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Title: A study of the enhancement of American oyster (Crassostrea virginica) in southern Prince Edward Island
Date: 2019
Author: Saunders, Mark
Genre: Honours
Abstract: American oyster (Crassostrea virginica) populations have sharply declined across their distribution, primarily due to overexploitation in the 19th...
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Characterization of an In Vitro model of concussion using human neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cells
Date: 2019
Author: Lynn, Kassandra Devon
Genre: Honours
Abstract: Concussion is a condition in which the brain undergoes stresses both during and after the initial insult. Mechanoporation of neuronal cells...
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: A comprehensive evaluation of stress in horses during therapeutic riding sessions
Date: 2019
Author: Carr, Larissa
Genre: Honours
Abstract: In order to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of stress in horses during therapeutic riding sessions, both observable behavioural indicators and...
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Using scanning electron microscopy to measure air particulates
Date: 2019
Author: Lo, Li Yun
Genre: Honours
Abstract: The importance of air particulates is often overlooked. Yet, it is crucial to the health of humans and other animals alike. In this study, a method...
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Exploring seasonal variation and egg development in European Green Crabs (Carcinus maenas) with considerations for a possible marketability
Date: 2018
Author: Bartlett, Tessa Marie
Genre: Honours
Abstract: The European Green Crab (Carcinus maenas) is a non-indigenous and also a nuisance species to shellfish industries in Atlantic Canada. No effective...
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: The genetics of physiological dispersion in signs of diabetes using murine models
Date: 2018
Author: Brown, Dayna
Genre: Honours
Abstract: Diabetes is a collection of diseases that affects hundreds of millions of people, with type 2 (T2D) being the most prevalent. The heritability of...
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Natural product discovery & development of a novel method to quantify bacteria from marine habitats in remote locations
Date: 2018
Author: Charles, Marie J.
Genre: Honours
Abstract: Bacteria are an important source of natural products; however, only 1% of all bacterial species have been cultivated through the use of standard...
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Survey of shrew (family: Soricidae) species and distribution in eastern Prince Edward Island
Date: 2018
Author: Gustafson, Leigh
Genre: Honours
Abstract: Historical records suggest five shrew species exist on Prince Edward Island (PEI), including Sorex cinereus, Blarina brevicauda. Sorexfumeus, Sorex...
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Assessing the impact of oil sand-derived naphthenic acids on mitochondria of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Date: 2018
Author: McRorie, Courtney
Genre: Honours
Abstract: Oil sands extraction requires, and contaminates, substantial quantities of fresh water currently held in tailing ponds. This contaminated water...
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Effects of PEI Berries® blueberry puree on renal oxidative stress
Date: 2018
Author: McDermott, Emma
Genre: Honours
Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading worldwide cause of death and, along with many other chronic diseases, have been associated with high levels...
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: Vaccine-induced protection against bacterial kidney disease in Arctic Charr (Salvelinus alpinus)
Date: 2018
Author: Norton, Emily
Genre: Honours
Abstract: The lack of effective treatments (i.e. vaccines and antibiotics) for Bacterial Kidney Disease (BKD) are a foremost concern for the aquaculture...
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

Title: In-vivo analysis of H. Lumulus plants under biotic and abiotic stress using a handheld Raman Spectrometer
Date: 2018
Author: Chowdhury, Pragya Paramita
Genre: Honours
Abstract: Raman spectroscopy (RS) is a laser spectroscopic technique which works by illuminating a sample causing polarizations of the bonds in the sample....
Publisher: University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status: PUBLISHED

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