Skip to main content

Research Repository

Advanced Search

All Outputs (3429)

Paternal postpartum distress : a discourse analytic study (2008)
Thesis
Wilson, C. C. (2008). Paternal postpartum distress : a discourse analytic study. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212811

This portfolio thesis comprises of three parts: a systematic review paper, an empirical report and appendices. Part one is a systematic review in which the literature relating to the empirical paper is reviewed. Literature concerning the prevalenc... Read More about Paternal postpartum distress : a discourse analytic study.

Cardiometabolic aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome (2008)
Thesis
Cho, L. W. (2008). Cardiometabolic aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213102

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder affecting 6-7% of the population. It is characterised by chronic anovulation and hyperandrogenism with the clinical manifestation of oligomenorrhoea, hirsutism and acne. A ten to twenty... Read More about Cardiometabolic aspects of polycystic ovary syndrome.

Physical and chemical properties of sporopollenin exine particles (2008)
Thesis
Barrier, S. (2008). Physical and chemical properties of sporopollenin exine particles. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213615

The chemical structure of sporopollenin was extensively reviewed, along with some considerations pertaining to its physical and biological properties. A comparative study is presented of extraction protocols to isolate exines from L. clavatum, in par... Read More about Physical and chemical properties of sporopollenin exine particles.

The privatised lifer : an observation of a cohort of life-sentenced prisoners through HMP Wolds December 2003 – July 2005 (2008)
Thesis
Peake, R. (2008). The privatised lifer : an observation of a cohort of life-sentenced prisoners through HMP Wolds December 2003 – July 2005. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208541

This research proved a unique opportunity to observe a cohort of 20 life-sentenced prisoners that had already negotiated an often fragmented and difficult ‘system’. These prisoners were at the Category-C stage of their sentence (medium security) and... Read More about The privatised lifer : an observation of a cohort of life-sentenced prisoners through HMP Wolds December 2003 – July 2005.

Streptavidin-cytokine fusion proteins for use as adjuvants in cancer vaccines (2008)
Thesis
Henderson, R. (2008). Streptavidin-cytokine fusion proteins for use as adjuvants in cancer vaccines. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208726

The work presented in this thesis describes the production and characterisation of recombinant streptavidin-cytokine fusion proteins. Immunoadjuvants can augment the weak or non-existent antitumour response of a patient with cancer to immunotherapy.... Read More about Streptavidin-cytokine fusion proteins for use as adjuvants in cancer vaccines.

Nanoparticles at liquid interfaces (2008)
Thesis
Lees, T. J. G. (2008). Nanoparticles at liquid interfaces. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208950

This thesis is concerned with the study of two phase systems stabilised by nanometre sized solid particles. The understanding of how modifying these particles at the oil(air)-water interface can change the properties of the bulk systems they stabilis... Read More about Nanoparticles at liquid interfaces.

Telomerase : a tumor marker in the peripheral blood of colorectal cancer patients (2008)
Thesis
Khair, G. (2008). Telomerase : a tumor marker in the peripheral blood of colorectal cancer patients. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4211034

Colorectal cancer (CRC) recurrence after curable resection is still high. This fact strongly suggests that the dissemination of circulating tumour cells (CTC) occurs early in the disease process. The first clinical results obtained suggest that CTC d... Read More about Telomerase : a tumor marker in the peripheral blood of colorectal cancer patients.

Ecological implications of introducing Leucaspius delineatus (Heckel, 1843) and Pseudorasbora parva (Temminck and Schlegel, 1842) into inland waters in England (2008)
Thesis
Beyer, K. (2008). Ecological implications of introducing Leucaspius delineatus (Heckel, 1843) and Pseudorasbora parva (Temminck and Schlegel, 1842) into inland waters in England. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208549

Non-native species invasions threaten the structure, function and biodiversity of ecosystems worldwide, and those of non-native fishes pose amongst the greatest threats to inland waters of the U.K. This PhD investigated the establishment, dispersal a... Read More about Ecological implications of introducing Leucaspius delineatus (Heckel, 1843) and Pseudorasbora parva (Temminck and Schlegel, 1842) into inland waters in England.

The characterisation of family-13 kinesins in Trypanosoma brucei (2008)
Thesis
Chan, K. Y. (2008). The characterisation of family-13 kinesins in Trypanosoma brucei. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208634

Kinesins are motor proteins involved in the movement of organelles and sub-organelles along microtubule tracks within the cell. Phylogenetic analysis of the 46 kinesin genes coded by the Trypanosoma brucei genome resulted in the grouping of seven kin... Read More about The characterisation of family-13 kinesins in Trypanosoma brucei.

