Browsing NUI Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Title
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Tailoring surfaces and supports for enzyme electrodes with application to biopower device development
(2014-01-06)The objective of this thesis was to investigate the integration of enzymes and redox mediators capable of transferring electrons between enzymes and electrodes. This was done with a view to developing a semi- or fully ... -
Taking and publishing photographs (An examination of the legal rights and restrictions)
(2016-12-14)This doctoral thesis investigates the legal rights of photographers and photograph publishers in Ireland to take and/or publish still photographs. For comparative purposes, an analysis of the applicable law in the United ... -
Talent retention: an interpretive study of talent’s pull-to-stay post-acquisition – a multiple case study
(2015-12-17)Despite the advances in Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) research over the last 40 years, there has been little change in the failure rates and the human side of the deal is noted as one of the main causes of failure. ... -
Targeted Tissue Engineering: Enhancing Mesenchymal Stem Cell Localisation and Therapeutic Support for Cartilage Repair
(2014-01-06)Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, is a progressive degenerative disease of cartilage and the synovial joint. Since cartilage is an avascular tissue with a limited capacity for self-repair, mesenchymal ... -
Targeting the glycome of major milk proteins
(2016-10-20)The objectives of this thesis were to 1) explore the glycosylation of major bovine milk proteins, 2) investigate the effect of lactational stage on glycan structures and 3) examine how these documented changes may influence ... -
Targeting the glycome of the milk fat globule membrane for anti-infective properties
(2016-10-21)This thesis sets out to explore the potential bioactivities of bovine milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) to enhance our understanding of the roles bovine milk glycoconjugates may play in humans and to contribute towards ... -
Taxonomy, molecular biodiversity and ecology of coralline algae (Corallinales: Rhodophyta), with special emphasis on maerl-forming species
(2013-09)Coralline algae are important biological and ecological components in coastal environments around the world, and in this study a comprehensive molecular and ecological analysis of the group was performed. Questions related ... -
“Teanga Náisiúnta na hÉireann?”: idé-eolaíocht agus polaitíocht i nGluaiseacht na Gaeilge 1893-1943
(2016-10-18)Cuirim romham sa tráchtas seo iniúchadh a dhéanamh ar an dlúthbhaint idir gluaiseacht na Gaeilge agus na príomhpháirtithe polaitiúla Cumann na nGaedheal/Fine Gael agus Fianna Fáil chun an Ghaeilge a athbheochan mar ‘theanga ... -
Testing and Developing a Protocol for Training and Assessment of Relational Precursors and Abilities
(2014-02-07)This thesis involved testing and further developing a multi-level computer-based protocol for the assessment of core language skills in typically developing children and children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The ... -
Testo letterario e ipertesto nell'insegnamento dell'italiano come lingua straniera (LS): verso una didattica personologica
(2011-09-30)This research project shows the benefits of using literary texts and hypertexts in language classes as sources of authentic inputs which allow a dynamic involvement of the learner¿s personality, with his/her emotions and ... -
Thanatourism and the commodification of war tourism space in ex-Yugoslavia
(2011-09-20)Humanity has a long standing fascination with death and disaster. Although dying has been partially sequestered from many western societies, death itself is the one true anthropological constant, encountered by every society ... -
Theatre and Space: Druid's Productions of Tom Murphy's Plays, 1984-1987
(2011-09-30)This study analyses the relationship between the theatre company Druid and Irish playwright Tom Murphy to discern how Druid successfully toured Murphy's plays abroad despite the perception that his work is viewed as popular ... -
Theoretical and numerical analysis of rigid-body impacts with friction
(2015-11-19)This thesis gives a flavour of the area of rigid body impacts with friction, an area which has far reaching applications in engineering, sports science and every day life. The focus of this work will be on the two main ... -
Theoretical chemical kinetic study of the h-atom abstraction reactions from oxygenated species by different radicals
(2014-09-30)This work presents an ab-initio and chemical kinetic study of the H-atom abstraction reactions of ethers and ketones + HO2 radicals, aldehydes and acids + H atoms, OH, HO2 and CH3 radicals and esters + OH and HO2 radicals. ... -
Therapeutic applications of endothelial progenitor cells for diabetic ulcer healing
(2016-10-16)Diabetic ulcer healing is a major problem in health care. Impaired circulation has long been associated with diabetes resulting in an increased risk of foot ulceration and making an increase in blood flow an excellent ... -
Therapies for acute respiratory distress syndrome: determination of the mechanisms of action of hypercapnia and the therapeutic efficacy of mesenchymal stromal cells
(2016-09-20)Rationale: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) causes severe respiratory failure and is associated with high mortality. Pharmacological therapies are non-existent and supportive ventilation treatments are limited. ... -
Thermal elevations of orthopaedic procedures: A bone cell perspective
(2014-05-27)Thermal elevations experienced by bone during orthopaedic procedures, such as cutting and drilling, exothermal reactions from bone cement, and thermal therapies such as tumour ablation, can result in thermal damage leading ... -
Thermomechanical Analysis of P91 Power Plant Components
(2014-01-17)This thesis presents a combined experimental and computational study on the thermo-mechanical fatigue performance of welded P91 material to (i) characterise the thermomechanical behaviour, and (ii) predict the number of ... -
Three essays on renewable natural resources (forestry & fisheries) management problems in the Republic of Ireland
(2015-05-22)The objective of this thesis is to answer two problems related to the provisioning of forest ecosystem services and one problem related to the provisioning of aquatic ecosystem services in Ireland through three empirical ... -
Three essays on the impact of the Common Agricultural Policy on Irish farms
(2014-03-31)Since its establishment by the Treaty of Rome in 1958, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) has had a huge impact on the agricultural sector in Europe and more widely. The original CAP altered production incentives, ...