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Long-Term Progression of Structural Joint Damage in Early Rheumatoid Arthritis
(2017-06-16)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic auto-immune disease that causes in
ammation in the
joints. Left uncontrolled, this prolonged in
ammation can lead to pain and structural damage,
resulting in erosions to the bones ...
Identification and Classification of New Psychoactive Substances Using Raman Spectroscopy and Chemometrics
(2017-06-14)
The sheer number, continuous emergence, heterogeneity and wide chemical and structural diversity of New Psychoactive Substance (NPS) products are factors being exploited by illicit drug designers to obscure detection of ...
A Primary Head Teacher's Exploration of Lesson Study
(2017-06-14)
This thesis is an exploration of a head teacher’s experience of Lesson Study. It aims to consider how Lesson Study develops teacher learning through consideration of collaboration, expertise and professional conflict.
The ...
An Exploration of the Health Information Seeking Behaviours of Older People
(2017-06-08)
An increasing proportion of people in the United Kingdom are living longer with long-term conditions. The National Health Service is facing the challenge of increased pressure on its service provision. A number of key ...
Delivering Drug Treatment to New Minority Communities: Fresh Perspectives
(2017-05-12)
This thesis addresses the confluence of the issues of drug use and migration. Using data that
explores the needs of new communities, it argues that members of new minority
communities who use drugs suffer double ...
The Implementation and Administration of the New Poor Law in Hertfordshire c1830-1847
(2017-05-12)
This research presents a regional study of the implementation of the 1834
Poor Law Amendment Act (commonly known as the New Poor Law) and its
operation in Hertfordshire up to 1847. It examines the economic costs of ...
Security and Usability of Authentication by Challenge Questions in Online Examination
(2017-05-12)
Online examinations are an integral component of many online learning environments and a high-stake process for students, teachers and educational institutions. They are the target of many security threats, including ...
The Development of the British Conspiracy Thriller 1980-1990
(2017-05-09)
This thesis adopts a cross-disciplinary approach to explore the development of the conspiracy thriller genre in British cinema during the 1980s. There is considerable academic interest in the Hollywood conspiracy cycle ...
The Role of the Registered Nurse Managing Pro Re Nata (PRN) Medicines in the Care Home (Nursing): a Case Study of Decision-Making, Medication Management and Resident Involvement
(2017-04-20)
The aim of this study was to analyse the role of the registered nurse in the
management of pro re nata (PRN) medication in a care home (nursing) for older
people. Studying PRN medication provides insights into the role ...
Effect of Atmospheric Ice Accretion on the Dynamic Performance of Wind Turbine Blades
(2017-04-20)
Atmospheric icing presents serious challenges to the development of wind power of the wind energy industry in cold regions. The potential detrimental impact on the safe operation of wind turbines and the energy harvest ...