Dissertations / Theses: 'Homoeopathy'

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Vickers, Andrew J. "Homoeopathy and clinical trials." Thesis, University of Oxford, 1999. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.302395.

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Chou, J. Y. "Reforming towards a scientific medicine and a changing social identity : British homoeopathy, 1866-1893." Thesis, University College London (University of London), 2016. http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1474209/.

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This study aims to investigate whether homoeopathydeclinedn Britainduring the second half of the nineteenth centurywhen anemerging medicalprofession converged with the dawn of biomedicine. Previousstudies of the history of homoeopathy are often coloured by controversies over homoeopathy odayy To avoid the pitfalls of a presentist definition of homoeopathy and a dichotomous view of the relationship between homoeopathy and orthodox medicine, I analyse 'homoeopathy' as a social identityrather than a medical system or a collection of medical institutions. This study focuses on the homoeopathies' of medicallyy-ualified practitioners. I identify two important aspects of the socialdentity of professional homoeopaths: the idea of scientific medicine, and the identification with themedical profession. In this thesis I trace how the changes in these two aspectswereranslated into new homoeopathic practicetheories, andrelationships with themedical profession and lay public between 1866 and 1893I examine theextensive discussions among professional British homoeopaths regarding medical theoryand practice, and heir relationship with other medical practitioners and the publicas representedn homoeopathic journalspublications and archival sources during the time periodd This study challenges four prevailing notions in the historiography of heterodox medicine: the use of dichotomous frameworks to analyse acon~icting relationship between heterodox and orthodox medicines, the negligence of the deasof science in heterodox medicine, the notion of the ~decline~ of heterodox medicine during the second half of the nineteenth centuryand a grand narrativeof Angloo-axon homoeopathy. I conclude that professional homoeopathydid not decline' or become 'static' during the second half of the nineteenthcenturyn BritainnProfessional homoeopaths identified themselves first as scientific and professionalpractitioners rather than homoeopathic physicians. Homoeopathy' did not establishtself as an independent identity and its practitioners gradually merged withorthodoxynhe name of scientific medicine.

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Benwell, Martin James. "Medical and professional homoeopathy in the UK : a study of tensions in a heterodox healthcare profession." Thesis, City University London, 1998. http://openaccess.city.ac.uk/12048/.

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Homoeopathic practitioners in the United Kingdom can be divided into two groups,those with medical qualifications and those without, professional homoeopaths. This study examines these two groups to discover how they practise homoeopathy and why. Also examined are any tensions that may exist, both between the two groups and within the groups. Collecting qualitative and quantitative data using questionnaires and interviews, a randomly selected sample of homoeopaths was studied. All subjects were members of either the Faculty of Homoeopathy or the Society of Homoeopaths. The study starts by examining the development of homoeopathy over its almost 200 year history. Following this section data regarding the practice of homoeopathy and the opinions of homoeopaths on this practice are discussed. The homoeopath's opinions regarding their opposite numbers are also discussed, that is professional homoeopath's opinions of medically qualified homoeopaths and vice versa. The data highlighted a number of tensions that exist between medically qualified homoeopaths and professional homoeopaths. Medically qualified homoeopaths questioned the wisdom of allowing non-medically qualified people to practice homoeopathy and the professional homoeopaths questioned the validity of the homoeopathic methods used by medically qualified homoeopaths. Tensions within professional homoeopathy were also identified between pro and anti professionalisation and registration subgroups. Another tension identified was between those professional homoeopaths who claim to use the original, 'classical' formulation of homoeopathy and those using a more eclectic therapeutic regime with changes to the original method incorporated into their practices. Finally, the utility of the concept of heresy when describing both medically qualified homoeopaths and professional homoeopaths in the United Kingdom was addressed. Although the labelling of heretics is properly reserved for those members of the orthodoxy, not for researchers, a small number of homoeopaths were identified as holding potentially heretical ideas. On the whole the medically qualified homoeopaths and the majority of professional homoeopaths could not be regarded as heretics or dissenters in any way. In the light of the tensions that were identified, and the policies being promoted by the professional bodies, the conclusion examines the possible future of homoeopathy in the United Kingdom in the first years of the new millennium. A thoroughly modernist medicine in a possibly postmodern era.

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Marques, Rosimar Maria. "Vigor de sementes de milho tratadas com os preparados homeopáticos Antimonium crudum e Arsenicum album." Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 2007. http://locus.ufv.br/handle/123456789/4651.

