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Seeking God by strange ways : cults and societies in fin de siècle literature (2012)
Thesis
Berry, S. J. (2012). Seeking God by strange ways : cults and societies in fin de siècle literature. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213489

The general consensus regarding the role of Christianity at the fin de siècle is that while it did not cease to exist, technological and scientific advances had eroded the faith of many educated Victorians. Here, the term “seeking” suggests a spiritu... Read More about Seeking God by strange ways : cults and societies in fin de siècle literature.

Environmental risk management system design for hazardous waste materials (2012)
Thesis
Zhao, R. (2012). Environmental risk management system design for hazardous waste materials. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213422

Hazardous materials can be generally deemed as any material which, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, may cause, or pose a substantial or potential hazard to human health or the environment.... Read More about Environmental risk management system design for hazardous waste materials.

Near-vent processes of the 273 ka Poris eruption (Tenerife) (2012)
Thesis
Smith, N. (2012). Near-vent processes of the 273 ka Poris eruption (Tenerife). (PhD). Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/2598095

Near-vent processes during caldera-forming explosive eruptions are poorly known, as are relations between proximal and counterpart distal ignimbrites. Consequently, understanding of the full course of these eruptions and how to analyse their deposits... Read More about Near-vent processes of the 273 ka Poris eruption (Tenerife).

Proteomic identification and validation of biomarkers associated with resistance to radiotherapy in breast cancer (2012)
Thesis
ElFadl, D. (2012). Proteomic identification and validation of biomarkers associated with resistance to radiotherapy in breast cancer. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218629

Background: Breast cancer is an important health issue. The majority of patients present with early stage cancer and are therefore candidates for breast conserving surgery and radiotherapy. A proportion will suffer from local recurrence, which may b... Read More about Proteomic identification and validation of biomarkers associated with resistance to radiotherapy in breast cancer.

Women in management : identifying constraints on progression into senior management in the public sector in Saudi Arabia (2012)
Thesis
Abalkhail, J. M. A. (2012). Women in management : identifying constraints on progression into senior management in the public sector in Saudi Arabia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217149

Within a global context of huge social, political and economic changes, this research explores the phenomenon of female under-representation in senior management in the public sector in Saudi Arabia. In recent years, the participation of women in the... Read More about Women in management : identifying constraints on progression into senior management in the public sector in Saudi Arabia.

Laser structuring of materials for biomedical applications (2012)
Thesis
Haq, B. S. (2012). Laser structuring of materials for biomedical applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215953

Laser processing methods have become very appealing for the fabrication of micro/nano structures. To fabricate 3D structures with high resolution and arbitrary complexity, several material deposition processes are in use. By using appropriate mouldi... Read More about Laser structuring of materials for biomedical applications.

The psychology of anterior cruciate ligament injury rehabilitation amongst professional rugby union players (2012)
Thesis
Carson, F. (2012). The psychology of anterior cruciate ligament injury rehabilitation amongst professional rugby union players. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215624

[From the introduction:] Within professional contact sports, injury has been reported frequently by athletes as causing stress (Anshel, 2001; Noblet & Gifford, 2002). Particularly within rugby union where injury has been reported as one of the top f... Read More about The psychology of anterior cruciate ligament injury rehabilitation amongst professional rugby union players.

Lower limb ischaemia and its treatment : the impact on physical function, balance and quality of life (2012)
Thesis
Mockford, K. A. (. A. (2012). Lower limb ischaemia and its treatment : the impact on physical function, balance and quality of life. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214748

Improving functional outcomes of elderly, high risk, populations is of enormous public health importance with both high social and economic value. Lower limb ischaemia is a chronic and disabling condition with increasing prevalence among elderly popu... Read More about Lower limb ischaemia and its treatment : the impact on physical function, balance and quality of life.

Molecular imaging of gene transduction in cardiac transplantation (2012)
Thesis
Rao, V. P. (2012). Molecular imaging of gene transduction in cardiac transplantation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214665

This thesis is based on a series of experiments aimed at designing a model of gene transfer to the transplanted heart. The use of viral vector-based gene therapy to target pathological processes following cardiac transplantation faces many challenges... Read More about Molecular imaging of gene transduction in cardiac transplantation.

The use of knowledge discovery databases in the identification of patients with colorectal cancer (2012)
Thesis
Cowley, J. B. (2012). The use of knowledge discovery databases in the identification of patients with colorectal cancer. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214496

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of malignancy with 35,000 new patients diagnosed annually within the UK. Survival figures show that outcomes are less favourable within the UK when compared with the USA and Europe with 1 in 4 patient... Read More about The use of knowledge discovery databases in the identification of patients with colorectal cancer.

