by Wan Yu Kwan. / Thesis submitted in: December 1999. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 112-125). / Abstracts in English and Chinese. / Acknowledgement --- p.2 / Abstract --- p.3 / Table of Contents --- p.5 / Chapter Chapter 1 - --- Introduction --- p.7 / Chapter 1.1 --- Contribution of lifting techniques on risk assessment and training on manual materials handling --- p.7 / Chapter 1.2 --- Objectives --- p.12 / Chapter 1.3 --- Hypotheses --- p.12 / Chapter 1.4 --- Significance of Study --- p.13 / Chapter Chapter 2 - --- Literature Review --- p.14 / Chapter 2.1 --- Societal concerns on employee compensation --- p.14 / Chapter 2.2 --- Etiology of low back injury --- p.15 / Chapter 2.2.1 --- Compression forces on vertebral joints --- p.16 / Chapter 2.2.2 --- Shear forces on vertebral joints --- p.17 / Chapter 2.3 --- Lifting techniques --- p.18 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Effect of lifting techniques on curvature of the spine --- p.22 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Importance of leg muscles in manual lifting --- p.22 / Chapter 2.4 --- Prediction of low back injury in manual lifting --- p.24 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Compression forces and moments --- p.26 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- Balance control --- p.29 / Chapter 2.4.3 --- Application of Surface electromyography in ergonomics --- p.31 / Chapter Chapter 3 - --- Method --- p.34 / Chapter 3.1 --- Subject recruitment --- p.34 / Chapter 3.2 --- Equipment --- p.35 / Chapter 3.2.1 --- Force platform --- p.35 / Chapter 3.2.2 --- Motion analysis system --- p.37 / Chapter 3.2.3 --- Surface electromyography --- p.38 / Chapter 3.3 --- Maximum voluntary contraction test --- p.40 / Chapter 3.3.1 --- MVC of vastus medialis --- p.41 / Chapter 3.3.2 --- MVC of medial gastrocnemius --- p.42 / Chapter 3.3.3 --- MVC of erector spinae --- p.43 / Chapter 3.4 --- Lifting techniques --- p.44 / Chapter 3.5 --- Experimental procedures --- p.48 / Chapter 3.6 --- Statistical analysis --- p.53 / Chapter Chapter 4 - --- Results and Dicussion --- p.54 / Chapter 4.1 --- No. of cases in the study --- p.54 / Chapter 4.2 --- Phases of lifting --- p.55 / Chapter 4.3 --- Process time --- p.56 / Chapter 4.4 --- Trunk inclination angles --- p.62 / Chapter 4.5 --- Hip joint angles --- p.67 / Chapter 4.6 --- Knee joint angles --- p.73 / Chapter 4.7 --- Center of mass of box --- p.79 / Chapter 4.8 --- Muscle activities --- p.84 / Chapter Chapter 5 - --- Conclusion --- p.109 / Chapter Chapter 6 - --- References --- p.112

by Yu Chung Wah. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1998. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 85-102). / Abstract also in Chinese. / Chapter Section 1 --- Literature review / Chapter 1.1 --- Physiology of anemia in the prematurity --- p.1 / Chapter 1.11 --- Erythropoiesis and Erythropoietin --- p.2 / Chapter 1.12 --- Postnatal changes in oxygen transport and delivery --- p.3-6 / Chapter 1.2 --- The concept of oxygen supply and demand --- p.6-7 / Chapter 1.3 --- Compensatory response and adverse effects of anemia --- p.8 -9 / Chapter 1.4 --- Treatments of anemia --- p.9 / Chapter 1.41 --- Red blood cell transfusion --- p.9-13 / Chapter 1.42 --- Recombinant human erythropoietin (rHuEpo) --- p.13 -14 / Chapter 1.5 --- Methods of cardiac output measurements --- p.15 / Chapter 1.51 --- Determination of cardiac output by invasive method --- p.15 -19 / Chapter 1.52 --- Determination of cardiac output by non-invasive methods --- p.20 -30 / Chapter 1.6 --- Methods of oxygen consumption measurements --- p.31 -37 / Chapter 1.7 --- Haemodynamic effects of red blood cell transfusion in preterm infants . --- p.38 -39 / Chapter Section 2 --- Introduction --- p.40 -42 / Chapter Section 3 --- Methodology --- p.43-47 / Chapter Section 4 --- Results --- p.48-51 / Chapter Section 5 --- Discussion --- p.52 -56 / Chapter Section 6 --- Conclusion --- p.57 / Chapter Section 7 --- Future Direction --- p.58 / Chapter Section 7 --- Tables and Figures --- p.59-84 / Chapter Section 8 --- References --- p.85 -102

