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
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Fall 2017
In the time-lapse seismic method, often referred to as 4D seismic, a series of seismic data sets are acquired at different times to study the temporal variation of a target subsurface reservoir. This technique is being used as a subsurface monitoring tool in the oil and gas industry for fluid...
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Time-Motion Analysis and Heart Rate Response in University Women's Volleyball: A Descriptive Study
DownloadSpring 2014
The purpose of this study was to determine the physiological demands of university women’s volleyball utilizing heart rate response and time-motion analysis. Thirteen female CIS players were video recorded and had their heart rates (HR) monitored during 5 matches at a preseason tournament....
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Spring 2024
We investigate the microscopic nature of charge-carrier conduction in nanoscale semiconducting materials using time-resolved terahertz spectroscopy (TRTS). TRTS uses picosecond pulses of terahertz radiation (0.5-2.5 THz) to explore photoexcited charge-carrier lifetimes and dynamics with...
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Spring 2023
Patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) and ischemic stroke are at high risk for stroke recurrence. Early anticoagulation may reduce the risk of recurrent events but is usually avoided due to the risk of hemorrhagic transformation (HT). The risk of HT is based on historical data from an older...
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Fall 2015
This study characterized two organic-rich source rock formations from three different sub-basins of the Georgina Basin, Central Australia, using the 187Re – 187Os isotope system and a suite of major, minor, and trace elements. The major organic-rich source rock in the Georgina Basin, the lower...
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Timing of Mask Fitting as a Predictor of Adherence in Children Requiring Non-Invasive Ventilation Therapy
DownloadFall 2024
Introduction: The utilization of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in the pediatric population is becoming increasingly prevalent. NIV is a form of breathing support that employs a mask interface outside the airway. It provides necessary respiratory support that improves patients’ quality of life by...