All Outputs (176)

Noncontact injuries in Scottish hockey: A study of epidemiology, current practice and a preventative measure (2022)
Thesis
Johnston, T. Noncontact injuries in Scottish hockey: A study of epidemiology, current practice and a preventative measure. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948338

Introduction: There is limited evidence on noncontact injury epidemiology, current warm-up practice and exercise interventions used to reduce injuries in hockey. Therefore, the aims of this thesis are to investigate (1) noncontact injuries, (2) curre... Read More about Noncontact injuries in Scottish hockey: A study of epidemiology, current practice and a preventative measure.

All-out sprinting: Reliability and sensitivity of testing, and the effects of work-to-rest ratio and exercise modality (2022)
Thesis
Kavaliauskas, M. All-out sprinting: Reliability and sensitivity of testing, and the effects of work-to-rest ratio and exercise modality. (Thesis by Publication). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2948392

This PhD thesis by Published Works consists of six peer-reviewed journal articles relating to the overall theme of all-out sprint testing and training. The purpose of the thesis was, firstly, to investigate the performance reliability and test sensit... Read More about All-out sprinting: Reliability and sensitivity of testing, and the effects of work-to-rest ratio and exercise modality.

Assessment of trophic polymorphism in the Himalayan fish Tor putitora (2022)
Thesis
Martin, I. Assessment of trophic polymorphism in the Himalayan fish Tor putitora. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2950796

An investigation into intra-specific morphological variation in Tor putitora fish from the Mahakali River in western Nepal was carried out. Three main hypotheses were tested: i) two distinct variants, one with thin lips and a forward-facing mouth (Ty... Read More about Assessment of trophic polymorphism in the Himalayan fish Tor putitora.

Player load monitoring and injury risk in elite Scottish Rugby Union (2022)
Thesis
Paul, C. I. Player load monitoring and injury risk in elite Scottish Rugby Union. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2957859

There is a limited amount of research in professional Rugby Union to minimise the high injury risk associated with the sport. Given that injuries are sustained when workload is performed, the monitoring of player loads, and how these loads may relate... Read More about Player load monitoring and injury risk in elite Scottish Rugby Union.

Understanding the drivers of carbon sequestration in Scottish seagrass (2022)
Thesis
Whitlock, D. S. Understanding the drivers of carbon sequestration in Scottish seagrass. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2967545

Seagrass meadows are found in coastal environments worldwide and over the last decade they have been celebrated as powerful natural carbon sinks. Whilst the global importance of seagrasses to carbon sequestration and storage is accepted in general, t... Read More about Understanding the drivers of carbon sequestration in Scottish seagrass.

Exercise protection of vascular endothelial cells against breast cancer chemotherapy toxicity: Evidence from in vitro serological studies (2022)
Thesis
Mclaughlin, M. Exercise protection of vascular endothelial cells against breast cancer chemotherapy toxicity: Evidence from in vitro serological studies. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2951034

5-fluorouracil, epirubicin, cyclophosphamide, and docetaxel is an effective chemotherapy regimen for early-stage breast cancer (BC). However, these drugs associate with a 5% incidence of heart failure (HF). To attenuate the cardiovascular toxicity of... Read More about Exercise protection of vascular endothelial cells against breast cancer chemotherapy toxicity: Evidence from in vitro serological studies.

Synthesis and fluorescence properties of a novel legumain substrate probe (2022)
Thesis
Ravula, D. Synthesis and fluorescence properties of a novel legumain substrate probe. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2957864

Despite great advancement in the diagnosis and treatment of many cancers, mortality rates remain high and the incidence of some forms of cancer is increasing. Early diagnosis is recognised as an important factor to increase survival but there is... Read More about Synthesis and fluorescence properties of a novel legumain substrate probe.

Concussion in elite Scottish rugby: A study of epidemiology, risk factors, and a preventative measure (2021)
Thesis
Bailey, S. Concussion in elite Scottish rugby: A study of epidemiology, risk factors, and a preventative measure. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2855278

Concussion is a traumatic brain injury which is common in rugby union across the world, yet knowledge of concussion epidemiology in professional Scottish rugby union was previously limited. This thesis therefore investigated epidemiology, aetiology a... Read More about Concussion in elite Scottish rugby: A study of epidemiology, risk factors, and a preventative measure.

How interviewing techniques and temperament affect children as eyewitnesses and jurors' perceptions (2021)
Thesis
Cotterill, B. F. How interviewing techniques and temperament affect children as eyewitnesses and jurors' perceptions. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2855283

The aim of this research was to better understand how the temperament of a child witness may affect their eyewitness performance and the perception of mock-jurors during different interview conditions. In Study One, a new self-report method (the Temp... Read More about How interviewing techniques and temperament affect children as eyewitnesses and jurors' perceptions.

Analysing the molecular mechanisms of cell migration inhibition in response to honokiol (2021)
Thesis
Lei, Y. Analysing the molecular mechanisms of cell migration inhibition in response to honokiol. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2859871

Malignant melanoma is the leading cause of skin cancer-induced death worldwide. Current therapies for treating melanoma patients are limited by rapid resistance to treatments and thus alternative anti-cancer drugs with high efficiency are urgently re... Read More about Analysing the molecular mechanisms of cell migration inhibition in response to honokiol.

