Browsing University of Galway Theses by Title
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An assessment of allergenic mite species and allergens in vehicles and homes, with particular reference to dust mite transfer in clothing
(2015-03-25)Dust mite allergens cause conditions including asthma, atopic dermatitis and allergic rhinitis in people globally. Most studies investigating aspects of mite ecology and epidemiology have focussed on Pyroglyphid mites, ... -
The assessment of communication skills during OSCEs: development and trialled implementation of a new standardised model using the MAAS-Global Instrument
(2016-01-19)Communication skills (CS) are important skills that have a major impact in healthcare outcomes. These outcomes include, for instance, increased patient understanding, patient satisfaction and better pain control. With ... -
Assessment of environmental compliance of waterbodies through integration of monitoring and modelling
(2016-09-30)Design of water quality monitoring networks in estuarine and coastal waters is hampered by a lack of a clear methodology. Monitoring networks are designed on an ad-hoc basis supported by experts in the area. Guidance on ... -
Assessment of materials used in land drainage systems
(NUI Galway, 2023-08-15)Agricultural land drainage is one of a number of critical components to sustaining food production on poorly drained mineral soils. The key to efficient and consistent drainage system performance is an appropriate type and ... -
Assessment of measuring and monitoring safety in healthcare in Ireland and Saudi Arabia
(NUI Galway, 2024-03-04)In the past two decades, governments worldwide have prioritised the improvement of health care quality and safety as a primary policy goal. However, progress towards achieving this goal has been limited. The provision ... -
Assessment of slaughterhouse wastewater treatment by using intermittently-aerated sequencing batch reactors (IASBRs)
(2013-10-16)A large amount of slaughterhouse wastewater is generated during meat product manufacturing due to the cleaning process. It contains high concentrations of organic matter, oil and grease, and nitrogenous compounds (proteins ... -
Assessment of the consequences of gestational SSRI antidepressant exposure in the rat
(NUI Galway, 2019-10-08)Although the most common psychotropic drugs prescribed in pregnancy are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressants, their health impact on the resultant offspring is largely unknown due to the ethical ... -
Assessment of the impact of widespread integration of compressed natural gas filling stations and biomethane injection on the gas network
(NUI Galway, 2023-01-16)The research in this thesis has explored, investigated and analysed the integration of biomethane production and injection facilities and compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stations in to gas distribution networks, ... -
Assessment of the impact of forestry on peatlands on the environment
(2012-12-19)Ireland's forest cover stands at approximately 10 %, or 700,000 ha, of the total surface area of the island and it is estimated that almost 60 % of this forestry is on peat. Forestry on peatland throughout the world is now ... -
Astronomy education in secondary school: An evaluation of conceptual and affective learning experiences with game-based learning
(NUI Galway, 2021-07-14)The study of our universe has been inspiring humankind for thousands of years. The effective teaching of astronomy has been one of the longstanding pillars of worldwide civilization, but new technologies afford new ... -
The Atherosclerotic Environment Accentuates Endochondral Ossification in Vessel-Derived Stem Cells: In-vitro and In-vivo Assessment
(2013-11-08)Vascular calcification, far from being a passive degenerative process, is now perceived as an active, highly organized cell-controlled event. The presence of a number of stem progenitor niches and/or lineages in the ... -
ATR mediated regulation of the abscission checkpoint
(NUI Galway, 2018-05-30)Unperturbed mitotic cell division is essential for survival. For cells to complete mitosis, genetic material must be distributed equally between the new cells before the final abscission. Failure to complete chromosome ... -
ATR prevents cells entering mitosis with excess unreplicated DNA and is required for the Abscission Checkpoint
(2014-08-15)Maintaining genome integrity is an essential requirement for cells and a tightly regulated DNA damage response (DDR) is required to maintain viability of the cell and prevent disease. ATM and ATR are key regulators in ... -
Atrial fibrillation and stroke: natural history, risk factors and clinical consequences
(2013-08-28)Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of mortality in developed countries. Atrial fibrillation is a major risk factor for ischaemic stroke, associated with a five-fold increase in risk. ... -
Atrial Fibrillation and Stroke: Natural History, Risk Factors and Clinical Consequences
(2013-08-28)Stroke is a leading cause of adult disability and the third leading cause of mortality in developed countries. Atrial fibrillation is a major risk factor for ischaemic stroke, associated with a five-fold increase in risk. ... -
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in adolescence: the experiences of young women and second-level teachers in Ireland
(2017-05-13)There are numerous aspects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) that are underexplored and which we do not fully understand. This is particularly true when the condition is considered in relation to the ... -
Augmenting Social Media Items with Metadata using Related Web Content
(2012-01-23)The Web has shifted from a read-only medium where most users were solely consumers of information, to an interactive medium where collaborative technologies allow anyone to publish or edit content. In this environment, ... -
Austerity as retrogression: The rights to adequate housing and social security in the United Kingdom and Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2024-02-13)Austerity measures adopted by State Parties since 2008 had a detrimental impact on social housing and welfare, deteriorating the enjoyment of the rights to housing and social security under the International Covenant ... -
An autoignition study of hydrogen and natural gas mixtures under gas turbine relevant conditions in a rapid compression machine
(2013-11-14)This study presents an experimental and modelling investigation of the ignition of hydrogen and natural gas mixtures. These mixtures were chosen due to their relevancy to the gas turbine industry. A detailed chemical ... -
Autologous peripheral blood endothelial progenitor cells as a potential therapy for diabetic critical limb ischemia
(NUI Galway, 2023-10-20)[No abstract]