Faculty of Graduate Studies (Electronic Theses and Practica)
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Contains full text Manitoba-related theses dating from 1902 to the present.
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Extremal properties of degree sequences: potential functions for subgraphs and forbidden subgraphs
(2022-08-04)Any pair of graphs with the same degree sequence have the same number of edges, but they may not have the same subgraphs. In 1991 Erdős, Jacobson, and Lehel, introduced the concept of the `potential function' of a graph ... -
The discovery of a regulatory role of prohibitin-1 in testosterone production and the intracellular cholesterol pool in basal steroidogenesis
(2022-07-28)The fundamental framework of steroidogenesis across steroidogenic cells is similar, especially the initial mitochondrial steps involving cholesterol translocation across outer mitochondrial membrane (OMM) by the START ... -
The improvement and application of topically applied double stranded RNAs to control Sclerotinia sclerotiorum and Hyaloperonospora arabidopsidis
(2022-08-02)Hyaloperonospora arabidopsidis and Sclerotinia sclerotiorum are plant pathogens of significance to both agricultural research and production. While chemical pesticides are effective at controlling these pathogens, increasing ... -
The self who meets the other: hospitality, self-Determination, and black refugee students in Manitoba
(2022-08-02)The large number of refugees received in Canada every year and the government’s claims to be supportive to “cultural diversity” do not necessarily mean that Black refugee students feel welcome in their schools. Despite the ... -
Three essays on ownership issues in corporate finance dissertation
(2022-07-31)The study consists of three research topics about corporate ownership and financial issues. Existing literature focuses on overall corporate ownership structure. This study extends the existing literature by studying the ... -
Dual cannabinoid receptor agonist, CB13, modulates signaling in ventricular hypertrophy and atrial remodeling
(2022-07-14)Background: Structural, electrical, and metabolic remodeling contribute to cardiovascular disease, including atrial fibrillation (AF) and left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH). AF is the most common sustained cardiac arrhythmia, ... -
Assessing exposure of small-bodied fish to experimental crude oil spills in contained shoreline environments using biliary polycyclic aromatic compound metabolites
(2022-07-19)Knowledge gaps pertaining to the remediation of freshwater lakes impacted by oil spills have persisted despite recent record highs for oil production and transportation across vulnerable regions in North America. The ... -
Reducing transfusion while preserving Canada's blood supply: use of tranexamic acid in major non-cardiac surgeries at high-risk of transfusion
(2022-07-20)BACKGROUND: Tranexamic acid (TXA) inhibits fibrinolysis and has been shown to consistently reduce red blood cell (RBC) transfusion in cardiac and orthopedic surgery, where it is now incorporated into standard of care. Its ... -
Mass spectrometric analyses of proteomic dysregulation by Zika Virus in astrocytic cells
(2022-07-26)Zika virus (ZIKV), an arbovirus, is primarily transmitted via the Aeges aegyptii mosquito species. The first major outbreak of ZIKV was reported in 2013 and 2014 in Micronesia and it wasn’t until summer and fall of 2016 ... -
Numerical modelling of 2D and 3D migrations of non-planar liquid-solid interface during transient liquid phase (TLP) bonding
(2022-07-19)Transient liquid phase (TLP) bonding has emerged attractive for joining difficult-to-weld advanced materials in a variety of industrial applications. Despite its many advantages, TLP bonding requires relatively long ... -
Exploring EMDR with trauma-impacted clients using video therapy
(2022-06-16)Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) is an 8-phase psychotherapy approach that has been proven effective with various populations and presenting client issues, including and beyond the treatment of Post-Traumatic ... -
Electromagnetic transient simulation tools for aiding the short circuit analysis of power systems with inverter-interfaced resources
(2022-07-17)Some utilities with high penetration of inverter-interfaced resources (IIRs) tend to maintain their power system models in the form of electromagnetic transient (EMT) simulation models. Evaluation of busbar fault levels ... -
Scattering-theory-based methodology for electromagnetic transient analysis of nonuniform frequency-dependent transmission line structures
(2022-07-19)Overhead transmission lines are a vital component in electrical power networks. Overvoltage transients that originate in transmission lines due to disturbances such as lightning or switching can reach other components in ... -
The impact of learning about historical and current injustices, individual racism, and systemic racism on anti-Indigenous prejudice
(2022-07-27)Prejudice toward Indigenous Peoples in Canada is a pressing issue with often violent consequences. Education, including historical education, is one common strategy to challenge anti-Indigenous racism. Despite the existence ... -
Validation of algorithms to identify human immunodeficiency virus cases using administrative data in Manitoba
(2022-07-06)Introduction: Administrative data are valuable for describing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) cases and their health outcomes, but it is important to first validate these data to assess their accuracy. To date, most HIV ... -
B2C battery swapping model: a supply chain innovation perspective
(2022-07-20)Battery Swapping Model (BSM), a new form of electric vehicle (EV) replenishment, has been widely employed in the Business-to-Business (B2B) EV market to complement the charging model. Nio, a Chinese EV manufacturer, is one ... -
Intergenerational hybrid cohousing community for artists
(2022-07-21)This practicum proposes the design of an urban intergenerational hybrid cohousing community for artists that aims to encourage intergenerational connection. The need for more intergenerational relations is revealed through ... -
Non-lethal analysis of F2-isoprostanes in the epidermal mucus of freshwater fish species as an indicator of diluted bitumen toxicity
(2022-07-20)Canada is among the world’s leading producers and exporter of diluted bitumen (dilbit). Despite this, there is a lack of understanding surrounding the effects of dilbit spills in freshwater ecosystems. F2-isoprostanes ... -
Music co-listening over video chat to support intergenerational connectedness
(2022-07-19)Intergenerational interaction can promote positive experience for both grandparents and grandchildren. However, sustaining such interaction can be difficult due to geographical separation, lack of common topics to talk ... -
The effects of curve of spee in skeletal class II patients treated with combined orthodontics and surgery
(2021-09-02)Purpose: To perform a retrospective study with the question: Is there a significant correlation between pre-surgical Curve of Spee (COS) and skeletal changes from mandibular bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) ...