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Theses from 2017 2017

Registered Nurses’ understanding of the nursing standard requirement to provide professional development to nursing students on clinical placements: The theory of Doing the Right Thing, Carina Claudia Anderson

Novel implications of Lingo-1 in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia and its potential as a target for the treatment of cognitive dysfunction, Jessica Lee Andrews

Resource recovery from wastewater using forward osmosis membranes, Ashley Joy Ansari

Prenatal nutrition: Exploring midwives’ role, knowledge and nutrition education, Jamila Mustafa Arrish

Exploring the Transition of Registered Nurses from Acute Care to Primary Health Care Settings, Christine Ashley

Polymer Fibre Artificial Muscle, Shazed Md Aziz

Behaviour of circular high strength concrete columns reinforced with micro, macro and hybrid steel fibres under different loading conditions, Emdad Kadhim Zainel Balanji

Anisotropic visco-plastic behaviour of soft soil with special reference to radial consolidation, Pankaj Baral

Export Dynamics, Success and Efficiency: Micro-level Evidence from Bangladesh (2004-05 to 2011-12), Mohammad Tariful Bari

The efficacy of the biological control agents Comostolopsis germana (Bitou Tip Moth) and Mesoclanis polana (Bitou Tip Fly) in controlling the invasive weed Chrysanthemoides monilifera spp. rotundata (Bitou Bush), Kim Lynda Barrett

Novel radiation dose calibration methods for Gafchromic film: Exploring Histogram Correlation and Linearisation, Nick Bennie

Dosimetry of Modulated Arc Prostate Radiation Therapy using Gafchromic EBT3 Film Deployed on a Spacer Device, Kemal Berk

ReDreaming Dharawal: A transcultural and multi-disciplined approach to the Aboriginal art and landscapes of southern Sydney, Vincent Bicego

Characterisation of the selectivity and binding interactions of berberine derivatives with G-quadruplex DNA and a DNA/RNA hybrid, Monica L. Birrento

Evaluation of educational strategies for hospital antimicrobial stewardship: a multisite approach, Stuart Bond

Knowledge of nutrition and gestational weight gain during pregnancy ‒ exploring pregnant women’s side of the story, Khlood Abdulsamad Abdulhameed Bookari

An investigation of senior secondary school teachers’ experiences of integrating information and communication technologies into teaching and learning in the era of Australia’s Digital Education Revolution, Debra Therese Bourne

Body-Modifying Technologies and the Individual’s Right of Moral Autonomy, Sharon R. Bradley-Munn

Evaluating the Impact of Physical Exercise on Agitation and Physical Performance for Individuals Living with a Dementia in Nursing Homes, Lindsey Brett

Investigating the properties and application of tantalum pentoxide nanostructures for cancer radiotherapy, Ryan S. Brown

Synthesis and evaluation of dual-targeting uPA/NHE1 inhibitors from the K+-sparing diuretic amiloride, Benjamin John Buckley

Investigation of the radiation dose from cone beam CT for image guided radiotherapy: a comparison of methodologies, Jarryd Buckley

Physiological adaptation and incidence of injury during Australian Army basic military training, Simon D. Burley

Advanced Microscopy of Thermoelectric Materials, Jacob Byrnes

Landscape response to Quaternary climate change, Sally Anne Carney

Maintenance and repair beyond the perimeter of the plant: Materials, skills and household life in the industrial city, Chantel Carr

Cognitive Failures and Schizotypy, Nicole Carrigan

Development of bioprinting platforms for bioartifical pancreas constructs, Sarah-Sophia D. Carter

Gender-specific symptomatology in depression: implications for assessment and treatment, Anna Cavanagh

Expert report under scrutiny: A discursive construction of the role of a forensic accountant expert, Ilimotama Cawi

Fabrication of 3-Dimensional Polymeric Drug Delivery Systems, Yu Chen

Study of electrochemical properties of liquid gallium, Yuchen Chen

Fully homomorphic encryption, Zhunzhun Chen

Application of MOSkin detectors for skin dosimetry on Total Skin Electron Therapy, Jae Hyuk Choi

Cut adrift: the distribution and abundance of rafting algae and its associated fauna now and in a future ocean, Lauren Jean Cole

Breast characteristics of Australian women, Celeste E. Coltman

Multiple input multiple output modified positive position feedback control for an excited liquid impounding plate, Joshua Bradley Mervyn Cox

A real time solid state dosimetry system for QA in synchrotron x-ray microbeam radiosurgery, Ashley James Cullen

The effect of separations on the assessment of Charpy impact tests, Bradley Jacob Davis

Adjustment at end of life and in bereavement for patients and carers in palliative care: The role of acceptance and valued-living, Esther L. Davis

Advances in M-quantile estimation, James Dawber

Schizotypy: Consideration of neurological soft signs, language and affective factors, Saskia de Leede-Smith

Pattern and process in a threatened seagrass community: dynamics and habitat use by sessile epifaunal invertebrates in Posidonia australis, Marie-Claire A. Demers

Cost Competitiveness and Efficiency of the Automobile Industry in China: An Empirical Examination, Ying Deng

Novel dosimetry verification solutions for advanced radiation therapy, Shrikant Deshpande

Bardoxolone methyl for the prevention of obesity focusing on the pathology of gut-brain-adipose axis, Chi Hoang Lan Dinh

Mangrove Establishment and its Effect on the Natural Processes of Southern Lake Illawarra, Robert Dixon

Fabricating copper-rich Cu-Al binary alloy by wire-arc additive manufacturing, Bosheng Dong

Membrane distillation for strategic desalination applications, Hung Cong Duong

Adaptive and Robust Algorithm for Lithium-Ion Battery States Estimation for Application in Electric Vehicles, Van Huan Duong