Proteomic identification of putative biomarkers of radiotherapy resistance (2012)
Thesis
Scaife, L. (2012). Proteomic identification of putative biomarkers of radiotherapy resistance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214086

Background Currently, tumour response to radiotherapy cannot be predicted meaning that those patients with tumours resistant to the therapy endure the harmful side effects associated with ionising radiation in the absence of therapeutic gain. The ai... Read More about Proteomic identification of putative biomarkers of radiotherapy resistance.

Mathematical modelling of bone remodelling at the cellular level and the interaction between myeloma cells and the bone microenvironment (2012)
Thesis
Ji, B. (. (2012). Mathematical modelling of bone remodelling at the cellular level and the interaction between myeloma cells and the bone microenvironment. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213597

After an initial phase of growth and development, bone undergoes a continuous cycle of repair, renewal and optimization, by a process termed remodelling. Bone remodelling is the coordinated processes of resorption by osteoclasts and formation by oste... Read More about Mathematical modelling of bone remodelling at the cellular level and the interaction between myeloma cells and the bone microenvironment.

Inhibition in long-term memory (2012)
Thesis
Hanczakowski, M. (2012). Inhibition in long-term memory. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213574

The present thesis examined the issue of inhibitory processes in long-term memory. Several theoretical frameworks, which posit various loci of an inhibitory mechanism, have been examined. The locus of an inhibitory mechanism was investigated within t... Read More about Inhibition in long-term memory.

An exploration of the internal/external brand orientations of David Cameron’s Conservative Party (2012)
Thesis
Pich, C. (2012). An exploration of the internal/external brand orientations of David Cameron’s Conservative Party. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213476

The majority of research in political branding has tended to adopt a measurable, singular, quantitative approach (French and Smith 2010; Schneider 2004). Furthermore research in this area deserves more attention (Peng and Hack 2009; Rawson 2007; Schn... Read More about An exploration of the internal/external brand orientations of David Cameron’s Conservative Party.

Genetic factors affecting establishment during invasions : the introduction of the topmouth gudgeon (Pseudorasbora parva) and the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in Europe (2012)
Thesis
Simon, A. (2012). Genetic factors affecting establishment during invasions : the introduction of the topmouth gudgeon (Pseudorasbora parva) and the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in Europe. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213470

The study of biological invasions is a major research topic, both because of the ecological and economical damage caused by invasive species and also as a great natural experiment to study evolutionary responses of non-native populations to their new... Read More about Genetic factors affecting establishment during invasions : the introduction of the topmouth gudgeon (Pseudorasbora parva) and the rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in Europe.

Development of Monte-Carlo simulations for III-V semiconductors employing an analytic band-structure (2012)
Thesis
Naylor, D. R. (. R. (2012). Development of Monte-Carlo simulations for III-V semiconductors employing an analytic band-structure. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213458

The thesis is primarily concerned with the III-V-N semiconductors Gallium Nitride (GaN) and the dilute nitride Gallium Nitrogen Arsenide (GaNAs) and the effect that the band structure has on electron transport in these materials. Ensemble Monte-Carlo... Read More about Development of Monte-Carlo simulations for III-V semiconductors employing an analytic band-structure.

Interactions between sources of alignment in human spatial learning (2012)
Thesis
Carter, P. (2012). Interactions between sources of alignment in human spatial learning. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213436

Without the ability to learn about the world around us, and the relative location of objects within it, we would be unable to make our way from one location or goal to another. This ability to learn spatially and navigate is essential and therefore s... Read More about Interactions between sources of alignment in human spatial learning.

The relationship between quality management and competitive advantage : an empirical study of the Egyptian hotel industry (2012)
Thesis
Elshaer, I. A. (2012). The relationship between quality management and competitive advantage : an empirical study of the Egyptian hotel industry. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213389

According to the resource based view (RBV) of the firm, quality management (QM) is one of the sources the firm can use to generate competitive advantage (CA). Although QM and CA have widely attracted the attention of both academics and practitioners,... Read More about The relationship between quality management and competitive advantage : an empirical study of the Egyptian hotel industry.

Romancing the ordeal : representations of pain and suffering in Middle English metrical romances (2012)
Thesis
Tasdelen, P. (2012). Romancing the ordeal : representations of pain and suffering in Middle English metrical romances. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218815

This thesis concentrates on the representations of pain and suffering in forty-five Middle English metrical romances. This excludes certain Arthurian and non-anonymous material. It comprises an introduction, five chapters, and an index of themes rela... Read More about Romancing the ordeal : representations of pain and suffering in Middle English metrical romances.