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THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN IN VITRO MODEL TO EXAMINE AND MODULATE HEPATIC ISCHEMIA AND REPERFUSION RESPONSES
(2011-09-07)
Transplantation is the optimal form of therapy for patients with end-stage liver disease; however, the use of organs with hepatic steatosis is often associated with increased risks for poor function and graft loss. In ...
The Treatment and Function of Latent Homosexuality in André Gide's L'Immoraliste and Thomas Mann's Der Tod in Venedig
(2011-09-07)
This thesis discusses the theme of homosexuality presented in The Immoralist (1902) by André Gide and in Death in Venice (1912) by Thomas Mann. Evidence of homosexuality in the texts is substantiated in detail and the way ...
Housing and Addiction: Designing for the 'Hard to House' in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside
(2012-04-04)
The Downtown Eastside of Vancouver is one of the city’s oldest neighbourhoods and one of Canada’s poorest. Once home to city hall and a bustling entertainment district, this neighbourhood has slowly been overtaken by an ...
Spectrally-Resolved Differential Reflectivity Response of GaMnAs
(2011-09-07)
Spectrally-resolved differential reflectivity experiments on GaMnAs over a broad spectral range (1.4-2.0 eV) are presented, representing the first such measurements in a III-Mn-V diluted magnetic semiconductor. Comparison ...
Protective Ventilation vs. Hypercapnia for the Attenuation of Ventilator-Associated Lung Injury
(2011-09-06)
Mechanically ventilated patients are at risk of developing Ventilator-Associated Lung Injury (VALI). Improved ventilation strategies by lung-protective settings may cause hypercapnia. This study investigated whether ...
The Relationship between Mineral Rents and Poverty: Evidence from Sub-Saharan Africa and South America
(2011-09-06)
There has been considerable research over the years regarding the relationship between
natural resource abundance and economic growth, yet much less is known about the link
between natural resource abundance and prevalence ...
CHINA's FUTURE ECONOMIC GROWTH STRATEGY: EXPORTS and/or DOMESTIC DEMAND?
(2011-07-22)
This thesis examines China's future growth strategy. During the last 20 years, an export-oriented strategy has led to significant economic growth. However, with increases in labor costs and appreciation of the RMB, China ...
ISTAMBAY: A SOCIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS OF YOUTH INACTIVITY IN THE PHILIPPINES
(2010-04-16)
This dissertation explores the life experiences of a particular group of young people in the Philippines known as the “istambay”, a Filipino term derived from the English phrase “on standby”. The study examines the concept ...
"We just stick together": Centering the friendships of disabled youth
(2009-12-15)
Friendship matters. Practical support, caring, moral guidance, enjoyment, improved health and greater life expectancy are but a few of its benefits. Despite living in a stigmatizing social environment where isolation is ...
THROUGH ASPHALT DETECTION OF CORROSION DAMAGE IN CONCRETE USING GROUND-COUPLED GPR
(2014-07-24)
Many transportation departments (DOT) use Bridge Management Systems (BMS) to assist in planning, maintenance and repairs. BMS keep track of a number of aspects regarding a department’s bridge infrastructure that include ...