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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Investigating the Role of CsgD in Salmonella Biofilm Formation and Virulence
(2018-10-10)When exposed to environmental stress, a pure culture of Salmonella enterica serovar Typhimurium (S. Typhimurium) differentiates into two specialized cell types with 34% differential gene expression: planktonic cells and ... -
The Neisseria gonorrhoeae cell division interactome and the roles of FtsA and N-terminus of FtsI in cell division and antimicrobial resistance
(2018-10-09)Bacterial cell division is an essential biological process which is driven by the formation of a ring-like structure at the division site. Cell division proteins that form the ring-like structure vary in different bacterial ... -
A longitudinal study of fat mass accrual from adolescence through to emerging adulthood and its impact on cardiometabolic risk later in life
(2018-10-04)Overweight and obesity (OWO), specifically abdominal obesity, are linked with cardiovascular and metabolic disease risk (CMR) at every stage of life. The prevalence of OWO nearly doubles in Canadians between childhood/adolescence ... -
Abnormal Na+ transport by distal airway surface epithelia in cystic fibrosis swine
(2018-10-04)Abstract One of the most prevalent hypotheses pertaining to the sequence of events that lead to cystic fibrosis (CF) airway disease is that in normal airway epithelia the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane conductance Regulator ... -
Multistage Expansion Planning of Active Distribution Systems: Towards Network Integration of Distributed Energy Resources
(2018-10-04)Over the last few years, driven by several technical and environmental factors, there has been a growing interest in the concept of active distribution networks (ADNs). Based on this new concept, traditional passive ... -
The effect of chemical substitution on the local structure of garnet-type oxides that have nuclear waste sequestration applications
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Effects of Emerging Contaminants on Native Canadian Fish Species
(2018-10-03)The presence of emerging contaminants (ECs) detected in municipal wastewater effluents (MWWE) is increasing in much of the developed and developing world. For this reason, effects of these compounds to aquatic wildlife in ... -
A Life-History Approach to Community Reintegration: Female Ex-Offenders' Experiences of Facilitators and Barriers of Successful Community Reintegration
(2018-10-03)Research suggests that the experiences of female offenders differ greatly from their male counterparts; however, because females only make up a small proportion of offenders in North America, community reintegration programs ... -
Effect of synthetic method on the structure of pyrochlore- and zirconolite-type oxides
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Knowing Place: Examining the Integration of Place-Based Learning in K-12 Formal Education
(2018-10-03)This study examines place-based education and its potential for engaging students and creating more socially-just learning environments that prepare students to think critically and participate in building a better future ... -
ThesisMinghanChu2018
(2018-10-03)Near-wall turbulent flows are frequently encountered in environmental and engineering applications. Surface roughness is often present, frequently with an inhomogeneous distribution. One classical example of such a flow ... -
JUDICIALIZATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF RELIGIOUS MINORITY RIGHTS IN TURKEY: CASE STUDIES FROM THE EUROPEAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
(2018-10-03)The role of courts in shaping public policy has undoubtedly increased over at least the last two decades. Several factors have contributed to this trend, including the rise of democracy around the globe as previously ... -
Insights into mountain wetland resilience to climate change: An evaluation of the hydrological processes contributing to the hydrodynamics of alpine wetlands in the Canadian Rocky Mountains
(2018-10-02)Hydrological conditions play an important role in provisioning the exceptionally valuable ecosystem services and functions of wetlands. In alpine areas, wetland functions and services are expected to be very sensitive to ... -
Effectiveness of a Natural Pozzolanic Material from Southern Saskatchewan for Cement Replacement in Concrete
(2018-10-02)Pozzolans are a category of supplementary cementitious materials that can be used as a partial replacement of portland cement in concrete. Aside from their environmental benefits, some pozzolans have been found to increase ... -
White-presenting Indigenous peoples
(2018-10-02)Indigenous individuals who physically appear White, or White-presenting Indigenous Peoples (WPIPs) are a growing and unique group. Previous research indicates multi-dimensional discrimination, coming from darker-skinned ... -
Examination of the Association Between Diabetes, Depression, and Suicidality with a Special Focus on the Indigenous Canadian Population
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Antitumor effect of the combination of exogenous sphingosine-1-phosphate(S1P), S1P receptor 1(S1PR1) antibody and carboplatin against human breast cancer cells
(2018-10-02)Breast cancer is the third most common cancer in Canada. Even though the morbidity and mortality rates have reduced in recent years because of early diagnosis and improved treatments, new treatment methods or therapeutic ... -
PURIFICATION OF CRUDE GLYCEROL BY A COMBINATION OF PHYSICO-CHEMICAL TREATMENT AND SEMI-CONTINUOUS MEMBRANE FILTRATION PROCESSES
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A geochemical investigation of regional sedimentary-hosted Pb-Zn mineralization in the Paleoproterozoic Karrat Group, West Greenland
(2018-10-01)Pb-Zn mineralization is hosted in two formations of the Karrat Group in arctic West Greenland: the Marmorilik Formation (carbonate-hosted, 12.3% Pb, 4.0% Zn, 29ppm Ag), home to the historical Black Angel Mine, and the ... -
The Queer Mummer
(2018-10-01)Through blending the art form of drag and the Newfoundland tradition of mummering, The Queer Mummer deconstructs gender norms and homophobic attitudes surrounding being openly queer. The Queer Mummer serves as reminder ...
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