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The role of scavenger receptors in oxidised low-density lipoprotein induced platelet hyperactivity (2016)
Thesis
Woodward, C. (2016). The role of scavenger receptors in oxidised low-density lipoprotein induced platelet hyperactivity. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218666

Increased platelet hyperactivity is a common consequence of hyperlipidemia and is associated with increased risk of acute coronary syndromes. Platelet interaction with oxidised low-density lipoprotein (oxLDL) is believed to play a crucial role in pla... Read More about The role of scavenger receptors in oxidised low-density lipoprotein induced platelet hyperactivity.

An investigation of how English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) is shaped by policy, teachers and learners (2016)
Thesis
Nickson, M. An investigation of how English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) is shaped by policy, teachers and learners. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/545652

From 2001, the position of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) changed from a practice of language learning and teaching on the periphery of education, to a position on the centre stage of Government social... Read More about An investigation of how English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) is shaped by policy, teachers and learners.

Contextualising slavery : a framework for understanding the relationship between the enslaver and the enslaved (2016)
Thesis
Boyd, Z. B. (2016). Contextualising slavery : a framework for understanding the relationship between the enslaver and the enslaved. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222232

Current anti-slavery policies and interventions are overwhelmingly focused on slavery as a financial endeavour strictly for economic ease or gain; however, cases in which enslavers invest time, money and other resources into obtaining and maintaining... Read More about Contextualising slavery : a framework for understanding the relationship between the enslaver and the enslaved.

The clinical applications of cardiogoniometry in cardiovascular disease (2016)
Thesis
Brown, O. I. (2016). The clinical applications of cardiogoniometry in cardiovascular disease. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221318

Cardiogoniometry (CGM) is a method of 3-dimensional electrocardiographic assessment which has primarily been investigated to evaluate its role in diagnosing patients with suspected coronary artery disease (CAD). Previous work has suggested it has con... Read More about The clinical applications of cardiogoniometry in cardiovascular disease.

Support needs for diabetes self-management : exploring the views of Maltese individuals with type 2 diabetes using a grounded theory approach (2016)
Thesis
Buttigieg, N. J. (2016). Support needs for diabetes self-management : exploring the views of Maltese individuals with type 2 diabetes using a grounded theory approach. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219548

Diabetes is a long-term condition which causes significant public health concern in view of its increasing prevalence and associated morbidity. Notwithstanding this, effective management has been shown to prevent or delay the onset of diabetes compli... Read More about Support needs for diabetes self-management : exploring the views of Maltese individuals with type 2 diabetes using a grounded theory approach.

Viscoelastically prestressed composites : towards process optimisation and application to morphing structures (2016)
Thesis
Wang, B. (. (2016). Viscoelastically prestressed composites : towards process optimisation and application to morphing structures. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219280

This thesis covers research that focuses on facilitating the industrial application of viscoelastically prestressed polymeric matrix composites (VPPMCs). With nylon 6,6 fibre as the reinforcement and polyester resin as the matrix material, unidirecti... Read More about Viscoelastically prestressed composites : towards process optimisation and application to morphing structures.

The case of internationalizing banks and the knowledge transfer process (2016)
Thesis
Nomhwange, S. (2016). The case of internationalizing banks and the knowledge transfer process. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219275

Central to this thesis is the examination of cross border knowledge transfer mechanisms in multinational banks from emerging and advanced economies. Applying the Knowledge Based View, the Network theory, and Springboard perspective, this study advoca... Read More about The case of internationalizing banks and the knowledge transfer process.

A preliminary investigation of the hand-held fan and the Calming Hand for the management of chronic refractory breathlessness in patients with advanced malignant and non-malignant diseases (2016)
Thesis
Swan, F. E. S. (2016). A preliminary investigation of the hand-held fan and the Calming Hand for the management of chronic refractory breathlessness in patients with advanced malignant and non-malignant diseases. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219223

Background Chronic breathlessness is a devastating symptom of advanced cardio-respiratory diseases, with extensive consequences for patients and their family carers. Despite optimal management of the underlying disease, problems may persist. Non-phar... Read More about A preliminary investigation of the hand-held fan and the Calming Hand for the management of chronic refractory breathlessness in patients with advanced malignant and non-malignant diseases.

A systematic review of the evidence in support of palliative care in people with persistently symptomatic heart failure (2016)
Thesis
Datla, S. (2016). A systematic review of the evidence in support of palliative care in people with persistently symptomatic heart failure. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219071

Background: Heart failure is common. People with advanced stages of the disease are symptomatic and have poor quality of life. Despite recommendations, this population have little access to palliative care. A barrier for people with heart failure acc... Read More about A systematic review of the evidence in support of palliative care in people with persistently symptomatic heart failure.

