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Intracellular modelling and control of HIV-1 kinetics, T-lymphocyte decline and Immuno- senescence
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbsoch, 2009-03)Please refer to full text to view abstract. -
A mathematical model for onchocerciasis and its treatment with ivermectin
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Onchocerciasis is a human disease that is caused by the filirial worm Onchocerca volvulus. It occurs close to oxygen rich flowing streams and rivers in the inter-tropical zones. The disease is a serious ... -
Modelling Drug Abuse and Drug-related Crime: A Systems Approach
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : In this study we look at the syndemic of substance abuse and drug-related crime in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The intent of this study is to provoke critical thinking about the possibilities ... -
Modelling drug resistance in malaria
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Modelling human immune response dynamics to Mycobacterium Tuberculosis infection.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) still poses a great challenge to the well-being of the population, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The ability to trigger strong mounted ... -
Modelling in- and out-patient rehabilitation for substance abuse in dynamic environments
(2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Substance abuse is a major problem globally with immeasurable consequences to the health of users. Rehabilitation is one of the strategies that can help to fight against substance abuse. It is divided ... -
Modelling the dynamics of alcohol and methamphetamine co-abuse in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Clinical results have indicated that abuse of multiple drugs/substances has devastating health and social consequences. The combined abuse of alcohol and the highly addictive methamphetamine has worsened ... -
Modelling the dynamics of methamphetamine abuse in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The production and abuse of methamphetamine has increased dramatically in South Africa, especially in the Western Cape province. A typical methamphetamine use cycle consists of concealed use after ... -
Modelling the effect of HIV on age-specific incidence of active TB disease : a comparison between Taiwan and Cape Town Metropole
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: See full text -
Modelling the impact of TB superinfection on the dynamics of HIV-TB coinfection
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this thesis, a mathematical model describing the interaction between HIV and TB in the presence of TB superinfection is presented. The model takes into account two strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis ... -
Modelling the potential role of control strategies on Ebola virus disease dynamics
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The most deadly Ebola disease epidemic ever was still ongoing as of June 2015 in West Africa. It started in Guinea, where the first cases were recorded in March 2014. Control strategies, aiming at ... -
Modelling the role of HIV and its treatment in non-Hodgkin lymphoma growth dynamics
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Modelling the transmission of Buruli ulcer in fluctuating environments
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Buruli ulcer is a disease caused by Mycobacterium ulcerans. The transmission dynamics of this disease largely depends on environmental changes. In this thesis a deterministic model for the transmission ... -
A stage structured model for HIV/AIDS in the presence of vertical transmission: The case of Ghana
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT :Vertical transmission remains a global problem with respect to HIV infection dynamics. It refers to the transmission of HIV from the mother to child during pregnancy, delivery and breastfeeding soon after ...
