All Outputs (8)

Mammography machine compression paddle movement and observer performance analysis (2021)
Thesis

Full field digital mammography (FFDM) was introduced into the United Kingdom (UK) as a replacement for screen-film mammography (SFM) in 2005. Since then, individual breast screening centres have begun to report blurred images through local audits. Bl... Read More about Mammography machine compression paddle movement and observer performance analysis.

A new standard in testing mattresses for use in x-ray imaging : developing, validating and using a novel method to test x-ray mattresses for pressure ulcer development, radiation dosimetry and image quality (2020)
Thesis

Background
In hospitals, patients often undergo X-ray imaging while lying on a mattress. Therefore, mattresses must have low X-ray attenuation properties to minimise radiation dose to the patient. Mattresses should create no artifacts within the X-... Read More about A new standard in testing mattresses for use in x-ray imaging : developing, validating and using a novel method to test x-ray mattresses for pressure ulcer development, radiation dosimetry and image quality.

Investigating the ability to use the CT scan projection radiograph to monitor adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (2019)
Thesis

Introduction: Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a spinal deformity that causes the spine to bend laterally. Patients with AIS undergo frequent X-ray examinations to monitor the progression of the deformity through the measurement of the Cobb a... Read More about Investigating the ability to use the CT scan projection radiograph to monitor adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

The effects of body fat percentage on inter-vertebral spinal mobility control from hyperextension spinal orthoses (2012)
Thesis

Hyperextension spinal orthoses are common modalities in treating vertebral
fractures. Their objective is to retain the spine in a hyperextended position to
offload the fractured vertebra(e) and allow healing. To date, accurate insight into
the eff... Read More about The effects of body fat percentage on inter-vertebral spinal mobility control from hyperextension spinal orthoses.

Using mixed model research to evaluate the outcomes of a lean approach to the transformation of an orthopaedic radiology service (2011)
Thesis

The purpose of the study was to explore the proposition that lean is an
effective methodology for service improvement within a healthcare setting by
evaluating the changes brought about by the application of lean tools to an
orthopaedic radiology... Read More about Using mixed model research to evaluate the outcomes of a lean approach to the transformation of an orthopaedic radiology service.

Changing professional landscapes : the influence of education on the origin and evolution of radiography advanced practice (2009)
Thesis

Throughout the twentieth century clear professional demarcations have existed between the professions of radiography and radiology in respect of the nature of practitioners' work and responsibilities. Yet, in the last two decades, an extended scope o... Read More about Changing professional landscapes : the influence of education on the origin and evolution of radiography advanced practice.

Analysis of MRI in the diagnosis of myositis (2007)
Thesis

Idiopathic inflammatory myopathy IIM (generally called Myositis) is
a rare but serious condition characterised by the presence of skeletal muscle
inflammation, causing muscle weakness and disability (Targoff 1998,
Karpati and Hilton-Jones 2001, Ha... Read More about Analysis of MRI in the diagnosis of myositis.

The impact of simulated motion blur on breast cancer detection performance in full field digital mammography (FFDM)
Thesis

Objective: Full-field Digital Mammography (FFDM) is employed in breast screening for the early detection of breast cancer. High quality, artefact free, diagnostic images are crucial to the accuracy of this process. Unwanted motion during the image ac... Read More about The impact of simulated motion blur on breast cancer detection performance in full field digital mammography (FFDM).