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The sedimentary architecture and spatial variations of dryland ephemeral fluvial systems (2021)
Thesis
Priddy, C. L. (2021). The sedimentary architecture and spatial variations of dryland ephemeral fluvial systems. (Thesis). Keele University

Ancient dryland continental basins commonly comprise sedimentary fill that records the activity of both fluvial and aeolian environments. Despite extensive studies of dryland ephemeral fluvial systems, detailed three dimensional facies models for the... Read More about The sedimentary architecture and spatial variations of dryland ephemeral fluvial systems.

Automated Check-in Data Collection (AC DC): an investigation of utility, acceptability and effectiveness in general practice (2021)
Thesis
Lawton, S. A. (2021). Automated Check-in Data Collection (AC DC): an investigation of utility, acceptability and effectiveness in general practice. (Thesis). Keele University

Background: There are a range of data collection methodologies employed for collecting patient health related research data. Within primary care settings, and particularly within general practice, time and resources are limited. The utility of an aut... Read More about Automated Check-in Data Collection (AC DC): an investigation of utility, acceptability and effectiveness in general practice.

An investigation into the biosynthesis of cuticular hydrocarbons in British ants using isotopically labelled diets and gas chromatography - mass spectrometry (2021)
Thesis
Shemilt, S. J. (2021). An investigation into the biosynthesis of cuticular hydrocarbons in British ants using isotopically labelled diets and gas chromatography - mass spectrometry. (Thesis). Keele University

Ants are one of only four groups which can be classed as being truly social, that is they demonstrate altruistic behaviours towards nestmates. However in order to do this there must be a complex nestmate recognition signal at work. This signal is gen... Read More about An investigation into the biosynthesis of cuticular hydrocarbons in British ants using isotopically labelled diets and gas chromatography - mass spectrometry.

Convective boundary structure and mixing in stellar interiors (2021)
Thesis
Scott, L. J. A. (2021). Convective boundary structure and mixing in stellar interiors. (Thesis). Keele University

The treatment of convection remains one of the key uncertainties in stellar evolution. In particular, mixing processes at the boundaries of convective regions are complex and diffcult to define analytically. Therefore, hydrodynamic simulations are us... Read More about Convective boundary structure and mixing in stellar interiors.

1. Modern English. 2. The regenerating city: space, hauntings and youth culture in the post-millennial Manchester novel (2021)
Thesis
Gufar, S. (2021). 1. Modern English. 2. The regenerating city: space, hauntings and youth culture in the post-millennial Manchester novel. (Thesis). Keele University

My thesis investigates space, hauntings and youth culture in Manchester with two projects: a novel and a critical dissertation.

The novel is a coming-of-age story that takes place in Ashton-under-Lyne. Modern English explores the experience of gro... Read More about 1. Modern English. 2. The regenerating city: space, hauntings and youth culture in the post-millennial Manchester novel.

Development and evaluation of a novel virtual agent-based app for patients with colorectal cancer: A mixed methods study (2021)
Thesis
Chatzixenitidis, A. (2021). Development and evaluation of a novel virtual agent-based app for patients with colorectal cancer: A mixed methods study. (Thesis). Keele University

Background and aim: Information support is an integral part of cancer care, but its provision can be problematic in busy health settings. The aim of this project was to develop and evaluate a health app to facilitate the provision of information supp... Read More about Development and evaluation of a novel virtual agent-based app for patients with colorectal cancer: A mixed methods study.

Applying analytical chemistry techniques to the characterisation of mine spoils and assessing treatments for minimising their environmental impacts (2021)
Thesis
Alhar, M. A. M. (2021). Applying analytical chemistry techniques to the characterisation of mine spoils and assessing treatments for minimising their environmental impacts. (Thesis). Keele University

Mining activities can leave a legacy of contamination with the potential to threaten the wider environment and human health. This is particularly so with historic mines that pre-date modern restoration and environmental protection measures. This stud... Read More about Applying analytical chemistry techniques to the characterisation of mine spoils and assessing treatments for minimising their environmental impacts.

Magma storage and differentiation in volcanic arcs: examples from the central Aeolian arc, Italy (2021)
Thesis
Wiltshire, R. E. (2021). Magma storage and differentiation in volcanic arcs: examples from the central Aeolian arc, Italy. (Thesis). Keele University

The Aeolian arc is characterised by its complex geodynamic setting, with a heterogeneous mantle source and differing extents of shallow-level magmatic processes. These processes result in large within arc geochemical variations influencing the magma... Read More about Magma storage and differentiation in volcanic arcs: examples from the central Aeolian arc, Italy.

“Partial solutions to the menace”: Philip K. Dick and the Politics of Genre (2021)
Thesis
Johnston Jones, R. D. (2021). “Partial solutions to the menace”: Philip K. Dick and the Politics of Genre. (Thesis). Keele University

In an essay published in 1955, titled ‘Pessimism in Science Fiction’, Philip K. Dick posits that science fiction (sf) cannot function as social critique without conveying a tentative utopian impulse: a “partial solution to the menace”. In the unfoldi... Read More about “Partial solutions to the menace”: Philip K. Dick and the Politics of Genre.

Antiproliferative, proapoptotic and DNA methylation activity of sesqui- and diterpenoids in ovarian cancer cells (2021)
Thesis
Fadayomi, I. E. (2021). Antiproliferative, proapoptotic and DNA methylation activity of sesqui- and diterpenoids in ovarian cancer cells. (Thesis). Keele University

Ovarian cancer is a gynaecological malignancy associated with the highest level of death. Its resistance against anti-cancer drugs in recent time has exacerbated the problem. Hence, the search for novel drugs from plants used in traditional medicine... Read More about Antiproliferative, proapoptotic and DNA methylation activity of sesqui- and diterpenoids in ovarian cancer cells.

