College of Medicine & Health

  1. 2019
  2. The importance of participation in psychiatric hospital: Experiences of treatment planning and socio-economic predictors of admission.

    Author: Golightly, M., 14 Aug 2019

    Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor), Griffith, G. (Supervisor) & Jackson, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  3. Effects of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Course on Neurocognitive Markers of Ageing and Dementia in Typically Ageing Older Adults

    Author: DeMeulenaere, S., 15 Jul 2019

    Supervisor: Mullins, P. (Supervisor) & Dorjee, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  4. Safety and Efficacy of First-line Atypical Antipsychotics in Schizophrenia: Evidence Based Medicine and Clinical Practice

    Author: Roberts, O., 4 Jun 2019

    Supervisor: Healy, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  5. Advancing the understanding of factors which influence job satisfaction of care home staff

    Author: Roberts, A., 28 May 2019

    Supervisor: Rycroft-Malone, J. (Supervisor) & Williams, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  6. The influence of Vitamin D on in vivo immunity

    Author: Kashi, D., 28 May 2019

    Supervisor: Oliver, S. (Supervisor) & Walsh, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  7. ‘Game Changers’: Discriminating Features within the Microstructure of Practice and Developmental Histories of Super-Elite Cricketers - a Pattern Recognition Approach

    Author: Jones, B., 28 May 2019

    Supervisor: Hardy, L. (Supervisor), Lawrence, G. (Supervisor) & Brandon, R. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  8. Tailoring stroke best practice recommendations to the care home context: Identifying a balance between theory and real-world practice

    Author: Wright, J., 9 May 2019

    Supervisor: Burton, C. (Supervisor) & Rycroft-Malone, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  9. An fMRI Investigation of Visual Responses to Social Interactions

    Author: Walbrin, J., 17 Apr 2019

    Supervisor: Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor) & Downing, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  10. Estimating the cost-utility associated with multi-gene panel testing to avoid adverse drug reactions

    Author: Harland, J., 19 Mar 2019

    Supervisor: Plumpton, C. (Supervisor) & Hughes, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  11. Physiology at high altitude: understanding mechanisms and identifying countermeasures

    Author: Rossetti, G., 18 Mar 2019

    Supervisor: Macdonald, J. (Supervisor), Oliver, S. (Supervisor) & Mullins, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  12. Vitamin D and exercise performance: Influence of simulated sunlight and oral supplementation

    Author: Carswell, A., 11 Feb 2019

    Supervisor: Walsh, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  13. Acting for the Right Reasons: An Investigation of the Utility of Fear of Failure from a Positive Psychology Perspective

    Author: Nichols, B., 2019

    Supervisor: Parkinson, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  14. Reminiscence and digital life story work for dementia care

    Author: O Philbin, L., 2019

    Supervisor: Woods, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  15. Support processes for stroke survivors and their spouses: a realistic evaluation

    Author: Jones, P., 2019

    Supervisor: Burton, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  16. 2018
  17. Temporal-Difference learning underpins the acquisition of intertemporal preferences for high-value food rewards in humans

    Author: Davies, T., 28 Nov 2018

    Supervisor: Rogers, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  18. Neurocognitive Processes Underpinning Different Aspects of Mental Robustness in British Military Personnel

    Author: Simpson, L., 26 Nov 2018

    Supervisor: Downing, P. (Supervisor), Hardy, L. (Supervisor) & Roberts, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  19. Examining the Social Reward Value of Biological Motion

    Author: Williams, E., 10 Oct 2018

    Supervisor: Cross, E. (External person) (Supervisor) & Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  20. Exploring Attentional Bias and the Overall Recovery Experience of Individuals with a Drug or Alcohol Dependency

    Author: Rettie, H., 10 Oct 2018

    Supervisor: Hogan, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  21. Investigating the Physical and Psychological Impact of Assistive Technology Use (and its Influences) Among People Living with Multiple Sclerosis

