Verreynne, V.C.(Central University of Technology, 2020)
Introduction: Computed tomography (CT) in radiation therapy plays an important role in the accurate identification of the position of the tumour and organs at risk, through high geometric fidelity of the CT image. It has ...
Van Wyk, Mari(Central University of Technology, 2021-06-20)
Mycobacteria are aerobic, unicellular, highly pathogenic organisms, responsible for lethal diseases in humans and other animals. One of the most investigated of the Mycobacteria is Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M. tuberculosis), ...
Pienaar, Philna Rudae(Central University of Technology, 2019-05)
Diabetes mellitus is a serious medical condition that occurs when the body cannot utilise glucose normally. There are two main types of diabetes, known as type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Type 2 ...
Toüa, Leandré(Central University of Technology, 2021-03)
Occupational medical testing requires an employee to perform certain medical tests before he/she can be classified as fit for duty. A chest x-ray is part of such medical tests. Contracted employees are employed over different ...
Ruzvidzo, Silent(Central University of Technology, 2021-12-21)
The effect of evapotranspiration on river catchments needs to be consistently monitored as water availability and usability affects the livelihood and health of all living organisms. The consistent monitoring of water ...
Rathebe, Phoka Caiphus(Central University of Technology, 2020-11)
The healthcare workers (HCWs) working with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) units are constantly exposed to MRI-related electromagnetic fields, and epidemiological studies have confirmed association between exposure to ...
Ramosoeu, Rethabile(Central University of Technology, 2021)
Background: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the oldest known diseases that kills humans, yet still remains among the top infectious disease killers worldwide today. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that up to 10 ...
Perkins, Johannes Joseph(Central University of Technology, 2021-02)
Introduction: As part of the healthcare fraternity, clinical technology has been lacking in using clinical simulation as part of the training of clinical technology students. However, as healthcare professionals, clinical ...
Oke, fedolapo Mariam(Central University of Technology, 2021-01-10)
Background: Diabetes is a major non-communicable disease that contributes to morbidity and mortality outcomes, globally. The morbidity and mortality outcomes of diabetes has been attributed to several vascular complications ...
Ngcongo, Magareth Thulisile(Central University of Technology, 2019-03)
Background: Access to safe potable drinking water continues to be one of the most pressing challenges for rural communities in South Africa. It is estimated that 3.5 million of people in South Africa do not have access to ...
Londeka, Ntuli(Central University of Technology, 2021-01)
The study was conducted to assess management practices by goat farmers in uMgungundlovu of the KwaZulu-Natal province. A total of 70 farmers were interviewed by means of structured questionnaires. The average farm size in ...
Motshabi, Nthabiseng(Central University of Technology, 2020)
The presence of pesticide residues in vegetables and related fresh products agricultural products is a health concern to consumers. Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the level of pesticide residues in the staple vegetables; ...
Motaung, Mamello Agnes(Central University of Technology, 2020-06-17)
Poor and inappropriate municipal waste management practices have become a universal problem and have led to adverse impacts on the environment and human health, especially in developing countries. In the lowlands of Lesotho, ...
Mokoena, Tiisetso Ephraim(Central University of Technology, 2021-08)
This study deals with the effect of two conductive fillers (viz boron nitride (BN) and single walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNT)) on the properties of the linear low density polyethylene (LLDPE) matrix and LLDPE/paraffin wax ...
Mogongoa, Lebogang Francis(Central University of Technology, 2020-11)
Geophagia, the habitual consumption of soil, is associated with iron deficiency anaemia
(IDA), especially in women of childbearing age. Geophagia and IDA are very prevalent in
southern Africa. The reasons for the association ...
Mnisi, Philix(Central University of Technology, 2020-10-19)
Introduction: The study focused on determining the factors influencing waste picking in the City of Mbombela municipality, Republic of South Africa. The study objectives were to assess determinants of waste picking, influence ...
Loots, Stephan(Central University of Technology, 2021-01-19)
Introduction: The use of radiation therapy has led to the instance where breast cancer
now has a favourable prognosis post-surgery. For later stage breast cancer, radiation
therapy is performed post-mastectomy. In the ...
Kujane, Keitumetse(Central University of Technology, 2021-01)
Soybean (Glycine max (L.) Merrill) is one of the most important leguminous crops grown globally for food, oil and animal feed. It is undoubtedly of a great economic and social importance worldwide. Soybean provides about ...
Khetsha, Zenzile Peter(Central University of Technology, 2020)
Hailstorms cause significant yield and financial losses to the agricultural sector. There are reports that hail can cause severe damage to rose geranium (Pelargonium graveolens spp.) plants. There are currently no mechanisms ...
Junda, Maurice(Central University of Technology, 2021-04-20)
BACKGROUND
The use of ionising radiation in the medical field accounts for the largest contribution of radiation exposure to the human population. The extent of radiation received by patients undergoing X-ray examinations ...