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The objective was to evaluate the vigor of corn seeds treated with homeopathic solutions. The experiments were done at the Laboratory of Soybean Breeding DFT/UFV. The homeopathic medicines were prepared at the Laboratory of Homeopathy of DFT/UFV in distilled water and applied in the "double-blind" procedure. Sixteen gerbox containing 40 mL of water with 100 seeds of corn, cultivar UFVM 100 Nativo, were covered with germitest paper. They were placed in B.O.D and submitted to the accelerated aging at 42ºC for 96 hours in the darkness. Normal seeds and aged seeds were divided in 4 replications of 50 seeds, weighted and soaked in solution containing 75 mL of distilled water, plus 2 mL of the homeopathic medicine for 24 hours. After completing 24 hours of soak the electrical conductivity of the solution was determined. The seeds were weighted and calculated the mass earnings of the seeds, which were distributed in rolls of germitest paper and placed in germination chamber at 25ºC. The analyses were done in 4th and 7th day after test beginning and the data were submitted to variance analysis and mean test. First trial: Antimonium crudum applied in the dinamizations 10CH to 15CH in normal corn seeds and aged seeds and distilled water as a control. Normal plantlets, length of the primary root, length of the aerial part and total length of the seedlings were determined. Aged seeds treated with 10CH to 15CH generated more normal plantlets than the control. Aged seeds treated with respectively 11CH and 14CH gave rise to larger and smaller growth of the primaryn root. Normal seeds treated with 14CH generated seedlings with smaller growth and total length. Second trial: the response of corn seeds was evaluated after aging and treatment with Arsenicum album 10CH to 15CH and the controls aged seed and normal seed, both treated with distilled water. Electrical conductivity, mass of the seed after aging, mass of the seed after 24 hours of soak, mass earnings, mass of the fresh seedlings, mass of dried aerial part, mass of the dried plantlets were determined. There was no significant difference among the variables when compared to control 1 (aged seed). All treatments from 10CH to 15CH caused decrease in leaching and mass earning of the seeds compared to control 2. The treatments 10CH, 11CH, 13CH and 15CH gave rise to lowest mass of fresh plantlets, however all treatments caused reduction in the mass of dried plantlets. The treatments 10CH, 11CH, 12CH, 13CH and 15CH caused mass decrease of dried aerial part.
Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar o vigor de sementes de milho tratadas com preparados homeopáticos. Os experimentos foram conduzidos no Laboratório de Melhoramento de Soja DFT/UFV. Os preparados homeopáticos foram elaborados no Laboratório de Homeopatia do DFT/UFV, dinamizados em água destilada e aplicados no procedimento duplo-cego . Distribuíram-se 100 sementes de milho, cultivar UFVM 100 Nativo, sobre telas de alumínio acondicionadas no interior de caixas gerbox adaptadas ao teste de envelhecimento acelerado que mantém suspensa as telas. Para garantir umidade relativa do ar próxima a 100%, foram colocados 40 mL de água no fundo das caixas e tampadas, em seguida colocadas em B.O.D e submetida ao envelhecimento acelerado, a 42ºC por 96 horas no escuro. Após o envelhecimento acelerado as sementes envelhecidas foram divididas em quatro repetições com 50 sementes, pesadas em balança com sensibilidade de 0,001g e imersas em solução contendo 75 mL de água destilada mais 2 mL do preparado homeopático por 24 horas. Após este período foi determinada a condutividade elétrica da solução. As sementes foram pesadas e calculado o ganho de massa. Em seguida as sementes foram distribuídas em rolos de papel germitest e colocadas em germinador a 25ºC. As avaliações foram feitas no 4º e 7º após início do teste e os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e teste de média. No primeiro ensaio foi aplicado o preparado homeopático Antimonium crudum nas dinamizações 10CH a 15CH, em sementes de milho não envelhecidas e submetidas ao envelhecimento acelerado, tendo como testemunha água destilada. As características avaliadas foram: plântulas normais, comprimento da raiz primária, comprimento da parte aérea e comprimento total da plântula. Sementes envelhecidas tratadas com as dinamizações 10CH a 15CH desenvolveram mais plântulas normais do que o controle. Sementes envelhecidas tratadas com as dinamizações respectivamente 11CH e 14CH causaram maior e menor crescimento da raiz primária. Sementes não envelhecidas tratadas com 14CH geraram plântulas com menor crescimento da parte aérea e comprimento total. No segundo ensaio foi avaliada a resposta de sementes de milho submetidas ao envelhecimento acelerado tratadas com o preparado homeopático Arsenicum album nas dinamizações de 10CH a 15CH e dois controles: sementes envelhecidas e semente não envelhecida, tratadas com água destilada. Não houve diferença significativa entre as variáveis quando em comparação com a semente envelhecida (controle 1). Todas as dinamizações de 10CH a 15CH causaram diminuição na perda de lixiviados e ganho de massa das sementes em comparação com as sementes não envelhecidas (controle 2). Nas dinamizações 10CH, 11CH, 13CH e 15CH houve menor massa da plântula fresca, entretanto as dinamizações 12CH e 14CH reverteram o efeito do processo de envelhecimento aumentando a massa da plântula fresca como efeito homeostático nas sementes envelhecidas. As dinamizações 10CH, 11CH, 12CH, 13CH e 15CH causaram diminuição da massa da parte aérea seca, a dinamização 14CH reverteu os efeitos do envelhecimento acelerado aumentando a massa da parte aérea. Todas as dinamizações causaram menor massa da plântula seca quando comparada com a semente não envelhecida (controle 2).

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Bohneberger, Ariane Luckmann. "Ocorrência do gorgulho conotrachelus psidii (coleoptera: curculionidae) e manejo das principais doenças e pragas na goiabeira serrana acca sellowiana com ênfase na homeopatia." Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina, 2009. http://tede.udesc.br/handle/handle/1078.

