Bibliography: p. 172-185. / Includes bibliographies. / 185 p. / Title page, contents and abstract only. The complete thesis in print form is available from the University Library. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Adelaide, Dept. of Mental Health, 1968

Thesis (Ph. D.)--Rutgers University, 2009. / "Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering." Includes bibliographical references (p. 197-203).

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Notre Dame, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 277-280). Also available online (PDF file) by a subscription to the set or by purchasing the individual file.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--University of Iowa, 2006. / Leaf 133 blank. Supervisor: David H. Nielsen. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 122-132)

Background: Levodopa is still thought of as the 'gold standard' symptomatic treatment for Parkinson’s disease. However, after four to five years of treatment, levodopa efficacy tends to decline even if there was a good initial therapeutic response. The ideal treatment of Parkinson’s disease is a much debated issue with a range of guidelines available. Objectives: This study was undertaken to analyse medication use and prescribing patterns as well as to determine the risk factors involved in causing dyskinesias in Parkinson’s sufferers. Methods: The study consisted of two parts, namely a drug utilisation review (DUR) and a questionnaire survey. There were 25 523 antiparkinsonian records consisting of 5 168 patients for the year 2010. The questionnaires were verbally administered to patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. A total of 43 patients were interviewed. Results: The average age of the population was 70.74±10.37 years, with the oldest patient being 100 years. Females constituted 59.17percent (5 168: n = 3 058) of the total number of patients. The most common antiparkinsonian products dispensed were combination drugs containing levodopa with a decarboxylase inhibitor and some with a COMT-inhibitor as well (46.5percent; n = 11 875). Males represented 53.49percent (43: n = 23) of the patients included in the questionnaire survey. A review of the medical records showed that patients with dyskinesias were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease at a younger age and had experienced longer disease duration. Conclusion: Parkinson’s disease is an under-recognised condition in South Africa. Treatment needs to be individualised and based on evidence-based guidelines. Further studies in South Africa, as well as SSA (sub-Saharan Africa), need to be conducted on both the prevalence as well as the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

A dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a Master's Degree in Technology: Chiropractic, Durban Institute of Technology, 2005. / To compare the relative activation and endurance of core stability muscles in 2 different populations i.e. elite athletes and non-athletes, and establish whether these findings correspond to episodes of mechanical lower back pain. / M

Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Texas at Austin, 2000. / Vita. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 140-147). Available also in a digital version from Dissertation Abstracts.

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The purpose was to examine the domain specificity of the self-regulatory skills of children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) compared to their peers without DCD. Participants included 10 children with DCD and 10 without. A sport specific problem-solving task (shooting at a hockey net) and an educational problem-solving task (peg solitaire) were compared. Zimmerman's (2000) social cognitive model of self-regulation was used; it has three phases (a) forethought, (b) performance or volitional control, and (c) self-reflection. Participants were taught to think aloud during both tasks to access cognitive processes (Ericsson & Simon, 1984/1993). Codes were developed under five major categories, (a) goals, (b) knowledge, (c) emotion, (d) monitoring, and (e) evaluation. Verbalizations were transcribed and coded using the NUD*IST Vivo software. Results indicated that children with DCD have decreased knowledge in the motor domain, may have general difficulties with planning and set less challenging goals. The findings also support previous research regarding their negative emotions attached to motor tasks.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1999. / Includes bibliographical references.