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Quadriceps Arthrogenic Muscle Inhibition: Neurophysiological Mechanisms and Possible Therapeutic Interventions
(Auckland University of Technology, 2012)Quadriceps arthrogenic muscle inhibition (AMI) is a near universal finding after knee joint injury, surgery and pathology; leading to marked quadriceps weakness that impairs physical function and may hasten joint degeneration. ... -
Quadriceps strength prediction equations in individuals with ligamentous injuries, meniscal injuries and/or osteoarthritis of the knee joint
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A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Tū Tahanga, a Kaupapa Māori Adapted Violence Prevention Programme, in a Forensic Mental Health Inpatient Unit
(Auckland University of Technology, 2020)Introduction: Forensic mental health services are tasked with rehabilitating service users with mental illness and offending behaviour. Service users are provided with a range of interventions that target mental illness ... -
A qualitative descriptive study of youth with Crohn's disease
(Auckland University of Technology, 2005)This qualitative descriptive study explores the experience of four youth between the ages of 16-21 years who were diagnosed with Crohn’s disease within 18 months of commencement of this study. Patients with Crohn’s disease ... -
A Qualitative Descriptive Study: Understanding Flood and Storm Risk Communication, Perceptions, and Interpretations of Myanmar Migrants in the Context of Auckland, New Zealand
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Migrant groups are viewed as particularly vulnerable in conditions of increased disaster risk. This represents a key consideration for disaster risk reduction planning in urban areas with large, diverse populations ... -
The Qualities of Successful Online Nutrition Coaches for Weight Loss Maintenance
(Auckland University of Technology, 2022)The steady increase in obesity rates and obesity-related comorbidities has become a worldwide epidemic. In individuals with obesity and overweight, weight loss of just 5-10% of initial weight can significantly improve ... -
Quality of Life and Experiences of Psychological Distress and Burnout Among Aotearoa New Zealand Psychologists
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Quality of life and self-report in children and adolescents with cognitive disability
(Auckland University of Technology, 2013)The purpose of this research was to initiate the development of a tool that could be used by children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) or mild intellectual disability (MID) to communicate perspectives ... -
Quality-focused Design of Medical IoT Quality Management Systems
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)Risk management of medical equipment before it is put into service is essential to reduce the risk of medical devices failing. Manufacturers of medical devices are required to minimize the risks associated with the use of ... -
The Quantification and Development of an Osteogenic Jump-landing Programme and Its Chronic Effects on Bone Health in Premenopausal Women
(Auckland University of Technology, 2021)A review into the effects of impact forces as a bone stimulus found that mineralisation can be achieved in areas where the stress is applied, however specific exercise protocols are currently lacking. It was also apparent ... -
Quantification of Load and Lower Limb Injury in Men’s Professional Basketball.
(Auckland University of Technology, 2017)Lower limb injuries are a significant issue in basketball and load has been implicated as a causative factor. The quantification of the training load-injury relationship requires the implementation of effective injury and ... -
Quantification of Sterol Glucosides in Tallow-derived-biodiesel by Liquid Chromatography With Tandem Mass Spectrometry
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)Biodiesel is an important low-carbon substitute for petroleum diesel that behaves similarly in combustion engines to petroleum diesel. It has the advantages of being sourced from a wide range of renewable feedstocks, ... -
Quantifying sustainability for industry: a New Zealand electricity power sector case study
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)Sustainable development is now being recognised as a vital component of our society in the environmental, ethical, social, technological, economic, and institutional aspects, or dimensions, so, this thesis develops a ... -
Queer reflections on Baron Wilhelm von Gloeden: A creative reconsideration of pose, gaze and technique
(Auckland University of Technology, 2004)This project and accompanying exegesis consider the evolution of the Gay, nude male analogue photograph, bringing to the fore a personalised reflection on the work of Baron Wilhelm von Gloeden. It contexualizes and ... -
A questionnaire survey of the management and classification of patients presenting with neck pain to osteopathic and physiotherapy practices
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)Background: Little is known about the management practices of Australian and New Zealand osteopaths and physiotherapists for patients with neck pain. By assessing the practice patterns of practitioners using a case-by-case ... -
Radical Abundance and the Politics of Optimism
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)Rice Fire and Silence is intended to be an introduction to multiple social justice issues made for the audience of the day. Like many artists I am compelled by the dual forces of caring about a vast tangle of global issues ... -
Radio on the internet: opportunities for new public spheres?
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)This thesis investigates the potential for radio on the Internet to enhance processes of communication and media practice in the form of new a public sphere. Drawing on the work of Marshall McLuhan, the early stages of ... -
Rafting-with... Choreography of Participatory Ecologies: an Ethico-poetics of Everyday Life
(Auckland University of Technology, 2018)The aim of this practice-led research is to explore how a Choreography of Participatory Ecologies (COPE) reveals an ethics distilled from a poetics of everyday life. This choreographic practice describes a relational ... -
Raincoat: a creative consideration of urban rainwear
(Auckland University of Technology, 2011)The term ‘raincoat’ suggests an expectation of purpose and functionality. This practice-led research project examines how well these expectations are met within the context of urban fashion. Although New Zealand is the ... -
Raising half the sky: work–life balance of Chinese female administrative workers
(Auckland University of Technology, 2008)In recent years, a growing body of research has examined the issue of work–life balance (WLB). WLB initiatives have been developed by organisations, not only to aid employees in leading healthier and more satisfying lives, ...