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Anteroventral thalamic nucleus: lesion effects on memory and cortico-limbic electrophysiology
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Damage to the anterior thalamic nuclei (ATN) is associated with severe memory impairment in humans. What is unclear is how this damage affects electrophysiological activity within an extended hippocampal circuit for memory, ... -
The recovery of functional diversity with restoration: a meta-analysis
(University of Canterbury, 2018)In light of global change, there is an increasing urgency to successfully harness restoration to safeguard biodiversity and yield resilient and functioning ecosystems. In measuring biodiversity, approaches that incorporate ... -
Xenoestrogen levels in milk : bioavailability and relevance as breast cancer risk factors.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Hormones are key control molecules fundamental to most biochemical functions in the body. The endocrine system is responsible for the synthesis, regulation and secretion of sex hormones into the circulatory system to control ... -
Use of chemically synthesised atomically precise gold nanoclusters in catalytic hydrogenation.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Heterogeneous catalysis is of extreme importance to chemical and energy industries due to its versatility and advantages over homogeneous catalysis. One of the main focuses in heterogeneous catalysis research is on developing ... -
In sight and in mind : does increasing the salience of the limitations of safety equipment reduce risk taking behaviour?
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Unwanted risk taking behaviour is something which weighs heavily on society, and yet high accident rates resulting from risk taking behaviour would indicate that existing preventative measures leave room for improvement. ... -
Mapping the uncharted water channel of dihydrodipicolinate synthase : a proposed mechanism of allostery.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Dihydrodipicolinate synthase catalyses the condensation reaction of pyruvate and aspartate semialdehyde in the first committed step of the diaminopimelic acid pathway that synthesizes lysine. Dihydrodipicolinate synthase ... -
The causes of stress in small businesses : an exploratory study
(University of Canterbury, 1988)The major purpose of this study was to explore the causes of stress in small business. The sample comprised 91 Christchurch small business owner/operators with a variety of types and sizes of business. The research instruments ... -
Once fat, always fat? Investigating the existence of residual obesity stigma.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Recent research suggests that obesity-related stigma is so pervasive, that despite an obese individual losing weight and attaining a seemingly “healthy-weight”, the individual continues to be stigmatised. Previous studies ... -
Novel plant growth regulator effects on yield, senescence and cytokinin homeostasis in wheat, barley and rapid cycling Brassica rapa.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Two novel plant growth regulators (PGRs), INCYDE and TDZ-K, were tested to verify the claims made for each of them. INCYDE is reported to inhibit cytokinin oxidase/dehydrogenase (CKX) and to enhance yield and growth in ... -
Plant phosphatase activity under cadmium stress and the impact of phosphatases on phosphorus recovery from sludge.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Waste materials like sewage sludge and biosolids are becoming more common with global population growth, and they present both problems and opportunities. On the one hand, they contain significant quantities of dangerous ... -
Early life history dynamics of the New Zealand whitebait species.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)In New Zealand, ‘whitebaiting’ describes a nationwide recreational and commercial fishery that is of high cultural significance. The New Zealand whitebait fishery is comprised predominantly of five diadromous galaxiid ... -
Examining the potential for interculturalism to improve intergroup relations in New Zealand.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Diversity ideologies have been the subject of much debate, as many nations have experienced unprecedented increases in cultural diversity. Traditional diversity ideologies such as assimilation and multiculturalism have ... -
Mechanisms of pollination : quantifying insect and plant contributions.
(University of Canterbury, 2017)Global agricultural production is reliant on insect-mediated pollination, which is largely provided by the European honey bee (Apis mellifera L.). Recent concern about the health of honey bees has raised significant ... -
Computational screening of organic molecules for use in batteries.
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Reliable energy storage is a signi cant obstacle for achieving independence from non-renewable energy sources. Cheap, environmentally benign and high-capacity batteries are required. This thesis focusses on computational ... -
Investigating the location of the ~1620 C.E. West Coast earthquake using coseismic landslide modelling.
(University of Canterbury, 2016)Palæoseismic indicators of large earthquakes within the Southern Alps of New Zealand are widespread and the methods by which they are obtained and interpreted vary greatly. The palæo-earthquake record of the Alpine Fault ... -
Antimicrobial efficacy of novel titanium dioxide coating and its potential to Induce changes in adaptive resistance
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Nosocomial infection is estimated to affect 5% of patients in the United State of America and is likely to be among the top ten causes of early mortality. The first solution that comes to mind is simply hygiene, but the ... -
Seal quality and distribution in the southern Taranaki Basin Late Cretaceous to Eocene section and implications for hydrocarbon trapping
(University of Canterbury, 2018)Failure to discover hydrocarbons within Late Cretaceous and Paleocene strata in the southernmost Taranaki Basin is postulated to be in part due to the limited coverage of effective top seals above these reservoirs. Effective ... -
Research to inform community-led action to reduce tsunami Impact, Wharekauri-Rekohu-Chatham Islands, Aotearoa-New Zealand
(University of Canterbury, 2018)During disasters, exposed and vulnerable communities bear the brunt of impacts and are first to respond. People of these communities obtain local and/or indigenous knowledge and understanding of locally-specific challenges ... -
Geometry and kinematics of the south leader fault: insights from the 2016 MW 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake
(University of Canterbury, 2018)The Leader Fault was one of at least 17 faults that ruptured the ground surface across the northeastern South Island of New Zealand during the Mw 7.8 2016 Kaikōura Earthquake. The southern ~6 km of the Leader Fault, here ... -
Geological and geotechnical characterisation of aggregate source rocks from selected sites in Viti Levu, Fiji
(University of Canterbury, 2004)The Nasinu, Semo and Vuda quarries are the three major suppliers of aggregates for roading construction in Fiji. Production at the Nasinu quarry commenced in 1955, and production at the Vuda and Semo quarries started in ...
