Science: Theses and Dissertations
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The hydrogeology and hydraulics of artesian springs in Canterbury
(2003)The increasing demand for water in the Canterbury region, and the realisation that spring flow plays an important role in many wetland and river systems, requires methods for predicting changes in spring behaviour as ... -
The effects of forestry on sediment production in the Coalgate Forest, Malvern Hills, inland Canterbury
(2001)The Coalgate Forest is located approximately 55 km west of Christchurch, in the Malvern Hills, inland Canterbury. In this project the effects of forest operations on sediment production were studied in a small catchments, ... -
The effects of fish on the behavioural drift of stream invertebrates
(2000)This thesis investigates the effects of predatory fish on the movement of stream invertebrates in the water column or "drift". I studied the effects of native, benthic fish (galaxiids) and introduced, drift-feeding fish ... -
Coastal evolution of Shelly Beach, Otago Harbour : a composite approach to examining the morphodynamic behavour of a human-modified sand spit
(2005)This thesis.uses a novel composite approach to investigate the long-term dynamics of sediment transport on Shelly Beach, Otago Harbour, New Zealand. This approach combines qualitative and quantitative methods including ... -
How remote workers experience meaningful work.
(2023)A current rise in remote work has also been met with a rise in desire for meaningful work. Backlash from mandatory return to work policies after working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted considerations ... -
The impact of sexual harm on mental and physical health outcomes for both perpetrators and victims/survivors.
(2023)Previous research indicates that sexual harm commonly occurs, has a high cost, and is associated with a range of negative health outcomes. It is therefore important to develop a strong understanding of how sexual harm ... -
Studies on the growth of human prostate cancer cells (22Rv1) in culture - the role of androgen receptor mimics
(2023)Prostate cancer (PCa) progression is mediated by androgen receptor (AR) agonists. The AR drives cellular proliferation following activation by native androgen ligands (testosterone and 5𝛼- dihydrotestosterone (DHT)). ... -
Origin of the phenotype : does the aminoglycoside induce resistance to the drug?
(1999)Antibiotic resistance is generally thought to arise from mutations in pre-existing genes or the acquisition of resistance-conferring genes from other microbes. However, when a population of Pseudomonas aeruginosa is exposed ... -
The effect of urban growth on Christchurch travel patterns
(2004)The rising demand for residential development in the rural/urban fringe of Christchurch has led to an increase in car use and lengthening journeys, both of which have serious environmental implications. In light of this, ... -
Spatial and temporal dynamics of Christchurch's urban heat island under different synoptic conditions
(2000)The Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect is a well-understood process. Because of this, it has been well documented with a strong literature base. Much research in this area concentrates on the maximum nocturnal UHI reached ... -
The emergence and de-emergence of CFC-induced stratospheric ozone depletion and its impact on surface climate of the Southern Hemisphere.
(2023)Signal-to-noise (S/N) is a metric that has been previously used to diagnose the emergence of climate change, but has not been applied to stratospheric ozone and its projected recovery from CFCs through the 21st century. ... -
A call for equitable hearing healthcare provision : an exploration of Māori adults perspectives and lived experiences of hearing healthcare services in Te Waipounamu
(2023)In Aotearoa, the overrepresentation of Māori adults in hearing loss statistics is contributing to a largely unaddressed public health issue. Untreated hearing loss has been linked to increased rates of depression, social ... -
An investigation into the effectiveness of a telehealth-delivered behavioural intervention for eating and feeding difficulties in autistic children.
(2023)Eating difficulties, including food selectivity, food refusal, and problem mealtime behaviours, are a common concern among parents of autistic children. The aetiology of eating difficulties can relate to environmental, ... -
Sex offending against children in New Zealand : a model for predicting the risk of re-convictions
(2001)The main aim of the present study was to identify variables that predict future sex re convictions among child sex offenders and to develop a statistical model for predicting sexual re-convictions. The data were provided ... -
Assessing the link between the Filipino community and well-being : a case study of Rolleston, Selwyn, New Zealand.
(2022)Selwyn is one of the fastest-growing districts in New Zealand; however, the council requires more data to promote better health and well-being for Filipino communities. This study intends to understand the relationship ... -
Communicating with masks and assistive listening devices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2023)Since the appearance of COVID-19 in 2019, wearing face masks has been mandatory and normalised as a public health measure. Despite the benefit of minimising viral transmission, face masks impact our speech understanding ... -
The combined effects of flood disturbance and introduced trout on population dynamics of native non-migratory galaxiids.
(2023)The magnitude of extreme flood events are expected to intensify by an order of magnitude over the next century, which will significantly impact ecological assemblages within riverine systems. However, it remains unclear ... -
Cannabis cognitions and performance : a pilot study
(2023)The current study aimed to analyse the ability of an in-person novel cannabis prime craving induction paradigm, as well as exploring the impact of psychosocial factors including expectancies on inhibitory performance ... -
Do subjective sleep quality and social jetlag mediate associations between chronotype and substance use patterns among university students?
(2023)Individual differences in circadian rhythmic expression, or chronotype, have been shown to relate to a range of outcomes among university students. Students with an evening chronotype have been found to exhibit elevated ... -
An evaluation of speed and sensitivity of audiometry via the auditory steady state response and the auditory brainstem response.
(2023)Universal newborn hearing screening has been a mainstay of many developed countries since the early to mid-2000’s, after evidence showed that the earlier hearing loss is detected, the better for the speech and language ...
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