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Interpreting ‘living law’ amongst Muslim women in the UK (2019)
Thesis
Khan, A. Interpreting ‘living law’ amongst Muslim women in the UK. (Thesis). University of Salford

The main objective of this thesis is to capture, describe, understand and articulate the ways in which Muslim women view and interpret crime, deviance and moral dilemmas in contemporary society. This study will evaluate the contrasts and overlaps bet... Read More about Interpreting ‘living law’ amongst Muslim women in the UK.

Investigating the ability to use the CT scan projection radiograph to monitor adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (2019)
Thesis
Alrehily, F. Investigating the ability to use the CT scan projection radiograph to monitor adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. (Thesis). University of Salford

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.

An ethnographic exploration of womens midwives and obstetricians beliefs about maternal movement during labour (2019)
Thesis
Jervis, B. An ethnographic exploration of womens midwives and obstetricians beliefs about maternal movement during labour. (Thesis). University of Salford

The aim of this project was to identify how cultural differences influence maternity care and knowledge acquisition about movement in labour. A Focused Ethnographic (FE) approach was used. FE is a research method employed to investigate cultural dim... Read More about An ethnographic exploration of womens midwives and obstetricians beliefs about maternal movement during labour.

EMG measurement of the adductor muscles during walking and running (2019)
Thesis
Elsais, W. M. E. EMG measurement of the adductor muscles during walking and running. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction Increased pelvic drop has been linked to a range of musculoskeletal running injuries and may be linked to atypical activation pattern of the muscles surrounding the pelvis. However, to date, previous research investigating pelvic drop... Read More about EMG measurement of the adductor muscles during walking and running.

Self-report mental imagery and social desirable responding (2019)
Thesis
Allbutt, J. Self-report mental imagery and social desirable responding. (Thesis). University of Salford

The relationship between scores on self-report imagery questionnaires and sub-types of socially desirable responding was investigated across five papers. Paulhus (2002) has proposed a distinction between two forms of social desirable responding: the... Read More about Self-report mental imagery and social desirable responding.

Towards optimisation of compression force in mammography (2019)
Thesis
Szczepura, K. Towards optimisation of compression force in mammography. (Thesis). University of Salford

This work focusses on the compression force applied to the breast during mammographic imaging. The lack of guidance and evidence base has led to variability in practice, and the implications of this will be discussed. All research was carried out on... Read More about Towards optimisation of compression force in mammography.

"Hear Us Speak" : listening to women's experiences of perinatal distress and the Transactional Analysis psychotherapy treatment they received (2019)
Thesis
Haynes, E. "Hear Us Speak" : listening to women's experiences of perinatal distress and the Transactional Analysis psychotherapy treatment they received. (Thesis). University of Salford

This PhD study examines Transactional Analysis (TA) psychotherapy as a treatment for perinatal mental illness, by listening to the experiences of women who have received it within a private practice, psychotherapeutic setting. The study also address... Read More about "Hear Us Speak" : listening to women's experiences of perinatal distress and the Transactional Analysis psychotherapy treatment they received.

A comparative study evaluating the performance of diagnostic radiography units and protocols for paediatric and adult chest radiography examinations (2019)
Thesis
Al-Murshedi, S. A comparative study evaluating the performance of diagnostic radiography units and protocols for paediatric and adult chest radiography examinations. (Thesis). University of Salford

Purpose: Little is known about the variations in image quality (IQ) and radiation dose for paediatric and adult chest radiography (CXR), between and within hospitals. Large variations in IQ could influence the diagnostic accuracy, and variations in r... Read More about A comparative study evaluating the performance of diagnostic radiography units and protocols for paediatric and adult chest radiography examinations.

Wear and use of prostheses in sport by adolescents with upper limb absence : a mixed methods study (2019)
Thesis
Chinn, N. Wear and use of prostheses in sport by adolescents with upper limb absence : a mixed methods study. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Despite clear physical and psychosocial benefits, disabled people are half as likely to participate in sport as able-bodied peers. Active adolescents typically become active adults, making early engagement in sport important. For those with upper li... Read More about Wear and use of prostheses in sport by adolescents with upper limb absence : a mixed methods study.

Exploration of the lived experience of young adults diagnosed with a mental illness and being treated at a Nigerian psychiatric hospital, regarding their mental health problems (2019)
Thesis
Nwedu, A. (in press). Exploration of the lived experience of young adults diagnosed with a mental illness and being treated at a Nigerian psychiatric hospital, regarding their mental health problems. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Globally mental illness is recognised as a public health issue with over 450 million people affected. Of that number 21% are young adults, with the majority living in low and middle-income countries such as Nigeria. In western society the... Read More about Exploration of the lived experience of young adults diagnosed with a mental illness and being treated at a Nigerian psychiatric hospital, regarding their mental health problems.

