Browsing Faculty of Graduate Studies Online Theses by Title
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1,n-radical ions ; Substituent effects of benzyl radicals.
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10 Days of Darkness Does Not Restore Neural or Visual Plasticity in Adult Cats
(2014-12-11)Recently it was demonstrated that 10-days of darkness could restore visual plasticity and promote fast and complete recovery from amblyopia in juvenile kittens (Duffy and Mitchell, 2013). To test whether 10-days of darkness ... -
140 Years Of Disparities: Regional Development In The Maritimes Past, Present And Future
(2011-05-11)The study is an exploration and analysis of regional economic development programs and policies in the Maritimes from the start of Confederation to the present day. The study revolves around three major time periods in ... -
180: Developing Countries' About-Face in the Uruguay Round
(2013-11-25)International trade ties the world together and is hypothetically fair and equal. In reality, it is highly asymmetrical and poses a significant challenge for developing countries. A massive sea change occurred in the ... -
21st Century Monument Architecture: The Dialogue Between Local Place/Migrant Identity
(2017-04-10)21st Century Monument Architecture: The Dialogue Between Local Place and Migrant Identity confronts the loss of cultural identity in a global culture of increased mobility and migration. Growing nomadism and trans-border ... -
3 DOF, LONG RANGE PLANAR LIFT AND SLIDE MICRO-CONVEYOR WITH VISION-BASED CONTROL SYSTEM
(2013-09-09)The purpose of this thesis is to introduce a novel method of dry micro-object manipulation and to demonstrate predictable vision-based control. The Lift and slide conveyors presented utilize three main components: pads, ... -
3D Modelling of a tidal turbine - A numerical investigation of wake phenomena
(2015)A three-dimensional CFD model of a tidal turbine was successfully created. The effect of physical parameters, such as twist axis location and blade trailing edge roundness, were discussed. These were found to have a ... -
3D Object Clouds: Viewing Virtual Objects in Interactive Clouds on Mobile Devices
(2016-12-14)Given the expanding use of 3D Objects in a variety of fields such as animation, gaming, virtual worlds, commerce, augmented reality and 3D printing, we propose a novel system for object browsing and searching. Specifically, ... -
3D PHOTOACOUSTIC TOMOGRAPHY IN AN ENDOSCOPIC FORM FACTOR
(2020-10-29)We present the results of a study to introduce photoacoustic tomography capability into a 2D endoscopic 64-element phased and 3D endoscopic 128-element crossed electrode ultrasound array for the use in endoscopic brain ... -
A 3D Printed Patient Specific In-Vivo Dosimetry System
(2024-06-27)While radiotherapy treatments are meticulously planned, checked, and verified before the patient arrives at the clinic, once the treatment commences, there is often no direct monitoring of the radiation dose received by ... -
3D Printed Surface Applicators for High Dose Rate Brachytherapy
(2016-08-31)HDR surface mould brachytherapy is a technique used to treat various types of skin lesions including basal and squamous cell carcinoma. This work investigates the feasibility of using 3D printed surface applicators for the ... -
3D Range Searching Using Chain Decomposition
(2017-09-01)We propose the first data structure based on untangled monotonic chains for or- thogonal range searching in 3-dimensional space. The idea is an extension of the 2-dimensional chain partition algorithm proposed by Arroyuelo ... -
3D simultaneous quantification of SPIO and Gadolinium Contrast Agents In Vivo using MR Fingerprinting
(2024-04-30)Molecular imaging is a powerful asset to a range of disciplines, allowing for precise, noninvasive, longitudinal imaging of a myriad of biological processes. Magnetic resonance molecular imaging offers the ability to perform ... -
5G and China-US Relations: Competition and Intervention
(2021-08-31)This study discusses the reasons that drive the US government to deviate from its private sector-dominated approach and implement state intervention in the competition with China over 5G. In order to better understand the ... -
Ab initio studies of fluorinated ethanes: Electronic and energetic properties and reactions with hydroxyl radicals.
(Dalhousie University, 1995) -
ABENAKI CARBONATE PLATFORM IN RELATION TO THE JURASSIC-CRETACEOUS SABLE ISLAND DELTA, OFFSHORE NOVA SCOTIA, CANADA
(2016-09-01)The offshore Nova Scotia Late Jurassic to earliest Cretaceous continental scale shelf-margin Sable Delta succession is juxtaposed with the extensive kilometre-thick Abenaki carbonate platform. This thesis addresses how ... -
Aberrant Behaviour and Neural Activity in the 5xFAD Mouse Model of Alzheimer's Disease: Exploring Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in a Mouse Model of Amyloid Pathology
(2023-08-30)The present work examines behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD)-like behaviours in the 5xFAD mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease (AD)-related amyloid pathology. In particular, this work reviews BPSD-like ... -
The Ability to Create Household Wealth: An Alternative Perspective and Conceptual Framework
(2022-07-20)This thesis reviews the theories and evidence on households’ financial decision-making. It further relates these to a household’s ability to create wealth against the background of changing retirement systems. The work’s ... -
Abnormal lipoprotein metabolism in animal models of intrahepatic cholestasis induced by alpha-naphthylisothiocyanate.
(Dalhousie University, 1997)
