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Automated SoC neural networks and UWB radar bladder modelling
(2016-11-10)
This thesis describes two significant research achievements. Part I describes the development of a novel System on Chip (SoC) hardware neural network simulator for diverse and biologically accurate neural network simulations. ...
Exploring a novel class of fluorophores: the 2,5-dihydro-1,2,3-triazines
(2016-09-27)
The 1,2,3-triazines, also known as the v-triazines, are the least studied of the three classes of triazine. This is due to the ring’s lower stability and more limited synthetic routes. A new class of fluorophores, based ...
Dominant discourse and prevailing practice: positioning financial education within education
(2016-07-06)
In the last decade of the 20th century, Ireland experienced a period of unprecedented growth in the economy, being dubbed ‘the Celtic Tiger’(Smith). Parallel to this came about significant societal shifts, as a new ...
Surface modification of electrodes for enzymatic fuel cell application
(2016-01-07)
The immobilisation chemistry of enzymes and redox complexes capable of shuttling electrons between enzymes and electrode surface can have an impact on the magnitude and stability of current response, with implications for ...
All of the People all of the Time? Configurations of actors, knowledge and space in the making of local development
(2012-10-26)
Local development approaches purport to offer a more effective means of addressing development issues in areas experiencing specific socio-economic challenges. By facilitating local involvement in the identification of the ...
Phenotypic and functional characteristics of blood monocytes in chronic kidney disease
(2017-02-15)
Human blood monocytes, recently classified as classical (CD14++CD16-), intermediate (CD14++CD16+) and non-classical (CD14-CD16++) are reported to be dysregulated in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and may play a role in ...
Development of a gene-eluting stent for the treatment of in-stent restenosis
(2016-05-12)
In-stent restenosis (ISR) results from stent-induced arterial injury, characterized by a complex cascade of cellular and biochemical events. The removal of endothelium during an angioplasty procedure causes the underlying ...
Altered nociceptive responding in animal models of affective disorders: role of monoamines and immune mediators
(2013-12-18)
Depression and chronic pain share an intricate, complex relationship, the comorbidity of which is reported to affect up to 80% of patients. This thesis demonstrated enhanced nociceptive responding to mechanical and cold, ...
Analysis of the role of Rho GTPases in epithelial cells
(2014-11-19)
Rho GTPases are a family of small GTP binding proteins that function as molecular switches for the control of a variety of fundamental cellular processes, and therefore represent potentially vital proteins for skin ...
The EU-protected slug geomalacus maculosus: an investigation into its phylogenetics, population densities in conifer plantations and its gut microbial community
(2016-04-04)
Geomalacus maculosus is an EU protected Lusitanian slug species which is only found in Ireland and Northern Iberia. It inhabits largely undisturbed habitats such as blanket bogs and forests where it feeds on lower plants ...