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Mitochondrial disorders in the South African context : a clinical and biochemical approach
(North-West University (South Africa), 2011)
In the past, patients with suspected mitochondrial disorders (MDs) were identified only phenotypically in South Africa. However, the specific population-related characteristics were unknown and not documented. Up to as ...
Validation of the Short Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Scale in a South African adult group
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)
In the current exploration of the field of positive psychology, the construct of well-being and its different facets has increasingly become the focus of research. This has led to the development of various measuring ...
Assessing video gaming events in South Africa : supply and demand perspective
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2019)
The video gaming industry is one of the largest and fastest growing entertainment industries in the world. The video gaming industry is also recognised as a core or peripheral creative industry in many popular creative-industry ...
The integration of the South African floriculture industry into the global market
(North-West University, 2004)
As a result of globalisation, firms across both developed and developing countries are experiencing increased competition. Globalisation has both positive and negative consequences for firms, and the net effect may depend ...
The effect of service–use on resilience in at–risk youth : a South African study
(North-West University, 2011)
Literature shows that serious concerns are being raised about the wellbeing of young people in South Africa, however somehow youth manage to sustain their health and wellbeing despite the risks they face. This phenomenon ...
Testing for asymmetries in monetary aggregates
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2014)
The thesis comprises of four articles with the common theme of examining asymmetries within South African monetary aggregates with the intention of examining whether the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) inflation target ...
The cardiovascular profile of HIV–infected South Africans of African descent : a 5–year prospective study
(North-West University, 2011)
With great appreciation, I would like to accentuate the substantial contributions of the following
people who made this project possible:
To Dr. CMT Fourie (my supervisor), Prof. JM van Rooyen (my co–supervisor) and Prof. ...
Exposure of poultry farm workers to ammonia, particulate matter and microorganisms in the Potchefstroom district, South Africa
(North-West University, 2005)
Motivation: The investigation of agricultural respiratory hazards has lagged behind the investigation of hazards in mining and other heavy industries. Relatively few epidemiological data are available addressing pulmonary ...
Towards a strategy for poverty alleviation in Mashau
(North-West University, 2006)
The main aim of this study is to investigate the poverty situation and outline a strategy for poverty alleviation in the rural area of Mashau. Mashau is one of the villages in the Limpopo province of South Africa and it ...
Modelling tourism demand elasticities for South Africa using demand systems
(North-West University, 2012)
International tourism to South Africa has increased steadily from 1994 to 2008. The year 2009 saw international arrivals to South Africa decline significantly and it became evident that the worldwide recession impacted not ...