The physical principle of magnetic phase transition for the magnetocaloric materials: RCo2Mnx AND Tb1-xYxMn2Ge2 (R = Tb, Ho, Dy, 0 ≤ 𝒙𝒙 ≤ 𝟏𝟏. 𝟎𝟎) series compounds, Chunsheng Fang

Accounting as a Medium of Juridification: The Pragmatic Context of Forfeiture Law and Its Application, Ian Kenneth Fargher

Single and Multichannel Speech Source Separation using Non- Negative Matrix Factorisation Incorporating Spectral Masks, Yuxiao Feng

The experiences of enrolled nurses undertaking a Bachelor of Nursing program in an Australian university, Lorraine Fields

Iterating the Cuntz-Nica-Pimsner construction for product systems, James Fletcher

Order placement strategies across different trading platforms: an empirical approach, Anthony Flint

Asian Australian Cultures of Recreational Fishing, Collette Fontaine

WOM and eWOM as Consumer Communication: A Systemic Functional Linguistic Perspective, Behnam Forouhandeh

Experimental and numerical study of root reinforcement and suction in soil stabilisation, Shiran Gunasena Galpathage

Structural anatomy of the breast, Kathryn Maree Gaskin

Houses built on sand: Rethinking cultures of homemaking, nature and finance in a coastal master-planned estate, Charles Gillon

Investigating the combined role of the introduced honeybee (Apis mellifera) and magnet plants on the pollination of both native and exotic plants in Australian ecosystems, Amy-Marie Gilpin

Electrodialysis-assisted liquid desiccant dehumidification: experimental Investigation and system development, Yi Guo

Functional tissues from intelligent materials, 3D printing and stem cells, Qi Gu

Integrative Analysis of Economic Development and the States of the Environment, Health Services and Population Health in Vietnam, Duong Hai Ha

Towards a 3D-Printed Hydrogel Prosthetic Hand, Charles Alan Hamilton

Online Integration of Semistructured Data, Handoko

Impact of institutions and culture on auditor independence and corporate governance in China: three case studies of issues arising from China’s economic reforms, Wenqi Han

Development of Electrically Heated Polymer Artificial Muscles, Luke Harding

Deciphering the role of SerpinB2 in cancer invasion and metastasis, Nathanial L.E Harris

A contribution to the methodological framework of establishing cardiorespiratory-based physical employment standards, Adam Christopher Hayes

Innovation from a distance: a study of diffusion in a regional university, Valentine Albert Robert Hazelman

Wear and corrosion resistance of tantalum coating on titanium alloys for biomedical implant applications, Ay Ching Hee

Natural colours of Australia, Rudi Hendra

A Conceptualisation of Online Gaming in the context of Social Anxiety: Support from Cross-sectional and Longitudinal Studies, Bianca Wendy Heng

A 360◦ comprehensive study of quantitative pricing of options, ranging from theory and computation to model calibration and empirical studies, Xin-Jiang He

Surface water and alluvial groundwater connectivity at Mulloon Creek and the implications for Natural Sequence Farming, Oliver Hickson

Development and Application of Porphyrin-Maquette Complexes: Towards Artificial Photosynthesis, Christopher James Hobbs

The politics of place: heterogeneous networks in three New South Wales local government areas, Travis Anthony Holland

Robot Assisted Fine Hand Motion Rehabilitation in Post-Stroke Patients, Xianwei Huang

Advanced 3D architecture of conductive polymer/nanoceramic matrix for flexible supercapacitors, Md. Monirul Islam

Monsters: Australian mythology, national identity and the design of Australian material culture, Trent Jansen

Investigation of the gap between learners’ expectations and their actual online experiences, Joanne Margaret Jenson

The relationship between use of EHR and risk management for resident safety in Australian Aged Care Homes, Tao Jiang

Biocompatible/Biodegradable Materials for Implantable Mg-Air Batteries, Xiaoteng Jia

Investigation of lupane triterpene as a novel PTP1B allosteric inhibitor for the improvement of neurite outgrowth and synaptogenesis, Tiantian Jin

Flow-induced vibration of pivoted rigid circular cylinders with 1 degree-of-freedom: application to energy extraction from marine currents, Andrew Dennis Johnstone

Using model systems to investigate the effects of captivity on phenotypic variation: implications for captive breeding programmes, Stephanie Kirsten Courtney Jones

Quaternary dynamics underlie the chaperone function of Hsp27 and αB-crystallin in maintaining proteostasis, Blagojce Jovcevski

Development of Cathode Materials for Room Temperature Lithium/Sulfur Batteries, Mohammad Rejaul Kaiser

'The bomb is set ...': responses to Croatian political activism in Australia, 1947-1989, Kristina Kalfic

The Influence of Organizational Socialization and Stereotypes on Organizational Commitment and Turnover Intention: A Study on Localization in the United Arab Emirates, Abdulaziz Mustafa Karam

Eye Plaque Brachytherapy Quality Assurance, Alannah M. Kejda

Shear characterisation of various cable bolts using single and double shear techniques, Saman Khaleghparast

Monitoring Antarctic bryophyte communities in a time of change, Diana Helen King

The impact of the telephone crisis support role on workers’ psychological wellbeing and functioning, Taneile Ashlea Kitchingman

Disentangling shell middens: Exploring the complexities of deposit formation and transformation using amino acid racemisation, Brent Desmond Koppel

Contributions to Identity-Based Broadcast Encryption and Its Anonymity, Jianchang Lai

Broker-based trade allocation in market-based multi-agent environments, Dien Tuan Le

Perceptions of the Developmental State Mindset in Vietnam: The Influence of International Actors, Hoa Quang Le