Electronic Theses and Dissertations
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This collections holds all University of Saskatchewan electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs) published since 2005. More than 700 print theses published before 2005 have been digitized and added to the collection as well.
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THE EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, CALCIUM INTAKE AND SELECTED LIFESTYLE FACTORS ON BONE DENSITY IN YOUNG WOMEN
(1989-03)Achievement of maximum bone density in early adulthood may be the key to preventing skeletal fragility in the elderly. The purpose of this study was to investigate lifestyle and dietary factors that may relate to bone ... -
Regeneration and preservation of poultry breeds through transplantation procedures on gonadal tissues
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CHARACTERIZATION AND TARGETING OF THE ENDOCANNABINOID SYSTEM IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
(2020-10-14)Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) are considered one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. One emerging area of TBI research is the involvement of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in response to brain injury. ... -
WARM GLOBE, “WARMER” POLICIES: AN EMPIRICAL TEST OF THE GREEN PARADOX HYPOTHESIS
(2020-10-20)We study the effect of an ethanol expansion on carbon emissions using Brazilian energy data from 1981 to 2018. We find that greater ethanol production provides a perverse incentive for Brazilian oil producers to increase ... -
Being found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder in Alberta: Population gender differences, and violence prediction with the VRAG-R
(2020-10-20)Objective: This study had two main goals. The first was to examine those individuals who had been found Not Criminally Responsible on Account of Mental Disorder (NCRMD) in Alberta, Canada for gender differences. The second ... -
PERSONAL PROPERTY SECURITY INTERESTS ON LANDS RESERVED FOR FIRST NATIONS
(2020-10-15)In this thesis I examine the issues encountered by First Nations persons and bands when attempting to use assets that are personal property, as defined by the Personal Property Security Act, 1993 and similar Acts in Canadian ... -
Crumagrackle: A Novel
(2020-10-14)In 1905, Lenna, newly graduated from Whitehall Training College in London, England, secured her first teaching post, a class of Primary Three students. It was all she ever wanted, except that she also desired Andrew Kerrigan, ... -
The Healers Boon: How Patients and Providers Find Value
(2020-10-14)Arthritis is a chronic condition requiring repeated close contact with healthcare providers within a patients' care team. Much of the research on arthritis has focused on the treatment efficacy of arthritis medications. ... -
Māmawī Wīcihitowin: Colonization is not about sharing space. The Treaties are.
(2020-10-14)“Māmawī Wīcihitowin” is Nēhiyawin (Plains Cree) for “Working Together, Helping One Another”. This thesis explores māmawī wīcihitowin in legal education. In my observations, research and experiences in legal education, I ... -
Improved Inference of Ecological Interaction Types
(2020-10-09)Inference of microbial interaction types allows us to understand the growth and development of microbial life forms found on earth. Numerous methods have been proposed to infer the interaction type(s) of microbes in a ... -
A KANTIAN ELABORATION OF BRAITHWAITE'S RESTORATIVE JUSTICE: DISPELLING ILLUSIONS
(2020-10-08)Dissatisfaction with the criminal law system has resulted in a call for alternative responses to issues relating to crime and injustice. Restorative justice programs are one of these alternative responses. Restorative ... -
High Speed Digital Distance Relaying Scheme for Extra High Voltage Transmission Lines
(2020-10-06)The abstract of this item is unavailable due to an embargo. -
Stiffness Degradation and Sample Damage of the Lea Park Formation Shale for A Slow-Moving Landslide in South-Central Saskatchewan
(2020-10-06)Geotechnical structures built on shales with smectite can result in relatively conservative design or metastable structures. A smecititic shale will be hydrophilic and prone to swelling and degradation upon drilling and ... -
NURSING STRATEGIES FOR WORKING WITH PATIENTS PERCEIVED TO BE CHALLENGING AND DIFFICULT: A DISCOURSE ANALYSIS
(2020-09-30)The forensic mental health nursing milieu presents unique challenges for nursing practice. Nurses contend with dual and conflicting roles of caring and custody. The provision of care is complicated by a mandate to ensure ... -
Characterization of NADPH Oxidases in Uterine Smooth Muscle during Pregnancy
(2020-10-05)The abstract of this item is unavailable due to an embargo. -
Towards New High-Order Operator Splitting Time-Integration Methods
(2020-10-05)Operator splitting (OS) methods represent a powerful strategy to solve an extensive range of mathematical models in the form of differential equations. They have a long and celebrated history, having been successfully ... -
Assessing the Permeability of the Piglet Small Intestine at Birth
(2020-10-05)The abstract of this item is unavailable due to an embargo. -
The Effects of Targeted Triclopyr Application on Habitat Quality in Boreal Saskatchewan Transmission Rights-of-Way
(2020-10-05)Vegetation management along transmission rights-of-way in remote northern forests across Canada is challenging. Mechanical removal of vegetation is often ineffective as many boreal species regenerate rapidly upon physical ... -
Personal Obstacles or Invisible Structural Barriers? A Study of Job-Hunting, Working Experience and Occupational Attainment of Chinese Immigrants in Saskatoon
(2020-10-05)As the first country in the world to adopt multiculturalism in the Constitution, Canada is proud of its inclusiveness, cultural diversity, and belief that all citizens have equal opportunities regardless of ethnicity. ...
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