Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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Antihypertensive Properties of Flavonoid-Rich Apple Peel Extract, Selected Flavonoids and Metabolites In Vitro
(2011-12-19)Hypertension is a major public health problem rising across the globe. Inhibition of angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) is identified as a main therapeutic target in controlling high blood pressure. The current research ... -
Antineoplastic drugs modulate CXCR4 and CD26 cell-surface expression and function on colorectal carcinoma cells.
(Dalhousie University, 2007) -
ANTIOXIDANT AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY PROPERTIES OF BIOTRANSFORMED PROANTHOCYANIDINS IN RELATION TO NONALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE
(2023-08-16)Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common chronic liver disease worldwide. Despite the number of new NAFLD cases predicted to increase, there are no United States Food and Drug Administration-approved ... -
ANTIOXIDANT AND CYTOPROTECTIVE PROPERTIES OF LONG CHAIN FATTY ACID ACYLATED DERIVATIVES OF QUERCETIN-3-O-GLUCOSIDE
(2013-08-21)Quercetin-3-O-glucoside (Q3G), a glycosylated derivative of quercetin, is a polyphenolic compound known to possess diverse biological activities. Its moderately hydrophilic nature is a critical factor governing the ... -
Antioxidant properties of tocopherols in fish oils.
(Dalhousie University, 2000) -
Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory and Hypolipidemic Properties of Apple Flavonols
(2012-09-06)Obesity is considered an underlying risk factor for metabolic disease including cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. The fractions containing flavonols from apple peel were evaluated for their antioxidant, ... -
Antioxidant, Antihypertensive and Lipid Lowering Properties of Fruit Vinegar Beverages
(2012-12-07)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is ranked as one of top leading causes of death in most industrialized countries. Recent research suggests that fruit vinegar beverages (FVB) possess beneficial effects such as antihypertensive ... -
Anxiety Sensitivity: An Examination of its Relations to Physical Activity and Transdiagnostic Athlete Mental Health
(2023-08-25)There is a growing body of research that examines anxiety sensitivity (i.e., fear of arousal-based sensations) and physical activity. This research has tended to show that individuals with higher levels of anxiety sensitivity ... -
Any Mummers Allowed in the Pool? Queering Vernacular Typologies in Outport Newfoundland
(2021-04-09)The province of Newfoundland and Labrador’s unique cultural mythology and traditional architecture is directly related to a heteronormative way of living, with relatively no evidence of queerness in representations of place ... -
Apoptogenic and anti-angiogenic activity of the bovine milk-derived peptide, lactoferricin.
(Dalhousie University, 2006) -
Apoptosis in primary cultures of rat Leydig cells.
(Dalhousie University, 1998) -
Apparent contradictions in policy reforms between economic and political liberalization: A case study of debates in Ghana.
(Dalhousie University, 1996) -
Appetitive Learning Paradigm for Zebrafish (Danio rerio) in their Home Tanks Utilising Visual or Olfactory Cues
(2017-08-21)A visual or olfactory stimulus (green light or phenylethyl alcohol) was presented to groups of adult zebrafish in their home tanks. An automatic feeder dispensed food immediately after the conditioned stimuli (CS), or at ... -
APPLE PROCESSING BY-PRODUCTS AS A FEEDSTOCK FOR MANUFACTURE OF BIO-ETHANOL AND ORGANIC ACIDS
(2011-12-15)Bio-conversion of agricultural wastes provides a viable solution to multiple environmental problems as well as production of natural products. Apple processing for manufacturing juice, pies and sauce results in significant ... -
THE APPLICATION OF ACTIVE LEARNING KRIGING IN DETERMINING THE RELIABILITY OF BRIDGE COMPONENTS
(2022-12-16)The objective of this research was to develop a framework of analysis using Active Learning Kriging Monte Carlo Simulation (AK-MCS) to assess and optimize the reliability calculation of reinforced concrete bridges components. ... -
Application of an Environmental Management Systems Approach to Fisheries : A Case Study of the Fishery of the Chippewas of Nawash First Nation
(2001)This study explores the potential contribution of the environmental management systems approach to fisheries management. A review of fisheries management literature was conducted, and a case study was used, to develop an ... -
Application of Clustering, Logistic Regression and Decision Tree Induction on EGM Data for Detection and Prediction of At-Risk and Problem Gamblers
(2014-08-12)The use of data mining techniques for problem gambling behaviour analysis has huge potential to offer players protection and to reduce the risk of gambling-related harms. In this thesis, we apply three data mining ... -
Application of Data Envelopment Analysis to Optimize Transfer of Ischemic Stroke Patients for Endovascular Thrombectomy
(2023-12-12)Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death. A new treatment called Endovascular Thrombectomy (EVT) is available to severe stroke patients, but it is only offered at large urban centres and its effectiveness is time ...