Patient-related factors influencing management and procedural outcomes of de novo cardiac electronic device implantation (2021)
Thesis
Mohamed, M. O. A. H. (2021). Patient-related factors influencing management and procedural outcomes of de novo cardiac electronic device implantation. (Thesis). Keele University

Cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIED) are an essential part of the management of patients with life threatening arrhythmias. While many patient-related factors have been previously shown to play a role in the choice of CIED type offered to pa... Read More about Patient-related factors influencing management and procedural outcomes of de novo cardiac electronic device implantation.

Cell-based meniscus characterization and regeneration: basic science, tissue engineering and clinical applications (2021)
Thesis
Wang, J. (2021). Cell-based meniscus characterization and regeneration: basic science, tissue engineering and clinical applications. (Thesis). Keele University

As a vital part of the knee joint, the meniscus acts to prevent the degeneration of articular cartilage and the onset of knee osteoarthritis (OA). Repairing meniscus injuries in the avascular region is still a challenge in orthopaedics. The current p... Read More about Cell-based meniscus characterization and regeneration: basic science, tissue engineering and clinical applications.

Development of a novel 3D gut-microbiota model for the assessment of absorption and metabolism of health supplements and therapeutic drugs (2021)
Thesis
Alansari, R. H. A. (2021). Development of a novel 3D gut-microbiota model for the assessment of absorption and metabolism of health supplements and therapeutic drugs. (Thesis). Keele University

The human body hosts a vast number of microorganisms such as bacteria, archaea, and viruses that are colonised inside and outside the body. This combination of microorganisms living within the human body is known as microbiota. The human microbiota v... Read More about Development of a novel 3D gut-microbiota model for the assessment of absorption and metabolism of health supplements and therapeutic drugs.

Views and experiences of informal caregivers of older adults with dementia in Sri Lanka: a phenomenological study (2021)
Thesis
Abhayasinghe, M. P. K. W. (2021). Views and experiences of informal caregivers of older adults with dementia in Sri Lanka: a phenomenological study. (Thesis). Keele University

Introduction:
Dementia is a global health concern affecting an estimated 115.4 million people. Dementia has become a research priority in low-and-middle income countries (LAMIC), due to increasing prevalence associated with demographic transition an... Read More about Views and experiences of informal caregivers of older adults with dementia in Sri Lanka: a phenomenological study.

Contemporary discursive accounts for alcohol use: explanations, justifications, and excuses (2021)
Thesis
Melia, C. R. (2021). Contemporary discursive accounts for alcohol use: explanations, justifications, and excuses. (Thesis). Keele University

Alcohol use in the UK is complex; it is heavily ingrained in social activities, nevertheless there are also significant rates of stigmatised alcohol problems. The boundary where alcohol use shifts from acceptable to problematic is a way of understand... Read More about Contemporary discursive accounts for alcohol use: explanations, justifications, and excuses.

The establishment and use of tissue engineered vascular models to investigate the pleiotropic effects of statins (2021)
Thesis
Njoroge, W. (2021). The establishment and use of tissue engineered vascular models to investigate the pleiotropic effects of statins. (Thesis). Keele University

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) has been identified as the leading cause of mortality in westernised society. The triggering factor for the majority of cardiovascular diseases is atherosclerosis, defined as an accumulation of fatty materials in the vasc... Read More about The establishment and use of tissue engineered vascular models to investigate the pleiotropic effects of statins.

Environmental virtue ethics and the plastic pollution crisis: finding the missing exemplars (2021)
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Wynne, H. S. (2021). Environmental virtue ethics and the plastic pollution crisis: finding the missing exemplars. (Thesis). Keele University

Plastic pollution has reached a crisis point, with scientists estimating that, by 2050, there could be more plastic in the oceans than fish by weight. This presents a major issue in the subject of environmental ethics and shows that our relationship... Read More about Environmental virtue ethics and the plastic pollution crisis: finding the missing exemplars.

Asymptotic models for surface waves in coated elastic solids (2021)
Thesis
Mubaraki, A. M. A. (2021). Asymptotic models for surface waves in coated elastic solids. (Thesis). Keele University

This thesis deals with surface wave propagation in elastic solids. It develops further the methodology of asymptotic hyperbolic-elliptic models for the surface elastic waves, aiming at two main areas, namely, accounting for the effects of a thin coat... Read More about Asymptotic models for surface waves in coated elastic solids.

Experiences of patients and healthcare workers in the NHS pre- and post- Covid-19 (2021)
Thesis
Faux-Nightingale, A. H. (2021). Experiences of patients and healthcare workers in the NHS pre- and post- Covid-19. (Thesis). Keele University

This project assesses the benefit that qualitative investigation of experience brings to healthcare research. It does this through:

Phase One - Understanding the factors affecting AFO compliance in children with CP People with cerebral palsy (CP)... Read More about Experiences of patients and healthcare workers in the NHS pre- and post- Covid-19.

Asymptotic analysis of multi-layered waveguides with contrast parameters (2021)
Thesis
Alkinidri, M. O. S. (2021). Asymptotic analysis of multi-layered waveguides with contrast parameters. (Thesis). Keele University

The research is investigating anti-plane shear of a strongly inhomogeneous dynamic asymmetric laminate. Two types of contrast are considered, including those for composite structures with thick or thin stiff outer layers. In all types of contrast, th... Read More about Asymptotic analysis of multi-layered waveguides with contrast parameters.