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Xerostomia among adult New Zealanders: a national survey
Objectives: To date, no nationally-representative epidemiological survey of xerostomia has been undertaken. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence, associations and impacts of xerostomia in a nationally ... -
XIAP, a potential regulator of follicular atresia in the sheep ovary
X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis (XIAP) is a strong inhibitor of initiator (-9) and executer (-3 and -7) caspase activity (Eckelman and Salvesen, 2006). In female reproductive research, XIAP has received minimal attention ... -
YB-1 oncoprotein in cancer and drug resistance
Y-box-binding protein 1 (YB-1) is a biomarker that is predictive of poor prognosis in cancer. Various molecular functions of YB-1 in cancer have been proposed, including the transcriptional regulation of gene expression. ... -
Yeast Species in the Oral Cavities of Older People
Oral candidiasis is prevalent among older people due to predisposing factors such as impaired immune defences, medications and denture use. An increasing number of older people live in rest home facilities and it is unclear ... -
You and I: One Direction, Fans and the Co-Construction of Identity
This thesis maps the processes of fan and celebrity identity co-construction in the boy band One Direction. Building on Lauren Berlant’s conception of intimacy as the desire for shared narratives, and Judith Butler’s ... -
“You can of course keep shaking the box”: Errant Versioning and Textual Motion in the Iterations of Anne Carson
This thesis develops an iterative conceptual framework, derived from poststructuralist and translation theory, to demonstrate how diverse aspects of the work of poet and classicist Anne Carson can be understood as part of ... -
‘You Can’t Handle the Truth’: Medical Paternalism and Prenatal Alcohol Use
The publication of the latest contribution to the alcohol-in-pregnancy debate, and the now customary flurry of media attention it generated, have precipitated the renewal of a series of ongoing debates about safe levels ... -
“You just keep walking into the pen to get your next sheep...” An exploration of sheep shearer’s experiences and responses to heat in the sheep shearing industry.
Heat in workplaces is a hot topic due to the projected increase in global temperatures from anthropogenic climate change with workers being recently recognised as a vulnerable group due to excess heat exposure. New Zealand ... -
"You Maaris get everything" - Trequity Measures at the University of Otago
‘You Maaris get everything’, ‘it is easy for you to get a scholarship because you are Māori’, ‘you will get into Medicine easier because you are Māori’ and ‘Māori get special treatment’ are all phrases that are commonly ... -
Young Adults' Responses to Tobacco Pictorial Warning Labels within a Symbolic Consumption Framework
Pictorial warning labels (PWLs) displayed on tobacco packaging are a critical smokefree intervention that help to reduce the global smoking epidemic. PWLs are effective within the general population at increasing awareness ... -
Your Brain on Booze: Impact of a Multimedia Adolescent Alcohol Educational Resource
This research examines effectiveness of science communication in conveying harm reduction messages about alcohol to adolescents. The average age for initial experimentation with alcohol in New Zealand is 14.6 years – a ... -
Your Strength in Our Hearts: New Zealand Churchgoers in Midlife
Midlife is a period marked by transitions. Sudden or gradual changes in individuals’ circumstances and responsibilities can prove to be catalysts for personal growth and development. Re-evaluation of priorities and changes ... -
Youth and Liturgy: an Oxymoron? A study into how and why Anglican liturgy and the Anglican liturgical tradition are being used in worship targeting young people within the Anglican Church (Tikanga Pakeha) in New Zealand.
This research used a mixed method approach to explore how and why Anglican liturgy and the Anglican liturgical tradition are being used in worship targeting youth and young adults in the Anglican Church (Tikanga Pakeha) ... -
Youth Unemployment: The key to future political and economic sustainability in a post-conflict country? A case study in Jaffna, Northern Province, Sri Lanka
Jaffna District, Sri Lanka, has recently emerged from three decades of violence and isolation, leading to a diverse array of political, social and economic issues. This research project critically analyses the link between ... -
You’re either with us or against us: How ingroup favouritism arises to defend against external threats
The aim of this thesis is to gain insight on the inner mechanisms of mortality salience and control threat in order to understand how they influence ingroup favouritism. A further aim was to explore whether these effects ... -
Zinc homeostasis in health, exercise and chronic diseases
The maintenance of zinc homeostasis at the whole body and cellular levels is critical in optimising the biological functions of zinc. There is growing evidence suggesting interactions between zinc homeostasis, pathophysiology ... -
Zinc status of athletes compared to non-athletes
Background: Zinc is an essential micronutrient to human physiology, and has many vital roles in physical exertion. It is understood that athletes have increased dietary requirements to support their physical training. ... -
Zinc status of rural and tribal women of reproductive age in Central India
In India, there are currently no national data on zinc intake or serum zinc concentration to estimate the proportion of the population who are at elevated risk of zinc deficiency. Rural and tribal women are particularly ... -
Zinc status of those with type 2 diabetes compared to a healthy population: A systematic review.
Background: Zinc is vital to many physiological and biological functions in the human body. It is essential to many structural, catalytic and regulatory functions including the formation and stabilisation of insulin ... -
Zoocin A and lauricidin in combination selectively inhibit Streptococcus mutans in a biofilm model
The oral cavity contains many different microbial species growing in a biofilm. Dental caries is the localised destruction of the tooth by organic acids produced from the bacterial fermentation of dietary carbohydrates. ...