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The feijoa Acca sellowiana is a native specie from Planalto Serrano Catarinense region and it has high potential to be developed as cash crop, besides its ecological function in the ecosystem. In another hand, pest and diseases has been common under cultivated conditions but not confirmed in the natural conditions as well. The main problems point out were fruit fly Anastrepha sp., Conotrachelus sp. weevil, and anthracnose Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. The objective of this work was to study the entomofauna of feijoa, with focus on Conotrachelus sp., fruit fly and anthracnose, and their management strategies throughout homoeopathic preparations and traps. Samples of adults of weevil were sent to expertise for identification. Feijoa fruits from monoculture systems and natural ecosystems were collected and weevil damage was assessed. The weevil dissemination into orchard was studied on trees at different spacing with and without obstacle around the trunk. Population fluctuation of fruit fly and other entomofauna species on feijoa were monitored by traps with grape juice at 20% installed inside the monoculture orchard and natural ecosystem capões in the Planalto Serrano Catarinense region. The effect of homoeopathic preparations on entomofauna was evaluated throughout homoeopathic traps. Bio-essays were conducted under controlled conditions to verified the attractiveness of homoeopathic preparations to weevil by treated bags with feijoa fruits under free choice arena. The fungus Beauveria bassiana e Metarhizium anisopliae were tested for biological control to weevil, by spraying spore suspension over adults and keeping in box under room conditions. Homoeopathic preparations were evaluated for controlling feijoa leaf diseases under field conditions in completely randomised design. Results confirmed the identity of feijoa weevil as Conotrachelus psidii, the same specie that occur on Psidium guajava. The weevil C. psidii does not move upside trunk and its damage is higher on feijoa monoculture orchard than natural ecosystems. Fruit fly was also more trapped in feijoa monoculture orchard. Homeopathic preparation of Silicea 30CH repelled weevil C. psidii. The entomopathogenic fungus B. bassiana e M. anisopliae were not effective to control C. psidii. Tannin homoeopathic preparation at 30CH increased the attractiveness of grape juice traps. Carbo vegetabilis at 30CH reduced the incidence of anthracnose and Capnodium sp. on feijoa leaves. The progenies from Uruguay and Brazil showed genetic resistance sources for using to manage anthracnose and cercosporiose diseases under field conditions
A goiabeira serrana Acca sellowiana é uma espécie nativa do Planalto Serrano Catarinense e apresenta alto potencial para a exploração comercial dos frutos, além de exercer sua função ecológica nos ecossistemas associados. Por outro lado, distúrbios bióticos têm se manifestado, quer nos sistemas naturais de ocorrência ou nos pequenos cultivos. Como principais causas destes distúrbios têm sido citados a mosca-das-frutas Anastrepha sp., o gorgulho Conotrachelus sp e a antracnose Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. O objetivo do trabalho foi estudar a flutuação da entomofauna ocorrente, a identidade, a disseminação e o manejo do gorgulho, a freqüência de ocorrência da mosca-das-frutas, bem como o efeito de preparados homeopáticos no manejo do gorgulho, mosca-das-frutas e antracnose. Adultos do gorgulho foram encaminhados à especialista, para a confirmação da espécie. Frutos oriundos de monocultivo e capões foram coletados e contado o número de furos por gorgulho. Para estudar a disseminação do gorgulho, foi instalado ensaio em pomar com três espaçamentos de planta com presença ou não de obstáculo físico no tronco. Frascos caça mosca, contento suco de uva a 20% como isca atrativa, foram instalados no pomar de monocultivo e em três capões da região do Planalto Serrano Catarinense, para avaliar a flutuação populacional da mosca-das-frutas e a entomofauna associada à goiabeira serrana. No pomar de monocultivo, foi instalado experimento com frascos caça mosca, para avaliar o efeito de preparados homeopáticos na atratividade de mosca-das-frutas, quando adicionados ao atrativo alimentar. Para avaliar a atividade dos tratamentos na repelência do gorgulho, foram conduzidos ensaios no laboratório, aplicando preparados homeopáticos sobre sacos contendo frutos de goiabeira serrana e outro sobre os frutos, colocando-os em arenas de livre escolha com gorgulhos. Os fungos Beauveria bassiana e Metarhizium anisopliae foram testados, em ensaio, para o controle do gorgulho. Os tratamentos foram aspergidos sobre gorgulho postos em caixas gerbox, avaliando-se a mortalidade e infecção no final do ensaio. Seis preparados homeopáticos foram aplicados, em delineamento inteiramente casualizado, no pomar de goiabeira serrana e avaliou-se a incidência de doenças foliares em ramos amostrados. Os resultados mostram que o gorgulho da goiabeira serrana é Conotrachelus psidii, o mesmo da goiabeira comum Psidium guajava. A disseminação do gorgulho não ocorre via fuste e é mais eficiente em plantas com copas mais próximas e mais baixas. A incidência e severidade de danos do gorgulho é mais alta nos frutos de goiabeira serrana cultivada em monocultivo do que nos capões. De mesma forma, o número de mosca-das-frutas foi maior no monocultivo do que nos capões. A homeopatia de Silicea 30CH mostrou ação repelente ao gorgulho. Os fungos entomopatogênicos B. bassiana e M. anisopliae não foram eficientes para o controle do adulto do gorgulho. A homeopatia de Tanino 30CH aumentou a atratividade dos frascos caça moscas. Carbo vegetabilis 30CH, apesar de não diferir significativamente da testemunha, mostrou menor incidência de antracnose e fumagina nas folhas de goiabeira serrana. As progênies mostraram diferença significativa na incidência de antracnose, cercosporiose e fumagina, havendo reação de resistência em progênies brasileiras

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Richardson, Janet. "Assessing the impact of complementary therapy on health status : a service evaluation of the benefits of acupuncture, homoeopathy and osteopathy using the SF-36 health survey and a waiting list control group." Thesis, King's College London (University of London), 1999. https://kclpure.kcl.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/assessing-the-impact-of-complementary-therapy-on-health-status--a-service-evaluation-of-the-benefits-of-acupuncture-homoeopathy-and-osteopathy-using-the-sf36-health-survey-and-a-waiting-list-control-group(b4968a98-5108-428e-89b0-53a4c18e9f67).html.

