natalie

A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Medicine in Anaesthesia Johannesburg, 2015 / Patients with chronic renal failure are considered to be at risk of perioperative pulmonary aspiration and consequently the recommendation is to perform a rapid sequence induction on such patients. Rapid sequence induction is not without its risks and may not be necessary. The aim of th...

Van Aswegen, Tami

A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science. Johannesburg, 2016 / Cerebral palsy (CP) is a lifelong complex disorder that places multiple burdens on the caregivers. Caregivers of children with CP have high stress levels and poor quality of life which could have a detrimental effect on their children. Addressing the parents’ needs is an important aspect ...

Behrens, Theresa Juanita

A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Science in Medicine Child Health (Neuro-development option). Johannesburg, 2017. / Background: The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) is an important framework when describing disability. Participation is seen as the “ultimate goal in rehabilitation” and is a multidimensional ...

Wels, David Peter

Chronic renal failure patients develop a coagulopathy primarily due to reversible platelet dysfunction. This coagulopathy makes certain anaesthetic techniques and procedures such as neuraxial anaesthesia and invasive line placement possibly contra-indicated or risky. There is no evidence to suggest that the degree of platelet dysfunction is proportional to the degree of renal dysfunction. In this research project the platelet function of 39 end stage renal failure patients, who received regular ...

Wilneff, Meghan Ann

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Slagle, Bianca Annaliese

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / Drinking and driving is increasingly becoming a detrimental behavior, especially amongst college-aged students in the U.S. and other countries. Additionally, research shows that college-age students in the U.S. are more likely to drink and drive, than college-age students in Germany. Fishbein and Ajzen’s Theory of Reasoned Action asserts that subjective norms and attitudes signify behavioral intentions. In order to test the TRA and un...

Thabit, Walter

Thesis (M.C.P.) Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Architecture, 1953. / by Walter Thabit. / M.C.P.

Ihm, Mia A.

The primary objective of this study was to examine clinicians' fidelity to a promising new clinical intervention known as Listen-Empathize-Agree-Partner (LEAP) that addresses issues of poor insight, therapeutic alliance, and treatment adherence prevalent in the schizophrenia population. A secondary purpose of this study was to assess the factor structure of a measure developed to examine the core principles of the LEAP method. Forty-eight mental health clinicians working in Assertive Community ...

Mainville, Sylvie

This pilot study, grounded in social learning theory, demonstrated that leisure education services can be delivered on the Internet. Participants (n=40) successfully accessed the Web page program and responded to instruments and surveys. The treatment group (n=16) effectively completed four leisure education sessions on-line. Confidentiality, privacy, and anonymity issues were controlled. Responses were monitored and feedback provided as to the complexity of the program and comprehension of the...

Stern, Judith

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Boston University / PLEASE NOTE: Boston University Libraries did not receive an Authorization To Manage form for this thesis or dissertation. It is therefore not openly accessible, though it may be available by request. If you are the author or principal advisor of this work and would like to request open access for it, please contact us at open-help@bu.edu. Thank you. / Objective: This study examined the potential benefits of a 9-week yoga practice on music performance anxiety (...

Griffin, Caitlin McKenna

BACKGROUND: The CDC estimates that asthma affects over 7 million American children. Children that live in urban settings bear more of the asthma burden in regards to morbidity and mortality than their suburban and rural counterparts. Theories as to the cause of this disparity are varied and complex. There is consensus that some interaction of home and outdoor exposures coupled with a genetic predisposition to make urban children more at risk for suffering asthma symptoms. Objective: The CARES (...

Naples, Lauren Hunter

<p> There is a distinct need to understand subjective well-being for neurodivergent students in early childhood. Review of previous literature suggests the positive influence of subjective well-being in mitigating psychological distress; however, young children have been excluded from these investigations. Therefore, this study employed an advanced mixed methods research design, through which a convergent core was embedded within an overarching quasi-experimental framework to analyze three key o...

Hahn, Edward C. (Edward Chun)

Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1992. / Includes bibliographical references (leaf 111). / by Edward C. Hahn. / M.S.

Farley, Todd C. (Todd Christopher), 1966-

Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 87-88). / by Todd C. Farley. / S.M.

Kang, Shin-Won, 1955-

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 1988. / Vita. / Includes bibliographies. / by Shin-Won Kang. / Ph.D.

Cafarelli, Deborah A. (Deborah Ann), 1964-

Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 59). / by Deboarh A. Cafarelli. / S.M.

Losleben, Tamar

Thesis (M. Eng.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 2008. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 123-126). / In Northern Region Ghana (NRG), highly turbid rainwater runoff and intermittent streams are collected in earthen dams called dugouts. These dams serve as many communities' main source of drinking and domestic water despite their physical and microbial contamination. Slow sand filtration (SSF), a low-cost technology for treating microbi...

