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Is brain function impaired in moderate sleep apnoea: Before and after six months of APAP
The physiological impact of severe levels of obstructive sleep apnoea and the benefits of treatment are well documented. Yet more of the population suffer sleep apnoea of moderate severity. However, we still have substantial ... -
"Created equal" - A kaupapa Māori analysis of research and health system perspectives of inequity in chronic kidney disease in Aotearoa
Understanding Indigenous health inequities requires an equity lens to recognise the impact that colonisation and loss of cultural identity have on health and well-being. An equity lens enables a critical examination and ... -
Working together to improve experiences of teaching and learning Sexual and Gender Minority health at Otago Medical School
This document outlines the justification and processes for a Participatory Action Research (PAR) initiative. The project is aimed at evaluating and improving the educational climate relating to Sexual and Gender Minority ... -
Using non-coding RNAs and proteins to predict acute kidney injury in heart failure
Acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) is associated with a high incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI), an abrupt loss of kidney function associated with a near doubling of mortality at one year. In addition to the ... -
Complication profiling and Evolution of pelvic exenteration surgery performed in high volume tertiary referral centres over thirty years
Objective: To examine the changes in exenterative surgery over three decades analysing oncological outcomes and whether changes in surgical approach have led to improved patient outcomes Background: Advances in surgical ... -
RNA sequencing of non-coding RNAs in ischaemic heart disease
Ischaemic heart disease is a major cause of death worldwide and a leading cause of mortality and morbidity in New Zealand. Older adults and those of Māori and Pacific ancestry are particularly affected. Ischaemic heart ... -
The nature and influence of the hidden curriculum impacting SGM health learning in health professional education – A scoping review protocol
This document outlines the justification and process for a scoping review of current knowledge on the hidden curriculum relating to Sexual and Gender Minority health in health professional education. It includes a brief ... -
Vitamin C status of patients with chronic wounds.
BACKGROUND: Vitamin C has long been one of the most significant and debated, and even controversial, vitamins. Increased vitamin C intake, from limited studies, has shown benefits from lowering the risk of cardiovascular ... -
Assessing wound measurement within a high-risk foot ulcer clinic for people with diabetes - clinical and patient perspectives
Introduction Around a third of people with diabetes will develop a foot ulcer requiring specialist podiatry treatment during their lifetime. The formation of a foot ulcer for people with diabetes is a consequence of chronic ... -
Registered Nurses experiences, knowledge and practice of kangaroo care for preterm babies in two Neonatal Intensive care units in South Island of New Zealand
International research acknowledges that there are multi-dimensional factors that affect the implementation of kangaroo care in the neonatal intensive care unit. While it is accepted that the nurse plays an important role ... -
Motion measurement algorithms for MARS imaging
The goal of the MARS molecular imaging team is to advance medicine by researching, developing, and commercialising spectral CT systems. This thesis presents the work I performed to facilitate live imaging with MARS scanners. ... -
Development of hydrogel-based strategies for tissue vascularisation
The tissue engineering field and regenerative medicine has emerged as a promising strategy to overcome the lack of availability of organs and tissue grafts for transplantation. One of the main challenges in the field is ... -
Contested boundaries: E-scooter riders’ and pedestrians’ experiences of sharing space
Globally, e-scooters have become a popular mode of transport with the arrival of shared e-scooter services in cities and the availability of e-scooters for private purchase. E-scooters represent an exciting opportunity to ... -
Gene expression variability in breast tumour development
Breast cancer is the most common female malignancy and presents a major health issue both worldwide and in New Zealand. Individuals with a family history of either breast or ovarian cancer have an increased lifetime risk ... -
Clinical handover from the operating theatre nurse to the post anaesthetic care unit nurse: a New Zealand perspective
The perioperative environment is complex, it encompasses multiple teams of health professionals and numerous transitions of patient care, requiring effective teamwork and communication to avoid negative patient outcomes. ... -
Vitamin C as an Epigenetic Therapeutic for Acute Myeloid Leukaemia
Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is a deadly disease characterised by the abnormal proliferation of immature blood cells in the bone marrow with a block in haematopoietic differentiation. The disease is heterogeneous, and ... -
Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide and Immune Activation in Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer (CRC), is the second deadliest cancer in New Zealand. At early stages tumours can be treated with surgery or a combination of surgery and chemotherapy. However, once the cancer has metastasized, treatment ... -
Development of detection methods for Legionella longbeachae in clinical and environmental samples
Legionella longbeachae is the predominant causative agent of Legionnaires’ disease (LD) in New Zealand with a peak infection period during the spring and summer months. This is a plant-associated microbe that can be found ... -
The interaction of neutrophils and amyloid-ß in Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects memory and cognition. A key molecular pathological hallmark of AD is amyloid-ß deposition. Amyloid-ß is a small aggregation-prone peptide ... -
The immune system: A common link mediating exercise effects on the tumour microenvironment and skeletal muscle mitochondria?
Exercise reduces the risk of developing a range of different cancers and has been associated with improved cancer patient survival. However, preclinical studies suggest that in some cases, exercise may be ineffective or ...