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Chatwin, John. "Communication in homoeopathic therapeutic encounters." Thesis, University of York, 2003. http://etheses.whiterose.ac.uk/14170/.

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Eatwell, Alan Rowan. "The efficacy of a homoeopathic complex (Aconitum napellus 30CH, Arnica montana 30CH and China officinalis 30CH) on the transport of broiler chickens to the abattoir, in terms of mortality rate, damage and weight loss." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/53.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy) -Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2003 xi, 59 leaves
The purpose of this placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the effect of a Homoeopathic complex (Aconitum napelus 30CH, Arnica montana 30CH and China officinalis 30CH) on broiler chickens being transported to the abattoir.

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Maharaj, Prashadhna Devi. "The efficacy of a topical naturopathic complex (Allium sativum MT, Hydrastis canadensis MT, Apis mellifica D3 and Urtica urens D3) in the treatment of Tinea pedis." Thesis, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/25.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2006 xx, 108 leaves
Tinea pedis, more commonly known as “Athlete’s foot”, is a common acute infection that occurs in warm, humid climates (Fitzpatrick, et al. 1992:98). Warmth, humidity, trauma and occlusion such as non-breathable footwear increase the susceptibility to infection (Prescott, et al. 1999:814). The infection can become chronic in people who are more susceptible such as patients who are immuno-suppressed or those who have Diabetes mellitus (al Hassan, et al. 2004: 1). The aim of this placebo-controlled double-blind study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a topical naturopathic complex comprising of Allium sativum mother tincture (Ø), Hydrastis canadensis (Ø), Apis mellifica (D3) and Urtica urens (D3) (in an aqueous cream base) in the treatment of Tinea pedis. The complex utilized in this study is regarded as naturopathic because the remedies comprising the complex were selected for the following reasons: •Allium sativum and Hydrastis canadensis, each utilized in mother tincture, were selected for their antifungal properties. •Apis mellifica and Urtica urens, each utilized in D3 potency were selected because their skin symptomotology most accurately matched the symptoms associated with “Athlete’s foot”.

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Small, Deirdre. "The perception of homoeopathy amongst grade 12 learners in Durban, South Africa." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/48.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004 xviii, 118 leaves ; ill. ; 30 cm
A perception amongst homoeopaths in South Africa that there is a great deal of ignorance and misunderstanding about homoeopathy required empirical evidence to ascertain its validity.

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Gillespie, Nerena Beatrice. "Hypercholesterolaemia and homoeopathy." Thesis, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2775.

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Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Diploma in Technology in the Department of Homoeopathy at Technikon Natal, 1994.
The object of the present research trial was to evaluate the efficacy of a single homoeopathic medication, Cholesterinum, in the ninth atcenuation (9CH) in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia. Special attention was paid to its effect on total choles~erol (TC) levels and the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol/ low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C/LDL-C) ratio.
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Joseph, Jeanine Dorothy. "Homoeopathy in hypercholesterolaemia." Thesis, 1994. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1804.

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Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Diploma in Technology: Homoeopathy, Technikon Natal, 1994.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of Chelidonium 3X in the treatment of hypercholesterolaemia in terms of changes in the blood cholesterol levels in order to determine the extent to which homoeopathic medicine could be used in the treatment of this condition. It was hoped that there would be a drop i n the total cholesterol levels and an increase in the ratio of high density / low density lipoprotein. Participants in the trial were drawn from the staff at Technikon Natal, convenience sampling being used. For acceptance into the trial, 'participants had to have an elevated total cholesterol level together with a raised low density lipoprotein value according to age. Drawing of blood was performed following an overnight fast. Of those participants meeting the above criteTicrthirty were chosen to participate in the trial. Half constituted the control and were given a placebo and the other half made up the experimental group and were treated with Chelidonium 3X. This was a double blind study with the medicine being dispensed on a random basis by a qualified pharmacist. After commencement of the trial venous blood was collected once a month for three consecutive months from both the control and experimental groups. The participants were asked to make no changes to their normal lifestyle. Statistical analysis of the results using paired T-tests revealed no statistical difference between the initial and final total cholesterol or ratio reading of the control group. However, with the experimental group a statistical difference was noted between both the initial and final total cholesterol reading
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Botha, Izel. "A comparative study of the nuclear magnetic resonance spectra of Kalium Bichromicum 12CH manufactured from 3CH and 4CH triturations respectively." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/322.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2005 1 v. (various pagings) ; 30 cm
The purpose of this study was to compare the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance spectra of Kalium Bichromicum 12CH, which have been potentised using Hahnemannian methods, from initial 3CH trituration or 4CH trituration.

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Lyell, Daphne. "An NMR study of the effect of succussion on parallel potencies of Natrum muriaticum." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/50.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004 1 v. (various pagings) : ill. ; 30 cm
The purpose of this study was to analyse and compare the NMR spectra of multiple parallel potencies of the homoeopathic remedy Natrum muriaticum (chosen for its easy solubility and purity) using 0, 10 and 100 succussions. The remedies were prepared using the classical single vial Hahnemannian method with the same potency and the varying numbers of succussion. A comparison was made in terms of the chemical shift and relative integration values of the OH, CH2, CH3 and H2O signals.

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Erasmus, Fourie. "A comparative study of the NMR spectra of parallel potencies of Pulsatilla pratensis, prepared according to Hahnemannian and anthroposophical extended medicine methods respectively." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/324.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004 1 v. (variuous pagings) ; 30 cm
The purpose of this study was to analyse and compare the NMR spectra of three analogous ultra-high dilutions, prepared according to the classical Hahnemannian method and two Anthroposophical methods viz; Wala and Weleda.

