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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder : circles of healing, transformation and reconciliation, Ke-ge-na-thee-tum-we-in
(2011)
The Ph.D. dissertation encompasses an interdisciplinary study exploring qualitative, holistic strategies for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in integrated areas of law, medicine, education, psychology ...
Towards the rational design of nanoparticle catalysts
(2010-06)
This research is focused on development of routes towards the rational design of nanoparticle catalysts. Primarily, it is focused on two main projects; (1) the use of imidazolium-based ionic liquids (ILs) as greener media ...
Ovarian follicular synchronization, ovulation and oocyte development in llamas and alpacas
(2005-07-05)
The purpose of the studies reported in this thesis was to increase our understanding of the reproductive physiology of South American camelids. Studies were conducted in llamas and alpacas to investigate methods to electively ...
A histochemical study of Erysiphe graminis hordei El. Marchal on barley with particular reference to penetration and the phosphatase activity of the haustoria
(1956)
New and highly refined physiological techniques have largely replaced the descriptive methods of classical cytology originally used in the investigation of host-parasite relations (Shaw and Samborski, 1956; Samborski and ...
Weather-related geo-hazard assessment model for railway embankment stability
(2005-05-16)
The primary objective of this thesis is to develop a model for quantification of weather-related railway embankments hazards. The model for quantification of embankment hazards constitutes an essential component of a ...
Molecular epidemiology and molecular mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae in China : implications for disease control
(2011-06)
Gonorrhea, caused by the human pathogen Neisseria gonorrhoeae, is a severe public health problem worldwide with more than 82 million new infections each year. N. gonorrhoeae is transmitted by sexual contact and primarily ...
Multi-scale controls on spatial patterns of soil water storage in the hummocky regions of North America
(2011)
The intensification of land-water management due to agriculture, forestry, and urbanization is a global phenomenon increasing the pressure on world’s water resources and threatening water security in North America. The ...
Sex, friends, and disease: social ecology of elk (Cervus elaphus) with implications for pathogen transmission
(2011)
Many mammals are social. The most basic social behaviour is when the actions of one conspecific are directed toward another, what we call the ‘dyadic interaction’. Both intrinsic and extrinsic factors may affect an ...
Mass transport phenomena at hot microelectrodes
(2010-06)
Hot microelectrodes are very small electrodes (usually 1 – 100 µm in diameter), which have a surface temperature much higher than the temperature in the bulk solution. In this work, the heating is achieved by applying an ...
The Aspergillus nidulans Galf biosynthesis pathway is a promising drug target
(2011)
Human systemic fungal infections are increasing, and causing high morbidity and mortality. Treatment is challenging because fungi share many metabolic pathways with mammals. Current antifungals are losing effectiveness due ...