Fatigue and the mind-body relation: a Lacanian exploration (2021)
Thesis
Diserholt, A. Fatigue and the mind-body relation: a Lacanian exploration. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2701703

This thesis explores the symptomatology of fatigue based on interviews conducted with seven people who are diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. The thesis starts by examining how a biomedical view of fatigue — the domina... Read More about Fatigue and the mind-body relation: a Lacanian exploration.

Design, synthesis and evaluation of novel and clinically used anti-cancer agents targeted intracellularly (2021)
Thesis
Mohammed, O. Design, synthesis and evaluation of novel and clinically used anti-cancer agents targeted intracellularly. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2799744

The development of drug resistance, notably multidrug resistance (MDR) and adverse side effects due to treatment with current anticancer drugs are considerable obstacles in cancer therapy and together with dose-limiting toxicity lead to therapeutic f... Read More about Design, synthesis and evaluation of novel and clinically used anti-cancer agents targeted intracellularly.

Exosomes as mediators of cell-to-cell communication in prostate cancer (2021)
Thesis
Bruce, I. Exosomes as mediators of cell-to-cell communication in prostate cancer. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2803794

Prostate cancer (PCa) is dependent on androgens for growth. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) curtails PCa progression, however this powerful selective pressure leads to aggressive, castrate resistant PCa. One castrate resistant prostate cancer subt... Read More about Exosomes as mediators of cell-to-cell communication in prostate cancer.

The effects of menstrual cycle phases on running repeated sprint ability (2021)
Thesis
Di Nicola, S. The effects of menstrual cycle phases on running repeated sprint ability. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2808661

Female participation in regular sport activities has increased in recent years, yet their representation in the sports and exercise science literature remains low. Therefore, an understanding of the effects different phases of the menstrual cycle (MC... Read More about The effects of menstrual cycle phases on running repeated sprint ability.

Wild birds as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment (2021)
Thesis
Djuwanto, B. A. Wild birds as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2808666

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the greatest public health threats and has been conceptualised as a slowly emerging disaster. Studies have suggested that wild birds contribute as a reservoir and dispersal route of AMR, and proximity to anthr... Read More about Wild birds as a reservoir of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in the environment.

Optimisation of monitoring using camera-traps and field evidence when identifying Eurasian otter Lutra lutra resting or breeding sites (2021)
Thesis
Findlay, M. Optimisation of monitoring using camera-traps and field evidence when identifying Eurasian otter Lutra lutra resting or breeding sites. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2809424

The Eurasian otter Lutra lutra and its resting places are protected by EU and UK legislation. Consultant ecologists must identify resting sites so they can be protected during developments. Currently, consultants usually use field-signs, but radio-te... Read More about Optimisation of monitoring using camera-traps and field evidence when identifying Eurasian otter Lutra lutra resting or breeding sites.

Characterisation of autophagy modulation by thiopurines in inflammatory bowel disease (2021)
Thesis
Masson, C. D. Characterisation of autophagy modulation by thiopurines in inflammatory bowel disease. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2813362

Background Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis, are chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Genetic studies have identified strong association between genes involved in autophagy, ER-... Read More about Characterisation of autophagy modulation by thiopurines in inflammatory bowel disease.

Scottish wild deer as a potential source of human pathogenic non-O157 Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) (2021)
Thesis
Mitchell, M. C. Scottish wild deer as a potential source of human pathogenic non-O157 Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC). (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2813378

Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC) are zoonotic pathogens, which release phage-encoded Shiga toxins (Stx). Stx subtypes stx2a and stx2d are associated with severe human disease. STEC O157 is the most common serotype in human disease although other... Read More about Scottish wild deer as a potential source of human pathogenic non-O157 Shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC).

Family finds a way: experiences of multigenerational transnational new Chinese immigrant families in New Zealand (2021)
Thesis
Ran, G. (2021). Family finds a way: experiences of multigenerational transnational new Chinese immigrant families in New Zealand. (Thesis). Massey University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2974489

The Immigration Act 1987 fundamentally transformed New Zealand’s immigration policy from one that was race-based to one based on economic needs of New Zealand society. It opened the borders to immigrants from much wider regions. As a result of this “... Read More about Family finds a way: experiences of multigenerational transnational new Chinese immigrant families in New Zealand.

The hidden links in trophic food webs: where do the parasites fit? (2020)
Thesis
Dicker, M. The hidden links in trophic food webs: where do the parasites fit?. (Thesis). Edinburgh Napier University. Retrieved from http://researchrepository.napier.ac.uk/Output/2709086

Parasites have been excluded from most food web constructions, partly because of their assumed negligible contribution to the flow and stock of energy in ecosystems. These assumptions have been disputed. Parasites also present practical and conceptua... Read More about The hidden links in trophic food webs: where do the parasites fit?.