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  • Op die spoor van die onsigbare lig 
    Prinsloo, S.F.; University of Pretora. Faculty of Medicine (University of Pretoria, 1980-09-18)
    Through the ages mankind had the desire to look into its own body. The development of diagnostic radiology since the discovery of C-rays is briefly reviewed, with certain highlights being discussed in mre detail. a ...
  • Becoming Zimbabwe or becoming Zimbabwean : identity, nationalism and state building in the historical context of Southern Africa. 
    Mlambo, Alois S.; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Historical and Heritage Studies (University of Pretoria, 2012-11-26)
    The lecture explores the processes of identity making and state building in a multi-ethnic and multi-racial society recently emerging from a protracted armed struggle against a racially-ordered settler colonial domination. ...
  • Food microbiology and safety management - opportunities and constraints 
    Buys, E.M. (Elna Maria); University of Pretoria. Dept. of Food Science (University of Pretoria, 2012-10-15)
    Due to increased food borne outbreaks world-wide food safety management systems have been implemented to facilitate safe food production and processing. The implementation of food safety management systems has changed ...
  • Transvaluation of values in practical theology - a circular movement. 
    Dreyer, Yolanda; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Practical Theology, Faculty of Theology (University of Pretoria, 2012-09-10)
    In practical theology the experiences of outsiders should be taken seriously. Heteronormativity should be uprooted and replaced by a kind of thinking that does not regard the pairs acceptable/unacceptable, sacred/secular, ...
  • Paul's interpretation of Yehoshua ben Yoseph through the Scriptures of Israel as "retrodiction" 
    Steyn, Gert Jacobus; University of Pretoria. Dept. of New Testament Studies (University of Pretoria, 2012-09-07)
    In his lecture on Paul’s Interpretation of Yehoshua ben Yoseph through the Scriptures of Israel as “retrodiction”, Gert Steyn addressed a sensitive and hotly debated contemporary issue – particularly amongst South African ...
  • "Mass spectrometry, chromatography, chemistry .... what is the purpose?'' 
    Rohwer, Egmont Richard; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Chemistry (University of Pretoria, 2012-08-27)
    This multifaceted question will be addressed through details of the speaker’s own career, drawing conclusions as to the role of Chemistry at the University of Pretoria and in our country. The use of expensive instruments ...
  • "Missional leadership - entering the trialogue" 
    Niemandt, Cornelius Johannes Petrus (Nelus); University of Pretoria, Dept of Science of Religion and Missionary. (University of Pretoria, 2012-05-18)
    Studies in missional ecclesiology emerged as one of the significant trends in mission studies in recent years. The role of leadership in missional ecclesiology is investigated from the perspective of an organic leadership ...
  • Oily start towards a medical biotechnology institute. 
    Verschoor, J.A. (Jan Adrianus), 1953-; University of Pretoria, Dept. of Biochemistry. (University of Pretoria, 2012-03-09)
    It is all about bringing scientific discovery in the medical biotechnology field to the bedside of patients who need it, for which an institute is required to transfer the technology from the academic environment into ...
  • "Betrokke kritiek" : literatuurkritiek wat die wêreld verander? Literatuurkritiek na teorie! 
    Burger, Willie; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Afrikaans (University of Pretoria, 2011-09-19)
    “Critique Engagée” – Literary Criticism that can change the world? Literary Criticism After Theory. Over the last few decades postmodernist literature and criticism have rejected the idea of a white, western, male ...
  • Opleiding in elektroniese ingenieurswese - deurbraak of dwaling? 
    Van Biljon, J.; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Electronic Engineering (University of Pretoria, 1976-05-06)
    After briefly tracing the evolution of engineering activity in South Africa, the author turns his attention to the scope of electronic engineering activity in the world in general, and in South Africa in particular, ...
  • Farmaka en farmakologie : verlede, hede en toekoms 
    Sommers, De K.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Medicine. Departement van Farmakologie (University of Pretoria, 1976-09-30)
    Currently marketed drugs are largely the products of accidental discoveries. During the period 1935-1965, systematic chemical modifications of known drugs and alkaloids lead to the synthesis of optomally bio-active ...
  • Prostetika : 'n doelgerigte benadering 
    Potgieter, P.J.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Dentistry. Departement Prostetika en Tandtegnika (University of Pretoria, 1975-09-11)
    In dental training, stress must be laid on quality, i.e. high standard of work, at reasonable cost; in other words, a reasonable service for the majority of the population and not a comprehensive, costly service for the ...
  • Gebruik van proefdiere in biomediese navorsing, met spesiale verwysing na eksperimentele chirurgie 
    Steyn, D.G.; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science, Dept. van Chirurgie. (University of Pretoria, 1976-10-14)
    The choice of an experimental-animal model is of great importance since the acquisition and maintenance of experimental animals often constitute the largest cost item in the experiment. More emphasis should therefore be ...
  • Akteur en sy rol in sy gemeenskap. 
    Neethling-Pohl, Anna; University of Pretoria. Dept. van Toneelvertolkingsleer (University of Pretoria, 1965-08-26)
  • Plek en toekomstaak van 'n Departement Huisartskunde in 'n Fakulteit van Geneeskunde. 
    Van den Berg A.D.P.; University of Pretoria. Dept. of Family Medicine. (University of Pretoria, 1977-06-02)
    In a changing society, and with many medical specialities, the family doctor has a new and challenging role to fulfil. To provide for this, departments of Family Medicine came into being on a large scale at overseas ...
  • Rontgendiagnostiek voor 'n nuwe uitdaging - die toegepaste fisiologie. 
    Van Niekerk, J.M.; University of Pretoria. Dept. van Radiodiagnostiek (University of Pretoria, 1975-09-25)
    Since the discovery of X-rays in 1895 by Conrad Rontgen, progress in the technical field has more or less kept pace with advancement in clinical radiology. One aspect of radiology, however, lagged behind the enormous ...
  • Ontwikkeling van die geregtelike geneeskunde 
    Studer, J.; University of Pretoria. Dept van Geregtelike Geneeskunde (University of Pretoria, 1974-06-24)
    The earliest mention of facets of what today is known as "Forensic Medicine" are to be found in writings from Babylon, ancient Egypt, the Roman Empire, India, and China. Many mediaeval Papal laws were formulated to control ...
  • Ortodonsie - 'n oorsig en waardebepaling 
    Zietsman S.T.; University of Pretoria. Dept. van Ortodonsie (University of Pretoria, 1976-08-12)
    A historical review of the development of orthodontics is given. The scope, purpose and necessity of the discipline is outlined, including its possible role as a community service. The prevalence of malocclusion in South ...
  • Taak van die verpleegonderwys 
    Kotze, Wilma, J.; University of Pretoria. Dept. van Verpleegkunde (University of Pretoria, 1976-06-04)
    The nature and scope of education in nursing are determined by the development and extension of the role of the nurse in health services and the concept of nursing as such. The following factors have created new demands ...
  • Huishoudkunde - waarheen? 
    Nawrotzki, Ester, C.; University of Pretoria. Dept. van Huishoudkunde en Dieetkunde; Boshoff, Ester, C. (University of Pretoria, 1976-07-29)
    The question, 'Home Economics: where to?' was posed. A survey of the history of the development of Home Economics as a discipline - in the USA as well as at the University of Pretoria - was given as the first step towards ...