Medicine: Recent submissions
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Trace metal-protein interactions in plasma of relevance to health and immune functioning
(2023-11-28) - ThesisTrace metal ions play many critical roles in biological functions in humans. Plasma proteins such as human serum albumin (HSA) are primarily responsible for the circulatory transport of metal ions and as such are relevant ... -
The nature of the intra-ocular fluids and the pressure equilibrium in the eye
(University of St Andrews, 1927-03) - ThesisThe present Thesis is, in the first place, a study in the bio-chemistry of the intra-ocular fluids under normal conditions and as they appear under experimental variations from the normal. It is by no means a new study, ... -
Using self-determination theory and the social identity approach to understand physical activity during the COVID-19 pandemic
(2023-06-16) - ThesisThe aim of the PhD was to utilise Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and the Social Identity Approach (SIA) to understand individuals’ physical activity behaviours during the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the theoretical tenets ... -
Mechanisms of action of 3’-deoxyadenosine in treating clear cell renal cell carcinoma
(2023-06-12) - ThesisAlthough treatment strategies for advanced and metastatic clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) have markedly evolved with the recent use of immune-checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-based combinations, most patients eventually ... -
“I think it’s a lot harder” – fundamentals for developing a core curriculum in telecommunication and teleconsultation in undergraduate medical education in the UK
(2023-06-16) - ThesisTelehealth has become increasingly important in modern healthcare systems, as remote communication with colleagues (i.e. telecommunication) and remote consultations with patients (i.e. teleconsultations) increased in the ...