Thesis - Masters
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Assessing citizen science in the marine environment
Citizen science, where the general public is engaged with and participates in a scientific project, is increasingly being recognised as an effective tool for science education, developing knowledge and science skills, ... -
Factors affecting children’s oral care practices during the first 2 years of life
1. Background The main purpose of oral care practices for young children is to prevent dental caries. Oral care practices have 2 components: home care and professional dental care. Home oral care practice involves ... -
Viscoelastic finite-difference modelling of gas hydrates in the Pegasus Basin, New Zealand
Gas hydrates are ice-like, solid clathrates that trap natural gas molecules inside a lattice of water molecules. They are common constituents of continental margins, which has led to extensive studies exploring their ... -
The mortuary practices of three prehistoric sites in northeast Thailand : an interpretation from the perspective of field anthropology
Burials from archaeological sites contain important information and differences between them suggest that the members of a community interred their dead in a specific and intentional manner. To form a comprehensive ... -
Exploring the perceptions of nursing students and nursing academic lecturers on the use of gallows humour in the clinical setting.
Past research on gallows humour in a healthcare context has generally focused on justifying its use by healthcare professionals during stressful situations as a temporary relief from the tragedy that is occurring. Some ... -
Targeted mutagenesis to investigate the role of low-molecular-weight proteins and a bicarbonate cofactor on the assembly and function of Photosystem II
Photosystem II (PS II) catalyses the oxidation of water at ambient temperatures and the formation of plastoquinol using light. This multisubunit complex functions as a dimer, each monomer is surrounded by 13 low-molecular-weight ... -
An Exploration of University Students’ Lived Experience with Alcohol within the Contexts of Family, Peers, and Orientation
Undergraduate students in New Zealand universities demonstrate high rates of hazardous drinking, as do other undergraduates in many universities around the world. There are a number of factors related to hazardous drinking ... -
Does the production value of a short science video hosted on YouTube influence how much the desired audience is likely to enjoy and engage with it?
This thesis continues the research of Welbourne and Grant (2016) within the field of science communication on YouTube, by following the study that Figueiredo, Almeida, & Benevenuto designed to evaluate whether content ... -
Investigation into the Anticancer Mechanism of Action of Novel 4-Substituted Phenylthiazoles and Antihelminthic Benzimidazoles
Recently, two novel 4-substituted phenylthiazoles, D1 and D2, have been synthesised based upon the marine bacterial secondary metabolite anithiactin A/thiasporine C, and shown to be cytotoxic towards cancer cells below 100 ... -
New macrocycles for polymerisation catalysis
This thesis concerns the synthesis of diphenylamine-based macrocycles for generating new dimetallic polymerisation catalysts. Chapter 1 introduces the target polymerisations we aim to catalyse, and reviews the current ... -
An Empire at War: Economic Disparities in the Roman Empire 260-275 CE
The third century CE was a period of turmoil for the Roman Empire, as can be seen for example in the disastrous years between 260-275 CE. The emperor Valerian had been captured by the Sasanids, and Rome was left scrambling ... -
Clinical guideline use and compliance: examining variation from the clinical pathway
Introduction Clinical guidelines are developed with the aim of optimising patient care and have been shown to improve both clinical outcomes and the care process. ‘Hospital HealthPathways’ are guidelines published for use ... -
Stanhope Andrews: Ten Years Leading the New Zealand National Film Unit
The aim of this project is to examine Stanhope Andrews’ role as Producer and founder of the New Zealand National Film Unit (NFU) and trace the historical foundations of how the film unit was established in 1941. Andrews’ ... -
The relationship between social reinforcement and performance for individuals with depressive symptoms
Depression is associated with a reduced sensitivity to positive reinforcement. Research suggests this is due to an impaired response to historically rewarding stimuli. However, little experimental research has looked at ... -
The effects of the freshwater mussel Hyridella menziesi on the phytoplankton of a shallow Otago lake
Summary 1. Biomass, filtration rate and rhythmic activity data for Hyridella menziesi in Lake Tuakitoto were combined to calculate the filtration capability of this population. It was calculated that this population filters ... -
Planning for marine energy in New Zealand
Marine energy refers to both offshore and onshore devices that convert energy extracted from the motion of waves or from tidal currents into electricity. There are a wide variety of designs for these devices, ranging from ... -
Nesting ecology and behaviour of tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus) at Ōrokonui Ecosanctuary
Understanding the ecology of reproductive behaviours is an essential aspect in studying an animal species. Tuatara (Sphenodon punctatus), once widespread across New Zealand, have become severely restricted in distribution ... -
Marine tourism in New Zealand : environmental issues and options
Tourism is the fastest growing sector of New Zealand's economy and accounts for more than $NZ 3.84 billion in foreign exchange. New Zealand's tourism is based predominantly on scenic attractions, wildlife and natural ... -
Men's mental health : what helps or hinders men's access to a community mental health team
This research seeks to identify what helps or hinders men's access to a community mental health team. Chapter one introduces the topic of mental health, providing a Global, National, and Regional overview in the current ... -
The Buddy programme at Presbyterian Support Southland Child & Family Service
The purpose of this study was to investigate who was being referred to the Buddy Programme to determine the types of issues they were referred for, and to evaluate whether the Buddy Programme delivered by Presbyterian ...