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The reality of myoelectric prostheses : how do EMG skill, unpredictability of prosthesis response, and delays impact on user functionality and everyday prosthesis use?
Thesis
Chadwell, A. (in press). The reality of myoelectric prostheses : how do EMG skill, unpredictability of prosthesis response, and delays impact on user functionality and everyday prosthesis use?. (Thesis). University of Salford

Myoelectric prostheses are designed to provide cosmesis and a degree of upper limb functionality for people with upper limb absence. However, self-reported rejection rates remain stubbornly high, with control of the prosthesis being commonly cited as... Read More about The reality of myoelectric prostheses : how do EMG skill, unpredictability of prosthesis response, and delays impact on user functionality and everyday prosthesis use?.

Contemporary and novel assessment of biomechanics in plyometric and ballistic exercise and the implications for elite and recreational athletes
Thesis
Jarvis, M. (in press). Contemporary and novel assessment of biomechanics in plyometric and ballistic exercise and the implications for elite and recreational athletes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Jumping exercises, comprising plyometrics and ballistic jumps, are commonly used and important in the development of athletic performance. However, our ability to describe training doses with accurate and meaningful measures lags significantly behind... Read More about Contemporary and novel assessment of biomechanics in plyometric and ballistic exercise and the implications for elite and recreational athletes.

The cognitive and neural basis of suicide : investigating factors that help to identify individuals at risk
Thesis
Ong, E. (in press). The cognitive and neural basis of suicide : investigating factors that help to identify individuals at risk. (Thesis). University of Salford

Suicide is a public health problem and there is serious concern regarding the increase of suicidal acts. The main objective of this thesis was to investigate the relationship between different factors associated with suicide, specifically executive f... Read More about The cognitive and neural basis of suicide : investigating factors that help to identify individuals at risk.

The impact of simulated motion blur on breast cancer detection performance in full field digital mammography (FFDM)
Thesis
Abdullah, A. (in press). The impact of simulated motion blur on breast cancer detection performance in full field digital mammography (FFDM). (Thesis). University of Salford

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).

The impact of midwife moderated social media based communities on pregnant women and new mothers
Thesis
McCarthy, R. (in press). The impact of midwife moderated social media based communities on pregnant women and new mothers. (Thesis). University of Salford

This PhD study examines the impact of moderated social media based groups for pregnant women on the provision of information and support. During pregnancy and early motherhood, women need information and support from health professionals, other pregn... Read More about The impact of midwife moderated social media based communities on pregnant women and new mothers.

Impact of acquisition protocol variations on effective dose and risk for CT head examinations
Thesis
Benhalim, M. (in press). Impact of acquisition protocol variations on effective dose and risk for CT head examinations. (Thesis). University of Salford

PURPOSE: To propose a method for estimating the effective lifetime risk of radiation-induced cancer from different brain CT scan protocols in both paediatrics and adults and to develop a prospective method for estimating the number of cancer cases fo... Read More about Impact of acquisition protocol variations on effective dose and risk for CT head examinations.

A comparison of fixed tube current (FTC) and automatic tube current modulation (ATCM) CT methods for abdominal scanning : implications on radiation dose and image quality
Thesis
Alrowily, M. (in press). A comparison of fixed tube current (FTC) and automatic tube current modulation (ATCM) CT methods for abdominal scanning : implications on radiation dose and image quality. (Thesis). University of Salford

PURPOSE: There has been a huge increase in the use of abdominal CT scanning in recent years. This has contributed to an increase in radiation dose administered to patients. Abdominal CT scans generally require higher exposure factors when compared to... Read More about A comparison of fixed tube current (FTC) and automatic tube current modulation (ATCM) CT methods for abdominal scanning : implications on radiation dose and image quality.

The biomechanical effect of different types of footwear on medial compartment knee loading during stair ascent and descent
Thesis
Wang, S. (in press). The biomechanical effect of different types of footwear on medial compartment knee loading during stair ascent and descent. (Dissertation). The University of Salford

Introduction: Biomechanical treatments for knee OA, especially the specially designed footwear and LWIs, are commonly investigated and used during level walking. The specially designed footwear and LWIs have been suggested to potentially prevent, del... Read More about The biomechanical effect of different types of footwear on medial compartment knee loading during stair ascent and descent.

Facing the conflicts and complicities between capitalist modernisation and Islamisation : a study of women’s subjectivities and emancipatory struggles in Iran
Thesis
struggles in Iran. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis is concerned with understanding women’s emancipatory struggles and efforts to challenge their secondary status in Iran, but with reference to other Muslim societies in the Middle East. To explore the possibility of women’s emancipation in... Read More about Facing the conflicts and complicities between capitalist modernisation and Islamisation : a study of women’s subjectivities and emancipatory struggles in Iran.