High resolution oesophageal manometry in the investigation of respiratory symptoms (2016)
Thesis
Burke, J. (2016). High resolution oesophageal manometry in the investigation of respiratory symptoms. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219068

Background: It has been suggested that gastro-oesophageal reflux and aspiration are common precipitants in respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, and interstitial lung disease. Several studies have indicated reduced oesophageal motility as a fact... Read More about High resolution oesophageal manometry in the investigation of respiratory symptoms.

The effects of a structured 8-week aerobic exercise intervention on anti-Mullerian hormone levels and oxidised LDL-cholesterol in the polycystic ovarian syndrome (2016)
Thesis
Woodward, A. (2016). The effects of a structured 8-week aerobic exercise intervention on anti-Mullerian hormone levels and oxidised LDL-cholesterol in the polycystic ovarian syndrome. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218977

AIM: PCOS is the most common endocrine disorder of reproductive age women, affecting 4-12%. The condition is associated with reproductive and cardiometabolic complications including obesity, insulin resistance, hyperandrogenism and infertility. Women... Read More about The effects of a structured 8-week aerobic exercise intervention on anti-Mullerian hormone levels and oxidised LDL-cholesterol in the polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Trauma, dissociation and psychosis : investigating the role of cognitive inhibition during threat processing (2016)
Thesis
Scane, C. M. (2016). Trauma, dissociation and psychosis : investigating the role of cognitive inhibition during threat processing. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218915

This Portfolio Thesis comprises three parts. Parts one and two are conceptually linked by their focus on the effect of anxiety on cognitive processes in psychosis. Part one is a systematic literature review. Biological views of psychoses such schi... Read More about Trauma, dissociation and psychosis : investigating the role of cognitive inhibition during threat processing.

The role of information and communication technologies in sociopolitical and ethnoreligious conflicts in Nigeria 2006-2014 (2016)
Thesis
Olabode, S. A. (2016). The role of information and communication technologies in sociopolitical and ethnoreligious conflicts in Nigeria 2006-2014. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223720

Conflict has been an integral part of Nigerian political life and has served as a catalyst for a progressive Nigerian society. From the precolonial era to the current period of democratization, conflict has also been a means through which dissident m... Read More about The role of information and communication technologies in sociopolitical and ethnoreligious conflicts in Nigeria 2006-2014.

Development of novel continuous flow reaction methodology for fine chemical production (2016)
Thesis
Alotaibi, M. (2016). Development of novel continuous flow reaction methodology for fine chemical production. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223586

At present, synthesising complex chemical compounds is a process that is facilitated by employing conventional batch based laboratory approaches. This path, which can to some extent be automated, frequently suffers from inefficient and uncontrollable... Read More about Development of novel continuous flow reaction methodology for fine chemical production.

The use of elastic therapeutic tape in clinical practice : an exploration of current usage and the evidence base within healthcare professionals (2016)
Thesis
Henderson, S. L. (2016). The use of elastic therapeutic tape in clinical practice : an exploration of current usage and the evidence base within healthcare professionals. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220608

Aim: The central aim of this study is to explore the current use of elastic therapeutic tape (ETT), the views of the evidence base within healthcare professionals and investigate the reasoning behind its use in clinical practise despite the lack of c... Read More about The use of elastic therapeutic tape in clinical practice : an exploration of current usage and the evidence base within healthcare professionals.

The dose-response validity of measures of training load in professional soccer players (2016)
Thesis
Svenson, R. P. (2016). The dose-response validity of measures of training load in professional soccer players. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220592

Introduction: There is currently a lack of research into the physical demands of soccer training despite it contributing towards 75-80% of weekly training load. A particular area requiring more focus is the does-response relationship between training... Read More about The dose-response validity of measures of training load in professional soccer players.

Essays on economic growth in Africa (2016)
Thesis
Muhammad, K. (2016). Essays on economic growth in Africa. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219604

This thesis investigates economic growth in Africa using three empirical papers from a number of different angles. The thesis begins by investigating the effects of different natural resources on economic growth in Africa. Three exogenous natural... Read More about Essays on economic growth in Africa.

The use of elastic therapeutic tape in clinical practice : an exploration of current usage and the evidence base within healthcare professionals (2016)
Thesis
Henderson, S. L. (2016). The use of elastic therapeutic tape in clinical practice : an exploration of current usage and the evidence base within healthcare professionals. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219543

Aim: The central aim of this study is to explore the current use of elastic therapeutic tape (ETT), the views of the evidence base within healthcare professionals and investi-gate the reasoning behind its use in clinical practise despite the lack of... Read More about The use of elastic therapeutic tape in clinical practice : an exploration of current usage and the evidence base within healthcare professionals.