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A sociological analysis of patients' experiences of day surgery (2007)
Thesis
Mottram, A. A sociological analysis of patients' experiences of day surgery. (Thesis). University of Manchester

THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER ABSTRACT OF THESIS submitted by ……Anne Mottram……………………………. For the Degree of Ph.D.….……………………………………….…….… Title: A Sociological Analysis of Patients’ Experiences of Day Surgery Month and Year of submission … Decemb... Read More about A sociological analysis of patients' experiences of day surgery.

The effects of design and environmental factors on the reliability of electronic products (2007)
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Lawson, W. The effects of design and environmental factors on the reliability of electronic products. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The reliability of electronic products is fast becoming of major importance with the demand for increased safety, especially in the automotive industry. Tracks, pads and vias on printed circuit boards can suffer a variety of problems if circuits ar... Read More about The effects of design and environmental factors on the reliability of electronic products.

The art of collaboration (four contrasting compositions) : critical commentary (2007)
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Clarke, N. The art of collaboration (four contrasting compositions) : critical commentary. (Thesis). University of Salford

This Doctor of Musical Arts submission comprises of two volumes. Volume 1 is a Critical Commentary entitled The Art of Collaboration (Four Contrasting Compositions). Volume 2 contains four contrasting original compositions. Volume 1 is an analysi... Read More about The art of collaboration (four contrasting compositions) : critical commentary.

Chinese government policy and international exchange in performing arts 1949-2005 (2007)
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Connell, X. Chinese government policy and international exchange in performing arts 1949-2005. (Thesis). University of Salford

More than fifty years have past since the found of the People's Republic of China in 1949; after which Chinese society experienced many changes owing to the adjustments of government policies. The aim of this thesis is to determine how Chinese gov... Read More about Chinese government policy and international exchange in performing arts 1949-2005.

Task-orientated multimodal feedback system for the rehabilitation of the upper limb (2007)
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Kousidou, S. Task-orientated multimodal feedback system for the rehabilitation of the upper limb. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis reports on the design and development of a software environment which allows the implementation of task-based physiotherapy for the upper limb providing at the same time effective multimodal feedback to the user. The software environme... Read More about Task-orientated multimodal feedback system for the rehabilitation of the upper limb.

Self and identity processes in higher education staff development (2007)
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Marriss, D. Self and identity processes in higher education staff development. (Thesis). University of Salford

This thesis describes four inter-related studies that, together, explore aspects of self and identity in relation to staff development in higher education (HE). Staff development in higher education is reviewed with particular reference to one of... Read More about Self and identity processes in higher education staff development.

Support for bereaved parents following the death of a child from cancer (2007)
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Roberts, S. Support for bereaved parents following the death of a child from cancer. (Thesis). University of Salford

One in 600 children develops cancer before the age of 15 (Cancer-UK 2004). The focus on providing supportive care throughout the course of a child's treatment is rightly prioritised. However, the provision of effective bereavement care must not be... Read More about Support for bereaved parents following the death of a child from cancer.

Aetiology of acute diarrhoea in hospitalized children, Tripoli, Libya (2007)
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Gusbi, M. Aetiology of acute diarrhoea in hospitalized children, Tripoli, Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford

Two studies were performed to detect aetiology of acute diarrhoea in hospitalized children aged under five years in Tripoli, Libya. In the first study, two hundred and thirty-six stool samples were obtained. Of these, 118 were from patients admitted... Read More about Aetiology of acute diarrhoea in hospitalized children, Tripoli, Libya.

An exploratory study of research and development in construction in the developing countries of the Middle East (2007)
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Abbasi, A. An exploratory study of research and development in construction in the developing countries of the Middle East. (Thesis). University of Salford

Research and Development (R&D) in construction in the developing countries, particularly in the Middle East, is an under-researched area worthy of attention and should be of particular interest due to the expanding role of the construction industr... Read More about An exploratory study of research and development in construction in the developing countries of the Middle East.

Proprioceptive acuity in patients with a torn anterior cruciate ligament following a rehabilitation programme (2007)
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Hatcher, J. Proprioceptive acuity in patients with a torn anterior cruciate ligament following a rehabilitation programme. (Thesis). University of Salford

Introduction: Rupture of the Anterior Cruciate ligament (ACL) results in instability of the knee and repeated episodes of "giving away", where the knee fails under conditions of rotary stress. This instability has been attributed to poor propriocep... Read More about Proprioceptive acuity in patients with a torn anterior cruciate ligament following a rehabilitation programme.

