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Spatial and Temporal Variability of Phytoplankton Productivity in the Subtropical Front around New Zealand

Ramadyan, Fachry (Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)

The association between enhanced phytoplankton productivity and the Subtropical Front (STF) around New Zealand was investigated using remote sensing images derived from the MODIS-Aqua sensor. The STF is a major circumpolar ...
Sodium intake and adherence to dietary recommendations in patients undergoing hemodialysis in the SoLID Trial in New Zealand

Xie, Zhengxiu (Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)

Background: In New Zealand (NZ), the prevalence of dialysis is increasing with Māori and Pacific people over-represented. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for the majority of deaths in the NZ hemodialysis ...
Spiritual Journeying with ‘A New Zealand Prayer Book: He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa’: Perspectives from Three Tikanga.

Gerritsen, Max Anthony (Thesis, Master of Theology, 2017)

This thesis begins by exploring the varied spiritual backgrounds and current practices of people of the three Tikanga Anglican Church within the Province of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. It focuses on the New Zealand ...
Moving to the Southern Hemisphere: life-cycle and substratum preferences of the adventive bryozoan Bugulina flabellata (Bryozoa: Cheilostomata) in southern New Zealand

Davis, Virginia Christine (Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)

Invasive species are a growing problem worldwide. The effects of these invasive species are wide-ranging and include negative impacts both on ecosystem services – such as air quality, available recreational space, reduced ...
The Influence of Place: A Case Study of Antarctic Scientists

Frederick, Guy (Thesis, Master of Science Communication, 2017)

Research into place identity and attachment is commonly linked to the formative influence of places from our childhood, but what about the places we interact with in our professional adult lives? This thesis investigates ...
Development of In-vitro Skin Models for Thermal Injury; to Investigate the Impact of Commensal Staphylococcus species on Wound Healing

Fleming, Jodie Sarah Min Lei (Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)

Skin is the largest organ of the body protecting our internal organs from physical injury, microbial invasion and infection. Healthy skin homeostasis relies on the interaction between the skin’s physical properties, its ...
Neutrophil killing of Staphylococcus aureus In Sepsis

Nazari, Shekufah (Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)

Neutrophils form the majority of circulating white blood cells and play a principle role in defending the body against invasions by microorganisms. Neutrophils engulf microorganisms into a phagosome where they kill them ...
Making the Choice for Music

Brown, Sara Margaret (Thesis, Master of Arts, 2017)

This research examines the impact of formal and informal music education experiences on the decision-making process of students who choose to pursue tertiary music studies. By examining the literature on this subject, and ...
Are Illness Perceptions, Depression, and Anxiety Associated with Hand Dexterity for People with Rheumatoid Arthritis?

McCormick, Kieran (Thesis, Master of Arts, 2015)

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease where a reduction in hand dexterity affects fine finger movements, extending the time it takes to perform tasks while increasing the difficulty of completing daily ...
Exploring the work experiences of people with multiple sclerosis

Bladon, Rachel Anne (Thesis, Master of Health Sciences, 2017)

Background: The large variety of multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms and its unpredictable disease course contributes to it having a negative impact in every area of life, with employment issues being of significant concern ...
The effects of muscle heating on hypertrophy and strength responses to resistance training

Stadnyk, Antony (Thesis, Master of Physical Education, 2017)

Background: Heat is a major form of stress within exercise, though its value in driving adaptation is not well understood. Acutely, various aspects of muscle function appear to respond differently to changes in muscle ...
Socio-Cultural Effects of Parents' Cultural Identification on Children's Theory-of-Mind Development

Nobilo, Ashlie (Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)

The influence of culture on theory-of-mind development is ambiguous. Despite there being increasing interest in the influence of socio-cultural effects on children’s theory-of-mind development, research has typically ...
The Age of the Superhero: The Cycle of Appropriation & Revitalisation in the Hollywood Blockbuster

Smith, Edmund (Thesis, Master of Arts, 2017)

Over the course of the 2000s, the Hollywood blockbuster welcomed the superhero genre into its ranks, after these films saw an explosion in popularity. Now, the ability to produce superhero films through an extended transmedia ...
The Antiviral Potential of Host Histone Deacetylase 11 during Influenza Virus Infection

Nutsford, Ashley (Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)

Influenza A virus (IAV) continues to have a major impact on global public health by causing regular seasonal epidemics, unpredictable pandemics and zoonotic outbreaks. These events also have significant implications for ...
Regulation of Zn2+ and aggregation affects Aβ1-42- induced changes in cell culture viability.

Potemkin, Nikita (Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)

In the story of the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease, Amyloid-Beta (Aβ) is believed to play a key role. However, evidence suggests that metal ions, in particular Zn2+, may have strong modulatory, or even causative effects ...
Demographic variability among subpopulations of two coastal fishes around the South Island of New Zealand

Kolodzey, Stina (Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)

Understanding the spatial structure of populations including variability in reproductive biology among subpopulations is a key objective in fisheries ecology. The aim of the present study was to identify the small scale ...
Lean Supply Chain Management in SMEs: A Case Study of a New Zealand Company

Chen, Gao (Thesis, Master of Commerce, 2017)

In the modern business world, the competition among companies has been generally becoming the competition among supply chains (SCs). Supply chain management (SCM) is playing an increasingly significant role in running a ...
Paleoseismology of the Akatore Fault, East Otago

Taylor-Silva, Briar (Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)

My thesis documents the first-ever paleoseismic trench investigation of the Akatore Fault, which has long been considered the most active fault to exist near Dunedin City. Two trenches were excavated across the fault in ...
Translational regulation of vitamin C production in plants

Ritchie, Erin Samantha (Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)

Ascorbate is an essential biochemical for plants and animals, as it a powerful antioxidant and an enzyme co-factor. In higher plants, ascorbate is synthesised via the Smirnoff-Wheeler pathway, which is primarily regulated ...
An Exergy Analysis of the New Zealand Energy System

Tromop van Dalen, Caitlin J R (Thesis, Master of Science, 2017)

Exergy analysis has been shown to be a valuable method of assessing energy use on a national scale. Exergy analysis measures the work potential of mass and energy flows, and therefore more accurately identifies areas with ...