Supervisors' perspectives on their supervisory relationships: a qualitative analysis (2008)
Thesis
Clohessy, S. (2008). Supervisors' perspectives on their supervisory relationships: a qualitative analysis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208731

This study aims to explore supervisors' perspectives of their supervisory relationships (SRs) with trainee clinical psychologists, particularly the ways in which they enhance these relationships, and identify and resolve problems.A retrospective qual... Read More about Supervisors' perspectives on their supervisory relationships: a qualitative analysis.

Characterization of thermal dissipation within integrated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) layered packaging structure (2008)
Thesis
Lim, D. J. (2008). Characterization of thermal dissipation within integrated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) layered packaging structure. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208848

Integrated Gate Bipolar Transistors (IGBTs) generally have a high output power and generate significant amounts of heat, which needs to be removed from the chip to ensure continued operation. Since IGBT chips are commonly mounted on a layered assembl... Read More about Characterization of thermal dissipation within integrated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) layered packaging structure.

The treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis (2008)
Thesis
Middleton, E. T. (2008). The treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209112

Osteoporosis is a skeletal condition in which bone strength is compromised leading to a propensity to fragility fractures. Osteoporotic fractures have significant consequences for both the individual, due to the resulting morbidity and mortality, and... Read More about The treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Investigating the experiences of people with learning disabilities in accident & emergency from a carer perspective (2008)
Thesis
Piper, E. (2008). Investigating the experiences of people with learning disabilities in accident & emergency from a carer perspective. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212860

Primary and secondary health services have a duty to provide for the health needs of people with learning disabilities. Previously this group of the population may have experienced segregated and/or a lack of adequate health services. However a combi... Read More about Investigating the experiences of people with learning disabilities in accident & emergency from a carer perspective.

A search for 'creative' 'partnerships' : constructing pedagogies for artists and educators working together (2008)
Thesis
Owen, R. N. Y. (2008). A search for 'creative' 'partnerships' : constructing pedagogies for artists and educators working together. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213014

This thesis examines what constitutes a 'creative' 'partnership' and whether theoretical frameworks and models can be articulated which produce 'creative partnerships'. The thesis derives from an ethnographic study of Fichte Nursery School and artist... Read More about A search for 'creative' 'partnerships' : constructing pedagogies for artists and educators working together.

Flexible virtual learning environments: a schema-driven approach using sematic web concepts (2008)
Thesis
Wen, L. (2008). Flexible virtual learning environments: a schema-driven approach using sematic web concepts. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4213878

Flexible e-Iearning refers to an intelligent educational mechanism that focuses on simulating and improving traditional education as far as possible on the Web by integrating various electronic approaches, technologies, and equipment. This mechanism... Read More about Flexible virtual learning environments: a schema-driven approach using sematic web concepts.

An investigation of the factors which influence the degree of patient involvement in the physiotherapeutic consultation (2008)
Thesis
Green, A. J. (2008). An investigation of the factors which influence the degree of patient involvement in the physiotherapeutic consultation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208387

The term patient involvement is widely used within the physiotherapy vocabulary, yet it is poorly defined and understood. Little is known about NHS physiotherapists’ attitudes, knowledge or skills regarding patient involvement. The aims of this thesi... Read More about An investigation of the factors which influence the degree of patient involvement in the physiotherapeutic consultation.

On divergence in European human rights laws: the European Convention on Human Rights and European community law: a claim of non-divergence (2008)
Thesis
Varju, M. (2008). On divergence in European human rights laws: the European Convention on Human Rights and European community law: a claim of non-divergence. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208532

The issue of divergence in human rights protection (adjudication) between the law of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) and European Community/Union (EC/EU) law has been in the centre of academic attention for decades. The position that t... Read More about On divergence in European human rights laws: the European Convention on Human Rights and European community law: a claim of non-divergence.

Gut failure: Diagnosis and management (2008)
Thesis
Gatt, M. (2008). Gut failure: Diagnosis and management. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208858

Background: Inadequate gut function (IGF) or intestinal failure (IF) is common, particularly in surgical patients and the critically ill. It is difficult to measure objectively, and as a consequence its effects on outcome are contentious and treatmen... Read More about Gut failure: Diagnosis and management.

The role of n-linked glycosylation and sialylation in regulating human proteinase-activated receptor 1 and 4 expression and signalling (2008)
Thesis
Xiao, Y. P. (2008). The role of n-linked glycosylation and sialylation in regulating human proteinase-activated receptor 1 and 4 expression and signalling. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4208901

Proteinase-activated receptors (PARs) are a novel family of G-protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) that mediate many of the diverse biological effects of proteinases on target cells. N-linked glycosylation is a common post-translational modification in... Read More about The role of n-linked glycosylation and sialylation in regulating human proteinase-activated receptor 1 and 4 expression and signalling.