Welcome to the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies' Electronic Theses & Dissertation site. These pages are dedicated to help you find all the information you might require in order to format and successfully submit your graduate thesis for examination and publication electronically.
Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) are prepared as text-based PDF files. ETDs can contain non-text elements such as sound, video, and hypertext links. ETDs are available through Scholarship@Western, Western's digital library repository, and also released to the world-wide web with priority in many search engines, enabling scholars worldwide to locate, search, and download the University of Western Ontario's ETDs.
The most significant benefit is the dramatic increase (50-250%) in citation impact that results from electronic publishing. This leads to increased rewards from universities, in the form of promotion and increased salary, and from granting agencies.
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- publicity for research - authors of electronic theses become more widely known and their reputations are enhanced
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- a raised profile for research institutions
- reduced costs at the point of graduation since there is no need to have multiple copies printed.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2012
A Seat at the Table: A Nonconformist Approach to Grassroots Participation in the Articulation of Health Standards, Leanne Bekeris
Ginseng Extract Treatment Influences on Preimplantation Development in Vitro, and Pregnancy and Post-Partum Development in the Mouse, Danyka D. Belanger
Hypoxia-Induced Alterations in Skeletal Muscle Cell Respiration and Resveratrol as a Potential Pharmacological Intervention, Kathleen R. Belgrave
The Developmental and Adaptive role of Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase Pathways During Preimplantation Development, Christine E. Bell
TRPM2 in the Central Nervous System: Physiological Role and Critical Regulatory Pathways, Jillian C. Belrose
Co-culture of Smooth Muscle Cells and Endothelial Cells on Porous 3D Polyurethane Scaffolds for Vascular Tissue Engineering, Aparna Bhattacharyya
Effect of Head Movement on Sound Localization in Real and Simulated Cochlear Implant Users, Kassandra-Anne H. Birtch
Study on the interactions between nanomaterials and proteins, Yueqi Bi
Wood Infill Walls in Reinforced Concrete Frame Structures: A Wood/concrete Construction Niche, Jeffrey R. L. Blaylock
Flexural Behaviour of Steel Fibre Reinforced Concrete Tunnel Linings, Martin Blazejowski
Human Cerebrovascular Endothelial Cell Responses in Severe Sepsis, Christopher J. Blom
The History of Animal Welfare Law and the Future of Animal Rights, Marie Blosh
The Relationship between Predation Pressure, Demography and Genetic Diversity in Song Sparrow (Melospiza melodia) Populations, Michelle E. Bondy
Experimental Modal Analysis of Micron-scale Structures, Joel M. Book
Reductions in Muscle Quantity and Quality in Old and Very Old Men: New Insights into the Progression of Sarcopenia, William J. Booth
Methods for the Analysis of Pretest-Posttest Binary Outcomes from Cluster Randomization Trials, ASM Borhan
Assessment of the Kinetics of Local Plastic Deformation of Zr-2.5%Nb CANDU Pressure Tube Material, Bipasha Bose
Investigations of the Biological Consequences and Cultural Motivations of Artificial Cranial Modification Among Northern Chilean Populations, Christine E. Boston
A Comparative Ontogenetic Study of Biomechanical Adaptations in the Long Bones of South African Khoisan and Sadlermiut Inuit, Kaye-Lynn Boucher
Software Size and Effort Estimation from Use Case Diagrams Using Regression and Soft Computing Models, Ali Bou Nassif
Cold Tolerance of each life stage of the sub-alpine willow leaf beetle, Chrysomela aeneicollis, Evelyn C. Boychuk
