Retrospective theses: Recent submissions
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Characterization of Campylobacter jejuni growing in biofilms under different conditions
(2005)The viability of C. jejuni biofilms growing in different conditions was investigated by conventional plate counts and microscopy after nucleic acid staining. Differences were detected for each condition tested. However, ... -
Effects of flavopiridol on Cdk2 activity in cultured cell lines
(2005)Flavopiradol reduced cyclin-dependent kinase activity by competititve inhibition with ATP by binding to the ATP-binding pocket of these cell cycle regulators ... it was thought that flavopiradol would be an excllent inhibitor ... -
Circum-Troodos limestone succession of south and west Cyprus : a magnetic fabric and magnetic mineralogical study
(2005)Calcite petrofabrics align easily with weak strains, possibly being the most sensitive classical petrofabric indicator. Thus, calcareous sediments may reveal stress trajectories in neotectonic environments. Calcite aligns ... -
Women science teachers' experiences during a time of transition
(2005)With the projected mass retirements of male secondary school teachers, Ontario Ministry of Education statistics suggest that female teachers will - for the first time in Ontario history - constitute the majority of Ontario ... -
Self-silencing, depressed mood, and anger expression and the meanings behind self-silencing within intimate relationships
(2005)The present study investigates the silencing the self theory (STS, Jack, 1991) which proposes that more women than men are depressed (Benazzi, 2000) because of their greater tendency to self-silence in relationships to ... -
Cervical cancer screening among aboriginal women and the influence of nurse practitioners in providing screening / by Carienne V. Bowes-Kerber. --
(2005)The primary objectives of the study were to explore Aboriginal women’s current cervical health practices and cervical cancer screening (CCS) utilization, to identify Aboriginal women’s knowledge and risk associated with ... -
Study of the effect of gamma irradiation on cellular metabolism by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy
(2005)The phenomenon of NMR plays an important role in a number of different scientific and medical fields. Nuclear magnetic resonance has the ability to detect changes in tumour, and cell metabolism caused by both chemotherapy ... -
Mitochondrial DNA analysis of ancient hair shafts from the Dakhleh Oasis, Egypt : challenges and recommendations
(2005)To date, there have been no previous reports in the literature on DNA extraction or analysis of ancient human hair. The hair shaft has an extraordinarily stable structure that enables it to remain unchanged for centuries ... -
English as a second language (ESL) teachers' perceptions of grammar instruction
(2005)The purpose of this study is to examine the perceptions that teachers of English as a second language (ESL) have regarding grammar instruction in ESL classrooms. The participants are five ESL teachers in ESL programs in ... -
Impression management and self-deception in problem gambling
(2005)Studies have shown that self-reports of attitudes and behaviour can be biased because of socially desirable responding (Lajunen, Corry, Summala, & Hartley, 1997; Paulhus & Reid, 1991). Recent investigations have supported ... -
Assessment of strength-based functioning, behavioural problems, and adaptive functioning in adolescents with autism spectrum disorders and developmental disabilities
(2005)Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) are characterized by marked deficits in socialization. Along this spectrum, however, intellectual functioning varies. Individuals with low-functioning autism typically function in the ... -
Seeing education through two pairs of eyes : an investigation of community involvement in the education system of a Northern Cree community
(2005)This qualitative emergent research study investigated the perceptions of involvement of Aboriginal community members in the formal secondary education system of a Northern Cree community by using a grounded theory approach. ... -
Student and teacher perceptions of race relations in a rural, Northwestern Ontario secondary school
(2005)Schools in Canada reflect the country’s racial diversity. Race relations therefore is an issue that most schools face. In this study, teacher and student perceptions of race relations at a secondary school were explored, ... -
Female nursing students' knowledge and beliefs about the human papilloma virus, its link to cervical cancer, and the importance of cervical screening
(2005)The purpose of this study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the knowledge and beliefs about human papilloma virus (HPV) infection, its link to cervical cancer, and the importance of cervical screening among a group ... -
Synthesis and characterization of donor-acceptor oligothiophenes
(2005)The field of organic conductors is multidisciplinary in nature. This thesis introduces and characterizes new conducting materials based on heterosubstituted oligothiophenes. Substituted bithiophenes, terthiophenes, and ... -
Parent, teacher and administrator perceptions of the benefits and costs to students participating in an integrated program
(2005)The primary purpose of this qualitative case study is to examine the benefits and costs to students participating in an integrated program. The data were collected through participant observation and informal interviews ... -
Role of service dogs for two children with autism spectrum disorder
(2005)This qualitative study investigated the role of service dogs for two children with autism spectrum disorder. The participants in this study were eight adults who all had direct and continuing interaction with a service ... -
Quantitative electroencephalographic amplitude, memory, and cognitive ability in Canadian First Nation adult offenders with and without solvent abuse histories / Michael R. Moland. --
(2005)Most electroencephalographic (EEG) studies of solvent exposure have involved factory workers chronically exposed to industrial chemicals. Few studies have examined the neurological effects of recreationally abused solvents, ... -
Intergenerational transmission of child sexual abuse : partner preference, boundaries, safety evaluation, and attachment among female survivors / Holly M. Cooper --
(2005)Researchers have documented that child sexual abuse (CSA) tends to follow a multigenerational pattern in families. Female CSA survivors are likely to report significant parenting difficulties, particularly with boundary ... -
State of Northwestern Ontario secondary school programming for students affected by alcoholics
(2005)The purpose of this study was to examine programming available in Northwestern Ontario (NWO) secondary schools to support students who are affected by someone else’s drinking. Data on programming available in NWO secondary ...