Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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Exodus: When Canadian literature moved to New York.
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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.
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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 ... -
Experiences of Health and Aging: Younger Adults with Disabilities in Long-term Care Facilities
(2017-08-31)Canada’s 2011 census revealed that Nova Scotia comprises the largest proportion of people over the age of 65 and the highest proportion of people living with a disability (Statistics Canada, 2012; Statistics Canada, 2013). ... -
The Experiences of Midwives and Nurses Collaborating to Provide Birthing Care: A Systematic Review of Qualitative Evidence
(2015-04-02)The purpose of this systematic review was to identify, appraise, and synthesize qualitative evidence about the experiences of midwives and nurses collaborating to provide birthing care, using the Joanna Briggs Institute ... -
The Experiences of New Nurse Graduates Working in a Nursing Resource Team
(2016-12-20)Float nursing is generally not recommended for new nurse graduates yet they are and have been hired into float pools and resource teams. A qualitative descriptive study guided by transition theory was conducted to obtain ... -
The Experiences of Registered Nurses in Fulfilling Their Role in Patient Care Planning within Acute Care Settings
(2012-08-30)Documentation of care plans by Registered Nurses (RN) within acute care is imperative. There is scant research related to the experiences of nurses with written care plans within this context. The purpose of this study was ... -
EXPERIENCES OF THE GIFT, PERCEPTIONS OF THE COMMODITY:AN EXAMINATION OF THE AFFECTS OF COMMODITIZATION ON EDUCATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS IN AN INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
(2011-04-25)International education is a profitable industry in Canada with thousands of students entering the country each year to contribute millions of dollars to educational institutions in the form of tuition payments. Students ... -
The Experiences Of Young Adult Cancer Survivors Resuming An Occupation
(2011-01-07)Young adulthood is generally a time when an individual completes a post-secondary education, decides on a career, and enters the workforce. When individuals are diagnosed with cancer during this stage in life, they often ...