Assessment of knee extensor mechanism function and the manipulation of that function (2007)
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Herrington, L. Assessment of knee extensor mechanism function and the manipulation of that function. (Thesis). University of Salford

Dysfunction of the knee extensor mechanism resulting in patellofemoral pain (PFP) presents a significant challenge to those clinicians working in musculoskeletal medicine. The presence of the condition is believed to be related to changes in inter... Read More about Assessment of knee extensor mechanism function and the manipulation of that function.

Mechanistic studies on aziridinylbenzoquinones and CCNU [l-(2-chloroethyl)- 3-cyclohexyl-l-nitrosourea] in cultured tumour cells (2007)
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Ben Raba, F. Mechanistic studies on aziridinylbenzoquinones and CCNU [l-(2-chloroethyl)- 3-cyclohexyl-l-nitrosourea] in cultured tumour cells. (Thesis). University of Salford

This work is concerned with the action of two different anticancer drugs which can alkylate DNA in tumour cells. The first alkylating agent studied was CCNU [(l-(2-chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexyl-lnitrosourea, Lomustine]. This is a well established clin... Read More about Mechanistic studies on aziridinylbenzoquinones and CCNU [l-(2-chloroethyl)- 3-cyclohexyl-l-nitrosourea] in cultured tumour cells.

Friendships and the community of students : peer learning amongst a group of pre-registration student nurses (2007)
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Roberts, D. Friendships and the community of students : peer learning amongst a group of pre-registration student nurses. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

This research seeks to explore the nature and value of peer learning for a group of pre-registration nursing students and specifically aims to examine a group of student nurses in order to inquire whether they learn from each other and if so, how, w... Read More about Friendships and the community of students : peer learning amongst a group of pre-registration student nurses.

Comparison study of traditional and contemporary housing design with reference to Tripoli, Libya (2007)
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Amer, A. Comparison study of traditional and contemporary housing design with reference to Tripoli, Libya. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

Over the course of the last few decades, most developing countries, including Libya, have experienced a rapid economic growth and associated increase in population. This growth has led to a substantial increase in the implementation of contemporary... Read More about Comparison study of traditional and contemporary housing design with reference to Tripoli, Libya.

Ultrathin films on semiconductor substrates : growth, magneto-optical characteristics and spin injection (2007)
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Guan, W. Ultrathin films on semiconductor substrates : growth, magneto-optical characteristics and spin injection. (Thesis). University of Salford

Ferromagnetic metal films on semiconductors are considered to be one of the most likely candidates to achieve an efficient spin injection at room temperature, which is one of the essential requirements for spintronics devices. The work presented f... Read More about Ultrathin films on semiconductor substrates : growth, magneto-optical characteristics and spin injection.

The internal layout design of social housing in Libya : a cultural value perspective (2007)
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Aburounia, H. The internal layout design of social housing in Libya : a cultural value perspective. (Thesis). University of Salford

Social housing is a basic human need and essential for the future of individuals and society. An appropriate housing internal layout plays a crucial role in the sustainable urban development. The fundamental goal of sustainable development in the bui... Read More about The internal layout design of social housing in Libya : a cultural value perspective.

Measuring organisational readiness prior to IT/IS investment (2007)
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Salleh, H. Measuring organisational readiness prior to IT/IS investment. (Thesis). University of Salford

The high percentage of IT/IS projects failure has led to a wide investigation efforts. Several studies have revealed that new or indeed major changes in IT/IS projects are affecting people, processes, organisational structures and current IT infras... Read More about Measuring organisational readiness prior to IT/IS investment.

Clinical governance and nursing : a sociological analysis (2007)
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Staniland, K. Clinical governance and nursing : a sociological analysis. (Thesis). University of Salford, UK

The primary focus for this Thesis is an account of the degree to which nurses and other stakeholders in one National Health Service hospital Trust have responded to the ‘clinical governance’ initiative, the effects on quality improvement and professi... Read More about Clinical governance and nursing : a sociological analysis.