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Fall 2022
Clubroot (Plasmodiophora brassicae) is a serious soilborne disease of canola (Brassica napus), negatively affecting the Canadian agricultural sector. Since clubroot development is favored in acidic soils, the application of lime to increase soil pH to ≥ 7.2 is recommended as a disease management...
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Advances in Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping for Human Brain: Applications in Hemorrhage, Motion, Blood Vessels
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Quantitative Susceptibility Mapping (QSM) is an emerging postprocessing method, computed from phase images, which is finding wide application in quantifying iron content in healthy and pathological tissue. However, QSM is still not commonly used in clinical practice. This thesis discusses the...
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Evolving In Vitro and In Silico Methods for Predicting Performance in Respiratory Drug Delivery Applications
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The overarching theme of this work is the investigation and development of in vitro and in silico methods used to characterize inhaled pharmaceutical aerosols. The ultimate aim is to expand and strengthen the links between applied science and clinical practice for inhaled medications. Chapter 1...
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Spring 2022
Allergens possessing serine proteinase activity like house dust mite (HDM) and cockroach can activate proteinase-activated receptor-2 (PAR-2), a pro-inflammatory G-coupled receptor. Par-2 -/- mice develop attenuated airway inflammation compared to WT mice. PAR-2 blockage in the airways abrogated...
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A Cross-Country Life: A Sport Biography of Canadian Olympian and Cross-Country Skier David Rees
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This study examines the life of Canadian Olympian Dave Rees. Rees has played a multidimensional role in the practice and promotion of Nordic skiing in Canada. Born in 1943, he is an athlete, teacher, writer, coach, administrator, and curator of the Canadian Museum of Nordic Skiing in Canmore,...
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Limnology of a Large Northern Lake (Lhù’ààn Mânʼ [Kluane Lake], Yukon) in an Era of Reconciliation and Rapid Climate Change
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Almost 60% of Canada’s freshwater drains North, where air temperatures are increasing at twice the global rate. Despite the exposure of northern lakes to higher rates of change and their ecological, hydrological, and cultural importance, baseline knowledge and monitoring of their water properties...
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The Role of Industrial Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switching as Pathways to Net-Zero Emissions in the Canadian Pulp and Paper Sector
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Industrial decarbonization is a critical challenge along the pathway to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at a sufficient scale and pace to avoid the worst impacts of climate change. The intrinsic energy- and emissions-intensive nature of heavy industry has led to the recognition that...
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On the impact of drought-induced abiotic stress on the composition of Douglas-fir lignin for valorization
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Rising interest in the transition to renewable energy, materials, and chemicals ushers biorefining strategies that effectively utilize all components of lignocellulosic biomass feedstocks. Concurrently, more frequent and severe drought brought on by accelerating climate change pose questions...
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Studying the Microstructure of Electrodes for Low-temperature Solid Oxide Fuel Cell and Electrolysis Applications
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Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) is an important developing technology for energy conversion. This research was mainly focused on improving the fuel or air electrode of SOFCs in order to reduce the degradation rates and operation temperature. In chapters 3 and 4, a highly conductive...
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Spring 2022
As a student learns to program, there will be gaps in the student's knowledge that must be addressed for the student to gain a full understanding of the material. A student's answer to a single question may provide some insight into the student's level of understanding. However, a well-chosen...