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1601.

Collapse assessment and performance-based evaluation techniques for concentrically braced frames designed in seismic regions
Karamanci, Emre

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Performance-Based Earthquake Engineering necessitates the development of simulation models that can predict the nonlinear behavior of structural components as part of a building subjected to seismic loading. For reliable seismic assessment of buildings, these models need to be calibrated with…
Fecha:	2013
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1602.

Participatory video and reflexivity: the experience of eight adult learners
Yang, Kyung-Hwa

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Participatory video is generally referred to as a process in which participants work together to create a video about their common experiences as a way of inquiring into challenges in their lives. While media activists, policy makers, and academics have…
Fecha:	2013
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1603.

Cocaine cue-induced dopamine release in Amygdala and Hippocampus: a high-resolution PET [18F] Fallypride study in cocaine dependent participants
Fotros, Aryandokht

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Background: Drug related cues are potent triggers for relapse in people with cocaine dependence. Dopamine release within a limbic network of striatum, amygdala and hippocampus has been implicated in animal studies, but in humans it has been possible to measure…
Fecha:	2013
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1604.

Real-time specularity detection and recovery
Tian, Qing

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Specularity is a very common phenomenon in the real world and confounds many computer vision tasks such as stereo. The first purpose of this thesis is to design a real-time algorithm of specularity detection. After that, with the knowledge of…
Fecha:	2013
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1605.

Nitrogen fertilization and soil mineral nitrogen dynamics to optimize canola yield and nutrition in Québec
Su, Jinghan

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Canola is an ideal feedstock for biodiesel production because of its high oil and low saturated fat concentrations. There is interest in producing more canola in Québec, but producers lack fertilization guidelines to optimize high oilseed yield and quality in…
Fecha:	2013
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1606.

An examination of the suitability of cognitive behavioural therapy for patients with anxiety and depression
Renaud, Jesse

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Despite the evidence that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is an efficacious treatment for depression (e.g., DeRubeis et al., 2005) and anxiety (e.g., Hofmann & Smits, 2008), there remains considerable variability in its effectiveness. However, researchers have thus far been unable…
Fecha:	2013
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1607.

Development of seismic vulnerability maps using ambient vibrations and GIS
Saeed, Salman

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	The goal of this study is to examine the possibility of reducing the epistemic uncertainties in seismic vulnerability estimation methods, particularly when properties of simplified models utilized in these methods are fitted to those obtained, for example, from Ambient Vibration…
Fecha:	2013
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1608.

Design and application of combinatorial polyelectrolyte multilayer coatings for the study of cell-material interactions
Sailer, Miloslav

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	The knowledge of how cells interact with man-made materials is crucial for the design of specialized biomaterials. These interactions are mainly based on the physical properties of that material. In order to study the effect of these properties, polyelectrolyte multilayers…
Fecha:	2013
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1609.

Molecular and metabolic investigation into the fungal-fungal interaction between the soilborne plant pathogen «Rhizoctania solani» and the mycoparasite «Stachybotrys elegans»
Chamoun, Rony

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Mycoparasitism, the direct attack of one fungus on another, is a complex process that involves sequential events, including recognition, attack and subsequent penetration and killing of the host. The cellular interaction between Stachybotrys elegans a mycoparasite of the soilborne plant…
Fecha:	2013
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1610.

Detecting genetic variants in radiation-induced lung disease
Paun, Mihaela

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Thoracic radiotherapy, a common treatment modality for thoracic cancers, has pulmonary side-effects of either excessive inflammation (alveolitis), or pulmonary fibrosis consisting of uncontrolled deposition of collagen in the lungs, for which no cure exists. Prior knowledge, before radiotherapy, of patients…
Fecha:	2013
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1611.

Time does tell: on the archival potential of films
Gouigah, Mohammed

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	This study seeks to demonstrate and illustrate the archival potential of films. Theoretically grounded in ontological writing about archives by Jacques Derrida and Diane Taylor, this thesis recognises the act of archiving and of perpetuating knowledge in material form as…
Fecha:	2013
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1612.

Effects of the HIV-1 protein Nef on the stromal cells of mouse peripheral lymph nodes and on mouse keratinocytes
Meunier, Clémence

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	The HIV-1 protein Nef plays an important role in HIV-1 pathogenesis, both in humans and mouse models. Indeed, transgenic (Tg) mice expressing Nef under the control of the human CD4 promoter develop many phenotypes that closely resemble those of AIDS…
Fecha:	2013
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1613.

