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Effect of in situ immunization with vidutolimod in an oral leukoplakia model

Xu, Yan

Immune therapy is a promising approach to treating malignancies, however, its effect on the prevention and treatment of premalignancies has been rarely studied. This study focuses on the immune signature of leukoplakia and explores whether stimulating the immune system with an immune adjuvant, vidutolimod, can prevent...

GROWTH AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ULTRAWIDE-BANDGAP OXIDE SEMICONDUCTORS

Dutton, Benjamin L.

This dissertation seeks to further β-Ga2O3 based technology with a vertically integrated approach, from fundamental understanding of how defects incorporate and alter optoelectronic properties to optimization of crystal growth and processing by leveraging these defects diagnostically. Mn is explored as an alternative a...

Synergistic anaerobic and aerobic biodegradation of chlorinated ethenes with biochar

Zhao, Weilun

Chlorinated ethenes (CEs) such as tetrachloroethene (PCE) and trichloroethene (TCE) are common groundwater contaminants, and it is necessary to remove them from groundwater. Cisdichloroethene (DCE) and vinyl chloride (VC) are produced by incomplete anaerobic dechlorination of the CEs. PCE and TCE commonly accumulate in...

Formation and deformation: Pierre Bourdieu and Alexander Schmemann in dialogue on the Eucharist as practice

Gray, Emma Keely

The dissertation asks this question: how is the Eucharist formative as a practice, given that well-practised practitioners act non-eucharistically? The response is grounded in the theological conviction that theologies of the Eucharist must account for such non-eucharistic action because God gives the Eucharist to the...

Hybrid electrodialysis/electrolysis design for pollutant transformation

Ghanim, Abdulsattar H.

PARTICIPATION IN GREEN ENERGY TRANSITIONS

Familia, Thomas

This study explores participation in green energy transitions amid climate change, focusing on organizational challenges, public trust, and renewable energy adoption. It examines how California’s Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) influence household trust in utilities and drive interest in solar energy, battery stora...

Stepping out, settling in: Outdoor journeys to belonging

Shavanddasht, Mercede

As global migration increases, New Zealand has become a significant destination for immigrants seeking new opportunities and lifestyles. This thesis examines how outdoor leisure activities contribute to the development of a sense of belonging among Iranian immigrants in New Zealand. Guided by Constructivist Grounded Th...

The gene drive paradigm: Modelling ecological complexity for next-generation invasive species management

Clark, Anna Celia

Gene drives are a promising genetic mechanism for managing invasive species and vector-borne diseases. Yet, their population dynamics have been predominantly studied through single-species models that fail to capture the complexity of real-world ecological systems. This thesis addresses critical knowledge gaps in under...

Non-communicable disease care in South Asia: utilisation, financial burden, and gaps in the care cascade

Islam, Md Tauhidul

The South Asian region, a quarter of the world’s population, experienced a 3.0% rise in the incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) from 2010 to 2021. The rising number of patients with NCDs has significantly intensified the burden on health systems that were originally developed to combat communicable diseases....

“You can tell they try, you can tell there are resources”

Perez, Maria-Victoria

This critical case study examines the institutional approaches to student mental health at two higher education institutions, CBU and HU, with a focus on how policies, practices, and broader socio-political contexts shape student well-being. Findings reveal a persistent overemphasis on crisis intervention, which often...