    Author: Squires, L., 8 Oct 2018

    Supervisor: Morrison, V. (Supervisor) & Williams, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  22. Holding compassion in the fostering role: A Thematic Analysis of foster carers’ views and experiences

    Author: Painter, R., Aug 2018

    Supervisor: Jackson, M. (Supervisor) & Goater, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  23. The Influence of Community on Adjustment and Resilience in Childhood and Fatherhood

    Author: Barker, J., Aug 2018

    Supervisor: Burnside, E. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  24. Individual and Interpersonal Risk and Resiliency Factors in Primary and Secondary Trauma

    Author: Gray, C., Jun 2018

    Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  25. Towards clearer formulation of adult Autism Spectrum Disorder: exploring comorbidity and measurement.

    Author: Ladha, R., Jun 2018

    Supervisor: Cole, K. (Supervisor) & Saville, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  26. Working in Adult Mental Health: Burnout and the Effects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Training

    Author: Roberts, C., Jun 2018

    Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  27. A total population study of challenging behaviour and evaluation of Positive Behavioural Support outcomes

    Author: Bowring, D., Mar 2018

    Supervisor: Totsika, V. (Supervisor), Hastings, R. (Supervisor) & Toogood, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  28. Self-Determination Theory: An Individual Differences Perspective

    Author: Glendinning, F., Mar 2018

    Supervisor: Woodman, T. (Supervisor) & Hardy, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  29. Evaluation of the COPING parent online universal programme

    Author: Owen, D. A., Jan 2018

    Supervisor: Hutchings, J. (Supervisor) & Griffith, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  30. Social Timing in Preschoolers with Autism Spectrum Disorder (M.Phil)

    Author: Muth, A., Jan 2018

    Supervisor: Wimpory, D. (Supervisor), Nash, S. (Supervisor) & Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  31. Brachyury in the Human Colon and Colorectal Cancer

    Author: Williams, J., 2018

    Supervisor: Wakeman, J. (Supervisor) & Gollins, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  32. Breaking the Silence: Challenges to Professional Boundaries in Therapeutic Work - A Qualitative Exploration

    Author: Way, C., 2018

    Supervisor: Larners, C. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  33. Exploring decision making to create an active offer of planned home birth

    Author: Field, J., 2018

    Supervisor: Rycroft-Malone, J. (Supervisor) & Burton, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  34. Gender Differences and ASD: Exploring Professionals’ Perspectives

    Author: Edwards, B. A., 2018

    Supervisor: Kyffin, F. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  35. Motor imagery as a potential tool for improvement of musculoskeletal function in physiotherapy practice

    Author: Alenezi, M., 2018

    Supervisor: Kubis, H. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  36. Post-exercise hot water immersion: a novel approach to heat acclimation

    Author: Zurawlew, M., 2018

    Supervisor: Walsh, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  37. School-based primary prevention programmes: Outcomes and the factors that affect their success

    Author: Stewart, J., 2018

    Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor), Evans, S. (Supervisor) & Hutchings, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  38. Team Effectiveness in Professional Cricket

    Author: Webster, L., 2018

    Supervisor: Hardy, J. (Supervisor) & Hardy, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  39. The economics of Orphan Drugs

    Author: Bourke, S. M., 2018

    Supervisor: Hughes, D. (Supervisor) & Plumpton, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  40. The kinematics of human tool use

    Author: Dickson, R., 2018

    Supervisor: Watt, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  41. The value of ‘third-wave’ therapies in Intellectual Disability services: service user experiences of adapted Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

    Author: Woolfall, E., 2018

    Supervisor: Brennan, A. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  42. Understanding High School Subject Choice and the Decision to Pursue a Career in STEM

    Author: Owen, K., 2018

    Supervisor: Hughes, J. (Supervisor) & Hunter, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  43. 2017
  44. Applying Conversation Analysis to Family Therapy Process Research

    Author: Pethica, S., May 2017

    Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  45. Acquired brain injury: Psychological sequelae and holistic approaches to intervention

