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Endothelial function response to different modes of acute and chronic exercise in both health and diseased populations (2014)
Thesis
Kirk, R. J. T. (2014). Endothelial function response to different modes of acute and chronic exercise in both health and diseased populations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220509

Endothelial microparticles (EMP) offer an insight into the state of the endothelium and are known to be elevated in diseases characterised by endothelial dysfunction (ED) (Horstman et al., 2004; Vince et al., 2009a). EMP have also been shown to incre... Read More about Endothelial function response to different modes of acute and chronic exercise in both health and diseased populations.

Exploring the interaction between rivers and sand dunes : implications for fluvial-aeolian geomorphology (2014)
Thesis
Liu, B. (. S. (2014). Exploring the interaction between rivers and sand dunes : implications for fluvial-aeolian geomorphology. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217352

The interaction between fluvial and aeolian processes can significantly influence landforms. When rivers and sand dunes meet, the interaction of sediment transport between the two systems can lead to change in either one or both systems. However, the... Read More about Exploring the interaction between rivers and sand dunes : implications for fluvial-aeolian geomorphology.

Does parliamentary development assistance matter? : an examination of the aid effectiveness in parliamentary oversight (2014)
Thesis
Kabir, A. H. M. (2014). Does parliamentary development assistance matter? : an examination of the aid effectiveness in parliamentary oversight. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217342

As the central institution of democracy, parliaments embody the will of the people in government, and carry all their expectations that democracy will be truly responsive to their needs and help solve the most pressing problems that confront them in... Read More about Does parliamentary development assistance matter? : an examination of the aid effectiveness in parliamentary oversight.

Optimisation and control of muscular forces to maintain optimal compression loading in the femur (2014)
Thesis
Brown, A. F. (2014). Optimisation and control of muscular forces to maintain optimal compression loading in the femur. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217305

The aims of this study were to investigate the feasibility of maintaining compression in the femur as the dominant state of loading and to explore the impact of changes to the musculoskeletal system on this loading regime. The literature provides a w... Read More about Optimisation and control of muscular forces to maintain optimal compression loading in the femur.

An investigation into the perceived value of an early dementia diagnosis from the perspective of general practitioners and members of the lay public (2014)
Thesis
Grace, L. (2014). An investigation into the perceived value of an early dementia diagnosis from the perspective of general practitioners and members of the lay public. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217256

The following studies investigate possible factors underlying the variance in dementia diagnosis rates between Hull, East Riding and Sheffield PCT. The first study utilised qualitative approaches to explore the perceived importance of an early dement... Read More about An investigation into the perceived value of an early dementia diagnosis from the perspective of general practitioners and members of the lay public.

Fisheries management plan for the Yorkshire River Derwent (2014)
Thesis
Upsher, D. J. A. (2014). Fisheries management plan for the Yorkshire River Derwent. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217252

The European Union’s (EU) Water Framework Directive (WFD) necessitates that all Member States must aim to reach good ecological status or potential within inland and coastal waters by 2027. The River Derwent catchment is under substantial pressure (e... Read More about Fisheries management plan for the Yorkshire River Derwent.

The development of nuclear receptor imaging agents (2014)
Thesis
Allott, L. (2014). The development of nuclear receptor imaging agents. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217221

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a molecular imaging technique which allows visualisation and quantification of biomarkers by administering a positron-emitting molecular probe. The steroid hormone receptors for estrogen and progesterone are over... Read More about The development of nuclear receptor imaging agents.

Contextualising music at a cinematic Tudor court (2014)
Thesis
Fountain, D. G. (2014). Contextualising music at a cinematic Tudor court. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217154

Music plays an important function in the production of meaning in sound films. In particular, its role in the construction of historical sensibilities and musico-historical identities in film narratives is significant, capitalising on the underscore’... Read More about Contextualising music at a cinematic Tudor court.

Goal directed fluid therapy in colorectal surgery : strategies for the low risk patient (2014)
Thesis
Warnakulasuriya, S. R. (2014). Goal directed fluid therapy in colorectal surgery : strategies for the low risk patient. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217103

Morbidity and mortality following major surgery has considerable variation both nationally and globally, and hence considerable research has been focused on how post operative outcomes can be improved. In order to achieve improvement it is essential... Read More about Goal directed fluid therapy in colorectal surgery : strategies for the low risk patient.