Groundwater potential of pampa aquifers in two glacial watersheds, Cordillera Blanca, Peru
Chavez, Daniel

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	As climate change continues to drive glacier retreat in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru, the fraction of dry season runoff derived from groundwater baseflow is increasing. Therefore, it is necessary to improve our understanding of proglacial hydrogeology to forecast how groundwater…
Fecha:	2013
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1614.

Mining hospital admission-discharge data to discover the chance of readmission
Hosseinzadeh, Arian

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	The rising cost of unplanned hospital readmissions has sparked calls for identifying medical system failures, best practices, and interventions in order to reduce the incidence of avoidable readmission. Readmissions currently account for 18% of total hospital admissions among Medicare patients…
Fecha:	2013
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1615.

The implications of organizational learning types for technological innovation
Seidle, Russell James

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Organizations engage in a number of activities designed to foster effective learning. Three forms of learning with important implications for the innovation process are experiential (whereby firms gain relevant insights through direct experience with routines and patterns of action), vicarious…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1616.

Non suicidal self-injury as an addictive behaviour in adolescents and young adults
Schaub, Kristin

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Researchers have speculated about the addictive features of Non Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI) for several years; however, little empirical research has examined this characteristic. The present study sought to advance knowledge of addiction and NSSI by demonstrating the presence of self-reported…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1617.

Getting L2 reflexive and reciprocal verbs right
Belikova, Alyona

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	This dissertation investigates whether or not linguistically misleading classroom instruction can affect second language (L2) acquisition. Of particular interest are linguistically inappropriate classroom rules which are superficially logical but linguistically false.A case in point is provided by French reflexive and…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1618.

Damage accumulation in composite materials subjected to thermal cycles in space environments
Ajaja, Jihane

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Carbon fiber reinforced cyanate ester composites are of interest for space structural applications where not only specific strength and stiffness are required but also dimensional stability and resistance to microcracking. However, because those materials are relatively new, there is a…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1619.

An ethnographic and technological study of breakbeats in hardcore, jungle and drum & bass
Hockman, Jason

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the United Kingdom's DJ-oriented electronic music community embraced new technologies and developed innovative techniques to master these technologies, resulting in the development of new genres. Three such genres, Hardcore, Jungle, and Drum &…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1620.

Microbial diversity, activity, and ecology of a hypersaline high Arctic spring system
Lay, Chih-Ying

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	The Lost Hammer (LH) spring, located on Axel Heiberg Island in the Canadian High Arctic, is the coldest and saltiest terrestrial spring discovered to date. It is characterized by perennial discharges of subzero temperatures (-5°C), hypersalinity (24% salinity), along with…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1621.

The genetic determinants of small-for-gestational-age infants in thrombophilia and folate metabolism pathways investigated through meta-analysis
Maleki-Yazdi, Keon

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Background: Previous data have demonstrated associations for an increased risk of the small-for-gestational-age (SGA) outcome in offspring of pregnant women with thrombophilia and folate metabolism gene polymorphisms. However, these results have not been consistent.Methods: The objective of this thesis is…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1622.

Does "lie to me" lie to you? an evaluation of facial clues to high-stakes deception
Su, Lin

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	During a forensic interview, high-stakes deception is very prevalent notwithstanding the heavy consequences that may result. Studies have shown that most untrained people cannot perform well in discerning liars and truth-tellers. Thus it has become common to adopt various technical…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1623.

Historical and contemporary drivers of cyanobacterial dynamics: regional and global perspectives
Taranu, Zofia Ecaterina

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Numerous authors are reporting that anthropogenic changes to the environment (i.e., cultural eutrophication and climate warming) have provided opportune conditions for a global dominance of phytoplankton communities by cyanobacteria. Yet, to date there has been no quantitative synthesis to support…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1624.

Building on a YMCA's health and physical activity promption capacities: a case study of a researcher-organization partnership to optimize adolescent programming
Bush, Paula Louise

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	North American adolescents are not meeting physical activity guidelines for health, thus, understanding how to increase this population's physical activity is crucial. Building on organizations' capacities to develop and sustain popular health promoting programs is a viable approach, but one…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1625.