    Author: Perry, S., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Coetzer, B. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  46. An examination of the precise nature of ironic performance breakdown

    Author: Gorgulu, R., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Woodman, T. (Supervisor) & Cooke, A. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  47. Behavioural and neural mechanisms of motor sequence learning by observation

    Author: Apsvalka, D., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Cross, E. (Supervisor) & Ramsey, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  48. Behind the Lens: Sensorimotor and Cognitive After-effectsof Prism Adaptation

    Author: Gilligan, T., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Rafal, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  49. Child and adolescent mental health: Intervention and appropriate Measurement

    Author: Connolly, J., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Saville, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  50. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder in the Community

    Author: Lyng, J., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Swales, M. (Supervisor) & Hastings, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  51. Electrophysiological studies of the time-course of 3D shape perception and object recognition

    Author: Oliver, Z., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Leek, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  52. End-Stage Renal Disease: Exploring the Impact of Treatment on Body-Image and Investigating the Psychological Factors of Treatment Adherence

    Author: Gordon, J., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Parry-Jones, B. (Supervisor) & Gardner, P. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  53. Evaluation of the Enhancing Parenting Skills 2014 Programme

    Author: Williams, M., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Hutchings, J. (Supervisor) & Hoare, Z. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  54. Evidence-based practice, autism education and Applied Behaviour Analysis: Do Behaviour Analysts need to practise what they preach?

    Author: Denne, L., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor) & Hughes, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  55. Examining Personality and Performance in Extreme Environments

    Author: Du Preez, T., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Hardy, L. (Supervisor), Beattie, S. (Supervisor), Arthur, C. (Supervisor) & Eade, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  56. Exploring Loneliness and Connectedness amongst Service Users in Acute Adult Mental Health Inpatient Care

    Author: Oakley, D., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Firth, A. (Supervisor) & Jackson, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  57. Genotype-phenotype analysis of the checkpoint kinase MEC1, the budding yeast homologue of human ATM/ ATR

    Author: Waskiewicz, E., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Cha, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  58. Identifying Behavioural and Neural Indices of Sensorimotor Experience Among Young Adults and Adolescents

    Author: Sumanapala, J. D., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Cross, E. (Supervisor) & Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  59. Inter-temporal choice for high-value food rewards as a model of food-scheduling behaviour

    Author: Stokes, L. J., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Rogers, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  60. Life domain conflicts in elite sport

    Author: Morgan, G., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Markland, D. (Supervisor), Hardy, J. (Supervisor) & Birrer, D. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  61. Moderate-to-high intensity aerobic interval training versus continuous aerobic training in real life, centre based, cardiac rehabilitation

    Author: Pernick, Y., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Moore, J. (Supervisor) & Kubis, H. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  62. Modulations of cerebellar predictive language function through continuous theta burst stimulation

    Author: Allen-Walker, L., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Bracewell, R. (Supervisor) & Mari-Beffa, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  63. Neurocognitive investigation of objectin-scene representations

    Author: Chandler, H., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Downing, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  64. Neurocognitive study of mindfulness with primary school pupils

    Author: Kaunhoven, R., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Dorjee, D. (Supervisor) & Thierry, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  65. Novel Variants of the DNA Damage Checkpoint Protein Cds1 in Schizosaccharomyces pombe.

    Author: Fletcher, J., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Caspari, T. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  66. Self-Regulation and Alcohol Consumption: Understanding University Students’ Motivation for Drinking

    Author: Bagheri, M., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Cox, W. M. (Supervisor) & Intriligator, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  67. Socioeconomic deprivation and psychopathology: associations at the global and local level

    Author: Jones, L., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Hastings, R. (Supervisor) & Jackson, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  68. The Effect of Exercise and Ageing on Morphology and Biomarkers of Knee Articular Cartilage in Healthy Humans

    Author: Roberts, H., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Moore, J. (Supervisor) & Thom, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  69. The role of self-efficacy in multiple sclerosis

