• Finite element investigation of the human mandible bone: examination of bone fracture, plate fixation and increasing degrees of atrophy 

  Kavanagh, Edel; Kearns, Gerard J (Univesity of Limerick, 2012)

  The mandible is the largest of the human facial bones. It is located inferiorly at the base of the skull. Fracture of the mandible bone is a frequent event due to the positioning of the bone on the face. These fractures ...
• Consumer-oriented incoming call connection service for the ubiquitous consumer wireless world 

  Wang, Ning (University of Limerick, 2010)

  This thesis proposes a novel consumer-oriented Incoming Call Connection (ICC) service as an important enabling infrastructural component of the recently proposed ubiquitous consumer wireless world (UCWW), a new ...
• Statistical methods for the detection of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) using new generation genome sequencers 

  Sheikhi, Ali (Univerisyt of Limerick, 2014)

  A single nucleotide polymorphism, or SNP, is a site of the genome where variation occurs within a population. Almost all SNPs have only two alleles (variants). Variations in the DNA sequences of humans can affect how ...
• The identification of bat species and their prey using PCR 

  Merrick, Heather (University of Limerick, 2014)

  This thesis describes two separate investigations: the first involves the use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to separate two cryptic species of bats; the second used PCR combined with cloning and sequencing to compare ...
• The use of cardiac autonomic and hemodynamic monitoring as a surrogate marker for sleep stability and performance in austere and extreme environments 

  Ó Gríofa, Marc (Universiyt of Limerick, 2012)

  Mission success and crewmember performance can be detrimentally affected by the effects of sleep deprivation. These effects are often compounded by the isolation, confinement and the acrimonious psychosocial interactions ...
• A multidimensional visualization model for zero defects in a biomechanical manufacturing environment 

  Moore, Sean (University of Limerick, 2011)

  Combinational medical devices have evolved rapidly over the last 20 years, to be minimally invasive in order to reduce patient risk and recovery times. However the Manufacturing and Quality control of these devices has ...
• Towards the development of guidelines for the surgical treatment of carotid artery disease: a cranial perfusion approach 

  Lynch, Adrian Gerard (University of Limerick, 2013)

  The development of carotid artery disease in the form of atherosclerotic plaque and the progressive narrowing of the carotid artery lumen is the leading cause of stroke, the third most prevalent cause of death in the ...
• Highly efficient numerical analysis of load distribution in composite bolted joints 

  Gray, Patrick Joseph (University of Limerick, 2011)

  In the design of composite aircraft structures, joint efficiency is a key area for realising the weight-saving potential of advanced composite materials. Cost-effective, efficient design practices are necessary for ...
• Direct amplification of nucleic acids from cells 

  Fleming, Paul (University of Limerick, 2011)

  All biological conditions, whether pathological or a cellular response to extra cellular signals, are reflected in changes in gene expression. Gene expression profiling is therefore a valuable tool in many areas, including ...
• An investigation into the oro-nasal pressures used in the control of the ridden horse 

  Doherty, Orla M (Univesity of Limerick, 2016)

  The control and training of horses is achieved through the application of physical pressures on the body of the horse. However, the levels of pressure exerted by most equitation equipment in use have not been measured. ...
• The influence of surfactants on capillary driven flow in open hydrophobic microchannels towards chip-based fluorescent detection of HSV 

  O'Leary, Fiachra (University of Limerick, 2011)

  Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) is widespread among the human population. HSV infection can have subtle symptoms and often go undiagnosed. There are two types of HSV infections. HSV type 1 (HSV-1) is associated with orofacial ...
• A quantitative assessment of policies to increase environmental sustainability of medium to large sized settlements in Ireland 

  O'Doherty, Travis (University of Limerick, 2012)

  A major challenge facing the world is the need to enhance sustainability urgently as we face the inter-related challenges of climate change, dependence on fossil fuels, food shortages and growing population. The International ...
• Proteolytic release of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitory peptides from food proteins. 

  Norris, Roseanne (University of Limerick, 2013)

  The potential of an Aspergillus niger derived prolyl endoproteinase (An-PEP) to produce potent angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitory peptides was assessed. Bovine α- and β-casein were purified from acid caseinate ...
• A molecular dynamics exploration of the properties of bulk and nanosized single-crystal copper 

  Lenihan, Catherine (University of Limerick, 2011)

  Copper has a history of use that is at least 10,000 years old and it is still one of the most useful metals in today’s world. Nanocrystals of copper are of great scientific interest as they are effectively a bridge between ...
• Development of a sizing equation for a multi-stage choke valve trim 

  Grace, Andrew (University of Limerick, 2011)

  Choke valves are used to regulate the pressure from natural gas reservoirs. Traditional choke valves control the reservoir pressure drop using a single variable orifice. At choked flow conditions a shock wave forms in ...
• Enhancing digital control for DC/DC converters 

  Effler, Simon (University of Limerick, 2010)

  The continuing trend in switched-mode power supplies clearly leads to the delivery of more output power with an ever increasing number of voltages more efficiently at less cost. Increasing power management requirements, ...
• Continuous flow digital PCR for absolute quantification of nucleic acids 

  Dalton, Mark A (University of Limerick, 2012)

  Digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR) has emerged as an extremely powerful technique for quantification of nucleic acids. Digital PCR offers superior quantification accuracy, precision and sensitivity compared to ...
• Design and optimisation of the impulse turbine with an internal variable-pitch controlled guide vane system using computational fluid dynamics and experimental analysis 

  Cashman, Patrick Andrew (University of Limerick, 2012)

  Following a review of previous research on wave power conversion, it is evident that Oscillating Water Columns are one of the few devices to successfully convert wave power to electrical power at a commercial stage. ...
• Single and multiple crack growth in orthotropic composite laminae : a numerical and experimental investigation 

  Cahill, Lisa (University of Limerick, 2013)

  The standard Finite Element Method (FEM) has been successfully employed for many decades in modelling. However, the method can be found, in cases, to be insufficient for accurate, efficient modelling of discontinuities, ...
• Attentional focus during endurance activity 

  Brick, Noel (University of Limerick, 2016)

  Attention involves not only a focus on objects or locations, but also on various thoughts or activities. During endurance activity, attention allocation has traditionally been viewed as a focus either on sensory information ...

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