Medicine (School of): Recent submissions
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Whole genome sequencing service : investigating healthcare associated infections
(University of St Andrews, 2021-11-30) - ThesisAdvances in the field of whole genome sequencing (WGS) have resulted in lowered costs, increased capacity and improved reproducibility of results. WGS now has the potential to revolutionise the investigation and management ... -
Investigating the DNA methylation landscape of Staphylococcus aureus
(University of St Andrews, 2022-06-17) - ThesisStaphylococcus aureus is a leading causative agent of healthcare-associated infections. One aspect of the organism that remains unknown is the methylome, specifically that of the whole genome. In prokaryotes, methylation ... -
A comprehensive analysis of patient-reported outcome measures after surgery of the upper limb
(2024-06-14) - ThesisTable of contents: List of papers submitted under section headings. Introduction -- 1. Patient-reported outcome measures following commonly performed elective hand surgery procedures -- 2. Patient-reported outcome ... -
Statistical underpinning of mutational signature analyses of cancer sequencing data
(2024-06-11) - ThesisCancer is a disease driven and characterised by mutations in the DNA. Thanks to massively parallel sequencing technologies, it is now possible to obtain the sequence of a cancer genome. The advent of modern sequencing ... -
Developing a hybrid agent-based mathematical model to study bladder infections
(2024-06-14) - ThesisUrinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are amongst the most common infections worldwide, affecting well over 150 million people each year. UTIs now account for 40% of all hospital-acquired infections and they are becoming harder ...