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Applied anatomy and physiology and the renal disease process (2019)
Book Chapter
Chalmers, C. (2019). Applied anatomy and physiology and the renal disease process. In Renal nursing: Care and management of people with kidney disease, 21-58. (5). Wiley. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119413172.ch2

This chapter provides the reader with a detailed discussion of all aspects of renal physiology and its relationship to important pathophysiological processes in renal disease, and some brief discussion on related nursing observations. It first explor... Read More about Applied anatomy and physiology and the renal disease process.

Marking and providing feedback face-to-face: Staff and student perspectives (2017)
Journal Article
Chalmers, C., Mowat, E., & Chapman, M. (2018). Marking and providing feedback face-to-face: Staff and student perspectives. Active learning in higher education, 19(1), 35-45. https://doi.org/10.1177/1469787417721363

The setting, marking and providing feedback on assessments forms an important part of a tutor’s role. Studies into the use of feedback and how it is interpreted by students indicate a mismatch between what students are looking for and what tutors thi... Read More about Marking and providing feedback face-to-face: Staff and student perspectives.

Audio feedback: richer language but no measurable impact on student performance (2014)
Journal Article
Chalmers, C., MacCallum, J., Mowat, E., & Fulton, N. (2014). Audio feedback: richer language but no measurable impact on student performance. Practitioner Research in Higher Education, 8, 64-73

Audio feedback has been shown to be popular and well received by students. However, there is little published work to indicate how effective audio feedback is in improving student performance. Sixty students from a first year science degree agreed... Read More about Audio feedback: richer language but no measurable impact on student performance.

Alternative Assessment for a Visually Impaired Student (2010)
Digital Artefact
Garden, C., Chalmers, C., Orwat, M., & Booth, S. (2010). Alternative Assessment for a Visually Impaired Student. [http://staff.napier.ac.uk/services/dlte/LTA/resources/Pages/Details.aspx?ItemID=48&Section=CS]

Essay writing in a scientific style is considered to be a key skill for students studying Biological Sciences and Sport and Exercise science. An assessment in the core first year module “Introductory Physiology” therefore includes an essay on one of... Read More about Alternative Assessment for a Visually Impaired Student.

Ticks and Lyme Disease. (2004)
Journal Article
Chalmers, C., MacCallum, J., Brown, J., & Anderson, R. (2003). Ticks and Lyme Disease. Practice Nursing, 15, ISSN 0964-9271

Ticks are prevalent in parts of the UK during the summer months. Charlotte Chalmers, Janis MacCallum, Jane Brown and Ros Anderson discuss the associated diseases and recommend a method of removal.

The Endocrine System. (2002)
Book Chapter
Chalmers, C. (2001). The Endocrine System. In J. Rhind, & J. Greig (Eds.), Riddle's Anatomy and Physiology Applied to Health ProfessionsElsevier

The Reproductive System. (2002)
Book Chapter
Chalmers, C. (2001). The Reproductive System. In J. Rhind, & J. Greig (Eds.), Riddle's Anatomy and Physiology Applied to Health ProfessionsElsevier

Hysterectomy and ovarian function: levels of follicle stimulating hormone and incidence of menopausal symptoms are not affected by hysterectomy in women under age 45 years. (2002)
Journal Article
Chalmers, C., Lindsay, M., Usher, D., Warner, P., Evans, D., & Ferguson, M. (2001). Hysterectomy and ovarian function: levels of follicle stimulating hormone and incidence of menopausal symptoms are not affected by hysterectomy in women under age 45 years. Climacteric, 5, (366-373). ISSN 1369-7137

OBJECTIVE: To investigate levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), as a measure of ovarian function and menopausal symptoms prior to and following hysterectomy in women under the age of 45 years. DESIGN: This was a prospective control... Read More about Hysterectomy and ovarian function: levels of follicle stimulating hormone and incidence of menopausal symptoms are not affected by hysterectomy in women under age 45 years..

Does hysterectomy in a premenopausal woman affect ovarian function? (1996)
Journal Article
Chalmers, C. (1996). Does hysterectomy in a premenopausal woman affect ovarian function?. Medical Hypotheses, 46(6), 573-575. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0306-9877%2896%2990134-6

Women undergoing a hysterectomy without oophorectomy in their premenopausal years would expect to benefit from continued secretion of oestrogens to protect them from the conditions and symptoms associated with the climacteric and postmenopause. Howev... Read More about Does hysterectomy in a premenopausal woman affect ovarian function?.

Fertility and the menopause. (1994)
Journal Article
Chalmers, C. (1993). Fertility and the menopause. British Journal of Nursing, ISSN 0966-0461

Luteinizing hormone response to an oestradiol challenge in 5 intersex pigs possessing ovotestes (1989)
Journal Article
Chalmers, C., Cook, B., Foxcroft, G. R., & Hunter, R. H. F. (1989). Luteinizing hormone response to an oestradiol challenge in 5 intersex pigs possessing ovotestes. Reproduction, 87(2), 455-461. doi:10.1530/jrf.0.0870455

After challenge with oestradiol benzoate, the mean maximum LH concentration in 5 XX intersex pigs possessing ovarian and testicular tissue, or only testicular tissue, was 2\m=.\10(\m=+-\0\m=.\41)ng/ml compared with 8\m=.\9ng/ml in mature domestic gil... Read More about Luteinizing hormone response to an oestradiol challenge in 5 intersex pigs possessing ovotestes.