Rasmussen, Scott Andrew Mody

Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Aeronautics and Astronautics, 1997. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 245). / by Scott Andrew Mody Rasmussen. / M.S.

Maurício Faustino Oliveira

Airplane-Pilot Coupling (APC) is the current denomination of unwanted dynamic couplings between the airplane an pilot that can occur in specific circunstance, leading to instability an otherwise stable system. APC events can be non-oscillatory but the most common are oscillatory, commonly called Pilot-Involved Oscillations (PIO). Most of the previous and on going researches have tried to understand, predict and avoid APC events. Understanding is based in many studies that include analyses of rea...

Bergmark, Fanny

Introduction: Currently, there are one billion migrants worldwide, with Sweden being a common host country. In Swedish primary care, physiotherapists are usually the first instance for patients with musculo-skeletal complaints, ASPs included. Currently, there are no physiotherapeutic guidelines addressing the management and treatment for ASPs. Furthermore, there are some qualitative studies discussing the interaction between health care providers and ASPs or migrant patients, however, none of th...

abstract: Adenoviruses cause gastrointestinal illnesses and have been listed on the U.S. EPA’s Contaminant Candidate Lists (CCL). They are highly resistant to ultraviolet (UV) inactivation. Advanced oxidation processes (AOPs) are known to improve inactivation of microorganisms and simultaneously oxidize organics. The bacteriophage P22 was selected as a surrogate for adenoviruses due to their physical and genetic similarities. The main objective of this study was to compare the synergic disinf...

abstract: Myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) patients suffer from fatigue and a reduced overall quality of life, both of which are not resolved with current pharmacologic therapy. The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of a 12-week online-streamed yoga intervention on fatigue and QoL in MPN patients as compared to a wait-list control group as well as to determine the feasibility of remotely collecting blood and saliva samples in a national sample. MPN patients were asked to complete...

abstract: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world, responsible for 17.3 million deaths annually. Aerobic activity and almond ingestion have a cardio-protective effect against cardiovascular disease, however, the synergistic effect of both interventions is not known. This 8-week randomized, parallel, two-arm study examined the combined effect of daily almond ingestion (2.5 ounces) and brisk walking (10,000 steps per day) compared to ingestion of an isocaloric placebo (4 ...

Durieux, Gaspard Arthur Marie

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Kritzinger, Liaan Rudolf

Thesis (MScEng)--Stellenbosch University, 2013. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Carbon dioxide (CO2) is seen as one of the main contributors to global warming. The use of fossil fuels for power production leads to large quantities of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere. The released CO2 can, however, be captured by retrofitting capture units downstream from the power plant called Post Combustion Carbon Dioxide Capturing. Post combustion CO2 capture can involve the reactive absorption of CO2 f...

Wehmeyer, Martha Maria Wilhelmina

Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2014. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Small, Medium and Micro enterprise (SMME) development was identified by the South African government as a priority for creating jobs to solve the problem of the high unemployment rate in South Africa. The government focused primarily on SMMEs in previously disadvantaged communities. SMME training can be approached from different angles. The main areas of concern are: • Business skills training o Covers all the conventional ma...

Storm, Leonard William, 1927-

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Jugler, Tanner

A Thesis submitted to The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Medicine. / This pilot project explores medical student preference regarding simulation education in case based instruction (CBI) compared with the traditional Power Point lecture CBI. The study population consisted of volunteer first, second, third, and fourth year medical students. The subjects were randomized into control (traditional CBI) and in...

Dollin, Jessica Nicole

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Hess, Lisa M.

Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of gynecologic cancer death among women in the United States, claiming the lives of more than 15,000 women each year. Women who receive this diagnosis must make rapid, critical medical decisions that impact survival and quality of life. Two studies were conducted to obtain pilot data related to the health preferences of ovarian cancer patients and their oncologists. Forty-one eligible patients and 34 eligible physicians participated in this study. Six hypoth...

Kaliff, Malin

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Nass, Jennifer Johanna, 1969-

This dissertation describes the development and pilot-testing of a new science curriculum called THE MANDUCA PROJECT for Middle School. The curriculum was developed in accordance with The National Science Education Standards through the cooperative efforts of a diverse group of people; three middle school science teachers, two undergraduate biochemistry majors, a multi-cultural curriculum specialist, and an entomologist with a minor in Teaching and Teacher Education. This group worked during a f...

Elder, Robyne

<p> In order to evaluate the teacher education program for the state of Missouri, the researcher investigated the piloted MoPTA at a private Midwestern university. Through evaluating the piloted MoPTA program, this study aimed to address possible changes needed within the teacher education program itself to better prepare future educators not only for the assessment, but more importantly, the classroom. In order to evaluate the program, the researcher observed scoring sessions for Tasks 1-4 and ...