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Long-Term Association of Occlusal Features with Temporomandibular Joint Sounds and the Incisor Relationship
Introduction: It has been suggested that certain features of occlusion that lay outside what is considered ‘normal’ have the potential to affect risk for temporomandibular joint disorders and incisor stability. This concept ...
The Genetic Analysis of Lasaea hinemoa: The Story of an Evolutionary Oddity
Lasaea is a genus of molluscs that primarily consists of minute, hermaphroditic bivalves that occupy rocky shores worldwide. The majority of Lasaea species are asexual, polyploid, direct developers. However, two Australian ...
Is sarcopenia a neurodegenerative disease?
Sarcopenia is a major contributor to the loss of independence and deteriorating quality of life in elderly individuals. It is marked by declining skeletal muscle mass and strength beyond the age of 65. Sarcopenia places ...
Placer rare earth minerals in Westland Sand, New Zealand
This study investigates the presence of rare earth element (REE)-bearing minerals in placer deposits from modern beaches along the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The demand for REE is increasing, as these ...
Impact of Consumer Optimism and Consumer Pessimism on the Adoption of Pro-Environmental Consumption Behaviour
The present study investigates the impact of consumer optimism and consumer pessimism on the adoption of pro-environmental consumption behaviour. It also measures the direct and indirect effect of consumer optimism and ...
Exclusive enteral nutrition therapy reduces Clostridia flagellins within the Crohn’s disease gut microbiome
Crohn’s disease is a highly prevalent form of inflammatory bowel disease, with rapidly increasing incidence both within New Zealand, and around the world. Although Crohn’s disease aetiology is poorly understood, it has ...
The role of possessions in the quest for immortality: Literal and symbolic mechanisms
The connection between death and personal possessions is well documented. Archaeological excavations have found that humans have historically buried their dead with the things they owned, often for the purpose of using ...
Improving Students’ Assessment and Evaluation Experience in Higher Education: A Formative Peer Review Perspective
This thesis is about student peer review in undergraduate education. The research uses a case study of the Ecology programme at the University of Otago, New Zealand, to gain insight into this phenomenon. Ecology at Otago ...
Characterisation of a new role for the UBA domain in ubiquitin chain synthesis by Ube2K
Ubiquitylation is a post-translational modification in which the protein Ubiquitin (Ub) is attached to other proteins, dictating their fate. Ubiquitylation requires the action of three groups of enzymes, Ub activating (E1) ...
The feasibility of using pulsed electric fields processing to modify biomacromolecules
The use of biomacromolecules as the principal ingredients for the development of biodegradable films and as environmentally friendly materials has increased since these biomacromolecules offer various benefits such as ...