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Title: 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
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: 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
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: 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
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: 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
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: 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
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: 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
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: 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
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: 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
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: 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
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: 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
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: 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
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

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
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: 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

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