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Singh, Shamini. "A comparative in vitro study of the antimicrobial effectiveness of baptisia tinctoria extract in 62% ethanol and baptisia tinctoria extract in distilled water." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/329.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004 xviii, 97 leaves ; 30 cm
The purpose of this study was to determine the antimicrobial effect of Baptisia tinctoria extract (1:10) in 62% ethanol and Baptisia tinctoria extract (1:10) in distilled water on the in vitro growth inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis respectively as compared to ethanol and distilled water control.

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Nijland, Grant. "The efficacy of kalium bromatum 30CH in the treatment of acne vulgaris." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/21.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2005 xiii, 50 leaves
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the Homoeopathic remedy Kalium bromatum 30CH compared to placebo in the treatment of Acne vulgaris.

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Smal, Lorna. "A study of the proving of Naja mossambica with a subsequent comparison of an existing proven homoeopathic remedy; Naja tripudians in terms of the mental and dream symptomatology." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/62.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004 xiii, 238 leaves ; 30 cm
The aim of this comparative study was to determine the effects of the thirtieth centesimal (30CH) potency of the venom of Naja mossambica on healthy individuals with emphasis on the mental and dream symptoms produced by the drug, which were compared to those of Naja tripudians (an existing homoeopathic remedy) so that it may be prescribed according to the Law of Similars, as required by homoeopathic science.

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Hofmeyr, Dorita. "A nuclear magnetic resonance study of potencies of natrum muriaticum 15CH prepared by trituration and succussion versus natrum muriaticum 15CH prepared by succussion alone." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/47.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004 1 v. (various pagings) ; 30 cm
The purpose of this investigation was to analyse and compare the Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectra of potencies of Natrum muriaticum 15CH prepared by trituration and succussion, and Natrum muriaticum 15CH prepared by succussion alone. It was hypothesized that in terms of the effect of trituration (or not) of these substances that significant differences exist between the chemical shift and relative integration values of the CH2, CH3, H2O and OH signals of these homoeopathic substances. It was further hypothesized that the process of trituration plays an integral part in the development of distinct physicochemical identities in the potencies mentioned above.

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Naidoo, Deena. "A study comparing the anti-microbial effectiveness of a water-based preparation of hydrastis canadensis to that of an ethanol based preparation on the in vitro growth of candida albicans and escherichia coli." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/49.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004 xiv, 93 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm
The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of a water-based extraction of Hydrastis canadensis on the in vitro growth of Candida albicans and Escheria coli, to a control of distilled water in terms of the size of the zones of inhibition in the disc diffusion assay and turbidity of growth in the tube dilution method. These results were compared to the results obtained from similar experiments using an ethanol-based tinctures of Hydrastis canadensis.

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Singh, Veeran Ramesh. "A study comparing the anti-microbial effectiveness of a water-based preparation of echinacea purpura to that of an ethanol-based preparation on the vitro growth of candida albicans and escherichia coli." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/72.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004 xi, 91 leaves
The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of a water-based extraction of Echinacea purpura (E. purpura) on the in vitro growth of Candida albicans (C. albicans) and Escherichia coli (E. coli) to a control of distilled water in terms of the size of the zones of inhibition. It also sought to compare the results to those obtained from experiments using ethanol-based tinctures of Echinacea purpura

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Maharaj, Ashnie. "The efficacy of homoeopathic simillimum in the treatment of chronic primary insomnia." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/52.

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The purpose of this double-blind placebo controlled study was to evaluate the efficacy of homoeopathic simillimum in the treatment of chronic primary insomnia.

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Govender, Nervashnee. "A study comparing the effectiveness of a herbal-complex (Arctium lappa, Berberis aquifolium, Echinacea purpurea and Taraxacum officinale) as compared to homoeopathic simillimum in the treatment of Acne vulgaris." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/59.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy) - Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2003 1 v. (various pagings)
The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a herbal-complex consisting of (Arctium lappa, Berberis aquifolium, Echinacea purpurea and Taraxacum officinale), as compared to homoeopathic simillimum in terms of the clinical manifestations and the patients’ perception of response to the treatment

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Dlamini, Nomthandazo. "The efficacy of the main miasmatic nosodes in the treatment of chronic sinusitis." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/63.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2003 1 v. (various pagings)
The purpose of this double blind placebo controlled study was to evaluate the efficacy of the main miasmatic nosodes in the treatment of chronic sinusitis in terms of the patients’ perception of the treatment.

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Ismail, Shaida. "The efficacy of homoeopathic simillimum in the treatment of chronic sinusitis." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/64.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy) - Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2003 1 v. (various pagings)
The purpose of this placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the efficacy of homoeopathic simillimum treatment of patients suffering from chronic sinusitis, in terms of the patient’s perception of the treatment.

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Ebrahim, Shera. "A study investigating the efficacy of a homoeopathic complex (Hydrastis canadensis 9CH, Kalium bichromicum 9CH, Sambucus nigra 9CH) on the treatment of chronic sinusitis." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/70.

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Chronic Sinusitis is defined as a condition manifested by the inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nasal cavity and the paranasal sinuses, fluids within these sinuses, and/or the underlying bone (Lanza and Kennedy, 1997). It is diagnosed if the condition has been present for 4 weeks or more (Carr, 2001). The demand for non-invasive, harmless and successful treatment for this condition is quite evident and increasing (Mayo Health Clinic Oasis, 2000). The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy of a homoeopathic complex in the treatment of chronic sinusitis in terms of the patients’ perception (Appendices C1 & C2) of the treatment. The homoeopathic complex used in this double-blind study was made up of Hydrastis canadensis 9CH, Kalium bichromicum 9CH and Sambucus nigra 9CH.

