Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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Excitatory and inhibitory neural control of sexual maturation in the female rat.
(Dalhousie University, 1990) -
Excluded But Empowered: How Social Exclusion Drives Responsible Investment Preference
(2023-12-10)Social exclusion is a common experience that can have impacts on our daily life, such as choosing a product, joining a group or even our risk tolerance and financial decision-making. This study investigates the relationship ... -
THE EXCLUSION OF IMPROPERLY OBTAINED EVIDENCE AT THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT: A PRINCIPLED APPROACH TO INTERPRETING ARTICLE 69(7) OF THE ROME STATUTE
(2014-04-24)This thesis examines article 69(7) of the Rome Statute, which creates an exclusionary rule for improperly obtained evidence at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Ultimately, the thesis proposes how the ICC should ... -
EXERCISE TO PREVENT ANTHRACYCLINE-BASED CARDIOTOXICITY IN INDIVIDUALS WITH BREAST OR HEMATOLOGICAL CANCERS
(2018-07-18)Anthracyclines (ACs) are a powerful anti-cancer drug used to treat a wide range of cancers, including those of the breast and blood. It is well established that ACs can lead to cardiac dysfunction and heart failure well ... -
Exercise to Prevent Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity (EXACT2.0) in Females with Breast Cancer
(2022-08-16)The cardioprotective effects of aerobic exercise (AE) in mitigating anthracycline (AC)-induced cardiotoxicity in females with breast cancer (BC) remain unclear. This study investigated the impact of a 24-week home-based ... -
EXISTENTIALLY CLOSED PROPERTY IN DIRECTED INFINITE GRAPHS
(2018-07-18)Graph theory abounds with applications inside mathematics itself, and in computer science, and engineering. One direction of research within graph theory is the topic of infinite graphs, which is the focus of this thesis. ... -
Exodus: When Canadian literature moved to New York.
(Dalhousie University, 2001) -
Expanded insight into processing and isoform dependent properties of apelin
(2019-04-12)Apelin is one of two peptide ligands for a class A G-protein-coupled receptor (the apelin receptor; AR/APJ). Apelin-AR signalling regulates many body systems, including the cardiovascular system, central nervous system, ... -
EXPANDING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF MARINE MICROBIOTA IN THE NORTHWEST ATLANTIC AND ARCTIC SECTORS: FROM COASTAL PHYTOPLANKTON TO DIAZOTROPH COMMUNITIES
(2023-04-12)High-resolution ocean time series and strategic sampling in understudied environments provide unique opportunities to advance our knowledge of microbial life in the ocean. The goal of this thesis was to expand our understanding ... -
Expanding the Scope of Nickel-Catalyzed C(sp2)–N/O Cross-Coupling Reactions Using Tailored Ancillary Ligands
(2021-01-18)The ubiquity of aryl C–N/O bonds in pharmaceuticals and natural products necessitates the development of robust and selective methodologies to construct such linkages efficiently. Palladium-catalyzed C(sp2)–N/O cross-coupling ... -
EXPECTANCY AS A MEDIATOR OF DRUG AND PLACEBO EFFECTS: METHODOLOGICAL AND CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR HUMAN RESEARCH OF NICOTINE AND TOBACCO EFFECTS
(2017-06-26)Drug responses are frequently presumed to arise directly from the pharmacological properties of ingested substances; however, there is growing recognition that non-pharmacological factors likely also make important ... -
EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT FOR IT MANAGEMENT SUPPORT
(2012-08-10)This thesis focuses on the identification of experience required for solving IT (Information Technology) problems in small to medium sized enterprises. It is aimed to utilize information retrieval and data mining techniques ... -
The experience of peer mentoring in grades 4, 5, and 6 students from the Heart Healthy Kids program
(2012-08-16)The Heart Healthy Kids (H2K) program examines peer mentoring and physical activity of grades 4, 5, and 6 students (n=808 children from 10 schools). This sub-study qualitatively explored the peer mentoring experience, using ... -
The experience, impact and effects of timing of adolescent transitions.
(Dalhousie University, 2003) -
Experience, Interpretation, and the Performance of Authorship: A Study of Multiple Perspective in the Work of George Orwell
(2013-12-20)This thesis examines stylistic technique and narrative strategy in a range of George Orwell’s fictional and non-fictional texts to demonstrate how personal experience and detached interpretation interact dialectically in ... -
Experiences Accessing Gender-Affirming Care in Nova Scotia: More than Medical Care
(2024-04-08)Access to affirmative care, especially for gender-diverse individuals, is fundamental. Factors like socioeconomic status, location, gender identity, and sexual orientation intertwine to create disparities across various ... -
Experiences of Arab Immigrant Women in Emergency Departments in Halifax Regional Municipality
(2014-08-22)This feminist phenomenological study explored the gendered experiences of Arab immigrant women when visiting Emergency Departments (EDs) in Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM), Nova Scotia, Canada. Six Arab immigrant women ... -
THE EXPERIENCES OF CHRONICALLY ILL PATIENTS AND REGISTERED NURSES WHEN THEY NEGOTIATE PATIENT CARE IN HOSPITAL SETTINGS
(2015-02-02)Positive hospital experiences and health outcomes for chronically ill patients are dependent on effective negotiations of care that are built on partnerships and mutual goal setting. However, studies suggest that many ... -
Experiences of Food Insecurity Among Older Women in Rural Nova Scotia
(2018-12-17)Older, rural-dwelling women in Canada are at risk of food insecurity, given their longer life spans and vulnerability to poverty; however, there is little research exploring their experiences. Nova Scotia is of interest ...