Causes of infertility, assisted reproduction, and the risk of preterm birth
Messerlian, Carmen Maria

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	While the advent of assisted reproductive technology (ART) has had a tremendous impact on infertile couples globally, an unintended consequence associated with its use has been a higher risk of complications in pregnancy. Beyond the increased risk due to multiple…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1626.

The state and the union of brand measurement
Mackalski, Robert

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Brands are the most valuable asset that an organization has (Clifton 2009) and require management (Keller 2012). Since, what is measured gets managed (Willcocks and Lester 1996), much attention has been placed on brand measurement by both researchers and practitioners.…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1627.

MRI measures of brain injury in children with Multiple Sclerosis
Ghassemi, Rezwan

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Multiple sclerosis (MS) is thought to be an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system of young adults. Although an uncommon disease in children, recent research has examined the effect of this disease upon a younger demographic group. This…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1628.

Regulation of the guanine nucleotide exchange activity in the connecdenn/DENND1 family of proteins
Nossova, Nadejda

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	The Rab superfamily of small GTPases coordinates essentially every step of vesicle trafficking starting from vesicle formation, followed by transport and eventually fusion with the target membrane. Rab proteins are able to regulate such a large range of functions by…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1629.

Three-dimensional nonlinear dynamics of cantilevered cylinders in axial flow
Jamal, Ahmad

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	This thesis deals with the theoretical study of the linear and nonlinear dynamics of a slender flexible cantilevered cylindrical structure subjected to external axial water and air flows, of interest because of several important practical applications such as nuclear reactor…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1630.

Understanding Colombian teachers' use of ICTs as instructional tools from a social cognitive perspective
Orjuela-Laverde, Maria

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	This study examines Colombian teachers' use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) as teaching and learning tools from a social cognitive perspective. Personal and environmental factors were studied in order to understand what predicts the use of computers and the…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1631.

Endocrine disruption in the female following «in utero» exposure to the plasticizer di(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate
Meltzer, Deborah

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Di-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) is an endocrine disruptor used as a plasticizer in industryas an additive to polyvinyl chloride commodities which include consumer and medical products.Developmental delay induced by exposure to chemicals such as DEHP has been a cause forconcern. In…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1632.

Masters swimmers' perceptions of coaching
Ferrari, Gillian

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Athlete satisfaction is often a direct result of coaching behaviours (Iso-Ahola & Hatfield, 1986). Effective coaches adapt to various antecedents such as level of competition, age, gender, and ability of athletes; there is not a 'one size fits all' model…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1633.

Describing the effects of ozonation on the different fractions of biosolids to support mathematical model development: a lab-scale study
Feng, Min

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Waste biosolids disposal is an important environmental and economic burden to wastewater treatment plants, and the commercialization of new technologies to reduce biosolids production has been rising over the last decade. Ozonation of activated sludge (AS) biosolids is one of…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1634.

Development, evaluation and results of a survey on occupational therapy for autism early communication
Hébert, Michèle

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a prevalent neuro-behavioural disorder, with highly variable functional levels of performance. Limitations in social communication are main diagnostic criteria, and communication is necessary for children with ASD to engage and relate with others, as well…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1635.

Exploring the role of culture among urban indigenous youth in Montreal
Fast, Elizabeth

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	A growing number of studies have shown that attempts to re-gain control over Indigenous identities attacked by colonialism, sometimes referred to as “decolonizing strategies” result in better mental health outcomes for Indigenous people (Chandler & Lalonde, 2008; Cornell & Kalt,…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1636.

“But your face, it looks like you’re English:” LangCrit and the experiences of multilingual Japanese-Canadian children in Montréal
Crump, Alison

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	This inquiry explores how young multilingual, racialized children in Montreal, Quebecnavigate and understand their multilinguality and multi-ethnicity. While the visagelinguistique (linguistic face) of Montreal is now securely French in terms of language usein public space and public signage, as per…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1637.

The C:N:P:K stoichiometry in an ombrotrophic peatland
Wang, Meng

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Ombrotrophic peatlands are nutrient-deficient systems and important carbon (C) sinks, yet the stoichiometry of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K), essential for plant growth and decomposition, has rarely been studied in these systems. Under contemporary anthropogenic environmental changes, such…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1638.

Teachers' perception of sexualities education: a study of secondary school teachers in Montreal
Christman, Raelene

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Currently in Quebec no sexuality education program is formally mandated by the Ministry of Education. Since the Reform of 2005 teachers are expected to integrate sexuality related topics in their respective fields, for example, ethics and religious culture, English literature,…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1639.

