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Discovery of novel microbial natural products using a chemical screening approach and identification of gene clusters responsible for biosynthesis
Date
2016
Author
Gill, Krista A.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Many of the pharmaceutical agents that are used clinically were developed from natural products and their derivatives. Natural products are often...
Thesis Supervisor
Kerr, Russell
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
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
One of the world’s most successful marine invaders, the European green crab (Carcinus maenas), continues to spread and invade the coastlines of...
Thesis Supervisor
Quijon, Pedro; St-Hilaire, Sophie
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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
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This thesis reports a new family of cationic organometallic dendrimers as an antimicrobial platform and a magnetoceramic precursor. The synthesis...
Thesis Supervisor
Abd-El-Aziz, Alaa; Etkin, Nola
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
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Dissertation/Thesis
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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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Application of monodispersed pegs in surfactant molecules
Date
2017
Author
Stevenson, Jordan S.
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Monodispersed PEGs have been gaining interest in chemistry applications that previously used polydispersed PEGs. Traditional, polydispsersed PEGs...
Thesis Supervisor
Bathell, Richard; Etkin, Nola
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University of Prince Edward Island
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Discovery of cryptic microbial natural products using induction strategies and characterization of a novel biotransformation product
Date
2016
Author
Sproule, Amanda T.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Human health has benefitted from the use of natural products since the beginning of traditional medicine. Today, the majority of approved drugs...
Thesis Supervisor
Kerr, Russell
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University of Prince Edward Island
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On the solutions of linear differential equations with polynomial coefficients
Date
2016
Author
Alshammari, Khalid
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Dissertation/Thesis
Thesis Supervisor
Saad, Nasser
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
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A study of green crab (Carcinus maenas) interactions, cannibalism, and a first approach to model the effects of harvesting on its populations
Date
2016
Author
Gehrels, Hannah B.
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
Green crabs (Carcinus maenas) have been extensively studied because of the negative impacts that they have on the ecosystems that they invade....
Thesis Supervisor
Quijón, Pedro; Cox, Ruth
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University of Prince Edward Island
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Synthesis and characterization of thermoplastic polymers
Date
2016
Author
Alharbi, Osama
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Dissertation/Thesis
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This research is focused on the synthesis and characterizations of polyaromatic ethers using meta-, para-, and ortho-dichloro complexes of...
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Abd-El-Aziz, Alaa
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University of Prince Edward Island
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Synthesis, characterization and biological studies of chromene derivatives
Date
2016
Author
Alsaggaf, Azhaar Taha
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Dissertation/Thesis
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In this thesis, a series of novel chromene derivatives based on three different moieties of biologically active compounds were synthesized and...
Thesis Supervisor
Abd-El-Aziz, Alaa; Bissessur, Rabin
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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
Genre
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
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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...
Thesis Supervisor
Abd-El-Aziz, Alaa; Bissessur, Rabin
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University of Prince Edward Island
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Design and characterization of polyazomethine and polyazomethine containing metals conducting polymers
Date
2016
Author
Alalawi, Sami
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Dissertation/Thesis
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A new conjugated aromatic poly (azomethine) has been prepared by polycondensation of o-Tolidine, 4-Aminophenyl disulfide and 2-Aminophenyl...
Thesis Supervisor
Abd-El-Aziz, Alaa; Bissessur, Rabin
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University of Prince Edward Island
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A study on biochar for bioenergy and composite applications
Date
2018
Author
Dahal, Raj Kumar
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Dissertation/Thesis
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This research focus on the production and characterization of the pyrolytic products (biochar, biooil and syngas) for potential bioenergy...
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Acharya, Bishnu; Saha, Gobinda C.
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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
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University of Prince Edward Island
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Design and properties of iron-containing dendrimers capped with pyrene moieties
Date
2018
Author
Thabet, Bsmah
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Dendrimers have been the center of attention since their development in the mids-80s. In many fields, organometallic dendrimers have participated...
Thesis Supervisor
Abd-El-Aziz, Alaa
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University of Prince Edward Island
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Are vegetation index maps derived from sUAS-mounted multi-spectral sensors an accurate predictor of yield in potatoes?
Date
2018
Author
MacDonald, Evan
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Dissertation/Thesis
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Potatoes are an expensive crop to grow, and many inputs such as fertilizers and pesticides are required to ensure that the product is marketable....
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Fenech, Adam
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University of Prince Edward Island
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On the adaptation of salinity tolerance
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A study of phenotypic divergence between lacustrine and marine populations of Cakile edentula
Date
2018
Author
Ferrish, Justin Everett
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
A species’ evolution is a process mostly driven by generations of adaptation to different conditions in the local environment. Due to the sedentary...
Thesis Supervisor
Samis, Karen; Lacroix, Christian
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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
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University of Prince Edward Island
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Autonomous cell-based LiFePO4 battery management system for solar photovoltaic applications
Date
2020
Author
Torrealba, Jordan
Genre
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
This thesis documents the development of a novel lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery management system (BMS) intended for solar photovoltaic power...
Thesis Supervisor
Swingler, Andrew
Publisher
University of Prince Edward Island
Publication Status
PUBLISHED
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