Browsing University of Galway Theses by Author "http://dx.doi.org/10.13039/501100000781"
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Accurate dielectric characterisation of biological tissues in the microwave range using the open-ended coaxial probe technique
La Gioia, Alessandra (NUI Galway, 2019-12-19)Accurate knowledge of the dielectric properties of biological tissue samples is fundamental in the design of novel electromagnetic-based medical devices. Biological tissue samples are typically characterised dielectrically ... -
Cognitive functioning in schizophrenia: Characterising the effects of common genetic variation, brain structure, inflammation, and early life adversity
Corley, Emma (NUI Galway, 2024-03-08)Schizophrenia is a complex, highly polygenic neuropsychiatric disorder. Individuals with schizophrenia experience neurocognitive and social cognitive deficits that can impact their ability to work, live independently, ... -
Early life adversities and social cognition in schizophrenia
Rokita, Karolina Izabela (NUI Galway, 2020-09-02)Childhood adversity constitutes a major public health problem as it leads to numerous negative physical and mental consequences in later life. In individuals with schizophrenia, the prevalence of early life adversities ... -
Electromagnetic modelling and experimentation for the development of a novel microwave thermal ablation therapy for adrenal tumours
Bottiglieri, Anna (NUI Galway, 2021-11-29)Primary Aldosteronism is the main cause of the secondary hypertension, due to the abnormal functioning of the adrenal glands. Adreno-cortical adenomas and bilateral hyperplasia are the most common causes of the abnormal ... -
The life-cycle of methanogenic granular biofilms
Trego, Anna (NUI Galway, 2019-08-19)Anaerobic granules, sometimes referred to as methanogenic granules, underpin the sustainable treatment of wastewater in high-rate anaerobic bioreactors. They are spontaneously-forming self-immobilised biofilm aggregates ... -
Microbial ecology of methanogenic sludge granulation and its application in the reduction of selenate and selenite
Mills, Simon (NUI Galway, 7-05-21)This thesis attempts to address some of the knowledge gaps in the literature around methanogenic granulation. Much existing research focuses on granulation of flocculent biomass up to the point at which satisfactory ...