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McTeer, Taryn. "The efficacy of ProgestoNat cream in the treatment of menopausal syndrome." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/71.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2003 xiii, 73 leaves
This double blind, randomised, placebo controlled study investigated the efficacy of ProgestoNat® cream in the treatment of menopausal syndrome in terms of subjective and objective data. Menopause is defined as that point in time when permanent cessation of menstruation occurs following the loss of ovarian follicular activity. The perimenopause is the period just prior to the final menstrual period and is associated with the development of typical oestrogen deficiency symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings and loss of libido, to mention a few. The most widely used treatment for these symptoms is hormone replacement therapy. This form of treatment is effective for many women, but there are many risks and side effects associated with its use and there is a growing demand for natural alternatives, like natural progesterone creams. It is for this reason that the efficacy of ProgestoNat® cream was investigated as a natural alternative to hormone replacement therapy.

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Kent, Keri. "The effectiveness of an oral homoeopathic preparation of selenium sulphide 12X in the management of dandruff (seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp)." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/60.

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This double-blind, placebo controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of Selenium sulphide 12X in the management of dandruff, as measured by a Visual Analogue Scale.

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Main, Shelley. "The efficacy of nasosinus (hepar sulphuris calcareum D3, nux vomica D3 and pulsatilla pratensis D3) in the treatment of acute sinusitis." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/69.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept of. Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology,2004 xiv, 74 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm
The purpose of this double blind placebo-controlled study was to determine the efficacy of Natura Homoeopathic Laboratory’s Nasosinus (Hepar sulphuris calcareum D3, Nux vomica D3 and Pulsatilla pratensis D3) in the treatment of acute sinusitis, in terms of patients’ perception of response to treatment.

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Olivier, Monique. "An evaluation of the triple-blind homoeopathic drug proving of an indigenous South African substance, Erythrina lysistemon 30CH, and the traditional uses of the crude substance." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/27.

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Thesis (M.Tech.:Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2007 xvi, 197 leaves
The aim of this study was to evaluate the therapeutic potential of an indigenous South African substance and the traditional uses of that crude substance. The substance under evaluation was Erythrina lysistemon which was prepared homoeopathically to the thirtieth centesimal (30CH) potency.

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Hillermann, Roland. "Hypercholesterolemia : the role of homoeopathy." Thesis, 1996. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1855.

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A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Technikon Natal, 1996.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of Taraxacum 5CH in the treatment of hypercholesterolemic patients, in terms of measuring the extent of change in serum total cholesterol (TC), low density lipoprotein (LOL) and high density lipoprotein levels (HOL). The expected result was a resultant lowering of bath the TC and LOL levels, as well as an increase of the HOL levels. Convenience sampling was employed to draw patients from Technikon Natal, a Durban company and the general public from the greater Durban area. Only persons with raised TC and LOL levels were accepted into the trial. Of these one half constituted the control group and received only placebo, the remaining half made up the trial group and were treated with Taraxacum 5CH. The remedies were prepared and dispensed by a qualified pharmacist. Venous blood was obtained from all subjects before the trial and monthly, for three consecutive months, during the trial. A reputable pathology laboratory was employed to obtain lipogram studies of all blood samples. The participants were asked not to change their then present diets or lifestyles. Performing paired T-tests on the initial versus the final values of the control group revealed no statistically significant changes in the TC, LOL and HOL levels, whereas in the trial group a significant reduction was computed for the TC and LOL levels, as well as an insignificant increase of the HOL levels. Unpaired T-tests showed that the trial and control groups were not significantly different at the beginning ot the trial, but were found to have changed to become significantly different by the end of the trial with respects to TC and LOL levels. The HOL levels were dissimilar initially, but were shown to be significantly similar at the end of the trial.
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Motara, Farhad Essop. "Determination of the antimicrobial properties of Withania somnifera and Xysmalobium undulatum plant tinctures in terms of the disc diffusion assay and the agar dilution sensitivity test." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/326.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy) - Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2003 xviii, 122 leaves
This study was designed to investigate the antimicrobial efficacy of Withania somnifera and Xysmalobium undulatum plant tinctures in 62% ethanol in inhibiting the in vitro growth of Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus.

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Lutchman-Maharaj, Sapna. "A placebo controlled study determining the effectiveness of a homoeopathic complex (Caladium seguinum 30CH, Nux vomica 30CH, and Staphysagria delphinium 30CH) as compared with homoeopathic similimum treatment in the management of tobacco addiction." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/66.

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A sudden decrease in the use of nicotine containing products, which was used daily for at least several weeks, can cause Nicotine Withdrawal Syndrome (American Psychiatric Association, 1994: 244). The mental symptoms of the withdrawal syndrome includes depressed mood; irritability, frustration, anger, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, restlessness or impatience. The aim of this placebo-controlled double-blind study was to determine the effectiveness of a homoeopathic complex, compared to homoeopathic similimum treatment in the management of tobacco addiction. The complex was based on the selection of those homoeopathic remedies whose symptomology most accurately matched the symptoms associated with smoking cessation.

