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Comparing the effectiveness of hard and soft armouring techniques in protecting the eroding coastlines of Augustine Cove, Prince Edward Island
Date
2018
Author
MacDonald, Andrew
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Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Prince Edward Island is unique in that it is composed primarily of red sandstone, which is friable and thus makes Canada’s smallest province...
Thesis Supervisor
Fenech, Adam
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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A parasitological study of the red fox (vulpes vulpes) with a citizen science approach for describing red foxes on Prince Edward Island, Canada
Date
2018
Author
Robbins, William T.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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The red fox (Vulpes vulpes) has been described as the widest distributed member of the Order Carnivora and is capable of inhabiting both natural...
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Silva-Opps, Marina; Opps, Sheldon
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Characterization of orthoreoviruses isolated from American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos) winter mortality events in eastern Canada
Date
2017
Author
Kalupahana, Anil Wasantha
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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A putative reovirus has been isolated from mortality events in American crows, of eastern Canada. The purpose of this research is to establish...
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Kibenge, Fred; McBurney, Scott
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Modulation of mitochondrial bioenergetics in rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) by zinc and calcium
Date
2017
Author
Sharaf, Mahmoud S.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Aquatic environments are impacted by different environmental stressors including metals pollution. Therefore, it is important to understand how...
Thesis Supervisor
Kamunde, Collins
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Assessing and managing metalaxyl-m resistant strains of the potato pink rot pathogen Phytophthora erythroseptica in Canada
Date
2017
Author
Crane, Bennett
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Phytophthora erythroseptica Pethybr. is the causal agent of potato pink rot which results in a wet rot and complete breakdown of tubers leading to...
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Peters, Rick; Hale, Larry
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Exploring the expansion, impact and a control option for European green crab populations in Prince Edward Island, Atlantic Canada
Date
2017
Author
Poirier, Luke Anthony
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Dissertation/Thesis
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One of the world’s most successful marine invaders, the European green crab (Carcinus maenas), continues to spread and invade the coastlines of...
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Quijon, Pedro; St-Hilaire, Sophie
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Exploration of the antimicrobial and magnetic properties of ƞ⁶-arene-ƞ⁵-cyclopentadienyliron(ll)-derived dendrimers
Date
2017
Author
Agatemor, Christian
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Dissertation/Thesis
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This thesis reports a new family of cationic organometallic dendrimers as an antimicrobial platform and a magnetoceramic precursor. The synthesis...
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Abd-El-Aziz, Alaa; Etkin, Nola
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Assessing the efficacy and side effects of lidocaine used as an analgesic on rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Date
2017
Author
Chatigny, Frederic
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Dissertation/Thesis
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It has been said that “in many animals, the most simple and elegant way to control pain perioperatively is to perform a local or regional...
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Stevens, Don
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Mechanisms for pesticide-induced cardiotoxicity in fish
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An electrophysiological study using the zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a model
Date
2017
Author
Lichtenberger, Jonathan
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Fish kills are a common phenomenon in Prince Edward Island (Canada) and their cause often remains unexplained. I hypothesized that fish exposure to...
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Côté, Etienne; Gilmour, Robert
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Synthesis and characterization of terpyridinebased coordination polymers
Date
2017
Author
Cowper, Michael J.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Utilizing a radical-nucleophilic aromatic substitution reaction, a novel bisterpyridine compound containing a high degree of conjugation was...
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Abd-El-Aziz, Alaa; Bissessur, Rabin
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Anticipating the awakening
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The lived experience of families of patients undergoing successful targeted temperature management after cardiac arrest
Date
2017
Author
Burns, Margie
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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Targeted temperature management (TTM), formally known as therapeutic hypothermia, is a relatively novel treatment that increases survival and...
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McInnis-Perry, Gloria
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Effect of water temperature on the immune response of American lobster (Homarus americanus) experimentally infected with white spot syndrome virus
Date
2017
Author
Roux, Louise-Marie
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Water temperature influences basic life history traits of the American lobster (Homarus americanus) such as survival, growth and reproduction. Yet,...
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Greenwood, Spencer; Byrne, Phil
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Mothers’ care-seeking journeys for daughters with depression
Date
2017
Author
Gallant, Sarah D.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Atlantic Canadian mothers’ experiences in seeking and accessing mental health care and support for their adolescent daughters’ depression were...
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Tilleczek, Kate
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Fear of falling, physical activity volume, and stage of motivational readiness to change physical activity behaviour in adults in late midlife
Date
2017
Author
Abd-El-Aziz, Valerie
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Dissertation/Thesis
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The purpose of this research was to study the fear of falling, physical activity levels, and interest in increasing physical activity in adults...
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McInnis-Perry, Gloria
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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The influence of digital technology on student motivation and engagement
Date
2017
Author
Squire, Roberta L.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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This qualitative case study explored the influence of digital technologies on student motivation and engagement in the classroom for the purpose of...
Thesis Supervisor
McAuley, Sandy
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Cyclooxygenase and CD147 expression in human and feline oral squamous cell carcinoma
Date
2017
Author
Nasry, Walaa Hamed Shaker
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Many investigators have provided evidence supporting the role of chronic inflammation in the development and progression of many types of cancer,...
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Martin, Chelsea; Rodriguez-Lecompte, Juan C.
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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The treatment of youth anxiety
Subtitle
Historical and current narratives
Date
2017
Author
Munro, Matthew A.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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This master’s thesis is a qualitative analysis of youth mental health journeys in Atlantic Canada, asking how youth experience treatments in the...
Thesis Supervisor
Tilleczek, Kate
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Exploring code switching in early number sense activities
Date
2017
Author
Arias de Sanchez, Gabriela
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Previous research indicated that teachers have a fundamental role in teaching the proper language of mathematics, also known as the mathematics...
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Gabriel, Martha
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Impacts of exposure to oil sands-derived contaminants on the white sucker (Catostomus commersonii)
Date
2017
Author
Arens, Collin James
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Dissertation/Thesis
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The rapid expansion and scale of development associated with the Athabasca oil sands industry has generated concerns regarding potential...
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van den heuvel, Michael
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Motivational and demotivational tendencies influencing teachers in an all-boys elementary school in Saudi Arabia
Date
2017
Author
Albishi, Mahdi N. M.
Genre
MEd Project
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The purpose of this study was to understand the motivational and demotivational tendencies influencing the teaching profession at an all-boys...
Thesis Supervisor
Preston, Jane P.
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status
PUBLISHED

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