A research-informed teaching model for undergraduate learning and research skills development using collaborative enquiry based learning (2019)
Thesis
Higgins, R. A research-informed teaching model for undergraduate learning and research skills development using collaborative enquiry based learning. (Thesis). University of Salford

Student-centred approaches to Research-informed teaching (RiT) have been shown to provide students with stimulating learning experiences, thereby enhancing student learning. The Research-informed Teaching experience (RiTe) was introduced into the und... Read More about A research-informed teaching model for undergraduate learning and research skills development using collaborative enquiry based learning.

An investigation into the validity of 3D printing as a method to produce upper limb sports prosthesis for specialised sports (2019)
Thesis
Jones, B. An investigation into the validity of 3D printing as a method to produce upper limb sports prosthesis for specialised sports. (Dissertation). University of Salford

Physical activity is important to keep both the mind and body healthy and can reduce the risk of diseases later in life such as type II diabetes and cardiovascular disease. It is therefore important that all individuals have the opportunity to partic... Read More about An investigation into the validity of 3D printing as a method to produce upper limb sports prosthesis for specialised sports.

Experiences of place attachment and mental well-being in the context of neighbourhood regeneration : an interpretative phenomenological analysis (2019)
Thesis
Lomas, M. Experiences of place attachment and mental well-being in the context of neighbourhood regeneration : an interpretative phenomenological analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Regeneration of the built environment is an important focus of policy across the European Union (EU) and at any one time, there are numerous projects being delivered across Member States. Studies of neighbourhoods and communities highlight the signif... Read More about Experiences of place attachment and mental well-being in the context of neighbourhood regeneration : an interpretative phenomenological analysis.

Experiences of falls in domestic settings and use of ambulance services : an ethnographic study (2019)
Thesis
Heaton, C. Experiences of falls in domestic settings and use of ambulance services : an ethnographic study. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction Each year, 35% of people over the age of 65 experience falls and approximately 45% of those are aged over 85 and live in the community. Local unpublished data from an English ambulance service found that following ambulance call-outs... Read More about Experiences of falls in domestic settings and use of ambulance services : an ethnographic study.

The impact of multidisciplinary mobilities on the effectiveness of global health and international development projects (2019)
Thesis
Ackers-Johnson, J. The impact of multidisciplinary mobilities on the effectiveness of global health and international development projects. (Thesis). University of Salford

The mobility of healthcare professionals from high-income countries (HICs) to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has been growing rapidly over recent decades. The ‘international elective placement’, which was once a preserve of medical student... Read More about The impact of multidisciplinary mobilities on the effectiveness of global health and international development projects.

Professional practice influences : a sequential qualitative investigation on MSK assessment of the diabetic foot and podiatry practice (2019)
Thesis
Newton, V. Professional practice influences : a sequential qualitative investigation on MSK assessment of the diabetic foot and podiatry practice. (Thesis). University of Salford

Within the UK public sector, the present healthcare landscape is a result of changing priorities over the last few decades with health care policies requiring healthcare professionals to adapt to new ways of working. These policies reflect the need t... Read More about Professional practice influences : a sequential qualitative investigation on MSK assessment of the diabetic foot and podiatry practice.

Functional recovery at discharge from rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (2019)
Thesis
Almalki, H. Functional recovery at discharge from rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. (Thesis). University of Salford

Functional performance, as well as objective and subjective measures, and psychological factors tests are used in clinically based settings to assess knee function, as well as to determine when patient is ideally suited to return to sport (RTS). Succ... Read More about Functional recovery at discharge from rehabilitation following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Functional and patient outcomes following Total Knee Arthroplasty : a multiple-methods approach (2019)
Thesis
a multiple-methods approach. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background and aims: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the gold standard treatment for end-stage knee osteoarthritis. The main outcomes expected are reduced pain and improved function. There is conflicting evidence regarding functional changes post-TK... Read More about Functional and patient outcomes following Total Knee Arthroplasty : a multiple-methods approach.

Evaluation of movement variability and knee biomechanics during functional sporting tasks in healthy individuals and individuals following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (ACL) and ACL reconstruction (2019)
Thesis
Alyami, A. Evaluation of movement variability and knee biomechanics during functional sporting tasks in healthy individuals and individuals following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (ACL) and ACL reconstruction. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background Injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a serious problem which can occur during some sporting activities. Knee biomechanics and movement variability (MV) comprise two very important aspects relating to injury risk, where it ha... Read More about Evaluation of movement variability and knee biomechanics during functional sporting tasks in healthy individuals and individuals following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury (ACL) and ACL reconstruction.