All Outputs (106)

The use of objective markers and outcome measures in equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation (2020)
Thesis

Objective measures are used to determine the baseline function of a patient at the beginning of physiotherapy treatment, and at regular intervals, to monitor progress and treatment efficacy. The use of standardised and validated objective measures is... Read More about The use of objective markers and outcome measures in equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation.

Interaction between leukaemic cells and the bone marrow stroma (2020)
Thesis

Mesenchymal stromal cells (MSC) enhance growth and protect leukaemic cells from drug-induced toxicity in the bone marrow microenvironment (BMM), however, these interactions are not fully understood and less is known about the impact of leukaemic cell... Read More about Interaction between leukaemic cells and the bone marrow stroma.

Language and gender in the Saudi Shura Council (2020)
Thesis

The Saudi Shura Council (SSC) is the consultative assembly of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Its members debate proposals for new laws, scrutinise the operations of the civil service, and advise the King of legislative matters. In 2013, women joined th... Read More about Language and gender in the Saudi Shura Council.

Women’s experience of traumatic childbirth: An interpretative phenomenological analysis (2020)
Thesis

Background It has long been recognised that women may experience trauma as part of the birth process. Up to half of women worldwide report their birth as traumatic, therefore further investigation is a priority. Previous research has focused on wome... Read More about Women’s experience of traumatic childbirth: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.

A qualitative exploration of how young women seeking support for mental health issues engage with social media (2020)
Thesis

Aim: This study examines young women’s accounts of their engagement with social media, with a specific focus on the influence of social media on their mental health. Method: Semi-structured interviews were carried out with fourteen young women who h... Read More about A qualitative exploration of how young women seeking support for mental health issues engage with social media.

The role of hBCATc in breast cancer progression through IGF-1 and insulin signalling cascades (2020)
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Introduction and Aims: Breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality in women globally, despite advances in the development of targeted therapies. Driven by oncogenic signals, cancer cells undergo metabolic reprogramming, upregulatin... Read More about The role of hBCATc in breast cancer progression through IGF-1 and insulin signalling cascades.

A qualitative investigation of the acceptability and feasibility of the Public Health England urinary tract infection intervention for older adults (2020)
Thesis

Background and aims Rates of Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteraemia are rising and the highest rates of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) for urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur in older adults. In response to this, in 2017, I developed a UTI leaflet... Read More about A qualitative investigation of the acceptability and feasibility of the Public Health England urinary tract infection intervention for older adults.

Exploring the relationship between tokenism and gender quotas through the concept of embedded gender images (2020)
Thesis

This study aims to explain the continued relative absence of female managers in top positions, within the context of the current legally binding gender-quota debate in Germany. It enables a situated, empirically based understanding of eight female ma... Read More about Exploring the relationship between tokenism and gender quotas through the concept of embedded gender images.

Factors contributing towards psychological resilience in individuals with and without cleft lip and or/palate (2020)
Thesis

Introduction: Cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P) is the most common congenital craniofacial condition (CFC) and those born with it are likely to face a multitude of challenges, including in relation to psychological well-being. Research to date does not... Read More about Factors contributing towards psychological resilience in individuals with and without cleft lip and or/palate.

The experience of Wiccan counsellors: An interpretive phenomenological analysis (2020)
Thesis

This research examines the experience of Wiccan counsellors through interpretive phenomenological analysis (Smith et al 2009). Five Wiccans, whose professional accreditation would enable them to deliver some form of ‘talking therapy’ within the UK Na... Read More about The experience of Wiccan counsellors: An interpretive phenomenological analysis.

From environment to nature: Psycho-social investigations into practices of relating to nature (2020)
Thesis

How might we understand relating to Nature and what potential insights to sustainable leadership practices can be offered from that understanding? Those were the overall aims of this research. As Nature is omnipresent, yet not represented in mainstre... Read More about From environment to nature: Psycho-social investigations into practices of relating to nature.

Improving health outcomes in complex regional pain syndrome to inform chronic pain practice (2020)
Thesis

The research presented in this thesis focuses on improving health outcomes in the field of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) to inform chronic pain practice. Eight publications are presented, each accompanied by a critical commentary to evidence... Read More about Improving health outcomes in complex regional pain syndrome to inform chronic pain practice.

Fluid reabsorption across pig urinary bladder (2020)
Thesis

Introduction and aims: The bladder urothelium is generally considered to be poorly permeable blood-urine barrier. However, recent studies have shown that the urothelium expresses transmembrane water channels, aquaporins (AQPs). Currently 13 AQPs (AQP... Read More about Fluid reabsorption across pig urinary bladder.

Resilience to traumatic incidents programme for police constables: A feasibility study (2020)
Thesis

A range of potentially traumatic horrific, threatening or dangerous critical incidents can be encountered by police officers. (Arnetz, Nevedal, Lumley, Backman, & Lublin, 2008). In U.K policing, reactive approaches to deal with traumatic exposure is... Read More about Resilience to traumatic incidents programme for police constables: A feasibility study.

Towards an automated photogrammetry-based approach for monitoring and controlling construction site activities (2020)
Thesis

The construction industry has a poor productivity record, which was predominantly ascribed to inadequate monitoring of how a project is progressing at any given time. Most available approaches do not offer key stakeholders a shared understanding of p... Read More about Towards an automated photogrammetry-based approach for monitoring and controlling construction site activities.

Development of novel hybrid method and geometrical configuration-based active noise control system for circular cylinder and slat noise prediction and reduction applications (2020)
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This thesis presents a study about the application of a geometrical configuration-based feedforward adaptive active noise control (ANC) system in the low-frequency range of flow-induced (aeroacoustics) noise cancellation and the investigation on the... Read More about Development of novel hybrid method and geometrical configuration-based active noise control system for circular cylinder and slat noise prediction and reduction applications.

Development of design criteria for novel 3D-printed quadric-surfaced sludge digesters for wastewater infrastructure (2020)
Thesis

The quadric-surfaced sludge digester (QSD), also known as the egg-shaped sludge digester, has proven its advantages over traditional cylindrical digesters recently. A reduction in operational cost is the dominant factor. Its shell can be described as... Read More about Development of design criteria for novel 3D-printed quadric-surfaced sludge digesters for wastewater infrastructure.

A qualitative study into people’s experiences of interventions and support for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI): Stigma, shame, and society (2020)
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This qualitative study used semi structured interviews to gain an in-depth knowledge of individual’s experiences of interventions/support on their journey to ceasing non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI). Twelve adults from the community participated and t... Read More about A qualitative study into people’s experiences of interventions and support for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI): Stigma, shame, and society.

Multiple abortions: The women who request them and the staff who provide them (2020)
Thesis

Purpose There has been little qualitative research on abortion care in the UK, which explores the voices of women who have undergone this procedure. Previous research has focussed on clinical research into the safety and efficacy of abortion, the ch... Read More about Multiple abortions: The women who request them and the staff who provide them.

Walking with farmers and talking about suicidal feelings: An interpretative phenomenological analysis (2020)
Thesis

There is a lack of information about how farmers in South West England experience suicidal feelings in relation to their farming identities. This study therefore adds to the limited knowledge base of the phenomenological experiences of farmers from t... Read More about Walking with farmers and talking about suicidal feelings: An interpretative phenomenological analysis.