Browsing by Degree Name "Master of Science (Research) (MSc(Research))"
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Characterisation of VapC in Mycobacterium smegmatis
(University of Waikato, 2016)Members of the VapC family of proteins cleave RNA at specific sites in order to regulate biological processes with a cell. Characterization of the sites targeted by a specific protein using conventional biochemical techniques ... -
Characteristics and origin of hydrothermal pebble dykes and associated host rock alteration on the Thames coast, Coromandel Volcanic Zone
(The University of Waikato, 2020)During the Miocene to early Pliocene (c. 18 Ma to 2 Ma), subduction-related volcanism migrated down the Coromandel Peninsula forming the Coromandel Volcanic Zone. This period resulted in the development of extensive ... -
Chemical ecological insights into metabolites of the New Zealand marine sponge, Cliona celata
(University of Waikato, 2015)Marine sponges are known to produce secondary metabolites that have roles including chemical defence against cellular challenge. An investigation into Cliona celata around the Bay of Plenty (New Zealand) was conducted in ... -
Cloud adoption hurdles, competence model, and opportunities in the African context: proof from Ethiopia
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Cloud computing refers to both the resources provided over the internet as services and the systems software and hardware in the data centres that provide these resources. These resources can then be used by users for ... -
Community composition, assembly and priority effects in a volcanically disturbed alpine herbfield, Mount Taranaki, New Zealand
(University of Waikato, 2017)The New Zealand alpine flora is highly diverse, having evolved extensively over only c. 2 Ma. Examining how communities assemble and the effects of historical contingency may provide evidence for the mechanisms of rapid ... -
Comparing competitive interactions and settlement success among native and non-indigenous species in marine hard bottom communities of colonial ascidians, from the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2020)The requirement for space in marine hard bottom assemblages is paramount for life. Due to the crowded nature and demand for space in these sessile assemblages, bare space that is freed is quickly occupied. The intense push ... -
Comparison of kōura (Paranephrops planifrons) populations in Waikato hill-country streams with varying type and age of riparian planting and fencing
(The University of Waikato, 2019)Riparian fencing and planting are commonly used in New Zealand as a tool to mitigate pastoral land-use impacts on streams. Paranephrops planifrons (kōura) are an integral and important part of New Zealand stream ecosystems ... -
Composition, structure and restoration potential of riparian forest remnants, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Extensive modification of riparian zones across the globe has seen a reduction in the important functions and services provided by the vegetation. Maintaining water quality, sediment control, nutrient cycling, habitat ... -
Contextualised approaches to embedding word senses
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Vector representations of text are an essential tool for modern Natural Language Processing (NLP), and there has been much work devoted to finding effective methods for obtaining such representations. Most previously ... -
Control-theoretical stress-testing for cross-platform compliance
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Modern systems are required more and more to be able to provide performance reliability qualities for not just one system but cross platform as well. Stress testing applications allow for performance testing of a system, ... -
Cracking the resistance of non-tuberculosis mycobacterium against existing antibiotics
(University of Waikato, 2015)Mycobacterium avium (M. avium) is quickly becoming the most prevalent Mycobacterium infection in western countries. M. avium is an opportunistic pulmonary pathogen, infecting patients who often are vulnerable due to existing ... -
Cue word guided question generation with BERT model fine-tuned on natural question dataset
(The University of Waikato, 2020)This thesis aims to develop an efficient question generator for an automated tutoring system. Given a context passage with an answer, the question generator asks questions to help the reader learn new material. By utilizing ... -
Cysteine biosynthesis and the role of CysE in Neisseria gonorrhoeae
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Neisseria gonorrhoeae is the causative organism of the sexually transmitted infection (STI), gonorrhoea. Over decades of antibiotic use, the emergence of antibiotic-resistant strains of N. gonorrhoeae has dramatically ... -
Dairy farm system solutions that reduce nitrate leaching and their consequences for profitability: Using plantain, fodder beet and oats on a Canterbury case study farm
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Dairy products provide nutrition, energy and income for much of the world. It is currently necessary to continue their supply albeit in a more environmentally sustainable manner. Excess nitrate (NO₃⁻) from dairy cow urine ... -
Detection of Toxoplasma Gondii in Fresh New Zealand Farmed Meat by the Polymerase Chain Reaction
(University of Waikato, 2015)Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite that is estimated to infect one third of the world’s human population. Upon infection this parasite causes the disease toxoplasmosis which in most healthy humans is ... -
Determining the risk of phosphite tolerance in Phytophthora species in New Zealand and the United States: a case study on the implications of long-term use of phosphite to control Phytophthora cinnamomi in avocado (Persea americana)
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Phytophthora species cause many major plant disease epidemics worldwide, impacting horticulture, plant trade and production planting industries through the loss of plants and the costs arising from disease management. ... -
Development of a Method for Trace Analysis of Dioctyl Sodium Sulfosuccinate by Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry and its Application to Samples from the MV Rena Incident
(University of Waikato, 2015)The grounding of the MV Rena off the coast of Tauranga, New Zealand in 2011 prompted the application of Corexit® oil spill dispersants in an attempt to mitigate the impact of the spilled oil to coastal ecosystems. A ... -
Development of a Rhizosheath Selection Tool for screening perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) for reduced root competition against white clover (Trifolium repens L.) for soil phosphorus
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.) outcompetes white clover (Trifolium repens L.) for soil phosphorus [P], resulting in higher P fertiliser rates to overcome the competition. Perennial ryegrass has long, dense root ... -
Dietary supplementation and intragastric infusions of L-tryptophan reduce food intake
(University of Waikato, 2016)Select free amino acids have been suggested to promote early satiation. Initial studies indicate that L-tryptophan may play an important role in reducing appetite. The current set of experiments examined whether dietary ... -
Differential effects of organic versus inorganic selenium species on BRCA1-mutated and non-mutated breast cancer cell lines
(University of Waikato, 2016)Selenium (Se) is an important trace element required for maintaining human health. Small amounts of Se has a chemoprotective effect to protect cells from oxidative damage, but higher dosages can introduce damage to DNA, ...