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Budree, Rohan Sewdayal. "A controlled in vitro study of the effectiveness of the plant tinctures, Commiphora molmol, Hydrastis canadensis and Warburgia salutaris against Candida albicans using the disc diffusion assay." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/323.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy) - Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004 xxvii, 155 leaves
The aim of this in vitro study was to determine the effect of Commiphora molmol tincture prepared in 86% v/v ethanol, Hydrastis canadensis tincture prepared in 62% v/v ethanol and Warburgia salutaris tincture prepared in 62% v/v ethanol against Candida albicans (C. albicans) with 62% v/v ethanol, 86% v/v ethanol and fluconazole as the control agents, and to determine the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration/s (MIC/s) of the effective tincture/s using the disc diffusion assay.

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Taylor, Liesel. "An evaluation of the homoeopathic drug proving of Naja Mossambica in the light of a doctrine of signatures analysis and a comparison between the proving symptons and the venom toxicology." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/61.

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This study was conducted by administering Naja mossambica 30CH (a homoeopathic remedy derived from the venom of the Mozambican spitting cobra) to healthy individuals in order to elicit and document the resulting mental and physical symptomology. These symptoms were compared to the toxicology of Naja mossambica venom as well as a doctrine of signatures analysis of the snake in order to expand and clarify the remedy picture. Existing knowledge of the venom toxicology gives a clear indication of the organs and body systems that the substance has an affinity for. Many poisonous substances used homoeopathically rely heavily on inferences made from the toxicology of the substance, as much of the gross pathology in the symptom picture cannot safely be elucidated in a proving. The aim of this study was to determine the sphere of action of Naja mossambica by utilising symptoms obtained from the proving and from the toxicology of the venom. This was done in order to determine the remedy's usefulness in a homoeopathic clinical setting by expanding our understanding of the substance and thereby facilitating the treatment of disease based on the law of similars.

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Vaithilingam, Heshma. "The effectiveness of homoeopathic simillimum in the treatment of job burnout in the human service field." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/20.

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Thesis(M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2005 xxiii, 96 leaves
The purpose of this double blind placebo controlled study was to evaluate the efficacy of homoeopathic simillimum in the treatment of job burnout in the human services field.

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Thorvaldsen, Sara. "A survey to determine the perception of the third year medical students at the University of Cape Town and the University of KwaZulu Natal towards homoeopathy." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/29.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, 2007 xvi, 236 leaves
The aim of this study was to shed light on the perceptions of third year medical students towards homoeopathy. Medical students represent the future health care professionals in our country, and their opinions about complementary health are very important. The data collected from the questionnaires provides valuable information towards increasing awareness and acceptance of homoeopathy amongst the medical fraternity.

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Paruk, Fatima. "A survey to dertermine the perceptions that exist amongst pregnant adults towards the use of homoeopathy during pregnancy." Thesis, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/36.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2006 xxiii, 154 leaves
This study sought to determine the perceptions that currently exist amongst pregnant women towards homoeopathy, in light of the fact that drug use during pregnancy is limited. This study aimed at identifying myths and misconceptions that currently exist towards homoeopathy by looking at the attitudes and perceptions held by this target group. This information can be used to develop future homoeopathic education initiatives for this target group.

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Teleman, Silvana. "The effectiveness of topical homoeopathic preparation of Selenium sulphide 8X shampoo in the management of dandruff (Pityriasis Capitis)." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/68.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2005 xvii, 92 leaves ; 30 cm
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of topical Homoeopathic preparation, with Selenium sulphide 8X shampoo, in the management of dandruff (Pityriasis Capitis).

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Babaletakis, Fotini Nicoleta. "A retrospective survey of post-graduate career paths of Durban Institute of Technology (DIT-formerly Technikon Natal) homoeopathic graduates from 1994 to 2004." Thesis, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/45.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2006 xxiv, 251 leaves
The first formal Homoeopathic education programme in South Africa introduced Technikon Natal (now the Durban Institute of Technology – DIT). The course had its first intake in 1989 and has since produced some 10 years of graduates. The programme affords the graduate a Master’s Degree in Technology in Homoeopathy (Ross, 2006). Career paths regarding graduates of this programme have never been investigated. Such an investigation was deemed valuable to clarify areas of difficulty regarding the education provided and the profession as a whole, to ascertain the viability of Homoeopathy as a career. It also aimed to identify possible other career choices a graduate may have with the education received. The study was limited to DIT Homoeopathic graduates from 1994 to 2004. The study was designed to investigate the demographic composition of the group, as well as other aspects of their career since graduation.

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Thomson, Bruce. "A homoeopathic drug proving of the venom of Bitis gabonica gabonica." Thesis, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/51.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy) -Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004 1 v. (various pagings)
The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effects of the thirtieth centesimal (30CH) potency of the venom of Bitis gabonica gabonica on healthy individuals in order to elucidate the total morbid symptomatology produced by the drug so that it may be prescribed by Homoeopathic practitioners according to the Law of Similars, as is required by Homoeopathic methodology. It was hypothesized that the 30CH potency of Bitis gabonica gabonica would produce clearly observable signs and symptoms in healthy Provers.

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Prakasam, Deva S. "Homoeopathy in curing cancer (A sociological study)." Thesis, 1993. http://hdl.handle.net/2009/4830.

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Sweidan, Melanie Jill. "A retrospective survey of post-graduate career paths of Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) homoeopathic graduates from 1998 to 2004." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/54.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2007 xxii, 250 leaves
This study aimed to assess the perceptions and career choices made by Technikon Witwatersrand Homoeopathy graduates from 1998 to 2004. It is noted that Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) is now known as University of Johannesburg; however as the name change did not occur at the time of this study, this study refers to this institution as TWR throughout. The study was designed to investigate their demographic composition as well as aspects concerning career choices, the status of their practices and the reality of Homoeopathy being a viable and satisfactory career choice.

