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Disleksie by Afrikaanssprekende laerskoolleerlinge : 'n foute–analise
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1966)The general purpose of the present study was to investigate the nature, etiology and treatment possibilities of dyslexia, as seen against the background of the normal reading process. In the discussion of the reading ... -
Prestasieskale in enkele aktiwiteite van die liggaamlike opvoeding vir dogters van 11 tot 17 jaar
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1966)In Physical Education the feminial individual is looked upon as the weaker sex which has to be protected against an excess of physical activity and achievements. Investigation has proved that, although there are certain ... -
'n Verantwoordelikheidsmodel vir 'n Departementshoof (Verpleegkunde) aan 'n universiteit
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1986)The role and responsibilities of the departmental head were identified. Methods whereby these individuals could obtain the required management skills were identified. An indication of the amount of time to be spent on ... -
'n Evaluering van die maksimale fisieke werkvermoë en -aktiwiteitsprofiel van uitvoerende amptenare by Hoof van Staf personeel in die SAW
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1990)Flowing from the traditional concept that military tasks demand a high measure of exhausting physical exertion it follows that military personnel must be physically fit. Contemporary warfare has however, changed in many ... -
Die benutting van terapeutiese hulpmiddels by die gedepriveerde kind in maatskaplike werk
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1993)The aim of this research is to determine the therapeutic possibilities in music and books, in group work with middle aged deprived children. Deprivationwith children is an encompassing problem which social workers daily ... -
Aspekte van medisynevoorsiening aan distriksgeneeshere en -aptekers
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1993)It has been alleged that the distribution and consumption of medicine by the government medical services is unsatisfactory. One complaint is that wastage of state medicine occurs. To counter these claims the government ... -
Laboratory-scale development of an over-the-counter famotidine formulation
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1996)The laboratory-scale development of an over-the-counter (O.T.C.) lOmg famotidine tablet is described. A literature review and drug-excipient compatibility studies conducted at Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher ... -
Die aard van coping : 'n konstrukverheldering en modeltoetsing
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1997)Coping is an important construct in the salutogenic paradigm. There is, however, no consensus among scientists as to what coping exactly entails. The goal of this study was to clarify 'coping' as construct and phenomenon, ... -
Die evaluering van die effektiwiteit van 'n aangepaste vorm van die "Coping Effectiveness Training Program" vir groepe binne die SAPD
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1998)The aim of this study was to adjust the existing Coping Effectiveness Training Program for the use with groups within the SAPS and to evaluate the effectiveness of this program in the reduction of degrees of burnout and ... -
Percutaneous delivery of thalidomide and its N-alkyl analogues for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1998)Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory joint disease associated with high levels of tumour necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-a) in synovial fluid and synovial tissue (Saxne et al., 1989). Thalidomide is a proven ... -
Comparison of renal toxicities with LY231514 600mg/m² versus 500mg/m² in the treatment of stage III or -IV cervical cancer
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1999)Cervical cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in females in South Africa and constitutes 16.47% of all cancers registered. LY231514, a new multi-targeted antifolate, is a potent in vitro inhibitor of thyrnidylate ... -
Die effek van 'n SAPD krisisontlontingsopleidingsprogram op die psigologiese welstand van toekomstige krisiswerkers
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1999)The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of a SAPS crisis-debriefing training program on the future crisis worker. The specific focus was to establish whether the crisis-debriefing training program leads to a ... -
Longitudinale studie van talentvolle jeugrugbyspelers met verwysing na vaardigheid, groei en ontwikkeling
(1999)Talent identification is a long-term process where potential sportsmen are identified and developed in a specific type of sport. A longitudinal study or monitoring of talent provides the best results because development ... -
Stabilisation and destabilisation of amitraz : A formamidine ectoparasitic compound
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 1999)Objective: To develop effective dip vat management and waste disposal strategies, this study focused on establishing ways to stabilise or destabiJise amitraz, an ectoparasitic compound, in solution. Background: The ... -
Die hematologiese profiel van persone werksaam by 'n koolteeraanleg van 'n petrochemiese fabriek
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2000)BACKGROUND: Oxygen is essential for life. If any factor inhibits the body's usage of oxygen, the body will react with a variety of feedback systems to retain life. When a person stays in an area with a slightly lower oxygen ... -
Reproduktiewe gesondheid van vroulike werknemers in 'n petrochemiese fabriek
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2000)Sasol Sinthetic Fuels (SSF) run the world's largest commercially successful, coal bassed, synthetic fuel production in Secunda, Mpumalanga. The products that are produced bu SSF, consist out of liquid fuel, pipeline gas, ... -
Experiences of widowhood and beliefs about the mourning process of the Batswana people
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2001)The loss of a partner seems to be considered as more serious than that of a parent or child, because of the closeness of the relationship between a wife and husband. In the South African context, widowhood is often a ... -
An investigation of medicine usage patterns and psychological well-being of a sample of South African Police Service members
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2001)For several years scientific research has provided ample evidence to support the fact that the health of an individual is dependent on more than merely the absence of the symptoms of disease. This is the view that has ... -
Interrelationships and assessment criteria of gross motor skill development and obesity of preschool children in Potchefstroom
(2001)In the holistic development of the young child, optimal gross motor development has an important influence on optimal physical, perceptual, cognitive, language, affective-social and normative (behavioural) development ... -
The metabolic syndrome : does it exist in Africans in transition in the Northwest Province
(Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2001)Background: The term 'metabolic syndrome' is used to describe the clustering in a person of risk factors 'which is associated with the chronic diseases of lifestyle. Considerable evidence exists that insulin resistance is ...
