1 | Page An Investigation into the lung function, health-related quality-of- life and functional capacity of a cured Pulmonary Tuberculosis population in the Breede Valley, South Africa: a pilot study by Kurt John Daniels Thesis presented in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Physiotherapy in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Stellenbosch University March 2015 Supervisor: Dr SD Hanekom, Department of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University Co-supervisor: Prof E. Irusen, Head of Division of Pulmonology, Department of Medicine, Stellenbosch University