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Thiel, Gregory Justin. "A comparison of the results of a triple-blind homoeopathic drug proving of Erythrina lysistemon 30CH, to the doctrine of signatures." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/330.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, 2007 xiii, 181 leaves
The objectives of the following study were to determine: 1.The sphere of action of Erythrina lysistemon 30CH on healthy provers who recorded the signs and symptoms produced in order to determine the substances potential usefulness in a future clinical setting according to the Law of similars. 2. To test the efficacy of a triple blind proving methodology, which had never been done before at this institution. 3. To analyse the symptoms produced from this proving according to the doctrine of signatures.
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Macquet, Thomas. "The perceptions and awareness of homoeopathy and the Homoeopathic Day Clinic (H.D.C) amongst students at the Durban University of Technology (D.U.T.)." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/30.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homeopathy)-Dept. of Homeopathy, Durban University of Technology, 2007 xiii, 160 leaves
Tertiary education students are present and future health care consumers, and as such it is important that they are well educated in both mainstream and complementary health practices. Prior to this study, no data was available on the perceptions of tertiary education students towards homoeopathy in South Africa. The aim of this study was to bridge this gap in the database of knowledge by determining the perceptions and awareness that students at Durban University of Technology (D.U.T.) have towards homoeopathy and the Homoeopathic Day Clinic (H.D.C.) that exists on the D.U.T. campus.

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Turner, Taryn-Lee. "A survey to determine the perceptions of veterinarians towards homoeopathy and the utilization of homoeopathy by veterinarians in KwaZulu-Natal." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1834.

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Mini-dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2005.
In order to determine the perceptions of veterinarians towards homoeopathy and the utilization of homoeopathy by veterinarians in KwaZulu-Natal, a survey was sent out to 128 veterinarians practicing in the area. The questionnaire consisted of 6 demographic and 26 veterinary related questions. In most cases the respondents had to tick off a pre-printed answer, but a few of the questions had open-ended answers. The questionnaire was completed and returned by 63 (49,2%) veterinarians. The data was analysed by the SPSS software and the statistical methods used were frequency tables and chi-square tests. The response by the veterinarians was very positive and the sample well distributed in terms of age, type of practice, area of practice and type of animal treated. The study showed that 60.3% of respondents use homoeopathy, with the majority of these using homoeopathy for less than 10 years. Veterinarians who treat small animals were more likely to use homoeopathy than those treating large animals. The reasons for using homoeopathy were mainly as an alternative treatment, and because the treatment has less (no) side effects. Most veterinarians use homoeopathy on few patients, with only one veterinarian using it on all patients. All the veterinarians currently using homoeopathy expressed a wish to continues using homoepathy.
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Saul, Wayne. "The effectiveness of homoeopathic similimum treatment in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)." Thesis, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/44.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2005 xxvii, 153 p.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) remains a medically unexplained syndrome, with differing aetiological models, case definitions and treatment recommendations (Ranjith, 2005:13). Sharpe & Wessely (1997:179) state that the current case definition for CFS has assumed acceptance as representing nothing more than a working definition of a clinical problem, pending further understanding. CFS has subsequently become the focus of much research and debate (Wessely, Hotopf & Sharpe, 1999:13). Notwithstanding, the definition in terms of diagnostic criteria is adequate in meeting the needs of research studies (Rutherford, 2003). Anecdotal reports, espousing the effectiveness of homoeopathic treatment of CFS, points to the use of the similimum. (Bailey, 1995:189; De Schepper, 2001:6-7; Hardy, 2005:8-10). However, the limited research available on the subject suggests that more research needs to be conducted in this regard (Wessely, Hotopf & Sharpe, 1999:371; Walach, 2004:210-211). This double-blind placebo-controlled study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of homoeopathic similimum treatment in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

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Vogel, Alta. "A group analysis evaluation of the class Insecta in terms of known materia medica." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/33.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2007 ix, 153 leaves
Group analysis of homoeopathic remedies is a relatively new methodology, linking naturally related substances via their common symptomatology. At its very basic level of understanding, it is an attempt to identify a mechanism for understanding groups of related remedies according to the natural classification of various sources used in homoeopathic practice (Scholten, 1993). This not only offers new aspects to well known remedies, but illuminates the smaller, less well known remedies, resulting in a more comprehensive and rounded understanding of the materia medica

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Leisegang, Kristian. "A group analysis evaluation of the kingdom fungi of homoeopathic remedies in terms of known materia medica." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/34.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, 2007 x, 95, [4] leaves, Annexures A-C
Until recently the most important method of studying homoeopathic remedies has been to look at each remedy separately and not in the context of a particular group to which it belongs. Group analysis, as defined by pioneering authors such as Sankaran (2002) and Scholten (1993), is an attempt to identify a mechanism for understanding groups of related remedies according to natural classification of the various sources used in homoeopathic practice.

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Ngobese, Jabulile Cresancia. "The relative efficacy of homoeopathic Simillimum treatment as compared to psychological counseling (cognitive therapy and behavioral therapy) in the management of Generalized Anxiety Disorder." Thesis, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/26.

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This double-blind placebo-controlled study investigated the relative efficacy of Homoeopathic similimum treatment as compared to psychological counselling (Cognitive therapy combined with Behavioural therapy), in the management of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).
Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2006 xli, 201 leaves

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