All Outputs (3397)

Supporting positive experiences in caregivers of people living with dementia (2022)
Thesis
Walton, J. A. (2022). Supporting positive experiences in caregivers of people living with dementia. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224540

This thesis is divided into three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper, and a set of appendices relating to both research projects. Part One is a systematic literature review relating to wellbeing enhancing interventions for car... Read More about Supporting positive experiences in caregivers of people living with dementia.

Tele-rehabilitation following Covid-19: a sub analysis dependant on level of respiratory intervention during hospitalisation (2022)
Thesis
Hyde, L. E. (2022). Tele-rehabilitation following Covid-19: a sub analysis dependant on level of respiratory intervention during hospitalisation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4321390

Introduction: Tele-rehabilitation has been shown to be effective in improving exercise capacity, quality of life, fatigue and mood in patients discharged from hospital following Covid-19 infection. It remains unknown however whether the level interve... Read More about Tele-rehabilitation following Covid-19: a sub analysis dependant on level of respiratory intervention during hospitalisation.

Lazarus Junction: Crossing the Divide. The Influence of Crime Procedural Tropes on the Construction of Supernatural Urban Fantasy (2022)
Thesis
Dobson, D. L. (2022). Lazarus Junction: Crossing the Divide. The Influence of Crime Procedural Tropes on the Construction of Supernatural Urban Fantasy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4247127

This thesis considers the influence of crime procedural tropes in the writing of Lazarus Junction: Crossing the Divide. It considers the intrusion of the city, and examines how Lazarus Junction seeks to portray a world threatened by a malevolent forc... Read More about Lazarus Junction: Crossing the Divide. The Influence of Crime Procedural Tropes on the Construction of Supernatural Urban Fantasy.

Virtual patient-specific treatment verification using machine learning methods to assist the dose deliverability evaluation of radiotherapy prostate plans (2022)
Thesis
Quintero Mejía, P. A. (2022). Virtual patient-specific treatment verification using machine learning methods to assist the dose deliverability evaluation of radiotherapy prostate plans. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224661

Machine Learning (ML) methods represent a potential tool to support and optimize virtual patient-specific plan verifications within radiotherapy workflows. However, previously reported applications did not consider the actual physical implications in... Read More about Virtual patient-specific treatment verification using machine learning methods to assist the dose deliverability evaluation of radiotherapy prostate plans.

Sending Foucault on loan to the lower leagues : a disciplinary analysis of the loan system in professional football (2022)
Thesis
Olde Wolbers, E. (2022). Sending Foucault on loan to the lower leagues : a disciplinary analysis of the loan system in professional football. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4311846

While transitions in sports have been thoroughly researched, specifically that of retirement (Wylleman & Lavallee, 2004; Park, Lavallee, & Tod, 2013), little focus has been given to the temporary transition such as the loan system in professional foo... Read More about Sending Foucault on loan to the lower leagues : a disciplinary analysis of the loan system in professional football.

Establishing a novel 3-dimensional microfluidic model of bunyavirus Infection to characterise exosome release from tumour cells (2022)
Thesis
Marsh, D. (2022). Establishing a novel 3-dimensional microfluidic model of bunyavirus Infection to characterise exosome release from tumour cells. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224638

The order Bunyavirales represents the largest and most diverse taxonomic grouping of negative-sense RNA viruses, some of which are associated with significant diseases in humans and livestock. The global emergence of these viruses is exacerbated by t... Read More about Establishing a novel 3-dimensional microfluidic model of bunyavirus Infection to characterise exosome release from tumour cells.

Studies on skeletal muscle stem cell biology of the apolipoprotein E deficient mice (2022)
Thesis
Barlow, J. J. (2022). Studies on skeletal muscle stem cell biology of the apolipoprotein E deficient mice. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224384

Skeletal muscle has tremendous adaptive and regenerative ability, this is achieved through a resource of stem cells which remain present in adults. These cells remain quiescent until activated by myogenic factors, at which point they proliferate and... Read More about Studies on skeletal muscle stem cell biology of the apolipoprotein E deficient mice.

Learning from refugees and asylum seekers: experiences of distressing suspicious thoughts and accessing mental health support (2022)
Thesis
Whichelow, J. (2022). Learning from refugees and asylum seekers: experiences of distressing suspicious thoughts and accessing mental health support. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4189001

This portfolio has three parts: a systematic literature review, an empirical paper and appendices. This thesis aims to explore the experiences of psychological distress and accessing support for refugees and asylum seekers, from the perspectives of s... Read More about Learning from refugees and asylum seekers: experiences of distressing suspicious thoughts and accessing mental health support.

Wyrd Magic: an exploration of personal grief through narrative (2022)
Thesis
Cargill, A. (2022). Wyrd Magic: an exploration of personal grief through narrative. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4240501

The thesis consists of the novel Wyrd Magic and an exegesis. Together, they chart my creative and critical PhD journey where I explore the form of the novel as a mode through which to articulate my understanding of grief. My intent was to deve... Read More about Wyrd Magic: an exploration of personal grief through narrative.

Conceptualizing political campaign messaging in an election - the case study of the 2016 presidential election in Ghana (2022)
Thesis
Adutwum, S. (2022). Conceptualizing political campaign messaging in an election - the case study of the 2016 presidential election in Ghana. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4247155

Political campaign messaging is acclaimed as one of the three critical success factors in winning a competitive election. With Ghana’s virtual two-party political system, formulating attractive campaign message for election becomes imperative. This s... Read More about Conceptualizing political campaign messaging in an election - the case study of the 2016 presidential election in Ghana.