The Cost of Ethanol Synthesis During Recovery from Exhaustive Exercise in Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), Simon A. Bradford
Little Liberals: A Child-Centred Approach to the Inculcation of Values, Alison M. Braley-Rattai
The Synthesis and Reactivity of New Pnictogen(III) Cations, Allison L. Brazeau
Individual, Organizational, and Institutional Predictors of the Requesting and Granting of Employer-Sponsored Disability Accommodations, Katherine E. Breward
Motivation and Technology for Quebec CEGEP ESL Classes, Jamie R. Bridge
Architecture and stratigraphy of the Lower Silurian Guelph Formation, Lockport Group, southern Ontario and Michigan, Candace Brintnell
The Prevalence of the Magistrate in the Political Theology of Heinrich Bullinger, Brent J. Brodie
Will Work For Free: Examining the Biopolitics of Unwaged Immaterial Labour, Brian A. Brown
Does a Group Lifestyle Behaviour Change Program (PREPARE) Have an Impact on the Nutritional and Health Characteristics in Adults with Prediabetes?, Jennifer Broxterman
Three-dimensional Ultrasound Measurements of Carotid Atherosclerosis in Vulnerable Patient Populations, Daniel N. Buchanan
Making Sense of Document Collections with Map-Based Visualizations, Olga Buchel
Encapsulation and Controlled Release of rHu-Erythropoietin from Chitosan Biopolymer Nanoparticles, Cody Bulmer
Technique Design To Increase In-Situ Electrical Connections In A Cubic Anvil Press, Marie April Burford
A Real Options Valuation of Renewable Energy Projects, Natasha Burke
Characterization of a Negative Regulatory Domain in Fushi tarazu, a Pair-rule Protein in Drosophila melanogaster, Elyse Susanne Burlingham
Examining the Effects of Policies on the Delivery of Shelter Services to Women Who Have Experienced Intimate Partner Violence, Camille J. Burnett
Investigation of in-vivo hindfoot and orthotic interactions using bi-planar x-ray fluoroscopy, Kristen M. Bushey
Social Net-working: Exploring the Political Economy of the Online Social Network Industry, Craig Butosi
Approximate methods for dynamic portfolio allocation under transaction costs, Nabeel Butt
L’identité de groupe chez les écrivains francophones : postures institutionnelles et pratiques littéraires, El hadji Camara
Optimal clustering techniques for metagenomic sequencing data, Erik T. Cameron
Investigating The Necessary Components of a Sarcastic Context, John D. Campbell
The Measurement of Physical Activity and Self-Efficacy in Adolescents: Prospects, Problems, and Future Directions, Nerissa J. Campbell
The Weathering of Platinum from Nuggets and Platinum Immobilisation by Cupriavidus metallidurans, Sean Gordon Campbell
Essays on Informal Labor Markets, Javier Cano Urbina
Policy Implications of the Financial Crisis and Recession: Canadian Performance in Comparison, Michael W. Carfagnini
TIMP-2 decreases the invasive potential of MCF-7 and MDAMB-231 cells independent of MMP inhibition, Mario Cepeda
Short- and Long-Term Occasional Teaching Work Arrangement Differences, Annamarie Chalikakis
Studies of Microscopic Scale Strains in Nickel Alloys Resulting from Mechanical and Chemical Forces, Jing Chao
Effect of Liquid-Solid Contact on Thermal Cracking of Heavy Hydrocarbons in a Mechanically Fluidized Reactor, Mitesh C. Chaudhari
Magnetic Properties and Defects in Iron Implanted Strontium Titanate Single Crystals and Thin films, Misha Chavarha
Investigations of Zeolite Growth by Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Donghan Chen
Investigating meaning in life, perceived social support, and suicide ideation among community-residing older adults, Joyce L. Cheng
Heterogeneity issues in the meta-analysis of cluster randomization trials., Shun Fu Chen
Properties and Applications of Sensory Outcome Measures in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Derek KM Cheung
Deliberate Self-Persuasion and Forgiveness, Irene Cheung
Narrativity in Postmodern Music: A Study of Selected Works of Alfred Schnittke, Karen K. Ching
