Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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Impact of frailty on cardiac contractile function in an aging mouse model
(2014-08-22)This study quantified frailty in a longitudinal study in the mouse model and investigated whether frailty was a better predictor of changes in cardiac morphology and function than chronological age. Frailty scores ... -
THE IMPACT OF HISTAMINE RECEPTOR 2 ANTAGONISTS ON BREAST CANCER DEVELOPMENT AND MONOCYTIC POPULATIONS
(2018-02-08)Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women and the second leading cause of cancer-related death. There is an urgent need for immunomodulatory drugs which specifically target immune cells to activate an ... -
The impact of long term testosterone withdrawal on cardiac excitation-contraction coupling in the mouse
(2019-04-12)The impact of chronic testosterone withdrawal on the structure and function of the heart was investigated in male C57BL/6 mice following bilateral gonadectomy (GDX) or a sham-operation at 4 weeks of age. In vivo ... -
IMPACT OF MANGANESE ON CORROSION CONTROL AND BIOFILM FORMATION IN DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS
(2019-04-12)The fate of manganese in distribution, along with its impact on biomass accumulation and lead release was investigated at the bench-scale. Confirmation of manganese-biofouling of the JD Kline Water Supply Plant’s raw water ... -
Impact of Maxillomandibular Advancement on Health-Related and Functional Outcomes: The Dalhousie Experience
(2017-12-14)Purpose: To determine the clinical effectiveness and safety of maxillomandibular advancement surgery (MMA) for the treatment of moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Methods: A prospective cohort study was ... -
Impact of Menstrual Cycle Phase on Metabolic Effects of Sleep Restriction
(2013-09-03)The effects of one night of 3h sleep on cortisol levels were assessed in two groups of women at different points in their menstrual cycles: mid-follicular and mid-luteal. Eighteen women (age: 21.8 ± 0.54; BMI: 22.6 ± 0.63, ... -
IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE ON GENDER INEQUALITY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
(2022-12-15)This thesis studies the impact of microfinance on gender inequality by using a panel data analysis of 94 developing countries over the period 2000 to 2019. Gender Inequality Index (GII) was used as a proxy for female ... -
Impact of Oasis® Supplement and Lysozyme on Incidence of Early Mortality, Digestive System Development, Growth Performance and Behaviour of Turkey Poults with Delayed Access to Feed and Water
(2012-11-16)Dietary supplements were provided during 24 hour transport from hatchery and growth of turkeys in two trials. Female poults (768 and 825 respectively) were used in two 3 x 4 factorial analyses (transportation supplement x ... -
THE IMPACT OF OCCLUSION THERAPY AND PREDICTORS ON AMBLYOPIA DOSE-RESPONSE RELATIONSHIP AND SUCCESS OUTCOMES
(2021-05-28)Amblyopia is a decrease in visual acuity caused by abnormal binocular interaction or pattern vision deprivation in one or both eye(s) with no organic abnormalities which is reversible by therapeutic measures. Current ... -
THE IMPACT OF OVEREDUCATION ON THE LIKELIHOOD OF CANADIAN GRADUATES TAKING CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR JOB OR CAREER PURPOSES
(2013-12-16)The main purpose of this paper is to explore how the probability of taking continuing education programs towards no degree for job or career purposes after graduation will be affected by overeducation, which can be defined ... -
The Impact of Palliative Care Consultation on Overall Survival and Aggressive Care at End-of-Life in Unresectable Pancreatic Cancer
(2021-01-07)Background: Early Palliative Care (PC) consultation has been associated with improved overall survival (OS) and less aggressive care at end-of-life in a number of malignancies. For patients with unresectable pancreatic ... -
The Impact of Post-secondary Education on Life Satisfaction of Immigrants and Natives: Evidence from Canada
(2023-06-22)Educational attainment is widely recognized as a crucial socio-economic factor that influences life satisfaction. However, there is limited knowledge about its specific impact on life satisfaction, as it is often treated ... -
Impact of Sleep Characteristics on Daytime Functioning in Children
(2011-12-13)Sleep appears to play a critical role in regulating daytime functioning in children. However, few child-focused studies have used objective measures of sleep and examined its role in emotional functioning, memory, and ... -
IMPACT OF SLEEP ON DAYTIME FUNCTIONING AND RESPONSE TO TREATMENT IN CHILDREN WITH ADHD
(2017-08-30)Sleep is critical for healthy development; however many children experience sleep problems. Both typically developing (TD) children and those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) commonly report prolonged ... -
THE IMPACT OF SMARTPHONE USE AND SLEEP DURATION ON YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
(2022-08-30)Previous research has consistently observed an association between smartphone use and poor mental health in youth, and how it displaces healthy habits such as sleep. However, many studies have only used subjective self-report ... -
The impact of snus and ethanol on cigarette craving and consumption
(2018-12-13)This dissertation examines the extent to which Swedish snus, a moist oral tobacco product, impacts the effect of alcohol consumption on cigarette smoking and craving. Alcohol-induced cigarette craving has been noted through ... -
Impact of Species-Specific Lactoferricin Peptides on Macrophage-Associated Inflammatory Processes
(2018-01-05)Inflammation is the body’s response to injury or infection and is important for elimination of the infecting agent and healing. However, prolonged inflammation can be damaging and may lead to the development of chronic ... -
The Impact of Technological Innovation of Augmented Reality on Consumers' Purchase Intention in the Online Fashion Retailing Industry
(2023-12-12)Augmented Reality (AR) is revolutionizing various sectors, with the fashion industry at the forefront of this transformation. This study dives deep into the dynamics of AR applications in online fashion retailing, emphasizing ... -
Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Occupational Engagement of Young Adults Self-Identified with Anxiety and Depression Symptoms
(2023-07-06)The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a shift in occupational engagement, impacting young adults’ overall health and well-being. With this, the study aimed to explore the occupational engagement of young adult students with ... -
THE IMPACT OF THE EVOLUTION OF SIMPLIFIED METHODS OF ANALYSIS IN CANADIAN HIGHWAY BRIDGE DESIGN CODES ON THE EVALUATION OF TIMBER BRIDGES
(2019-01-23)The design of bridge structures in Canada is currently undertaken according to the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) S6-14 Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC). Historically, previous versions of this code have ...
