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.

A pilot study to assess the value of magnetic resonance imaging in diabetic patients (2010)
Thesis
Esmail, Z. A pilot study to assess the value of magnetic resonance imaging in diabetic patients. (Thesis). Salford : University of Salford

Purpose: To assess the feasibility of multiple-bolus dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE)
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the pancreas; to optimize the analysis; and to
investigate the application of the method to glucose challenge in type II diabet... Read More about A pilot study to assess the value of magnetic resonance imaging in diabetic patients.

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.