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Medipix3RX characterisation in MARS.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)The goal of this thesis is to characterise the energy response of a multielement camera in a MARS spectral scanner using x-ray fluorescence (XRF). The latest version of the MARS small bore scanner makes use of the ... -
Broad-spectrum mineral-vitamin treatment to support smoking cessation.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Background: Smoking cessation/quitting smoking is among the most important health-promoting life changes a person can make, and is the most cost-effective disease prevention intervention available. Despite the benefits, ... -
Identifying pyroclastic density currents from partial outcrop exposure at Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Mt Ruapehu is one of New Zealand’s most active volcanoes, last erupting in 2007. There have been few studies investigating the pyroclastic density current (PDC) hazard for Mt Ruapehu, despite being a popular tourist ... -
The relationship between focussing on body functionality and body satisfaction : the moderating role of neuroticism and social comparison orientation
(University of Canterbury, 2018)When people assess their body image, they tend to engage in negative evaluations which lead to body dissatisfaction. Body dissatisfaction has many harmful consequences including depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. It ... -
Changes in infant sleep quality and negative emotionality.
(University of Canterbury, [2018])Forming heathy sleep-wake patterns in infancy can be beneficial not only for the infant themselves but parents as well. The development of sleep can be seen through both sleep-state organisation and sleep consolidation. ... -
The upper esophageal sphincter : influence of associated pressure dynamics and capacity for behavioural modulation.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)The upper esophageal sphincter (UES) plays a unique role in the process of swallowing. While most structures are relaxed at rest, the UES functions in a contracted state as a barrier between the pharynx and the esophagus. ... -
Therapist adherence in the treatment of transdiagnostic binge eating disorders.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Therapist adherence is a component of treatment integrity pertaining to whether activities in psychotherapy are aligned to the intended treatment approach. It is important to establish what occurs during the course of ... -
Validation of the 4pHAT
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Both in New Zealand and abroad, the rate of workplace accidents is extremely high and leads to significant human and financial loss. While measurement alone will not solve the issue, organisations measuring health and ... -
It’s not all about leadership : the role of emotions in encouraging organizational citizenship behaviours.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Purpose: The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between authentic leadership and organizational citizenship behaviour. Positive and negative emotions toward the organization were also included as ... -
Do media representations perpetuate myths of madness? : the social construction of people with mental illnesses in the New Zealand newsprint media.
(University of Canterbury, 2002)Reports of incidents and issues relating to people with mental illnesses (PWMI) feature prominently in the Western news media. Over the years, the nature and extent of this coverage has incited considerable interest among ... -
Deformation of the Torlesse terrane in the Mt Hutt Range, Central Canterbury, New Zealand
(University of Canterbury, 2004)The highly deformed Permian and Mesozoic Torlesse Terrane forms much of the Southern Alps and the basement to the east in the central South Island of New Zealand. It is made up of a succession of quartzofeldspathic ... -
Quantifying and treating contaminant discharges from the James Mine on New Zealand’s West Coast
(University of Canterbury, 2018)New Zealand's West Coast is home to numerous unmitigated legacy mining complexes and galleries that regularly release acid mine drainage (AMD) into the downstream environment. In a typical setting, standard in-situ passive ... -
Clinical classification of strength and skill impairments in neurogenic dysphagia.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Swallowing is a complex, precise sequence of movements that is fundamentally mediated by brainstem mechanisms, but volitionally modulated by cortical processes. Although swallowing biomechanics are fairly well defined, ... -
Effects of cognitive and physical enrichment on measures of autobiographical memory and theory of mind in non-MCI Parkinson’s patients.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)The current study investigated the effects of an eight-month randomized controlled trial, comprising combined physical and cognitive enrichment, on measures of personal autobiographical memory (ABM) and theory of mind ... -
Investigating the gateway to aromatic compound biosynthesis in pseudomonas aeruginosa.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Allosteric regulation of metabolic enzymes is an important mechanism used by many organisms to control metabolic flux through biosynthetic pathways to ensure that resources are used effectively and according to current ... -
Atherosclerotic plaque biochemistry and MARS spectral imaging.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)This thesis reports on the use of neopterin and 7,8-dihydroneopterin as biomarkers of inflammation in advanced atherosclerosis and the use of spectral CT imaging to assess the features and morphology of vulnerable ... -
Identification of C-type Natriuretic Peptide as a novel target in age-related cognitive decline.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)C-Type Natriuretic Peptide (CNP) is an important neuroendocrine regulator, suggested to be involved with cognitive decline and pathological aging. From the literature, and based on pilot work contributing to a Master’s ... -
To intervene or not to intervene : effects of behavioural sleep interventions on infant attachment quality.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)This study aimed to explore the relationship between infant sleep disturbance (ISD) and attachment quality in 1-year-old infants, within two groups of families differing in their help-seeking preferences; and to investigate ... -
Implicit theories of child sexual exploitation material users : can they differentiate those also at risk of contact offending?
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Understanding the risk factors that contribute to contact offending among online sexual offenders is an important topic for both researchers and clinicians working with this population. The present study sought to validate ... -
An experimental investigation of the secretary problem : factors affecting sequential search behaviour.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)The underlying cause of people stopping their search prior to the theoretical optimal solution in commonly found sequential search problems, often known as the secretary problem, is as yet undetermined. In the secretary ...