Impact of painful comorbidities associated persistent and recurrent temporomandibular disorder-related pain
Ahmed, Ahad

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Objectives: The primary aims of this study were to determine if: i) TMD-related pain was associated with migraine and musculoskeletal comorbidities; and ii) persistent or recurrent TMD-related pain were related to these comorbidities. Methods: Data from 750 TMD-related pain cases…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1640.

Double-difference earthquake relocation of Charlevoix seismicity, Eastern Canada and implication for regional geological structures
Pang, Meng

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Eastern Canada is located within the North American Plate and, therefore, should have a relatively low rate of earthquake activity compared with interplate boundary. However, large earthquakes do occur in the region, especially in the Charlevoix Seismic Zone (CSZ) located…
Fecha:	2014
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1641.

IGF-IR targeted cancer gene therapy
Samani, Amir Abbas

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Since the declaration of “War on cancer” in 1971, and with the insight provided by recent advances in human genetics and in molecular technology , the field of cancer biology has been expanded rapidly providing hope that a cure for…
Fecha:	2004
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1642.

Hegel's concept of religion
Chetelat, James Pierre

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	In this dissertation I explore how Hegel conceives of the practice of religion. Religion for Hegel cannot be the relationship between humans and a transcendent being, since, as I argue, Hegel's God is not a being of the transcendent sort,…
Fecha:	2008
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1643.

Optimization techniques for distributed Verilog simulation
Li, Lijun

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Moore's Law states that computational power will roughly double every 18 months. To the semiconductor designer, this means the never-ending challenge of bringing increasingly larger and more complex ICs (Integrated Circuits) to market. It is well known that the principle…
Fecha:	2008
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1644.

Biochemical and genomic analysis of -galactosidases from Bifidobacterium infantis HL96
Hung, Ming-Ni, 1962-

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Among 29 strains of bifidobacteria studied as sources of beta-galactosidase enzyme, Bifidobacterium infantis HL96 showed the highest hydrolytic and transgalactosylic activities. This strain grew well in a MRS medium containing various sugars including lactose, and produced three beta-galactosidases (termed beta-Gal…
Fecha:	2001
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1645.

Bridging the transition from hospital-to-home: Effects of the VITAL telehealth program on recovery in coronary artery bypass graft surgery patients and their caregivers
Keeping, Lisa

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	This randomized controlled trial determined whether the delivery of a telehealth program after discharge from hospital for coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery made a difference in the post-surgical adjustment and health service use of patients and caregivers. Patients and…
Fecha:	2010
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1646.

Analysis of three stochastic models for discrete populations
Cottrell, David Daniel

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Stochastic models of discrete populations appear in a broad range of contexts. In this thesis, three of these modelling settings are considered: epidemics which spread through both blood transfusion and surgery, stochastic gene expression, and the accumulation of error in…
Fecha:	2010
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1647.

Dissecting mechanisms controlling neural network formation in «Drosophila melanogaster»
Long, Hong

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	Formation of precise neuronal networks during development is fundamental for the normal function of the nervous system. As two important domains of a neuron, the axon and the dendrite are required to grow, correctly navigate, and accurately target to their…
Fecha:	2010
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1648.

A Bayesian approach to peptide identification by accurate mass and time tags in proteomics experiments
Yanofsky, Corey

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	The Accurate Mass and Time (AMT) tag approach to high-throughput proteomics uses reversed-phase liquid chromatography (RPLC) coupled to high accuracy mass spectrometry to measure both the masses and chromatographic retention-times of tryptic peptides in complex mixtures. These measurements are matched…
Fecha:	2010
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1649.

Benevolent leadership
Karakas, Fahri

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	This study develops a higher-order conceptual model of benevolent leadership based on four paradigms of common good in organizational research: Morality, spirituality, positivity, and community. This study is based on the assumption that these four areas of research can provide…
Fecha:	2010
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL

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1650.

Natural Killer cell receptors and decreased susceptibility to HIV infection
Boulet, Salix

Formato:	Electronic Thesis or Dissertation
Enlaces:	The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) currently infects over 33 million individuals worldwide. The development of a protective HIV vaccine would provide the ideal tool to fight this pandemic. Recent clinical trials testing candidate T- and B-cell based vaccine strategies have…
Fecha:	2010
Recurso:	McGill University - MCGILL