by Mei Chun Cheung. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 34-41). / Abstract and questionare in English and Chinese. / ABSTRACT --- p.ii / ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS --- p.iii / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.iv / LIST OF TABLES --- p.v / Chapter CHAPTER I - --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter CHAPTER II - --- METHOD --- p.7 / Chapter CHAPTER III - --- RESULTS --- p.17 / Chapter CHAPTER IV - --- DISCUSSION --- p.29 / REFERENCES --- p.34 / APPENDIX --- p.42

Cheung Ngai man Edmund. / "August 2000." / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese.

Chan Wai-Hon. / "September 2000." / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-156). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese.

Wun Hau Ling. / "August 2000." / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 177-208). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese.

Zhu Jian-hui. / "July 2000." / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 174-215). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese.

Tingan Chen. / "March 2000." / Thesis (Ph.D.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2000. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 100-142). / Electronic reproduction. Hong Kong : Chinese University of Hong Kong, [2012] System requirements: Adobe Acrobat Reader. Available via World Wide Web. / Mode of access: World Wide Web. / Abstracts in English and Chinese.

A prática odontológica expõe pacientes e profissionais a numerosos microorganismos e infecções. A transmissão pode ocorrer via sangue, saliva ou partículas dispersas no ar e por meio de contato direto ou indireto via instrumentos ou superfícies contaminadas. Assim, é necessário se utilizar precauções universais e procedimentos de controle de infecção para proteger tanto profissionais quanto pacientes. Na radiologia odontológica, como não há produção de aerosóis, muitos profissionais menosprezam os cuidados com a biossegurança. Nosso objetivo neste trabalho foi de alertar os profissionais com relação ao risco de contaminação cruzada por meio de todos os equipamentos envolvidos nos procedimentos radiológicos e apresentar medidas efetivas para controle de infecção cruzada por meio de um protocolo de biossegurança para uso em radiologia odontológica. / Patients and dentists are exposed to many different microorganisms and infections in dental practice. Infection may occur through the blood, saliva or airborne particles, as well as direct or indirect contact with contaminated instruments or surfaces. Thus, it is necessary to follow universal precautions and infection control procedures to protect both the dentist and the patient. Because there is no production of aerosol particles in oral radiology, many specialists ignore biosafety procedures. The purpose of this study was to warn specialists of the risk of cross contamination through the equipment used in radiology, as well as to propose effective measures for the control of cross infection, developing a biosafety protocol to be adopted in oral radiology.

