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The Effect of Regular Paracetamol on Bronchial Responsiveness and Asthma Control in Mild to Moderate Asthma

Eyers, Sally Jane (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2012)

Over recent decades, the worldwide prevalence of asthma has increased. The reasons for this increase are unknown, which has lead to the search for novel risk factors that may increase susceptibility to atopy and the ...
...whatever your mode of movement is: media's place in young disabled people's physical activity

Smith, Alexandra (Thesis, Master of Arts, 2011)

The purpose of this study was to examine the perceptions of young people with physical impairment of social marketing media that promoted physical activity. This was based on a generally held view that physical activity ...
The Economic Benefits of Food Safety Regulation

Duncan, Gail Elizabeth (Thesis, Master of Public Health, 2012)

In this thesis I examine food safety regulation of production of poultry for the domestic market (Case Study 1) and, in less detail, the sale of New Zealand beef to the USA (Case Study 2). Regulation brings both benefits ...
Teaching a diploma in medical informatics using the World Wide Web

Pascoe, Richard; Abernethy, David (Discussion Paper, 1996)

In this paper is discussed the preliminary development of a Diploma in Medical Informatics which will comprise courses offered entirely through the Internet in the form of World Wide Web documents and electronic mail. ...
A Structural Analysis of Surgeon-Patient Consultations in Clinic Settings in New Zealand

White, Sarah Joan (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2011)

Communication in medical care is a popular topic for research and social commentary as doctors, patients, and researchers alike work to find answers as to why patients are dissatisfied and why communication and understanding ...
“Gee my account is in credit!” Qualitative component of the Warm Homes Pilot Study

O'Sullivan, Kimberley Clare (Thesis, Master of Public Health, 2009)

Fuel poverty, or the inability to heat one’s home to World Health Organisation recommended standards for less than 10% of household income, is a significant social and public health problem in New Zealand. Those particularly ...
An observational study investigating the objective and subjective impact of a structured gynaecology service for women who have undergone allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplant.

Wood, Catherine Elizabeth (Thesis, Master of Health Sciences, 2012)

Hypothesis: The hypothesis for this study is that the provision of consultative gynaecological care and the delivery of gynaecological information to women undergoing allogeneic stem cell transplant will mean a better ...
The Effects of Comvita Manuka Honey on Oral Mucositis in Patients treated with Radiation Therapy to the Head and Neck

Begley, Aubrey (Thesis, Bachelor of Health Sciences with Honours, 2011)

Mucositis is a common side effect of radiation therapy to the head and neck region and one that causes considerable discomfort for patients. Mucositis compromises patients􀂶 ability to eat, drink and talk thus affecting ...
Characteristics of vocally disruptive behaviour in residents with dementia in specialist dementia care hospitals and possible interventions

Wyles, Christine (Thesis, Master of Health Sciences, 2011)

Background In 2002 the New Zealand Ministry of Health estimated there were 38,000 people with dementia living in New Zealand. A significant number of people with dementia show challenging behaviours; one of the most ...
Addressing Smoking Among Young People in New Zealand - A Study of Youth Smoking and Smoking Cessation

Ponniah, Nallina Sharon (Thesis, Doctor of Philosophy, 2011)

Introduction Reducing the prevalence of smoking in New Zealand is a priority, whereby greater reductions are required amongst Māori relative to non-Māori in order to reduce widening health-related disparities associated ...