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Theses and Dissertations
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Items in this Collection
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Fall 2016
Obstetric fistula continues to affect women in Nigeria in spite of the existence of a policy to eliminate obstetric fistula in Nigeria. First I discussed the socio-cultural issues related to obstetric in Northern Nigeria. I used a critical discourse analysis to explore the obstetric fistula (OF)...
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Obstetrician and Gynecologist’s Perspectives on the Definition and Management of Obesity in Pregnancy
DownloadFall 2019
Introduction: Obesity is a complex disease affecting increasing numbers of reproductive aged women. Despite ongoing research efforts, many knowledge gaps remain when caring for women with obesity in pregnancy. Currently, there is no clearly defined, comprehensive standard of care for pregnant...
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Obstructive sleep apnea in children: Different approaches for screening, management, and patient engagement
DownloadSpring 2023
Fernandes Fagundes, Nathalia Carolina
BACKGROUND: The disruption of normal respiratory and ventilation patterns during sleep, also called sleep-disordered-breathing (SDB), is a condition that may vary from simple snoring to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The heterogeneity of this disorder may result in difficulties in diagnosis and...
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Obtaining Temperature Dependence of Cell Membrane Permeability Parameters Using Non-Ideal Thermodynamic Assumptions to Mathematically Model Real Cryopreservation Protocols
DownloadSpring 2023
Cryopreservation is the process of preserving biological matter such as cells, tissues, and organs, at sub-zero temperatures for long-term storage. Cells at low temperatures are susceptible to mechanical damage due to intracellular ice formation and osmotic injuries related to increasing...
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Occupancy and Impacts of the Northern Crayfish (Faxonius virilis) in Tributaries of the North Saskatchewan River Basin
DownloadFall 2021
Invasive species are the second greatest threat to biodiversity globally. Crayfish are especially robust invaders due to their omnivorous feeding behavior and ability to compete both directly and indirectly with native species. In the North Saskatchewan River (NSR) basin, the Northern Crayfish...
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Occupancy, Abundance, and Summer Ecology of the Western Tiger Salamander (Ambystoma mavortium Baird) in the Beaver Hills, Alberta
DownloadSpring 2016
The western tiger salamander (Ambystoma mavortium Baird) is a ‘species of special concern’ in the Canadian prairie provinces. Potential declines caused by habitat loss and fragmentation, emergent diseases, and fish stocking are reasons cited for this species conservation status. However, little...