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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
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
The purpose of this research was to study the fear of falling, physical activity levels, and interest in increasing physical activity in adults...
Thesis Supervisor
McInnis-Perry, Gloria
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Predicting home-visiting program completion based on mothers' socioeconomic characteristics and program perceptions
Date
2018
Author
Malinski, Patricia M.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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Early childhood home-visiting programs are a widely established practice across North America, which aim to improve child and family outcomes for...
Thesis Supervisor
Montelpare, William
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Title
Pioneers in aging
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Voices of women age 85 and older aging in place in rural communities
Date
2018
Author
Bryanton, Olive
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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This study, “Pioneers in Aging”, advances our understanding of the realities of older women aging in place through an exploration of the real lives...

Thesis Supervisor
Townsend, Liz; Moffatt, Lyndsay; Weeks, Lori
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Establishing the test retest reliability of contralateral auditory suppression of Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions in a cohort of healthy individuals
Date
2019
Author
Mahawattage, Indika Pradeepa Kumari Gunasena
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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In clinical practice, Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emissions (TEOAE) are used to assess hearing impairments in several cohorts. The TEOAE can be...

Thesis Supervisor
Montelpare, William
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Food literacy and food security among university students
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a pilot study assessing the impact of a university foods course
Date
2019
Author
Johnston, Angela E.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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Although foods courses are commonly included in undergraduate dietetic programs, few studies have assessed the impact of these courses on student’s...
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Taylor, Jennifer
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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The Successful Transitions Initiative
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Youth Skills Development Programming and How At-risk High School Participants Report Impact to Academic Success and Dropout Outcomes
Date
2019
Author
Nestor, Hope
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
People who fail to attain a high school education face a multitude of risk factors associated with health, employment, crime, substance abuse, and...
Thesis Supervisor
Montelpare, William
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Establishing the reliability of biomechanical measures of postural sway and gait initiation in a cohort of university aged active individuals
Date
2018
Author
Connors, Robyn Leigh
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Recent reports linking concussion injuries with the onset of neurological conditions in later years have led to an increase in the likelihood to...

Thesis Supervisor
Montelpare, William
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Recognition of stress levels in hospitalized equine patients during various veterinary procedures
Date
2020
Author
Hamza, Anam
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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Equine patients admitted into hospital settings can experience varying levels of emotional stress due to changes in environment and handling. They...
Thesis Supervisor
McDuffee, Laurie
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Title
Heroes and hooligans
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Men's experiences of resilience and belonging in posttraumatic stress disorder recovery
Date
2015
Author
Hornby, Susan J.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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Resilience and belonging are frequently linked to positive outcomes in studies of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and recovery. To explore the...
Thesis Supervisor
MacQuarrie, Colleen
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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Analysis of past concussions and current health measures
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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
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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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An examination of factors associated with physical activity among youth in Prince Edward Island
Date
2014
Author
Murray, Christopher
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Background: The youth population of Prince Edward Island (PEI) is one of the least active in all of Canada (Colley et al., 2012). The social...
Thesis Supervisor
Murnaghan, Donna
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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The utilization of EMS by children and youth with mental health complaints
Date
2018
Author
DeRosa, Aaron M.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Children and youth Emergency Department (ED) and hospital based MH (MH) service use is increasing in Canada and the United States. This may extend...
Thesis Supervisor
Zhang, Michael
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Evaluation of a novel approach to promoting post-ischemic recovery of upper extremity function in the rat
Date
2013
Author
Livingston-Thomas, Jessica M.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Following stroke, impairments in arm function are common motor deficits in survivors, affecting thousands of people each year. A useful technique...
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Tasker, Andrew; Doucette, Tracy
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Where there's a will, there's a way
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Identifying important factors of physical activity among older adults
Date
2014
Author
Beck, Katie L.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
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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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PUBLISHED
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Characterization and stability of gold nanocages for use as contrast agents in optoacoustics
Date
2015
Author
Singh, Shiv Veer
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Optoacoustic (OA) imaging is a new technique for cancer detection and non-invasive monitoring of cancer therapeutics. This technique is the...
Thesis Supervisor
Whelan, William; Bissessur, Rabin
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Assessment of balance behaviour, eye-movement, and attention
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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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PUBLISHED
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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
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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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PUBLISHED
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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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Examining pain anxiety in young adult athletes
Date
2015
Author
Potter, Gillian K.
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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...
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Montelpare, William
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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PUBLISHED
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Title
Living with COPD During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Subtitle
A Phenomenological Study
Date
2022
Author
Curley, Cheryl
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has created a major health crisis worldwide. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a...
Thesis Supervisor
Macartney, Gail; Montelpare, William
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status
PUBLISHED