Peptide-Mediated Targeting of Angiogenesis for Molecular Imaging and Treatment of Cancer, Choi-Fong Cho
Involvement of Interleukin-33/ST2 in Myocardial Dysfunction in Murine Model of Sepsis, Yoonmi Choe
A Study for Detection of Drift in Sensor Measurements, Sungwhan Cho
Solar and Visible Light Driven Photocatalysis for Sacrificial Hydrogen Generation and Water Detoxification with Chemically Modified Ti02, Pankaj Chowdhury
Design of a Hand-held Seed Injection Device for Lung Brachytherapy, Paul M. Christiaans
Characterization of SLP-2 function in T lymphocytes, Darah Christie
Changes in the Mitochondrial Phosphoproteome during Mammalian Hibernation, Dillon J. Chung
Experimental and computational analysis of the structure and dynamics of intrinsically disordered proteins, Elio Anthony Cino
Loudness Perception and Speech Intensity Control in Parkinson's Disease, Jenna Paula Clark
Attracting and Retaining the Highly Skilled in Medium-sized City-regions of Ontario, Kyle Clemens
Does Empirical Moral Psychology Rest on a Mistake? Understanding Theories About the Nature of Moral Judgment as Moral Propositions, Patrick Clipsham
The Role of Nodal in the Regulation of Bi-Potential Trophoblast Progenitor Cells, Alia Cloutier-Bosworth
Ion homeostasis and variation in low temperature performance in the fall and spring field crickets (Orthoptera: Gryllidae), Litza E. Coello Alvarado
Syntheses, Hydrogen Bonding, and Metal Coordination Studies of New Ferrocene Peptide Conjugates, Craig D. Colquhoun
Telomere length dynamics in aging mice, Paul J. Comartin
Canada's Marihuana Medical Access Regulations: Up In Smoke, Carolynn Conron
Effects of Chemical and Mechanical Weathering Processes on the Degradation of Plastic Debris on Marine Beaches, David A. Cooper
Calcium Phosphate-Based Resorbable Biomaterials for Bone Regeneration, Daniel O. Costa
The Role of ALDHhiCD44+ Cells in Breast Cancer Metastasis and Therapy Resistance, Alysha K. Croker
Religious Rebels: The Religious Views and Motivations of Confederate Generals, Robert H. Croskery
The Development of Organometallic OBOC Peptide Libraries for use in Molecular Imaging, Dana R. Cruickshank
Production of Bio-coal and Activated Carbon from Biomass, Diana C. Cruz
Fast Absolute Quantification of In Vivo Water and Fat Content with Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Yifan Cui
Composing the Cities of Flow: Unitary Urbanism and the Ontology of Water Infrastructure, Angus R. Currie
KISS1R Induces Human Mammary Epithelial Cell Invasiveness and Promotes Breast Cancer Cell Migration and Invasion via IQGAP1, Donna Cvetkovic
Plasticity in Photosynthetic Performance and Energy Utilization Efficiency in Triticum aestivum L., Secale cereale L. and Brassica napus L. in Response to Low Temperature and Hig CO2, Keshav Prasad Dahal
Screening for Adult ADHD in Ontario: A Cross-sectional Study Examining Sex Differences, Mental Health Correlates and Substance Use, Deanne Daigle
Nrf2 Activation by Dimercaptopropanol Attenuates Mutant Huntingtin Toxicity, Kyle M. Dailey
A Critical Historical Analysis of the Public Performance Right, Louis J. D'Alton
Novel Control and Harmonics Impact of PV Solar Farms, Byomakesh Das
Cultural Connectedness as Personal Wellness in First Nations Youth, Ben Davis
Moral Revision in Latin Ethnography: A Reassessment of Tacitus’ Germania and Caesar’s Bellum Gallicum, Joseph D. Davis
A Taste for Distinction: Food Representations in Popular Canadian Magazines, Rory A. Davis
Statin Transport by Hepatic Organic Anion-Transporting Polypeptides (OATPs), Marianne K. DeGorter
Numerical Modelling of Transport in Complex Porous Media: Metal Foams to the Human Lung, Christopher T. DeGroot
Development of an Approach for Assessing the Combined Posture and Vibration Risks for Forklift Driving Tasks, Giselle P. Delgado
Upheaval Buckling of Offshore Pipelines in Homogeneous and Layered Soils, Porang Deljoui
Bacterial Cellulose Templates for Nano-Hydroxyapatite Fibre Synthesis, Jordan A. DeMello