Browsing Theses and Dissertations (Social Work and Criminology) by Subject "Cancer"

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Meaning-centeredness in adult cancer patients in remission

Hamilton, Elma (University of Pretoria, 2014-07-22)

This study explores how cancer patients in remission derive meaning in their lives. A need for social work intervention was identified with cancer survivors, especially those patients who are in remission and who have to ...
The nature and extent of palliative care in the Nairobi hospice

Jumah, Anne Mukeli (University of Pretoria, 2008-12-11)

The goal of this study was to explore the nature and extent of palliative care in the Nairobi Hospice, in Kenya. Owing to the limited information available on this subject, the study is based on a research question that ...
Retainment of volunteers in African communities with specific reference to the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)

Modise, Venda Mmasina (University of Pretoria, 2013-01-09)

The significance of volunteerism is marked by the declaration of the year 2001 as an International Year of the Volunteers. The purpose of the declaration is to facilitate, network, promote, and recognize volunteers and ...
The social functioning of women with breast cancer : a social work perspective

Van Wyk, Jonita (University of Pretoria, 2013)

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women worldwide with one in 29 women diagnosed with breast cancer each year in South Africa (CANSA, 2010). Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment can impact important areas ...

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