Medicine Theses
Multidisciplinary and collaborative approaches have been central to the continued success of medical research in St Andrews. Internationally recognised research programmes in various aspects of molecular medicine, psychology and community health sciences are currently being promoted and extended. Our research themes include: Medical Photonics; Molecular Biology, encompassing Infection, Genomics, and Cell Signalling; and People and Populations, encompassing Health Psychology, Violence Reduction, and Child and Adolescent Health.
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Recent Submissions
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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 ... -
Biological and clinical implications of the non-small cell lung cancer immune contexture : an investigation of the tumour microenvironment
(2023-06-16) - ThesisAbstract redacted