Science: Theses and Dissertations
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Readability, suitability, and quality of online information in English on single-sided deafness.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Purpose: This study investigated the readability, suitability, and quality of online Single- Sided Deafness (SSD) information available in English. Method: Four search terms (“Deaf in one ear”, “Can’t hear in one ear”, ... -
Investigating the mechanisms of the formation of spiral grain and interlocked grain in wood.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Spiral grain is the deviation of grain angle away from the stem axis, where the grain forms a helical array around the pith. In radiata pine, trees are initially straight- grained but develop a left-handed twist in the ... -
The synthesis and characterisation of polydentate/polyamine phosphonate complexes of cobalt (III) and their imine precursors.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)This thesis reports the synthesis and characterisation of polydentate/polyamine phosphonate complexes of cobalt(III) and their imine precursors. The complexes prepared during this project have been characterised by a range ... -
Cognitive and affective predictors of emotional reactivity in university students.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Background: Difficulties in emotional reactivity have repeatedly been associated with the development of psychopathology and generalised poorer outcomes. While much of this research has been conducted using self-report ... -
Plant–pollinator communities : environmental gradients, trade-offs, and controllability
(University of Canterbury, 2020)This thesis is composed of three scientific articles. All of these articles study the processes that influence the structure of pollination networks and their implications. Each chapter is a standalone piece of research ... -
Exploring the influence of fractures and rock type on seismic velocity in volcanic rocks : a combined laboratory and field study of Tuawera / Cave Rock, Sumner New Zealand.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Seismic investigations have long been used to assess characteristics of rock masses, subsurface structures, magma, and areas of economic interest that are otherwise invisible at the Earth’s surface. Here I show that assessing ... -
Bonebridge health related quality of life and clinical outcomes in New Zealand.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Objectives: To determine to what extent the Bonebridge improves clinical and health related quality of life outcomes in the New Zealand context. Methods: Preliminary results for 18 adults with conductive and mixed hearing ... -
The clinical assessment of concerning sexual behaviour.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)The context for the current study is the clinical assessment of people with an intellectual disability who have engaged in concerning sexual behaviour. Research aims include examining the assessment tools used internationally ... -
Through a glass darkly : the assessment of parenting capacity in the context of child protection.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)BACKGROUND: Parenting capacity assessment (PCA) in the context of maltreatment is complex and the stakes are high for children and families. Among parents where a formal PCA is undertaken due to child abuse or neglect, ... -
The application of hyperspectral imaging for surface alteration mapping : a case study of Pinnacle Ridge, Mt Ruapehu, New Zealand.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Diagnostic absorption features in hyperspectral data can directly correlate to a specific mineral, or mineral assemblage. However, it is unknown how accurate hyperspectral mapping can be for identifying alteration mineral ... -
An optical study of southern gamma Doradus stars.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)This thesis aimed to perform a comprehensive analysis of the five target stars HD 10167*, HD 206481, HD 209295*, HD 214291* and HD 216910 to identify their pulsation modes. High-precision space photometry from the ... -
The fabrication of a lab-on-a-chip device to investigate the invasive capability of hyphae in different oxygen levels.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Fungi and oomycetes, which can grow invasively, can lead to some of the most devastating die-offs and extinctions of both animals and plants. In their natural environment, such as soil, and during the infection, they may ... -
Spatial abilities in jumping spiders.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Cognition refers to any state of information processing, including memory, perception, decision-making, and learning. Decision-making, the main component of this thesis, is a cognitive process that allows animals to evaluate ... -
Including children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in functional behavioural assessment-informed interventions for sleep disturbance
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Sleep disturbances are a significant problem for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) across the lifespan and are associated with numerous detrimental impacts to the individual and their whānau/family. The ... -
The early interpersonal relationships of sexual offenders : an attachment perspective
(University of Canterbury, 1998)Recent theoretical and empirical research suggests that the adult attachment styles and intimacy deficits associated with sexual offending may have their origins in disruptive and traumatic early interpersonal experiences. ... -
Studies on the protein biology of the plant pathogen, Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum.
(University of Canterbury, 2019)Characterisation determined the protein was folded and not functional. Solution structural analysis found that CLso adenyltransferase/IMP cyclohydrolase exists as a monomer in solution, which contrasts to the dimer observed ... -
Laboratory-based aerobic denitrification using methanotrophic biomass as substrate.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Nitrate levels in our water resources have doubled since 20th century. This is largely due to anthropogenic activities such as overuse of nitrogen fertilizers, combustion of fossil fuels, and improper disposal of human and ... -
Cognitive reserve, cholinergic white matter pathways and cognition in Parkinson’s disease.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder identified by its motor symptoms. Cognitive impairments and eventual dementia are now acknowledged as common occurrences in PD and one potential cause of this cognitive ... -
Insights into the shallow intrusion of rhyolite from field, textures, and drilling the IDDP-1 magma well, Krafla, Iceland.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)This thesis focusses on shallow intrusions of rhyolite, in the context of heat resources for geothermal development. Rhyolite is the dominant sub-surface magma type at the roots of some of the most vigorous geothermal ... -
Improving the performance of the New Zealand Hearing Screening Test.
(University of Canterbury, 2020)Hearing impairment adversely affects many individuals. Within New Zealand the number of individuals who will struggle with hearing loss is expected to increase significantly in the coming years due to our ageing population ...
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