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Regulation of genes associated with avian B cell receptors involved in innate and adaptive immunity
Date
2016
Author
Elad, Ori
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Epigenetics is a group of mechanisms associated with gene expression control. One of these mechanisms is methylation of cytosines which are part of...
Thesis Supervisor
Rodriguez-Lecompte, Juan Carlos
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Resurrecting the shop
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Examining the theory and practice of career and technical education
Date
2016
Author
Stephens, John W.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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This thesis examines the role of career and technical education (CTE) in the PEI Public School System through a critical ethnography. The research...
Thesis Supervisor
Tilleczek, Kate
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Effects of α7 nicotinic receptors on NMDA-mediated excitotoxicity in organotypic hippocampal slice cultures
Date
2016
Author
Happ, Denise
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Glutamate, the main excitatory neurotransmitter in the mammalian brain, plays an important role during brain development and physiological...
Thesis Supervisor
Tasker, Andrew
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Combined effects of cadmium, hypoxia and temperature on mitochondrial bioenergetics in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Date
2016
Author
Onukwufor, John Obinna
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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Aquatic organisms are exposed to diverse and dynamic combinations of stressors in their environment that may interact to alter mitochondrial...
Thesis Supervisor
Kamunde, Collins; Kibenge, Fred
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Application of epidemiological methods in health management of farmed warm-water finfish in China
Date
2016
Author
Jia, Beibei
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Gardner, Ian A.; St-Hilaire, Sophie
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Niche and off-island strategies for island business
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Case studies from Prince Edward Island
Date
2016
Author
Nonaka, Izumi
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Dissertation/Thesis
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This thesis explores niche strategies and off-island, targeted locally owned, small scale manufacturing companies, and examines the particular...
Thesis Supervisor
Baldacchino, Godfrey
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Evaluation of prefrontal ischemic lesions on higher order cognitive behaviours in the rat
Date
2016
Author
Déziel, Robert Andrew
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Stroke is the most common cause of disability worldwide, and it is expected that the global number of stroke survivors will increase significantly...
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Tasker, Andrew
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Streptococcus agalactiae subclinical mastitis epidemiology and control in Colombian dairy herds
Date
2016
Author
Reyes Velez, Julian
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Bovine subclinical mastitis produced by Streptococcus agalactiae (S.agalactiae) is a priority in the emerging dairy industries of countries like...
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Keefe, Greg
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Design and characterization of polyazomethine and polyazomethine containing metals conducting polymers
Date
2016
Author
Alalawi, Sami
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Dissertation/Thesis
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A new conjugated aromatic poly (azomethine) has been prepared by polycondensation of o-Tolidine, 4-Aminophenyl disulfide and 2-Aminophenyl...
Thesis Supervisor
Abd-El-Aziz, Alaa; Bissessur, Rabin
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Microscopic and metabolomic investigation of Hematodinium sp. infections in Newfoundland snow crabs, Chionoecetes opilio
Date
2016
Author
Buote, Melanie A.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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Bitter Crab Disease (BCD) is a fatal disease of crustaceans caused by parasitic syndinian dinoflagellates of the genus Hematodinium. Over forty...
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Cawthorn, Rick; Kerr, Russ
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Study of prevalence, risk factors, and lifetime impacts of infection with bovine leukemia virus in the Canadian dairy industry
Date
2015
Author
Nekouei, Omid A.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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The overall goal of the research described in this thesis was to lay a proper foundation for designing and conducting efficient control and...
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Keefe, Greg
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Manipulation of the Loma salmonae-rainbow trout disease model with special reference to integrated multitrophic aquaculture practices
Date
2015
Author
McConnachie, Sarah
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Integrated multitrophic aquaculture (IMTA) can potentially mitigate concerns related to traditional monoculture (e.g., nutrient loading). An...
Thesis Supervisor
Speare, David
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Magnolol affects cellular growth and proliferation in human prostate cancer cells in vitro
Date
2015
Author
McKeown, Brendan Timothy
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in men in Canada and the United States. Both genetic and environmental factors...
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Hurta, Robert
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University of Prince Edward Island
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The lived experience of dignity in older adults living with schizophrenia
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a phenomenological study
Date
2015
Author
Robison, Darlene
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Dissertation/Thesis
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There is a lack of nursing literature on the older adults’ perceptions of dignity, and in particular those older adults living with schizophrenia....
Thesis Supervisor
MacInnis-Perry, Gloria; Weeks, Lori
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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The relationship between humans and urban foxes on Prince Edward Island
Date
2015
Author
Martin, Kristine
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Dissertation/Thesis
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This study examines the relationship between humans and urban foxes living in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. In recent years colloquial...
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Silva-Opps, Marina
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Pathogenesis of frog virus 3 (Ranavirus sp, Iridoviridae) in the wood frog, Rana sylvatica (Lithobates sylvaticus)
Date
2015
Author
Forzán Gómez , María de Jesús
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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Amphibian populations suffer massive mortalities from infection with Frog Virus 3 (FV3, Ranavirus, Iridoviridae), a pathogen also responsible for...
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Daoust, Pierre-Yves; Markham, Fred
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Simulation models for between farm transmission of PRRS virus in Canadian swine herds
Date
2015
Author
Thakur, Krishna K.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome (PRRS) is a viral disease of pigs, which affects all production stages and has severe economic...
Thesis Supervisor
Sanchez, Javier; Revie, Crawford
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Adapting to beach and dune environments
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A study of fitness and ecological factors in the coastal plant Cakile edentula
Date
2015
Author
Cole, Brittany Taylor
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Species’ geographical and ecological ranges are limited by the interaction of genotypes with the biotic and abiotic environment, and the quality of...
Thesis Supervisor
Samis, Karen
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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The lived experiences of female leaders in two university settings
Subtitle
Perceived supports, barriers, and challenges
Date
2015
Author
Jakubiec, Brittany A. E.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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The dearth of women in higher education both as full professors and senior administrators is alarming, and the factors impeding their entrance and...
Thesis Supervisor
Preston, Jane
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Examining pain anxiety in young adult athletes
Date
2015
Author
Potter, Gillian K.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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Injuries from overuse as well as direct trauma are common among athletes. The ability to respond adaptively to pain may be a function of an athlete...
Thesis Supervisor
Montelpare, William
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status
PUBLISHED

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