Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Title
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Developing a behavior change intervention for physical activity during pregnancy
(NUI Galway, 2019-02-20)Background: Although the benefits of physical activity during pregnancy are well documented in the literature, women’s activity levels often reduce or cease during pregnancy. Moreover, adherence to physical activity ... -
Developing a culture of professional practice learning in an FET context
(NUI Galway, 2018-12)This research explored ways of promoting a professional learning community (PLC) in the further education and training (FET) context. There was limited evidence related to teacher learning within the FET case study ... -
Developing a new framework for human rights in older age: Exploration, interpretation and application
(NUI Galway, 2020-04-05)While there is growing attention on the rights of older persons and the feasibility of a new treaty, the conceptual basis for a new United Nations (UN) convention has not yet been clearly articulated. This thesis addresses ... -
Developing an age-friendly county programme in Fingal: Older people’s lived experiences and the WHO age-friendly conceptual framework
(NUI Galway, 2019-05-23)Developing age-friendly communities is a significant global policy issue. The WHO (2007) age-friendly cities and communities initiative has had a significant influence on the development of Ireland’s Age-Friendly Programme. ... -
Developing an integrated approach to seaweed resource assessment
(NUI Galway, 2020-09-01)Increasing interest in the sustainable management of Irish macroalgal resources requires the development of a cost-effective and efficient methodology for quantifying the distribution of key species. Remote sensing provides ... -
Developing and characterizing cellular models for neurodegenerative diseases.
(2016-05-13)The focus of this work was to develop and validate in vitro cell culture models of neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a devastating neurodegenerative disease characterized ... -
Developing climate smart agriculture: Insights from Indonesia, Vietnam, Malawi and Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2019-11-18)The present and future challenges to agricultural development and food security are immense. The agricultural sector is a significant driver of climate change, but at the same time, is highly vulnerable to its impacts. ... -
Developing culturally responsive pedagogies in Irish secondary schools: Perspectives from student and beginning teachers and migrant parents of minority ethnic backgrounds
(NUI Galway, 2023-09-13)This qualitative research study explores the experiences of student and beginning teachers and migrant parents from minority ethnic backgrounds in relation to teaching and learning in culturally diverse classrooms and ... -
Developing guidelines for best practices that address the transition of adolescents with Cystic Fibrosis from a paediatric to an adult healthcare setting in Ireland
(2012-06-21)Abstract Background: Ireland has the highest rate of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) in Europe and in the world. However, there is a strong evidence to suggest that the Irish transition service for adolescents with CF from a child ... -
Developing health and safety guidance for geodetic engineering surveyors
(NUI Galway, 2018-12-21)Geodetic engineering surveyors are integral to the entire construction process and work in a sector that is considered occupationally hazardous. The aim of this research was to determine the extent of health and safety ... -
Developing marine management strategies against regional eutrophication in Caribbean small island nations with limited financial and logistical resources
(2016-09-01)Coral reefs are threatened globally, with habitat degradation and associated resource losses of primary concern. In the Caribbean region these losses have been increasingly well documented over the last forty years, but ... -
Developing optimal strategies for limiting the spread of grey squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) and conservation of reds (Sciurus vulgaris) in Ireland
(2016-05-05)Ireland has two species of squirrel, the native red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) and the non-native and invasive grey squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis). Since the initial introduction of the grey squirrel to a single site in ... -
Developing reservoir systems for therapeutic delivery of biomolecules to a degenerated disc
(2015-01-05)Low back pain has severe consequences for the quality of life of the affected patients and strong evidence suggests that this condition is caused by degeneration of the intervertebral disc (IVD). Disc degeneration coincides ... -
Developing the evidence base for a digital intervention to enhance adherence to medication in people with hypertension
(NUI Galway, 2018-07-17)Background. Hypertension is a chronic condition in which the blood vessels have persistently raised pressure. It is a major modifiable risk factor for both cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. Hypertension is estimated ... -
Developing the evidence base for preschool social circles: An intervention to support social inclusion for children with autism spectrum disorder
(NUI Galway, 2020-03-02)Background Successful social inclusion in early childhood education is associated with positive outcomes for all children in later life, irrespective of disabilities or complexity of needs. Many children with additional ... -
Development and Application of a Computational Method for Determining the Specificity of Glycan-binding Proteins
(2013-09-25)Changes in cell-surface glycan patterns are markers for the presence of many different disease and cancer types, offering a relatively untapped niche for glycan-targeting reagents and therapeutics in diagnosis and treatment. ... -
Development and application of molecular tools for the study of farmed and wild Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) stocks
(2016-05-31)Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) is a commercially and ecologically important fish inhabiting the shelf areas of the North Atlantic. Several genetic resources were developed for the study of cod in this thesis. Fifty-five new ... -
Development and applications of optical imaging techniques for microcirculation and cardiovascular imaging
(2016-08-12)The work presented in this thesis describes the development and applications of optical imaging techniques, optical coherence tomography (OCT) and photoacoustic (PA) imaging, for the purpose of diagnosing and treating ... -
Development and characterisation of a novel preclinical test battery for detecting anxiolytic and antidepressant properties of drugs
(2016-10-19)Depression is a chronic, recurring and potentially life-threatening disorder that is highly comorbid with anxiety. The aetiology of depression, anxiety and their comorbidity is still largely unknown. Despite the development ... -
Development and characterisation of a novel, anatomically relevant rat model of acute postoperative pain
(2014-09-30)Acute postoperative pain remains a significant healthcare issue, delaying discharge and prolonging convalescence periods, resulting in high social and economic costs. Depending on the type of surgical procedure performed, ...