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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
- 1 Lansing, Marihan
- 1Abu Alrub, Osama Y
- 1Ahrari, Malema
- 1Ali, Amber Z
- 1Ali, Noureen
- 1Allan, Chantal J
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Spring 2015
Introduction Systematic reviews (SRs) synthesize published and sometimes unpublished data and are often based on randomized controlled trials (RCTs). However, RCTs are known to be poor at identifying and reporting harms. The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and...
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Content Validity of a Questionnaire Specifically Designed to Clinically Identify Pediatric Environmental Exposures
DownloadSpring 2014
Various clinical questionnaires exist to assist clinicians with the diagnosis, prognosis, long-term follow up of a disease, or even to assess quality of life. However, any questionnaire must be evaluated for its validity and reliability before application. Invalid or unreliable questionnaires can...
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Fall 2023
Proliferating cells, such as neonatal cardiomyocytes, have a high Warburg effect, which is a metabolic state in which there is high rates of glycolysis uncoupled from glucose oxidation under aerobic conditions. The Warburg effect is typically seen in cancerous cells and actively proliferating...
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Fall 2021
One third of all deaths in Canada are due to cardiovascular diseases, including heart failure. Cardiovascular diseases have a considerable economic burden, and drastically impact the health and quality of life of Canadians. Heart failure (HF) is a clinical condition where the heart is unable to...
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Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (cAMP) and Fragile X Mental Retardation Protein (FMRP) Mediate Avoidance Behaviour in Drosophila
DownloadFall 2016
Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) is neurodevelopmental disorder caused by a trinucleotide CGG repeat expansion that leads to the methylation and transcriptional silencing of the Fragile X mental retardation 1 (fmr1) gene. This results in the loss of Fragile X mental retardation protein (FMRP), an...
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Fall 2012
Kidney stones and osteoporosis are prevalent clinical conditions posing a large economic burden to the healthcare system. A common risk factor for both these diseases is hypercalciuria, which is the inappropriate excretion of calcium in urine. Changes in serum calcium levels are detected by the...
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Fall 2024
In Canada, there is a significant lack of research on the lived experience of autism within First Nations communities. Canada's Human Rights Tribunal found that the Government of Canada was discriminating against First Nations children based on race and national ethnic origin. Systemic barriers...
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Determining and Exploring Stakeholder-Identified Research Priorities for Child and Family Health: A Priority Setting Study and Qualitative Systematic Review
DownloadFall 2022
Background. Patient-oriented research promotes the exploration of topics that align with stakeholder- identified, patient-focused priorities. Partnering with caregivers and healthcare professionals to determine their priorities for child and family health research provides direction for future...
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Development of Conversation Cards for Adolescents©: A patient-centered communication and behavior change tool for adolescents with obesity and health care providers
DownloadFall 2019
Background. Given adolescents’ increasing desire for independence and autonomy, there is a need for research to examine their lived experiences, including concerns, preferences, and priorities. In the context of lifestyle modification for weight management, most adolescents with obesity exhibit...
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Developmental Contributions of Emotion Regulation and Joint Attention in the Emergence of Autism Spectrum Disorder
DownloadFall 2022
Current research efforts are focused on identifying the developmental pathways leading to the emergence of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Prospective studies of infants at an increased likelihood of ASD report difficulties in emotional regulation (ER) and coordination of social attention (i.e.,...