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Coal, correspondence, and nineteenth century poetry : Joseph Skipsey and the problems of social class (2018)
Thesis
Tait, G. J. (2018). Coal, correspondence, and nineteenth century poetry : Joseph Skipsey and the problems of social class. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4306375

This thesis explores the life and work of the poet and coal miner Joseph Skipsey (1832-1903) by examining his correspondence with some of the most notable cultural figures of the late-Victorian period. This work is, as far as I am aware, the first mo... Read More about Coal, correspondence, and nineteenth century poetry : Joseph Skipsey and the problems of social class.

Exploring compassion, shame and the healthcare system in relation to self-care in type 2 diabetes (2018)
Thesis
Childs, C. J. (2018). Exploring compassion, shame and the healthcare system in relation to self-care in type 2 diabetes. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220962

This portfolio thesis is comprised of three parts: 1) a systematic literature review, 2) an empirical report and, 3) supporting appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review which aimed to explore healthcare system factors that are relate... Read More about Exploring compassion, shame and the healthcare system in relation to self-care in type 2 diabetes.

Social networking sites, body image and well-being : the roles of social comparison and compassion (2018)
Thesis
Walker, M. (2018). Social networking sites, body image and well-being : the roles of social comparison and compassion. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220986

This portfolio thesis comprises three parts: a systematic literature review, a quantitative empirical paper and supporting appendices. Part One is a systematic review of the literature regarding the role that social comparison plays in the relatio... Read More about Social networking sites, body image and well-being : the roles of social comparison and compassion.

“Dance to the dominants’ tune” : the impact of institutional habitus on mature students’ study in both England and China (2018)
Thesis
Guan, S. (2018). “Dance to the dominants’ tune” : the impact of institutional habitus on mature students’ study in both England and China. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4276150

Massification in higher education has been developing globally, with more and more mature students entering university and benefiting from higher education. Because higher education has been anchored in its historical traditions of serving traditiona... Read More about “Dance to the dominants’ tune” : the impact of institutional habitus on mature students’ study in both England and China.

Virgin and Child : a novel : how the literary thriller can be used to explore morality and the nature of the divine (2018)
Thesis
Hamand, M. E. (2018). Virgin and Child : a novel : how the literary thriller can be used to explore morality and the nature of the divine. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4266367

The thesis includes a novel, Virgin and Child, and an exegesis, which explores how novelists creatively engage with issues of religion and morality within the genre of the literary thriller. The novel interweaves the Catholic position on issues of ge... Read More about Virgin and Child : a novel : how the literary thriller can be used to explore morality and the nature of the divine.

Development of radiolabeled fatty acid derivatives for imaging cardiac metabolism using PET and SPECT (2018)
Thesis
Al-Ali, Z. S. A. (2018). Development of radiolabeled fatty acid derivatives for imaging cardiac metabolism using PET and SPECT. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4223957

Cardiac diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. To address this problem, a better understanding of biochemical reasons underlying heart pathologies is needed. Fatty acid oxidation (FAO) plays a significant role in cardiac energy production... Read More about Development of radiolabeled fatty acid derivatives for imaging cardiac metabolism using PET and SPECT.

An investigation of glycidyl methacrylate terpolymers for mixed mode LC separations (2018)
Thesis
Alkarimi, A. A. (2018). An investigation of glycidyl methacrylate terpolymers for mixed mode LC separations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4306322

Enhancing efficient separation techniques for use in proteomics or metabolomics is a growing area in recent years. Monolithic columns, as innovative separation materials have gained more attention and acceptance for proteomic and metabolic s... Read More about An investigation of glycidyl methacrylate terpolymers for mixed mode LC separations.

Physiotherapy goal setting in anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation : an exploration of training, practice and beliefs (2018)
Thesis
Alexanders, J. (2018). Physiotherapy goal setting in anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation : an exploration of training, practice and beliefs. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221212

Despite the growing interest into the role of physiotherapists providing psychological interventions within anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), literature surrounding goal setting practices within this field is minimal. The main purpose of this researc... Read More about Physiotherapy goal setting in anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation : an exploration of training, practice and beliefs.

Karl Popper's philosophy and the possibility of an African approach to science (2018)
Thesis
Okpanachi, A. I. (2018). Karl Popper's philosophy and the possibility of an African approach to science. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221264

This thesis makes the philosophical case for an engaged and active African perspective in science studies. The African dimension has been largely absent in an actively increasing research area of science and society, an applied area where philosophy... Read More about Karl Popper's philosophy and the possibility of an African approach to science.

Novel interventional therapies to improve cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (2018)
Thesis
Javed, Z. (2018). Novel interventional therapies to improve cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220685

Introduction: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is associated with a diverse range of endocrine, metabolic and cardiovascular risk factors. Low vitamin D in PCOS is associated with multiple cardiovascular risk factors and vitamin D replacement therap... Read More about Novel interventional therapies to improve cardiovascular risk in women with polycystic ovary syndrome.

