Medicine (School of): Recent submissions
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Phenotypic discrimination of Mycobacterium tuberculosis by Raman spectroscopy
(University of St Andrews, 2018-06-29) - ThesisTB remains a major health issue worldwide causing around 1.5 deaths each year. The recent phase III clinical trials of shortened TB treatment failed to show superiority compared to the current regimen and this mainly because ... -
Zebrafish as a model to study genes associated with neurodevelopmental disorders
(University of St Andrews, 2018-12-06) - ThesisDyslexia is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects between 5% and 12% of school-aged children. Individuals with dyslexia have difficulties in learning to read despite normal IQ levels and adequate socio-economical and ... -
Towards light sheet microscopy-based high throughput imaging and CRISPR optogenetics
(University of St Andrews, 2018-12-06) - ThesisHigh Throughput Imaging (HTI) has an important role in the High Throughput/Content Screening process (HTS/HCS). It is widely used in the drug discovery process and in a wide range of other applications including studies ... -
The utility of liver function tests for mortality prediction within one year in primary care using the algorithm for liver function investigations (ALFI)
(2012-12-14) - Journal articleBackground: Although liver function tests (LFTs) are routinely measured in primary care, raised levels in patients with no obvious liver disease may trigger a range of subsequent expensive and unnecessary management plans. ... -
An ethnographic exploration of influences on prescribing in general practice : Why is there variation in prescribing practices?
(2013-06-21) - Journal articleBackground: Prescribing is a core activity for general practitioners, yet significant variation in the quality of prescribing has been reported. This suggests there may be room for improvement in the application of the ...