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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.
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
- 2Sharma, Vishal
- 1Achtymichuk, Karly A
- 1Aidoo, Henry K
- 1Akpinar, Ayse I
- 1Al Amin, Saad Ullah
- 1Alaazi, Dominic A
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The Economic Contribution of Industry-Sponsored Medical Device Clinical Trials to Health Care and Health Research in Alberta
DownloadFall 2018
Background: Although the clinical research in devices has been growing in importance, very little is known regarding their full economic contribution; such as the market price of the device, all clinical services and administrative activities of industry-sponsored medical device trials. Purpose:...
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Fall 2023
Background In Canada, approximately 3.9 million cases of osteoarthritis (OA) were reported in individuals aged 20 years or more, which highlights OA as a type of joint disease characterized by degeneration that significantly impacts a considerable portion of the population. According to...
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The ethical development and sustainability of trauma registries in low- and middle-income countries
DownloadFall 2020
Trauma registries are an anonymized, systematic, prospective data banks for trauma patients that may include details on demographics, injury details, hospital processes, and outcomes. They are an important component of trauma care systems and a tool for improving outcomes in trauma. Given the...
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Spring 2019
Effective dietary self-management is essential for metabolic control and prevention of complications for improved health outcomes and quality of life among individuals with diabetes.This body of research examined dietary self-management practices and effectiveness of a web-based lifestyle...
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The Health and Financial Impacts of A Sugary Drink Tax Across Different Income Groups in Canada
DownloadFall 2019
Obesity remains a leading health issue and contributes to health inequality. Overconsumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) contributes to both childhood and adult obesity, and also increases healthcare costs. Sugary drink taxes have been implemented to curb sugar intake in several...
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Fall 2017
In this time of truth and reconciliation, an Indigenous health research question was asked, responded to, and interpreted by people whose genealogy includes Cree, Blackfoot (Piikani), Kwakwaka’wakw, Stoney and Métis. Indigenous HIV in Canada is described from the point of view of those who live...
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The impact of diabetic foot problems on health-related quality of life of people with diabetes
DownloadSpring 2017
People with diabetes are at a greater risk of developing foot complications and this chronic condition continues to be the leading cause of non-traumatic amputations in Canada. The purpose of this thesis was to examine the impact diabetic foot problems have on health-related quality of life of...
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The Impact of Prenatal Mental Health Disorders on Birth Outcomes before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Anhui, China
DownloadFall 2022
Adverse birth outcomes, including low birth weight, preterm birth, and small for gestational age are associated with increased neonatal morbidity and mortality globally. In China, adverse birth outcomes remain challenging public health problems. Prenatal depression and anxiety have been found to...
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The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Security and Food Sovereignty in Nunavut Communities
DownloadFall 2021
Background: For those living in regions already experiencing health and social difficulties, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting policies to reduce spread have the potential to exacerbate existing issues, including increasing food insecurity in households. In Nunavut, where 70% of children are...
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Spring 2022
Study 1: Introduction In Canada, the COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted many routine health services, placed additional strain on the health care system, and resulted in many Canadians being either unable or unwilling to attend routine immunization appointments. We sought to capture and synthesize...