Doing business underwater : flooding, entrepreneurship and resilience (2014)
Thesis
Messham, R. L. (2014). Doing business underwater : flooding, entrepreneurship and resilience. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216925

Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) are extremely important to the health of the UK economy. Yet their continued survival is threatened by a plethora of risks on a daily basis. Floods affect more people and cause more economic losses than any o... Read More about Doing business underwater : flooding, entrepreneurship and resilience.

The validity, reliability and responsiveness of procedure based assessment in simulated vascular procedures (2014)
Thesis
Green, L. A. (2014). The validity, reliability and responsiveness of procedure based assessment in simulated vascular procedures. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216921

Introduction Procedure based assessment (PBA) has been shown to be valid and reliable in the workplace however whether this translates to the simulation setting has not yet been demonstrated. Therefore the aim of this thesis is to demonstrate that... Read More about The validity, reliability and responsiveness of procedure based assessment in simulated vascular procedures.

The effects of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on simulated soccer performance (2014)
Thesis
Bennett, T. C. (2014). The effects of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on simulated soccer performance. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216891

Introduction – It is well documented in football that players can enter a fatigued state during the latter stages of a game which can consequently reduce physical performance and therefore the match outcome. During football, high intensity running su... Read More about The effects of sodium bicarbonate supplementation on simulated soccer performance.

Authorising m-commerce with location (2014)
Thesis
Hayhurst, J. (2014). Authorising m-commerce with location. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216868

Global fraud in 'cardholder not present' transactions over the World Wide Web continues to grow, in line with the ever-increasing numbers of transactions carried out over this medium. Unfortunately, at present the measures designed to combat against... Read More about Authorising m-commerce with location.

An investigation of interoperability issues between authorisation systems within web services (2014)
Thesis
Zhang, Y. (2014). An investigation of interoperability issues between authorisation systems within web services. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216863

The existing authorisation systems within the context of Web Services mainly apply two access control approaches – Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC). The RBAC approach links an authenticated Web Service Reques... Read More about An investigation of interoperability issues between authorisation systems within web services.

Conceptualizing trust in electoral behaviour in a transitional democracy (2014)
Thesis
Susila, I. (2014). Conceptualizing trust in electoral behaviour in a transitional democracy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216852

This study explored how Indonesian voters’ perceptions about trust have changed over time and what factors affect their trust in the context of transitional democracy. This study identifies the antecedents of trust in the context of electoral behavio... Read More about Conceptualizing trust in electoral behaviour in a transitional democracy.

Modulation of nerve growth factor receptor expression in the urothelium and its relevance to ketmine induced cystitis (2014)
Thesis
Kidger, E. A. (2014). Modulation of nerve growth factor receptor expression in the urothelium and its relevance to ketmine induced cystitis. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216556

Ketamine-induced cystitis (KIC) is a form of bladder pain syndrome (BPS) that usually arises following recreational abuse. Urothelial expression of the p75 low-affinity nerve growth factor receptor (NGFR) has been implicated in the aetiopathology of... Read More about Modulation of nerve growth factor receptor expression in the urothelium and its relevance to ketmine induced cystitis.

Study of the thrombogenicity induced by the cytotoxic treatment of malignant disease (2014)
Thesis
Hall, J. (2014). Study of the thrombogenicity induced by the cytotoxic treatment of malignant disease. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216550

Cancer and its treatment are frequently complicated by the development of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Interestingly, VTE incidence rates vary according to tumour type and the chemotherapy regimen administered. Yet, the precise mechanisms responsibl... Read More about Study of the thrombogenicity induced by the cytotoxic treatment of malignant disease.

Liquid crystalline organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices (2014)
Thesis
Bao, W. (2014). Liquid crystalline organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216495

This thesis collates and describes the research work carried out during my PhD programme. This work of research is mainly based on the synthesis and evaluations of novel liquid crystalline materials for use in plastic electronic applications, such as... Read More about Liquid crystalline organic semiconductors for application in opto-electronic devices.

Essays on information asymmetry, agency problem, and corporate actions (2014)
Thesis
Trzeciakiewicz, A. (2014). Essays on information asymmetry, agency problem, and corporate actions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216417

This study investigates the implications of the asymmetric information between managers and shareholders and the resulting costly agency problems. In doing so, it focuses on the heterogeneity of executive directors with respect to their trading behav... Read More about Essays on information asymmetry, agency problem, and corporate actions.