Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Author "Barry, Thomas"
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Design, development and validation of a series of multiplex real-time PCR diagnostics assays for the rapid and accurate detection and differentiation of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex
Reddington, Kate (2012-03-01)Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major health concern both in developed and developing countries due to the high rates of morbidity and mortality associated with disease. In humans, TB is caused by members of the Mycobacterium ... -
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
Minogue, Elizabeth (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
Coughlan, Helena (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 ... -
Rapid culture independent nucleic acid diagnostics methodologies for the specific detection of the Burkholderia cepacia complex – addressing a microbiological problem associated with pharmaceutical product manufacturing
Duong, Thu Huong (NUI Galway, 2023-02-10)Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) consists of multiple phylogenetically related Gram negative opportunistic pathogens with a high potential to cause severe infections in vulnerable populations with underlying illnesses, ...