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Effects of a combined horticulture and peer-led nutrition education intervention on food security, diet diversity and knowledge, attitudes, and practices of women farmers belonging to women’s self-help groups in rural eastern Kenya
Date
2018
Author
Muthee, Sarah Wangeci
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Research in developing countries suggests that horticulture interventions are an effective means of enhancing the diversity of diets and food...
Thesis Supervisor
Taylor, Jennifer; Walton, Colleen
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Multi-disciplinary study abroad research and development project
Subtitle
Impact on emotional and civic engagement status of Kenyan women farmers
Date
2018
Author
Shileche, Anne
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Programs that facilitate students’ learning abroad are on the increase among institutions of higher learning in the global North. International...
Thesis Supervisor
VanLeeuwen, Charlene; VanLeeuwen, John
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Exploring negative sport experiences as predictors of positive youth development
Date
2017
Author
McIsaac, Travis William
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Sport is a popular activity among youth, and has the potential to positively influence the lives of its participants. However, the outcomes...
Thesis Supervisor
MacDonald, Dany
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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The effects of a topical creatine cream on muscle power output and fatigue following acute application and short-term loading
Date
2017
Author
Donahoe, Katelynn
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Creatine is a common ergogenic aid that has been shown to enhance muscular power output and decrease the rate of fatigue. Side effects of consuming...
Thesis Supervisor
Saunders, Travis
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Exploring the influence of oral health literacy and oral health chronic disease knowledge on older adults oral care behaviours
Date
2016
Author
MacDougall, Alison C.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Unlike previous generations, baby boomers are keeping their own natural teeth as they enter into older age. There is a growing body of research...
Thesis Supervisor
Weeks, Lori
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Analysis of past concussions and current health measures
Subtitle
Long term impacts of concussion on cognitive, emotion and general health scores in a cohort of adults 40-65
Date
2015
Author
O'Brien, Heidi
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Not only is there a higher prevalence of concussion in junior, amateur and professional sport, but societal knowledge about concussion is greater...
Thesis Supervisor
Montelpare, William
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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On the use of contralateral auditory suppression of transient evoked oto-acoustic emissions and heart rate variability to establish baseline measures for concussion and return to play
Date
2015
Author
McKenna, Julia P.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Concussion injuries have gained the attention of healthcare providers because of the effects that persistent reoccurring symptoms, associated with...
Thesis Supervisor
Montelpare, William
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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The physiological effects of blood flow restricted muscle stimulation
Date
2015
Author
Slysz, Joshua Thomas
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Emerging evidence suggests that low load exercise stimuli can lead to significant muscular adaptations when blood flow to a muscle is restricted or...
Thesis Supervisor
Burr, Jamie
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
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in men in Canada and the United States. Both genetic and environmental factors...
Thesis Supervisor
Hurta, Robert
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
Abstract
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
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Assessment of balance behaviour, eye-movement, and attention
Subtitle
A step towards a more comprehensive concussion return-to-play protocol
Date
2015
Author
Roche, Tessa K.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Concerns associated with head injuries have come to the forefront as head trauma events in the National Hockey League (NHL) and National Football...
Thesis Supervisor
Montelpare, William
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Title
Where there's a will, there's a way
Subtitle
Identifying important factors of physical activity among older adults
Date
2014
Author
Beck, Katie L.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Older adults in Canada are largely sedentary and do not meet the recommended amount of daily physical activity. It has been suggested that older...
Thesis Supervisor
MacDonald, Dany
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Assessment of the face validity, construct validity, and etiological validity of a novel animal model of schizophrenia
Date
2013
Author
Robbins, Mark A.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Schizophrenia is a devastating neurological disorder that affects approximately 1% of the population and is characterized by positive, negative,...
Thesis Supervisor
Doucette, Tracey; Ryan, Catherine
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status
PUBLISHED