    Author: Spencer, L., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Roberts, C. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  70. Transformational Leadership in Higher Education Research Supervision

    Author: Tomsett, P. J. F., Jan 2017

    Supervisor: Callow, N. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  71. Unheard Voices: Children and Parents’ Experiences of Respiratory Assistance

    Author: Crumpton, J., Jan 2017

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  72. Sleep hygiene education and children with developmental disabilities

    Author: Sutton, J., 2017

    Supervisor: Huws, J. (Supervisor) & Burton, C. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  73. The Conceptualisation, Measurement, and Development of Mental Toughness in Military Training

    Author: Fitzwater, J., 2017

    Supervisor: Arthur, C. (Supervisor) & Hardy, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  74. The influence of prosocial priming on visual perspective taking and automatic imitation

    Author: Newey, R., 2017

    Supervisor: Ramsey, R. (Supervisor) & Koldewyn, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  75. Understanding medication adherence: Application of health psychology and behavioural economic theories

    Author: Holmes, E. A. F., 2017

    Supervisor: Hughes, D. (Supervisor) & Morrison, V. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  76. What works to support brief smoking cessation in acute hospital settings?

    Author: Davies, S., 2017

    Supervisor: Burton, C. (Supervisor) & Williams, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  77. 2016
  78. IMPACT OF MINDFULNESS TEACHER TRAINING ON MBSR PARTICIPANT OUTCOMES: A QUANTITATIVE STUDY

    Author: Crane, R., 9 Sept 2016

    Supervisor: Dorjee, D. (Supervisor) & Crane, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Masters by Research

  79. Top-down and exogenous effects on covert and overt orienting

    Author: Butler, J., 7 Apr 2016

    Supervisor: d'Avossa, G. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  80. A psychophysiological examination of the emotions-performance relationship

    Author: Zur, I., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Hardy, L. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  81. An exploration of virtual reality exposure therapy for social anxiety

    Author: Priday, L., Jan 2016

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  82. Autism and Gender: An exploration of high-functioning autism in females

    Author: Hooper, A., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Cole, K. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  83. Bilingual Lexical Processing: Evidence from picture naming andtranslation in aphasic and non-aphasic speakers

    Author: Hughes, E., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Tainturier, M. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  84. Examining the Interactive Effects of Mental Toughness, Self-Regulated Training Behaviors, and Personality in Swimming

    Author: Alqallaf, A., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Hardy, L. (Supervisor) & Beattie, S. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  85. Exercise motives and gains: implications for health behaviour change

    Author: Strommer, S., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Ingledew, D. (Supervisor) & Markland, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  86. Exploring Psychological Distress in Renal Services: Health Care Professionals and Patient Experiences

    Author: Shakespeare, M., Jan 2016

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  87. Functional integration of neural signals during person perception

    Author: Greven, I., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Ramsey, R. (Supervisor) & Downing, P. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  88. Growing Kind Minds: Adapted group Compassion Focused Therapy for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (CFT-ID)

    Author: Clapton, N., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Williams, J. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates

  89. Hemispheric asymmetries: behavioural, kinematic, and electrophysiological predictors of cerebral organisation

    Author: Johnstone, L., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Carey, D. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  90. How language, culture and emotions shape the mind

    Author: Ellis, C., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Jones, M. (Supervisor) & Turnbull, O. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  91. Individual Difference in Self and Social Attributions of Facial Appearances: Behavioural Correlates of Depression

    Author: Sreenivas, S., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Ward, R. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  92. Influences on cognition:Emotion, social cues, context

    Author: Brennan-Craddock, A., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Heerey, E. (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Doctor of Philosophy

  93. Kidney Transplantation: Investigating Sexual Functioning in Female Recipients and Exploring the Lived Experience of Donors

    Author: Rutter, L., Jan 2016

    Supervisor: Parry-Jones, B. (Supervisor) & Gardner, P. (External person) (Supervisor)

    Student thesis: Professional Doctorates