Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Title
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Ex Vivo slice culture model of rat spinal cord injury as a platform for testing proposed treatment strategies
(NUI Galway, 2018-04-13)There are several detrimental events that occur in the aftermath of a spinal cord injury (SCI); these include glial scar formation, accumulation of axon growth inhibitors and immune mediators. These events present challenges ... -
Ex-vivo generation of regulatory T-cells expressing transcription factor foxp3 and their application in cornea transplantation
(2011-05-27)This project investigated the therapeutic potential of allo-antigen specific regulatory T-cells in the context of penetrating keratoplasty. Two methods of ex-vivo generation of T regulatory cells have been explored in ... -
An examination of diathesis and its didactic practices in Latin grammars from late antiquity to the early Middle Ages
(2016-12-21)This thesis traces the origin and development of the category of diathesis (or voice) in Antiquity. According to modern linguistic theory, diathesis is a verbal category which describes the relationship between the action ... -
Examination of Flood Estimation Techniques in the Irish Context
(2010-07-07)This thesis deals with the determination of the most suitable methods of finding the food magnitude-return period relationship for Irish flood data using the annual maximum statistical model. Data from approximately 200 ... -
An examination of glass beads from early medieval Ireland
(2013-08-18)This is the first dedicated and comprehensive study of glass beads from Early Medieval Ireland, presenting the first national classification, typology, dating and consideration of the social context and symbology of glass ... -
An examination of migrant preferences for health and healthcare
(NUI Galway, 2022-04-20)Understanding the needs and preferences of migrant groups presents challenges to their host countries, including that of the host country's healthcare system. Migrants are a distinct subpopulation of the host country's ... -
An Examination of Selected Psychophysiological Parameters of Stress in Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
(2013-11-06)Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are neurodevelopmental disorders that are often associated with a broad range of difficulties and challenges for the individual. Parents of children with ASD often experience higher levels ... -
An examination of tax policy participation in practice: The case of Irish corporation tax policy
(NUI Galway, 2022-02-22)The purpose of this study is to obtain an understanding of participation in tax policy development in practice. Given the importance of tax for society and for governments as a significant source of revenue, an enhanced ... -
An examination of the antecedents and outcomes of career capital development during international assignments: A study of repatriates
(NUI Galway, 2017-11-09)This study focuses on individual development, characterised as career capital, in the context of traditional international assignments (IAs). Individual development is a key concern for multinational enterprises. Similarly, ... -
An examination of the Auxiliary Division, Royal Irish Constabulary, exploring possible links between conduct and conflict-related injury, traumatic experiences and stress
(2017-05-12)The Auxiliary Division of the Royal Irish Constabulary (ADRIC) was a paramilitary adjutant, recruited from demobilised ex-officers, during the Anglo-Irish War 1920-1921. Although reputedly a ‘Corps d’Élite’, in reality ... -
An examination of the effects of viral priming on neurotoxin induced synapse dysfunction and degeneration
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-19)Over 200 years since its first description, Parkinson’s disease (PD) remains the second most common neurodegenerative disorder. Treatments are insufficient and there is still no cure. The continued lack of treatment ... -
An examination of the interactions between the real and financial economy
(2015-10-15)The primary aim of this thesis is to critically examine the interactions between the real and financial economy, particularly in the context of financialisation, and its implications for the transmission of monetary policy. ... -
An examination of the role of tax credits in host nation selection for R&D activities
(NUI Galway, 2023-06-08)Given the importance of Research and Development (R&D) Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for the economy and society as a significant source of employment and societal benefit, there is a need for an enhanced understanding ... -
An examination of the Tree of Life and Tree of Knowledge In Irish Christian art and iconography
(2016-11-29)This thesis is the first study investigating the motif of the Tree of Life and Tree of Knowledge in Irish Christian art and iconography between the seventh and twelfth centuries AD. It deals with the pre-Christian Irish ... -
An examination of working hours, work-life conflict and psychological well-being in Irish academics.
(2013-09-02)Research from numerous countries across the world indicates that academics are experiencing high levels of occupational stress and trends indicate that stress levels are increasing over time. Two stressors which have been ... -
Examining a new class of dual CDC7/CDK9 inhibitors, mechanisms of proliferation, and proliferation-based stratification in myeloma
(2014-09-05)A key feature of progressive myeloma is a relative increase in proliferation. The DBF4-dependent kinase (DDK), cell division cycle 7 (CDC7), is an essential kinase for initiation of DNA replication. This thesis assesses ... -
Examining management control systems at middle manager level
(NUI Galway, 2018-10-17)This thesis examines the influence of management control systems (MCS) at middle manager level as they drive change while remaining loyal implementors’ of current strategy (Bryant and Stensaker, 2011). It is well recognised ... -
Examining paranoia in the general population from a Contextual Behavioural Science (CBS) perspective: New insights from Relational Frame Theory (RFT) and the Implicit Relational Assessment Procedure (IRAP)
(2018-01-26)The current thesis presents a first step towards examining paranoia from a functional-analytic perspective. The focus of the research was ‘self-beliefs’ as a wealth of evidence in the existing cognitive-clinical literature ... -
Examining the concept of temporal complexity in information systems development
(NUI Galway, 2021-05-06)Over the past number of decades, information systems development (ISD) has been a central topic within the information systems (IS) field. ISD operates in complex environments, where the main focus for ISD mangers is ... -
Examining the food environment and nutrition practices in preschool settings in Ireland
(NUI Galway, 2021-09-07)Background: As early years care settings contribute significantly to children’s nutrient intake and acquisition of long-term dietary habits, a health-promoting preschool setting can be an important intermediate for encouraging ...