Browsing University of Galway Theses by Author "O'Gara, James"
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Exploiting homogeneous oxacillin resistance in methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus to Identify novel anti-virulence therapeutic targets
Black, Nikki (2017-06-08)The number of antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections have continued to increase in recent years and have drawn global concern to the potential future of living in a post-antibiotic era. These infections are of major ... -
From the membrane to central metabolism: New insights into the diverse mechanisms controlling β-lactam resistance in MRSA
Fingleton, Claire (NUI Galway, 2022-01-07)Staphylococcus aureus is an important human pathogen, with the ability to colonise and cause disease, ranging in severity from superficial skin infections to life threatening invasive disease. The emergence of healthcare ... -
A study into two pillars of staphylococcal pathogenicity: biofilm and antibiotic resistance
Campbell, Christopher (NUI Galway, 2018-10-22)Biofilm formation on inserted medical devices by the opportunistic pathogen, Staphylococcus epidermidis, continues to be constant threat in clinical health-care settings. Once established, biofilms are almost impossible ...