All Outputs (1323)

An exploration of type 1 paediatric diabetes : child and parental perspectives (2016)
Thesis
Roberts, F. A. (2016). An exploration of type 1 paediatric diabetes : child and parental perspectives. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219238

This thesis portfolio is comprised of three distinct sections: a narrative synthesis of qualitative research findings, an empirical study and the appendices. Systematic literature review: Narrative synthesis A qualitative review of studies exam... Read More about An exploration of type 1 paediatric diabetes : child and parental perspectives.

Molecular wire based bio-electrochemical sensing systems (2016)
Thesis
Partington, L. I. (2016). Molecular wire based bio-electrochemical sensing systems. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219209

This thesis aims to develop rapid, quantitative point of care sensing systems that exploit molecular wire platforms to enable the electrochemical detection of multiple target biomarkers, thereby empowering new technologies for the diagnosis of variou... Read More about Molecular wire based bio-electrochemical sensing systems.

Design and synthesis of iron oxide nanomaterials for biomedical applications (2016)
Thesis
Baghdadi, N. E. (2016). Design and synthesis of iron oxide nanomaterials for biomedical applications. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219152

Nanotechnology products have huge potential to be a part of the developments in various fields, including functional materials, electronics and medicine. Using nanomaterials in medical applications has been successful for disease diagnosis and drug d... Read More about Design and synthesis of iron oxide nanomaterials for biomedical applications.

Photochemical and evaporation behaviour of sunscreen formulations (2016)
Thesis
Marinopoulos, I. (2016). Photochemical and evaporation behaviour of sunscreen formulations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219043

Sunscreens ensure protection of the human skin against the harmful effects of the UV radiation in the UVB (290 – 320 nm) and UVA (320 – 400 nm) wavelength ranges. They commonly contain one or more organic UV absorbers that absorb light in the wavelen... Read More about Photochemical and evaporation behaviour of sunscreen formulations.

Physical touch as a pathway to personhood in dementia care (2016)
Thesis
Heap, C. J. (2016). Physical touch as a pathway to personhood in dementia care. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219025

This thesis portfolio comprises three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical research paper, and appendices. In part one, the systematic literature review, empirical literature relating to the use of touch interventions in dementia ca... Read More about Physical touch as a pathway to personhood in dementia care.

Screening for depression in older adults (2016)
Thesis
Pocklington, C. (2016). Screening for depression in older adults. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219021

Despite being the most common mental disorder in older adults, depression is under-recognised. It poses diagnostic difficulties in this population for several reasons; for example, symptomatic and phenomenological differences, age-related biological... Read More about Screening for depression in older adults.

Professionals' diagnostic and prognostic communication practices in cancer, and the mediating effect of illness perceptions on quality of life in brain tumour patients (2016)
Thesis
Smithson Evans, F. (2016). Professionals' diagnostic and prognostic communication practices in cancer, and the mediating effect of illness perceptions on quality of life in brain tumour patients. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219003

The portfolio has three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review, in which the empirical literature relating to general disclosure practices of clinicians regarding the diagnosis and prognosis of cancer is reviewed. Part two is an empirical... Read More about Professionals' diagnostic and prognostic communication practices in cancer, and the mediating effect of illness perceptions on quality of life in brain tumour patients.

An exploration into the rise in antidepressant prescribing and of GPs experiences of patients who present as 'depressed' (2016)
Thesis
Connor, M. (2016). An exploration into the rise in antidepressant prescribing and of GPs experiences of patients who present as 'depressed'. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4219000

Medically unexplained symptoms in children : systemic perspectives and interventions (2016)
Thesis
Burchill, S. R. S. (2016). Medically unexplained symptoms in children : systemic perspectives and interventions. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218997

This thesis portfolio is comprised of three parts: Part One – Systematic Literature Review The systematic literature review explored the efficacy of psychological family interventions for children with functional gastrointestinal pain. A system... Read More about Medically unexplained symptoms in children : systemic perspectives and interventions.

A study of the influence of economic and social leader-member exchange relationships on job performance, organizational citizenship behaviors and turnover intention : and the mediation effects of self-efficacy and social loafing (2016)
Thesis
Alkathiri, H. A. (2016). A study of the influence of economic and social leader-member exchange relationships on job performance, organizational citizenship behaviors and turnover intention : and the mediation effects of self-efficacy and social loafing. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218981

This research studied the influence of leader-member exchange (LMX) relationships on employee job performance, organizational citizenship behaviors, and turnover intention. Mediation effects of self-efficacy and social loafing are also examined. Lead... Read More about A study of the influence of economic and social leader-member exchange relationships on job performance, organizational citizenship behaviors and turnover intention : and the mediation effects of self-efficacy and social loafing.

