Mini-dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004. 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. A questionnaire was compiled and administered to a sample group of final level secondary education students at selected schools within the Durban metropolitan area of KwaZulu Natal. One school was selected from each of the twelve districts comprising the two regions within the greater Durban area in order to provide a cross section of the demography of the area. Each school was visited and the questionnaire was introduced to learners, who completed and returned it immediately. A short presentation on homoeopathy as a therapy and a career ensued. This method of administering the survey ensured a high return of completed questionnaires. The responses confirmed the initial perception that there is a large degree of ignorance within the population regarding homoeopathy. The great majority of respondents (76.0%) had never heard of homoeopathy, and only 3.7% had ever been treated homoeopathically. However, it is encouraging that more than 80% of those who had no experience of homoeopathy wished to learn more about it. As would be expected from this lack of knowledge of the subject, a large percentage of respondents were unable to provide an opinion on statements aimed at assessing their perceptions of homoeopathy. This trend is also evident with regard to statements on the safety and efficacy of homoeopathic remedies, where 57.7% and 64.4% respectively could not venture an opinion. / M

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.

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.

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.

Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2005 xli, 193 p. : ill. ; 30 cm / The purpose of this double-blind placebo controlled study was to evaluate the efficacy of homoeopathic simillimum in the treatment of chronic primary insomnia.

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

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.

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.

Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2003 xiii, 66 leaves / 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.

Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy,Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2004. / 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. / M