Do clinically relevant differences in outcomes exist between women and men undergoing treatment for cardiovascular disease? (2018)
Thesis
Buchanan, G. L. (2018). Do clinically relevant differences in outcomes exist between women and men undergoing treatment for cardiovascular disease?. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222132

Introduction Throughout my own clinical practice, I became aware that differences may exist between men and women in the decisions for treatment and the outcomes after intervention for cardiovascular disease. Clinical trials have corroborated this w... Read More about Do clinically relevant differences in outcomes exist between women and men undergoing treatment for cardiovascular disease?.

Targeted activation of dendritic cells via the CD40 receptor (2018)
Thesis
Wingham, B. (2018). Targeted activation of dendritic cells via the CD40 receptor. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224089

Dendritic cell (DC) activation underpins the patient immune response in multiple cancers, including ovarian cancer. While DCs are detected within the margins of ovarian tumours, DC populations are maintained in an immature state, displaying low level... Read More about Targeted activation of dendritic cells via the CD40 receptor.

Experiences of women with obstetric fistula in Nigeria : a narrative inquiry (2018)
Thesis
Degge, H. M. (2018). Experiences of women with obstetric fistula in Nigeria : a narrative inquiry. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221004

Obstetric Fistula is an abnormal opening between the vagina and rectum resulting from prolonged and obstructed labour. It occurs mostly in developing countries and is a neglected maternal health issue in Nigeria. Women’s experiences of living with fi... Read More about Experiences of women with obstetric fistula in Nigeria : a narrative inquiry.

Nanocarrier-formulated antimicrobials and microfluidics-based screening assays (2018)
Thesis
Al-Obaidy, S. S. M. (2018). Nanocarrier-formulated antimicrobials and microfluidics-based screening assays. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4222342

Antibiotics and other antimicrobial agents have allowed the successful treatment of a range of infectious diseases. However, due to their extensive use a range of bacteria have developed multiple resistances to many antibiotics at therapeutically acc... Read More about Nanocarrier-formulated antimicrobials and microfluidics-based screening assays.

The historical geographies of European childhood in colonial Africa : children's lives in Nyasaland 1889-1964 (2018)
Thesis
Cross, B. M. (2018). The historical geographies of European childhood in colonial Africa : children's lives in Nyasaland 1889-1964. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221372

The research presented in this thesis recovers the experiences of European children who grew up in colonial Nyasaland, now known as Malawi, in the late nineteenth and early-mid twentieth centuries (1889-1964). These geographical histories of childhoo... Read More about The historical geographies of European childhood in colonial Africa : children's lives in Nyasaland 1889-1964.

From alchemy to Artaudian 'digital double' : a practical exploration in digital scenography (2018)
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Grimoldby, E. J. B. (2018). From alchemy to Artaudian 'digital double' : a practical exploration in digital scenography. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221411

This research seeks to better understand the position of the contemporary stage phenomenon ‘The Digital Double’ within the theories of Antonin Artaud. This phenomenon can be defined as; the mediated form, or presence, of a physical performer, generat... Read More about From alchemy to Artaudian 'digital double' : a practical exploration in digital scenography.

A critical evaluation of the reintegration experiences of child sex offenders in the community (2018)
Thesis
Woodward, D. (2018). A critical evaluation of the reintegration experiences of child sex offenders in the community. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4221034

Criminology has conventionally focussed on the onset and punishment of crime. Less attention is paid to how offenders reintegrate, exist, cope and move away from crime. However, there is a growing body of research interested in reintegration and desi... Read More about A critical evaluation of the reintegration experiences of child sex offenders in the community.

Effects of dietary fats on heart-liver lipid compositions (2018)
Thesis
Alnaam, Y. (2018). Effects of dietary fats on heart-liver lipid compositions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4193330

Accumulation of lipids in various organs causes many diseases such as obesity, cardiac disorder and dysfunction of the liver. The intake of fats from the diet influences the way that lipids are metabolised in the heart and liver. This provides an ene... Read More about Effects of dietary fats on heart-liver lipid compositions.

Making sense of it all : an interpretative phenomenological analysis of bereaved survivors’ coping experiences following intimate partner suicide (2018)
Thesis
Torres, S. A. (2018). Making sense of it all : an interpretative phenomenological analysis of bereaved survivors’ coping experiences following intimate partner suicide. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220945

Suicide is a national and global concern. Men continue to die by suicide at higher rates compared to women. The burden of grief associated with loss of a partner to suicide may go unreported by survivors. This study aimed to explore the coping experi... Read More about Making sense of it all : an interpretative phenomenological analysis of bereaved survivors’ coping experiences following intimate partner suicide.

Chondroitin sulphate : a candidate modulator of urothelial barrier formation and reconstitution following injury (2018)
Thesis
Phillips, R. (2018). Chondroitin sulphate : a candidate modulator of urothelial barrier formation and reconstitution following injury. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220690

Chondroitin sulphate (CS) has been described as contributing to the barrier function of the urothelium by forming a glycosaminoglycan (GAG) layer. It has been suggested that a defect in this layer contributes to chronic inflammatory uropathies, and t... Read More about Chondroitin sulphate : a candidate modulator of urothelial barrier formation and reconstitution following injury.