Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations of graduate students of the University of Alberta. The collection contains a very large number of theses electronically available that were granted from 1947 to 2009, 90% of theses granted from 2009-2014, and 100% of theses granted from April 2014 to the present (as long as the theses are not under temporary embargo by agreement with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). IMPORTANT NOTE: To conduct a comprehensive search of all UofA theses granted and in University of Alberta Libraries collections, search the library catalogue at www.library.ualberta.ca - you may search by Author, Title, Keyword, or search by Department.
To retrieve all theses and dissertations associated with a specific department from the library catalogue, choose 'Advanced' and keyword search "university of alberta dept of english" OR "university of alberta department of english" (for example). Past graduates who wish to have their thesis or dissertation added to this collection can contact us at erahelp@ualberta.ca.
Items in this Collection
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Alterations to the Membrane Properties of CA1 Pyramidal Neurons by the Amnestic Agent Anisomycin
DownloadSpring 2017
The notion that long-term memory is dependent upon the production of new proteins is a near-axiomatic assertion in the field of behavioural neuroscience. The idea that protein synthesis is required for long-term memory formation and maintenance is based largely on the amnestic effects of protein...
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Spring 2015
The Western classical system of musical notation is a powerful and flexible tool, one of proud heritage and expressive complexity. My interest has been to expand and reconfigure this tool to express and benefit my personal compositional interests. I aim to retain enough familiarity wherein...
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Altered ganglioside metabolism in inflammatory bowel disease and the impact of dietary ganglioside intake
DownloadFall 2014
Gangliosides are integral to the structure and function of the plasma membrane. Ganglioside composition of the small intestinal brush border membrane and apical surface of the colon influence numerous cell processes including microbial attachment, cell division, differentiation, and signaling....
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Spring 2023
Critical illness is unique for its complex nature which very often requires a range of professional expertise to provide the most comprehensive care possible, hence the need for a multidisciplinary approach. One of the most important aspects to accurate drug dosing and dose individualization in...
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Fall 2011
Background: This study evaluated the efficacy of a modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) program delivered in a group format. Objectives: To determine if: 1) group mCIMT participants would show statistically significant and clinically important improvements; and 2) the effect size...