Browsing University of Galway Theses (PhD Theses) by Subject "antimicrobial resistance"
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From the membrane to central metabolism: New insights into the diverse mechanisms controlling β-lactam resistance in MRSA
(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 ... -
Investigation of exposure to recreational waters as a risk for colonisation with carbapenemase and extended spectrum beta lactamase producing enterobacterales
(NUI Galway, 2024-01-08)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest human health risks globally. Traditionally, AMR has been considered as a clinical issue, but recently, non-clinical settings have come to light as a significant ... -
The role of the aquatic environment in the spread of antimicrobial resistance of public health significance
(NUI Galway, 2020-02-27)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest threats to human health of the 21st Century, with certain antimicrobial resistant organisms classified as being a greater threat to public health than others. At the ... -
Virulence mechanisms as targets for biodiscovery in combatting antimicrobial resistance: Identification and characterization of antibacterial and anti-virulence molecules from marine sponges and snake venom
(NUI Galway, 2022-06-14)Emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistanceposes a serious health concern.Using conventional antibiotics will speed upthis process because of the selective pressure it confers to the bacteria. ...