Medicine Theses: Recent submissions
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The primary prevention of violence in secondary school pupils in the West of Scotland
(University of St Andrews, 2014-06-27) - ThesisViolence is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality amongst young people. Public health approaches are now being increasingly utilised to reduce the risk of young peoples’ involvement in violence. One such programme is ... -
An investigation using cultured human cell lines, of the involvement of vanadium, cation transport and phosphatidylinositol in the aetiology of bipolar manic-depressive psychosis
(University of St Andrews, 1986-12) - ThesisThe symptoms, classification, occurrence and possible aetiologies of bipolar manic-depressive psychosis have been reviewed, with particular emphasis on the possible role of the vanadate ion (V5+) and cation transport in ... -
The role of CTCF in the life cycle of human papillomavirus
(University of St Andrews, 2014-06-27) - ThesisPapillomaviruses (PV) are epithelium specific DNA viruses that can cause health problems ranging from harmless warts to invasive cancer. Papillomavirus induced tumours most often arise in the cervix where human papillomavirus ... -
Structural and functional studies of histidine-rich glycoprotein in relation to its roles in angiogenesis and coagulation
(University of St Andrews, 2014-12-01) - ThesisHistidine-rich glycoprotein (HRG) is a plasma protein that regulates key cardiovascular processes such as coagulation, angiogenesis and immune response. The protein consists of six distinct functional domains: two N-terminal ... -
A mixed methods investigation of perceptions of adulthood and gender : links to stereotyped and risky behaviours amongst young people in Kirkcaldy, Fife
(University of St Andrews, 2014-02-05) - ThesisAdolescence is a formative period of identity development. From the start of high school young people begin to direct their own development through peer selection and behavioural choices. During this time young people have ...