Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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Role of Arabidopsis thaliana RING-Type E3 Ligase XBAT35.2 in Regulating ACD11 Stability
(2015)Ubiquitination is a post-translational modification that results in a single (monoubiquitination) or multiple (polyubiquitination) ubiquitin molecule(s) being covalently attached to a selected protein substrate. A common ... -
The Role of Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Signalling in Ventricular Conduction System Development and Cardiac Function
(2023-08-23)The presence of a cardiac conduction defect in perinatal life increases the risk of heart failure. Studies have shown that atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP) and its high affinity receptor (NPRA) play a role in the formation ... -
The Role of Attention and Working Memory in Reading in Young Adults With a History of Reading Difficulties: Mechanisms and Treatment
(2022-08-12)University students with a history of reading difficulties (HRD) have ongoing reading and academic challenges. Understanding the mechanisms underlying these students’ reading difficulties and identifying ways to improve ... -
The Role of Attention in Walking in Parkinson's Disease
(2019-08-29)Parkinson’s disease affects both cognitive and motor function. The purpose of this study was to look at the role of attention and walking in people with Parkinson’s disease (n = 15) as compared to a healthy, matched control ... -
The Role of Attentional Control in Working Memory: Effects of Cognitive Load, Aging, and Stroke
(2015-01-16)Working memory is a limited capacity system that relies on attentional control mechanisms to filter out task irrelevant information for optimal performance (Broadbent, 1958). The aim of this dissertation was to investigate ... -
The Role of BASP1 in Neural Development
(2019-12-09)BASP1 (brain acid soluble protein 1) is highly expressed in the nervous system throughout development. While its roles at the neuromuscular junction and in certain non-neuronal tissues have been previously characterized, ... -
The role of binding determinants in ground state and transition state stabilization by mandelate racemase.
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The Role of Blood-Brain Barrier Pathology in Post-Traumatic Epilepsy and its Co-Morbidities
(2020-09-11)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is becoming a global epidemic with an up-to-date figure putting its toll at 69 million people affected worldwide. In Canada, TBI accounts for 150,000 annual emergency room visits and about ... -
The role of BMP-2 and TGF-beta during early development and patterning of the avian mandible and limb buds.
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The role of bone morphogenetic protein 4 signalling in human ovarian cancer cell behaviour.
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THE ROLE OF CASP IN NATURAL KILLER CELL IMMUNE FUNCTION
(2014-03-24)Natural Killer (NK) cells are highly mobile, specialized sub-populations of lymphocytic cells that survey their host to identify and eliminate infected or tumor cells. They are one of the key players in innate immunity and ... -
The Role of Charge Redistribution in the Self-discharge of Electrochemical Capacitor Electrodes
(2011-01-13)This work examines the role of charge redistribution in the self-discharge of electrochemical capacitor electrodes. Electrochemical capacitors are charge storage devices which have high power capability and a long cycle ... -
The role of chemokine receptors in lymphocyte recruitment in inflammation.
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ROLE OF CO-OPERATIVES IN FACILITATING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: AN EXPERIENCE FROM NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
(2019-05-01)Attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) will require concerted effort throughout societies everywhere. Although co-operatives, as community-embedded local organizations, have been promoted in advancing SDGs, ... -
The Role of Communication Media in Enabling Inclusion of Women in Man-Dominated Teams
(2023-08-23)Does communication media influence women’s inclusion when they are minorities in man-dominated teams, and how? Drawing on media synchronicity theory, gender microaggression and gender differences literature, we investigated ... -
THE ROLE OF CORTICAL SPREADING DEPOLARIZATIONS IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY OUTCOME
(2021-03-15)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a blow to the head that disrupts normal brain function. Concussion is a common clinical syndrome that can follow mild TBI. Concussion is associated with a variety of disabling neurological ... -
The role of culture in pain-related caregiver behavior: Comparing Canadian, Icelandic, and Thai caregivers of 6-12-year-old children
(2017-05-26)The aim of the study was to examine the role culture plays in caregiver’s pain-related parent behaviors. This study used a cross-cultural survey design with a convenience sample of caregivers of 6-12-year-old children (N ... -
Role of descending monoamines in the spinal control of micturition in cat.
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THE ROLE OF DRINKING TO COPE IN IMPACTING ALCOHOL-RELATED BEHAVIOURS AND OUTCOMES AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
(2017-08-24)This dissertation focused on understanding the role of coping motives in alcohol behaviours and outcomes among undergraduates in a series of three studies. Study 1 examined the effects of drinking motives and mood on ... -
The role of eco-certification in marine salmon farming
(2023-08-10)Eco-certification schemes are certifying an increasing volume of farmed seafood. These schemes promise to improve industry practices and sustainability by creating market incentives for producers to participate in ...