Corporate social responsibility in a Saudi Arabian context : social development centres as a bridge between the private sector and community needs
Thesis
Ebnmhana, J. (in press). Corporate social responsibility in a Saudi Arabian context : social development centres as a bridge between the private sector and community needs. (Thesis). University of Salford

The concepts and practices of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are continuing to gain considerable attention from business leaders, government officials and academics. The traditional role of governments as the main body responsible for improvin... Read More about Corporate social responsibility in a Saudi Arabian context : social development centres as a bridge between the private sector and community needs.

Biomechanical measures of lower limb variability, and prediction of non-contact knee injuries risk factors in male athletes
Thesis
Alzhrani, M. (in press). Biomechanical measures of lower limb variability, and prediction of non-contact knee injuries risk factors in male athletes. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction:
Football is one of the most popular sports played globally. Male players constitute 82% of football players around the world. As the number of football players increases, we expect more sports injuries to occur. Knee ligament injuries... Read More about Biomechanical measures of lower limb variability, and prediction of non-contact knee injuries risk factors in male athletes.

The evaluation of and comparative evidence for two types of interventional devices for foot-drop of central neurological origin
Thesis
Prenton, S. (in press). The evaluation of and comparative evidence for two types of interventional devices for foot-drop of central neurological origin. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction
This thesis focusses on ankle foot orthoses (AFO) and functional electrical stimulation (FES) for the correction of foot-drop. It consists of two parts linked through identification of three gaps in the knowledge base: 1) limitations i... Read More about The evaluation of and comparative evidence for two types of interventional devices for foot-drop of central neurological origin.

Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis
Thesis
Graham, A. (in press). Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Foot problems for people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are common resulting in significant pain, activity restriction and reduced quality of life. Provision of information and health education in respect of foot health would therefore seem to be an... Read More about Foot health education for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

An investigation into the relationship between kinesiophobia and outcomes of a lower limb exercise programme in knee osteoarthritis
Thesis
Molyneux, J. (in press). An investigation into the relationship between kinesiophobia and outcomes of a lower limb exercise programme in knee osteoarthritis. (Thesis). University of Salford

Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the leading causes of pain and disability. Exercise has been recommended as a core treatment for OA. Exercise behaviour is an essential factor with kinesiophobia/fear of movement being a major clinical implication. Under... Read More about An investigation into the relationship between kinesiophobia and outcomes of a lower limb exercise programme in knee osteoarthritis.

Lifestyle self-management experiences of South Asians post myocardial infarction
Thesis
Davis, D. (in press). Lifestyle self-management experiences of South Asians post myocardial infarction. (Thesis). University of Salford

Background: Coronary heart disease is the biggest killer in this country. South Asians carry the burden of increased incidence and prevalence and have poorer outcomes after a MI than the general UK population. Reviews have shown lifestyle modificatio... Read More about Lifestyle self-management experiences of South Asians post myocardial infarction.

A novel footwear intervention to assist in the gait of patients with intermittent claudication
Thesis
Evangelopoulou, E. (in press). A novel footwear intervention to assist in the gait of patients with intermittent claudication. (Thesis). University of Salford

Peripheral arterial disease is characterised by blocking of the peripheral arteries. A
common symptom is intermittent claudication, a cramping pain felt intermittently
during activity such as walking. This is due to muscle oxygen demand surpassin... Read More about A novel footwear intervention to assist in the gait of patients with intermittent claudication.

Appropriately complex biomechanical modelling of distance running
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Gill, N. (in press). Appropriately complex biomechanical modelling of distance running. (Thesis). University of Salford

Mathematical models of human movement have the potential to provide information about how and why humans move the way they do. However, due to the existing gap between the current simple and complex models of running, it is unclear as to the level of... Read More about Appropriately complex biomechanical modelling of distance running.

Qualifying social work education and the collective identity of social work in England
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Scholar, H. (in press). Qualifying social work education and the collective identity of social work in England. (Thesis). University of Salford

This critical review examines seven peer-reviewed papers reporting research related to aspects of social work education in England, carried out against the backdrop of reforms following the work of the Social Work Task Force.

The review takes... Read More about Qualifying social work education and the collective identity of social work in England.

The role of muscle dysfunction in patellofemoral pain : influence of different treatment approaches
Thesis
Greuel, H. (in press). The role of muscle dysfunction in patellofemoral pain : influence of different treatment approaches. (Thesis). University of Salford

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is the most frequently diagnosed condition in patients with knee complaints and is particularly prevalent in young physically active individuals. Studies revealed that despite receiving treatment, the majority of individuals... Read More about The role of muscle dysfunction in patellofemoral pain : influence of different treatment approaches.

The effects of a burnout prevention programme on mental health nurses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA)
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Alenezi, A. (in press). The effects of a burnout prevention programme on mental health nurses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). (Thesis). University of Salford

Burnout is a common problem among mental health professionals, particularly mental health nurses. High levels of burnout result in job dissatisfaction, rapid turnover of staff, physical and psychological discomfort, and reduction in the quality of pa... Read More about The effects of a burnout prevention programme on mental health nurses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).