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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.
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Items in this Collection
- 1Abdul Rahman, Siti Aishah
- 1Acton, Leah T
- 1Aghamohammadi Sereshki, Arash
- 1Ainsley, Emily N.
- 1Bandet, Mischa V.
- 1Batty, Nicholas J.
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The Functional Role of Hippocampal Subregions and Subfields: A High-Resolution fMRI Study of Memory
DownloadFall 2017
The involvement of the hippocampus in episodic memory is well accepted. What is often overlooked is the involvement of hippocampal subfields and subregions. The hippocampal subfields Cornu Ammonis (CA), Dentate Gyrus (DG) and Subiculum (Sub) are cellularly distinct areas that communicate...
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The Role of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) and Colony Stimulating Factor (CSF-1) In the Generation of Central Sensitization and Neuropathic Pain
DownloadFall 2018
This dissertation addressed two main hypotheses: BDNF acts through different receptors and/or transduction mechanisms to increase release of excitatory transmitter onto excitatory neurons (using the Trk B signaling pathways) and to decrease release of excitatory transmitter onto inhibitory...
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The Thalamic Nucleus Reuniens Facilitates Communication Between Prefrontal Cortex and Hippocampus
DownloadSpring 2022
Decades of research have established that two brain regions, the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) and hippocampus (HPC), have dissociable but critical roles in memory. Often, these roles are co-operative and enable for the richness of episodic remembrances. It has remained relatively elusive,...
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The Utility of Webcam Eye-Tracking: Lessons Learned and Practical Applications in Decision-Making and Digital Human-Computer Interactions
DownloadFall 2023
In the realm of contemporary research, especially after a global pandemic, the potential of remotely-collected webcam eye-tracking has emerged as a promising yet relatively uncharted avenue. This thesis aims to both uncover and bolster the utility of this method in understanding human behaviors,...
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Thermal response of amyloidogenic elements in cultured N2a cells: potential relevance to Alzheimer’s disease pathology
DownloadFall 2020
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) weighs a large burden on health care systems, families and caregiving networks around the world. It is the most common dementia afflicting elderly individuals, and causes many debilitating symptoms, including memory loss, mood swings and confusion which progress in...
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Towards Clinical Testing of Intraspinal Microstimulation for Restoration of Walking after Spinal Cord Injury
DownloadSpring 2019
The overall goal of this thesis was to advance intraspinal microstimulation (ISMS) towards clinical testing for the purpose of restoring walking after spinal cord injury. ISMS implants focus on restoring mobility after spinal cord injury by activating the intact spinal motor networks below the...
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Spring 2018
Animal behaviour varies across hierarchical levels made up of behaviours, personality traits, and behavioural types/syndromes. Stress coping style and anxiety are examples of behavioural types, or covariance of personality traits within individuals, and can be influenced by prior stress exposure....
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Using EEG to examine inhibitory abilities in children: The effects of time pressure, physical activity, and emotion
DownloadFall 2018
The ability to inhibit inappropriate actions and irrelevant information is crucial for adaptive functioning. Inhibitory skills emerge early in life, with significant growth occurring during the period of early and middle childhood. The objective of this dissertation was to utilize...