Ng Kenway. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 169-189). / Abstracts in English and Chinese ; questionnaire also in Chinese. / ABSTRACT --- p.I / 摘要 --- p.IV / ACKNOWLEDGEMENT --- p.V / TABLE OF CONTENTS --- p.VII / ABBREVIATION --- p.XI / LIST OF TABLES --- p.XIII / LIST OF FIGURES --- p.XIV / Chapter CHAPTER 1 --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter CHAPTER 2 --- LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.4 / Chapter 2.1 --- SIDE EFFECTS OF RADIATION THERAPY IN HEAD & NECK CACNER PATIENTS --- p.6 / Chapter 2.2 --- NUTRITIONAL ALTERATIONS IN CANCER PATIENTS --- p.9 / Chapter 2.3 --- FACTORS INFLUENCING ALTERATION IN CALORIE INTAKE IN CANCER PATIENTS --- p.12 / Chapter 2.3.1 --- Evidence for impaired calorie intake in cancer patients --- p.12 / Chapter 2.3.2 --- Anorexia --- p.13 / Chapter 2.3.2.1 --- Mucositis of upper food passage --- p.13 / Chapter 2.3.2.2 --- "Change in saliva and taste, food aversions" --- p.14 / Chapter 2.3.2.3 --- Psychological and emotional factors --- p.14 / Chapter 2.3.2.4 --- Cytokines --- p.15 / Chapter 2.4 --- FACTORS INFLUENCING ENERGY EXPENDITURE IN CANCER PATIETNS --- p.17 / Chapter 2.4.1 --- Introduction --- p.17 / Chapter 2.4.2 --- Components of total energy expenditure --- p.22 / Chapter 2.4.2.1 --- Measurement of Basal metabolic rate --- p.22 / Chapter 2.4.2.2 --- Energy cost of physical activity --- p.25 / Chapter 2.4.2.3 --- Thermic effect of food (TEF) --- p.26 / Chapter 2.5 --- METHODS FOR NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT --- p.27 / Chapter 2.5.1 --- Body weight and body composition --- p.27 / Chapter 2.5.2 --- Dietary intake --- p.30 / Chapter 2.6 --- METHODS FOR ENERGY EXPENDITURE MEASUREMENT --- p.35 / Chapter 2.7 --- CYTOKINES AND LEPTIN CHANGES IN CANCER PATIENTS --- p.40 / Chapter 2.7.1 --- Cytokines --- p.40 / Chapter 2.7.1.1 --- Tumor necrosis factor --- p.40 / Chapter 2.7.1.2 --- Interleukin 1 and interleukin 6 --- p.44 / Chapter 2.7.2 --- Leptin --- p.45 / Chapter 2.8 --- THE IMPACT OF MALNUTRITION ON CANCER SURVIVAL --- p.49 / Chapter CHAPTER 3 --- OBJECTIVES OF STUDY --- p.53 / Chapter CHAPTER 4 --- METHODS --- p.55 / Chapter 4.1 --- RETROSPECTIVE STUDY --- p.56 / Chapter 4.1.1 --- Patients --- p.56 / Chapter 4.1.2 --- Cancer staging --- p.56 / Chapter 4.1.3 --- Cancer treatment --- p.57 / Chapter 4.1.4 --- Outcome endpoints --- p.57 / Chapter 4.1.5 --- Determinants --- p.58 / Chapter 4.1.6 --- Statistical analysis --- p.58 / Chapter 4.2 --- PROSPECTIVE STUDY --- p.59 / Chapter 4.2.1 --- "Patients, oncological treatment, and assessment time points" --- p.59 / Chapter 4.2.2 --- Assessment of nutritional intake by food record --- p.60 / Chapter 4.2.3 --- Assessment of radiotherapy-induced symptoms --- p.61 / Chapter 4.2.4 --- Assessment of Basal metabolic rate --- p.62 / Chapter 4.2.5 --- Assessment of total energy expenditure and energy balance --- p.63 / Chapter 4.2.6 --- Assessment of body composition --- p.65 / Chapter 4.2.7 --- Measurement of cytokines --- p.68 / Chapter 4.2.7.1 --- Serum TNF-α --- p.69 / Chapter 4.2.7.2 --- Serum Human Leptin --- p.72 / Chapter CHAPTER 5 --- RESULTS --- p.80 / Chapter 5.1 --- RETROSPECTIVE STUDY --- p.81 / Chapter 5.1.1 --- The 5-year profile of bodyweight change during and after the end of radiotherapy --- p.81 / Chapter 5.1.2 --- Analysis on relation between weight loss and survival --- p.82 / Chapter 5.1.2.1 --- Patient and cancer stage --- p.82 / Chapter 5.1.2.2 --- Percentage of patients with weight loss at end of radiotherapy --- p.82 / Chapter 5.1.2.3 --- Cancer treatment outcome --- p.82 / Chapter 5.1.2.4 --- Univariate analysis --- p.82 / Chapter 5.1.2.5 --- Multivariate analysis --- p.83 / Chapter 5.2 --- PROSPECTIVE STUDY --- p.84 / Chapter 5.2.1 --- The profile of nutritional measurements during radiotherapy --- p.84 / Chapter 5.2.1.1 --- Bodyweight and body composition before and during RT --- p.84 / Chapter 5.2.1.2 --- Calorie intake before and during RT --- p.85 / Chapter 5.2.1.3 --- Energy expenditure before and during RT --- p.86 / Chapter 5.2.1.4 --- Energy balance before and during RT --- p.88 / Chapter 5.2.2 --- The profile of nutritional measurements during the 6-month period after radiotherapy --- p.88 / Chapter 5.2.2.1 --- Body weight and body composition during the 6 months after radiotherpay --- p.88 / Chapter 5.2.2.2 --- Calorie intake during the 6 months after radiotherapy --- p.90 / Chapter 5.2.2.3 --- Energy expenditure during the 6 months after radiotherapy --- p.91 / Chapter 5.2.2.4 --- Energy balance during the 6 months after radiotherapy --- p.92 / Chapter 5.2.3 --- Radiotherapy-induced Symptoms --- p.92 / Chapter 5.2.3.1 --- Profile of symptoms after RT --- p.92 / Chapter 5.2.3.2 --- Detailed profile of symptoms during RT --- p.95 / Chapter 5.2.4 --- The profile of cytokines during and after completion of RT --- p.95 / Chapter 5.2.4.1 --- SerumTNF-α --- p.96 / Chapter 5.2.5.2 --- Serum leptin --- p.96 / Chapter CHAPTER 6 --- DISCUSSION --- p.144 / Chapter 6.1 --- RETROSPECTIVE STUDY --- p.145 / Chapter 6.2 --- PROSPECTIVE STUDY --- p.147 / Chapter 6.2.1 --- The magnitude of the problem --- p.147 / Chapter 6.2.2 --- The potential determinants of weight loss --- p.147 / Chapter 6.2 3 --- Is weight loss due to the cancer or due to its treatment? --- p.148 / Chapter 6.2.4 --- "Is the weight loss influenced by pre-treatment factors, i. e. anthropometrical data?" --- p.148 / Chapter 6.2.5 --- "Is the pattern weight loss compatible with the model of calorie-protein malnutrition, similar to a starvation state?" --- p.149 / Chapter 6.2.6 --- Is the weight loss due to increased energy expenditure? --- p.150 / Chapter 6.2.7 --- Is the weight loss due to reduced calorie intake? --- p.151 / Chapter 6.2.8 --- Is weight loss during radiotherapy due to negative energy balance? --- p.151 / Chapter 6.2.9 --- What causes reduced calorie intake: Are radiotherapy-induced symptoms contributive? --- p.152 / Chapter 6.2.10 --- What are the observations on and implications of cytokine changes? --- p.155 / Chapter 6.2.11 --- What determines the recovery of body weight during 6 months after end of radiotherapy? --- p.158 / Chapter 6.2.12 --- Is the weight loss in the post RT recovery period due to negative energy balance? --- p.159 / Chapter 6.2.13 --- What are the implications on nutritional intervention? --- p.159 / Chapter 6.2.14 --- Limitations and future studies --- p.164 / Chapter CHAPTER 7 --- CONCLUSIONS --- p.166 / REFERENCES --- p.169 / APPENDIX 1 CONSENT FORM I (IN ENGLISH) --- p.190 / APPENDIX 2 CONSENT FORM I (IN CHINESE) --- p.193 / APPENDIX 3 CONSENT FORM II (IN ENGLISH) --- p.196 / APPENDIX 4 CONSENT FORM II (IN CHINESE) --- p.199 / APPENDIX 5 3-DAY DIET RECORD --- p.202 / APPENDIX 6 24-HOUR DIETARY RECALL --- p.206 / APPENDIX 7 SUBJECTIVE NUTRITIONAL ASSESSMENT --- p.208 / APPENDIX 8 PHYSICAL ACTIVITY QUESTIONNAIRE --- p.210 / APPENDIX 9 BONE SCAN REPORT --- p.215