Deployment of social cognition for communication and moral judgement in traumatic brain injury (2016)
Thesis
Rowley, D. A. (2016). Deployment of social cognition for communication and moral judgement in traumatic brain injury. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218912

This portfolio comprises three parts. Part one is a systematic meta-analytic review of the relationship between cognition, including social cognition, and the pragmatic aspects of language comprehension and production following traumatic brain injury... Read More about Deployment of social cognition for communication and moral judgement in traumatic brain injury.

Recent hominim cranial form and function (2016)
Thesis
Godinho, R. M. A. C. (2016). Recent hominim cranial form and function. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218853

This thesis aims to assess if biting mechanics drives craniofacial morphology in recent hominins. To that end, a virtual functional morphology toolkit, that includes Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Geometric Morphometrics (GM), is used to simulate... Read More about Recent hominim cranial form and function.

The experiences of fathers in the perinatal period (2016)
Thesis
Reeves, E. E. (2016). The experiences of fathers in the perinatal period. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218750

This thesis portfolio is comprised of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical study and a set of appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review in which existing empirical literature relating to fathers’ representations o... Read More about The experiences of fathers in the perinatal period.

The experiences of hospice nurses : an exploration of compassion and interventions to support wellbeing (2016)
Thesis
Durant, L. R. (2016). The experiences of hospice nurses : an exploration of compassion and interventions to support wellbeing. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218744

The portfolio has three parts. Part one is a systematic literature review, in which empirical papers investigating the effectiveness of interventions for supporting and promoting wellbeing in palliative care staff are reviewed. A systematic database... Read More about The experiences of hospice nurses : an exploration of compassion and interventions to support wellbeing.

Contributions to individual distress and personal growth following the experience of hallucinations (2016)
Thesis
Dixon, L. (2016). Contributions to individual distress and personal growth following the experience of hallucinations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218741

Research suggests hearing and seeing things that others do not is universally experienced by many humans; yet, there is a dominant discourse that hallucinations are a negative and debilitating phenomenon. This portfolio examines the differences betwe... Read More about Contributions to individual distress and personal growth following the experience of hallucinations.

Relationships and dementia : an exploration of partners' experiences (2016)
Thesis
Cowell, C. F. (2016). Relationships and dementia : an exploration of partners' experiences. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218732

This portfolio thesis is made up of three parts; a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and a set of associated appendices. The thesis as a whole considers the experiences of relationships for partners within couple dyads, in which one pe... Read More about Relationships and dementia : an exploration of partners' experiences.

The experience of resilience in older people living with chronic illness (2016)
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Buggins, S. (2016). The experience of resilience in older people living with chronic illness. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218727

This portfolio thesis consists of three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and a set of appendices. Part one is a systematic literature review which synthesises the published qualitative literature investigating resilience i... Read More about The experience of resilience in older people living with chronic illness.

Essays on investor behaviour and corporate governance in sub-Saharan African frontier markets (2016)
Thesis
Komba, G. V. (2016). Essays on investor behaviour and corporate governance in sub-Saharan African frontier markets. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218640

This thesis consists of three essays that address the question, whether the dynamics of investing in the developed markets are applicable in the Sub-Saharan African (SSA) frontier markets following the emerging market’s experience. The first essay (c... Read More about Essays on investor behaviour and corporate governance in sub-Saharan African frontier markets.

Monitoring the response of head and neck tumour tissue to irradiation using a microfluidic-based approach (2016)
Thesis
Cheah, R. (2016). Monitoring the response of head and neck tumour tissue to irradiation using a microfluidic-based approach. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218576

Radiotherapy remains the standard treat74ment for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), however, resistance remains a real clinical problem despite the improvements and development of new treatment strategies. Patient outcome could potential... Read More about Monitoring the response of head and neck tumour tissue to irradiation using a microfluidic-based approach.

Chronic total coronary occlusions, distal collateral supply and implications of recanalisation (2016)
Thesis
Ladwiniec, A. (2016). Chronic total coronary occlusions, distal collateral supply and implications of recanalisation. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218216

The optimal treatment for patients with a chronic total coronary occlusion (CTO) is controversial, both in terms of the decision whether to revascularise and with respect to the physiological effect of recanalisation on revascularisation strategy.... Read More about Chronic total coronary occlusions, distal collateral supply and implications of recanalisation.