Turbulence modulation in non-uniform and unsteady clay suspension flows (2022)
Thesis
de Vet, M. (2022). Turbulence modulation in non-uniform and unsteady clay suspension flows. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4240676

Cohesive sediment is common within natural environments, such as rivers, estuaries, shallow seas and deep oceans. High-magnitude, low-frequency events, such as storms, floods, and post-wildfire erosion, which occur more often due to climate change, c... Read More about Turbulence modulation in non-uniform and unsteady clay suspension flows.

Advanced biomedical applications of cell clusteroids based on aqueous twophase Pickering emulsion systems (2022)
Thesis
Wang, A. (2022). Advanced biomedical applications of cell clusteroids based on aqueous twophase Pickering emulsion systems. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4249064

The development of in vitro models for advancing the research of cell biology and cell physiology is of great importance to the fields of biotechnology, cancer study, drug testing, toxicity study. The emerging field includes tissue engineering and re... Read More about Advanced biomedical applications of cell clusteroids based on aqueous twophase Pickering emulsion systems.

The effect of acute itch on the motor evoked potential : an investigation using transcranial magnetic brain stimulation (2022)
Thesis
Page, M. L. (2022). The effect of acute itch on the motor evoked potential : an investigation using transcranial magnetic brain stimulation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4270500

research into the functioning of the brain during itch has revealed significant activity in the motor cortex, however, the role of the motor cortex during itch is not completely known. It is theorised to be involved in the planning of scratching move... Read More about The effect of acute itch on the motor evoked potential : an investigation using transcranial magnetic brain stimulation.

The impact of chronic breathlessness on psychological concerns and quality of life in an older, frail population in primary care (2022)
Thesis
Elliott-Button, H. L. (2022). The impact of chronic breathlessness on psychological concerns and quality of life in an older, frail population in primary care. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224612

Background Chronic breathlessness is a debilitating symptom with major detrimental impact on individuals, carers, across health care settings. Little is known about prevalence, impact, or experience of breathlessness in the older, frail population.... Read More about The impact of chronic breathlessness on psychological concerns and quality of life in an older, frail population in primary care.

Evaluation of suffering and distress in breast cancer patients of Indian heritage undergoing treatment (2022)
Thesis
Daniel, S. M. (2022). Evaluation of suffering and distress in breast cancer patients of Indian heritage undergoing treatment. (Thesis). Hull York Medical School, the University of Hull and the University of York. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224380

Background Breast cancer is now the most common cancer among women in India. The rising incidence is thought to be due to increased life expectancy, urbanisation, and adoption of western lifestyles. However, little is known about the psychological im... Read More about Evaluation of suffering and distress in breast cancer patients of Indian heritage undergoing treatment.

Deep learning for the early detection of harmful algal blooms and improving water quality monitoring (2022)
Thesis
Dagtekin, O. (2022). Deep learning for the early detection of harmful algal blooms and improving water quality monitoring. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4220252

Climate change will affect how water sources are managed and monitored. The frequency of algal blooms will increase with climate change as it presents favourable conditions for the reproduction of phytoplankton. During monitoring, possible sensory fa... Read More about Deep learning for the early detection of harmful algal blooms and improving water quality monitoring.

Understanding behavioural ecology of river-resident fish in winter to improve protection at water pumping stations (2022)
Thesis
Norman, J. (2022). Understanding behavioural ecology of river-resident fish in winter to improve protection at water pumping stations. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4291429

Globally, there is a reliance on water pumping stations to manage river levels and prevent flooding in heavily-modified anthropogenic rivers. Pumping stations damage longitudinal and lateral river connectivity and their operation presents a major ris... Read More about Understanding behavioural ecology of river-resident fish in winter to improve protection at water pumping stations.

Deserted Medieval Villages : determining whether landscape was a significant factor in the depopulation and desertion of medieval villages within the East Riding of Yorkshire (2022)
Thesis
Coulson, K. J. (2022). Deserted Medieval Villages : determining whether landscape was a significant factor in the depopulation and desertion of medieval villages within the East Riding of Yorkshire. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224515

[From the introduction:] The purpose of this dissertation is to determine whether landscape was a significant factor in the depopulation and desertion of medieval villages within the East Riding of Yorkshire. In a previous study on the subject, the... Read More about Deserted Medieval Villages : determining whether landscape was a significant factor in the depopulation and desertion of medieval villages within the East Riding of Yorkshire.

The Feeling Theory of emotions and the treatment of affective disorders (2022)
Thesis
Gorgogiannis, D. (2022). The Feeling Theory of emotions and the treatment of affective disorders. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4287082

I have two primary aims in this thesis. First, I intend to defend a Feeling Theory of emotion. Second, I want to explore the possible implications of a feeling theory for the treatment of emotional disorders. Both of these aims are important given th... Read More about The Feeling Theory of emotions and the treatment of affective disorders.

A mixed methods study of outcomes, experiences, and perceptions of through-knee and above-knee amputation (2022)
Thesis
Crane, H. (2022). A mixed methods study of outcomes, experiences, and perceptions of through-knee and above-knee amputation. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4312145

Through-knee amputation (TKA) has several theoretical physical advantages over above-knee amputation (AKA), yet AKA remains the preferred level of amputation by UK vascular surgeons when below-knee amputation (BKA) is not feasible. How clinician’s pe... Read More about A mixed methods study of outcomes, experiences, and perceptions of through-knee and above-knee amputation.