Browsing University of Galway Theses by Title
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Development of mid-infrared spectroscopic methods for the determination of soil chemical quality in tillage fields
(NUI Galway, 2021-04-30)Healthy soils are the foundation for a prosperous future by providing nutrition, clean water, and the basis for all biodiversity on land. But soil health is threatened by soil degradation and climate change. To improve ... -
Development of multiplex real-time PCR assays for the detection and identification of ESKAPE pathogens and their closely related species complexes: Toward reducing the occurrence of healthcare-associated infection using enhanced surveillance of clinical and environmental samples
(NUI Galway, 2023-08-18)Microorganisms have the ability cause a wide range of infections in humans - from superficial skin infections to invasive pneumonia and sepsis. Advancements in medical technology, as well as an expanding global population, ... -
Development of new benchmarking systems for wastewater treatment facilities
(2017-06-30)In the European Union, the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD) of 1991 sets out the requirements for the collection, treatment and discharge of wastewater, to protect the environment from the adverse effects of ... -
Development of next generation MSC therapeutics for critical limb ischaemia
(2015-02-19)Cell therapy with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is being explored as a treatment for many ischaemic conditions of unmet medical need, such as critical limb ischaemia. MSC transplantation in humans has occurred in both ... -
Development of non-metallic and adhesive-free timber-timber moment connections using compressed wood connectors
(NUI Galway, 2020-09-30)Increasing the sustainability credentials of building materials is one of the main challenges in the built environment. Over the last few decades, there has been a renewed interest in the use of timber in construction in ... -
Development of novel biomaterials and medical devices to improve diabetes treatment and ambient cell transportation
(NUI Galway, 2023-02-08)Diabetes mellitus is a global pandemic affecting to more than 500 million people worldwide, with Type 1 diabetics being the most at risk due to life-threatening hyper and hypoglycaemic complications. Islet transplantation ... -
Development of novel culture independent nucleic acid based diagnostics technologies for the detection and identification of microbial contaminants in building water distribution and premise plumbing systems
(2015-02-22)Water is a vital component of the industrial, pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. In industrial and pharmaceutical sectors water is a commonly used raw material, solvent and ingredient. While in healthcare facilities ... -
Development of novel nucleic acid diagnostics technologies for the detection of predominant microorganisms associated with bacterial meningitis
(2017-01-13)With an estimated 1.2 million cases annually worldwide, bacterial meningitis is a medical emergency and primary prevention as well as accurate diagnosis and treatment of this often fatal disease is paramount. The ... -
The Development of Process Indicators for Science Communication using Social Marketing and Innovation Theory
(2013-08-23)Science surrounds our daily lives and is an integral component to the development of sustainable communities and societies. Science also contributes to the competitiveness and advancement of economies through their governing ... -
Development of rapid spectroscopic methods for the analysis of cell culture media
(NUI Galway, 2014-11-28)Industrial scale cell culture is used for the production of many therapeutic agents such as protein and vaccines. Cell culture medium is a vital raw material used in these production processes. Formulation analysis of the ... -
The development of reliable chemical kinetic mechanisms to describe the oxidation of natural gas blends containing C1– C7 n-alkanes and the effects of NOx on natural gas oxidation at practical combustor relevant conditions
(NUI Galway, 2022-03-01)The use of natural gas (NG) for transportation and heavy-duty power generation applications has led to an increase in demand for conventional and non-conventional NG sources. Moreover, techniques such as exhaust gas ... -
The development of reporters to measure the general stress response in Listeria monocytogenes: population and single cell studies on the activation of SigmaB
(2012-09-28)The foodborne pathogen Listeria monocytogenes has a remarkable ability to persist and grow in harsh environments, including the human gastrointestinal tract. This attribute is regulated, at least partly, by the alternative ... -
Development of Simplified NIPAm-based Thermoresponsive Films for Cell Preservation, Expansion and Differentiation
(2013-12-16)Traditional cell recovery methodologies cleave cell-to-cell junctions and thus the recovery of an intact cell sheet for use in tissue engineering is rendered impossible. Additionally, these traditional cell detachment ... -
Development of transgenic and genome editing tools to study the role of Notch signalling in Hydractinia echinata
(2016)Hydractinia is a colony forming marine invertebrate and a member of the phylum Cnidaria. Members of this genus have been models for developmental biologists for over a century and feature many characters of evolutionary ... -
The Development of Ultra Wideband Scanning Techniques for Detection and Classification of Breast Cancer
(2010-09-30)This thesis addresses the development of imaging techniques for the early detection of breast cancer, based on Ultra Wideband (UWB) radar, a promising emerging technology that exploits the dielectric contrast between normal ... -
The development, implementation, and evaluation of a theory-based concussion education programme for secondary school Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) athletes
(NUI Galway, 2018-05)Sport-related concussion (SRC) is a public health concern (Thurman, Branche, & Sniezek, 1998), especially among children and adolescent athletes, as their brains are still developing (Field, Collins, Lovell & Marron, 2003; ... -
Developments in health literacy over time: A longitudinal qualitative research study
(NUI Galway, 2019-12-12)Introduction Conceptualising health literacy as a relational concept, which involves how individuals interact with complex health and social systems, requires a greater understanding of the context of people’s health ... -
Diagnostic insights from twenty years of bilateral inferior petrosal sinus sampling for Cushings Disease at Mayo Clinic (1998-2018)
(NUI Galway, 2020-03-02)Pituitary-dependent Cushing syndrome (CS), referred to herein as Cushing Disease (CD), is the most common cause of endogenous CS. The challenge for diagnosing CD includes difficulty identifying the often small pituitary ... -
Dialectical dividends: fostering hybridity of new pedagogical practices and partnerships in science education and outreach
(2015-09-02)Internationally, science literacy has become socially and economically very important. Many European countries, including Ireland, stress that science and technology graduates are fundamental for economic growth. Nevertheless, ... -
Diet and renal outcomes
(2014-11)Chronic Kidney Disease (defined by decreased glomerular filtration rate and proteinuria) is associated with significant morbidity, increased cardiovascular risk and premature mortality. Advanced chronic kidney disease, ...