Thesis (M. Div.)--Grace Theological Seminary, 1986. / Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 49-52).

Thesis (M.A.)--Catholic Theological Union, 1987. / Vita. Bibliography: leaves 116-118.

Thesis PlanB (M.S.)--University of Wisconsin--Stout, 2006. / Includes bibliographical references.

This thesis offers an examination of healing theology and practice as found in early North American Pentecostalism. The thesis begins with a brief survey of recent scholarship and research on the subject of healing in America, establishing that little attention has been given to the theology and practice of the early Pentecostal movement. The first major section of the thesis is devoted to an examination of the Divine Healing Movement of the nineteenth century, providing the historical and theological background of the Pentecostal Movement's healing theology and practice. By examining the writings of five major practitioners of the movement (including A.B. Simpson, Andrew Murray and Carrie Judd Montgomery), a nineteenth-century theology of 'divine healing provided in the atonement' is articulated. A major portion of the thesis is devoted to an analysis of healing theology and practice in early North American Pentecostalism. An inductive approach is employed, examining the earliest (1906 to 1923) periodical literature of the movement, and where that is not available examining other extant materials, such as sermons, songs and tracts. This portion of the study consists of two major parts: Wesleyan-Pentecostalism and Finished Work Pentecostalism. The result of this examination is the identification of two distinct healing theologies and the attendant practices, which are consistent with each group's distinct soteriological characteristics. A models approach is then employed by which, out of the materials previously examined, these two distinct theologies of healing are constructed. A case study of Pentecostal responses to the 1918 Influenza Epidemic serves both to illustrate and test the two models of healing. A final chapter summarizes conclusions including contributions, clarifications, and implications of the research for further Pentecostal studies as well as a theological reflection on the findings.

A capsule-based self-healing cementitious material, capable of autonomically repairing its own cracks, can extend the service life of concrete structures and decrease the costs associate with repair and maintenance actions. However, the size, shell thickness, shell material and mechanical properties of the capsules still need to be optimised to ensure self-healing performance. Thus, the objective of this research was to explore the controlled microfluidic encapsulation to investigate the production of microcapsules for physically triggered self-healing in cementitious materials. A flow-focusing microfluidic device was used to produce double emulsions to be selectively photopolymerised to generate a core-shell structure. Subsequently, the physical triggering was assessed by embedding the produced microcapsules in cement paste, fracturing it and observing the cracked surface in the SEM. The results showed the production of microcapsules with 80-140 μm of diameter with excellent control over size and shell thickness. Using water-in-oil-in-water (w/o/w) double emulsion, microcapsules were synthesised containing water, colloidal silica solution and sodium silicate solution as core material. In addition, an oil-in-oil-in-water (o/o/w) double emulsion was used to encapsulate mineral oil and emulsified healing agents. The formation of the core-shell structure with aqueous and organic cores was characterised using optical microscopy and SEM. It was demonstrated that the water is not retained inside of the capsule, resulting in the formation of dimples and buckled capsules, particularly for shells thickness ~7 μm. On the other hand, TGA confirmed the retention of mineral oil for shells thickness of ~2 μm and the encapsulation efficiency was demonstrated to be 66%. When the capsules were added to the cement paste, four key factors were observed to prevent physical triggering: (i) thick shells, (ii) buckling of thinner shells due to the loss of water core, (iii) mechanical properties and (iv) poor interfacial bonding. As a result, a mechanical characterisation of the shell material was performed, indicating brittle fracture at room temperature, reduced Young’s modulus when compared with cementitious matrix and stress at rupture of 15-36 MPa. In addition, an innovative methodology was proposed to functionalise the surface of the microcapsules with hydrophilic groups in order to increase the interfacial bonding between the cement paste and the microcapsules. Thus, microcapsules with low tensile strength, low shell thickness, organic core and good interfacial bonding were successfully synthesised and demonstrated to rupture upon crack formation. These results experimentally demonstrate the importance of reduced shell thickness, core retention and interfacial bonding as valuable guides during the design of microcapsules for physically triggered self-healing in cementitious materials.

This thesis demonstrates my original contribution to the specialty of -wound healing as it has evolved over the past twenty years. It comprises three projects through which I present and illustrate a selection of the work I have carried out as a researcher, clinician and educator in wound healing, and the relationship between these areas. This thesis begins with Project One, which discusses my contribution to wound healing research. Project Two explores the ways I have used die outputs of research in developing -wound care practice within the context of a specialist wound healing unit. Project Three illustrates how I have utilised die outputs of research as the basis for educational materials. It is through engaging in a diverse range of activities in these three areas that I have been able to make a unique contribution to -wound healing nursing. In each of the projects die portfolio materials are discussed with reference to a number of theoretical frame-works. In Project One I use a hierarchical approach (Sackett et al, 1991, 2000) to explore my contribution to research. In Project Two I adopt die role definition approach developed by Hamric, Spross and colleagues (1983, 1989, 1996, 2000) in exploring my contribution to developing -wound care practice. Finally, in Project Three I utilise Benner's research on professional development (Benner, 1984) as a frame-work on -which to display my materials. While I have been writing this diesis I have reflected on twenty years experience in wound care nursing. This opportunity has facilitated me in planning for my future career in the specialty of -wound healing, and in making decisions about where I expect to focus my attention in the future.

No abstract available / Dissertation (MArch(Prof))--University of Pretoria, 2007. / Architecture / unrestricted

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A magnetic stimulator consisting of a capacitor discharge and associated control circuits was designed and constructed for use in research and practice. This stimulator is capable of delivering an output voltage of 1000 V and output peak current of 8 kA to a coil. Depending on the coil used, the rise time of the current pulse can be varied in steps of 30 µs or less. After each discharge, the stimulator measures the output current amplitude to within 0.2 kA and rise time to within 10 µs, and displays their values on a liquid crystal panel. The stimulator can operate in pulsed or in repetitive discharge mode (1 pulse per 5 seconds). With minor modifications, the stimulator can operate up to 1600 V and provide up to 16 kA. The rise time can be changed in steps of 10 µs or less. The capability to provide output current of variable rise time makes this stimulator is a versatile instrument for both research and clinical use of magnetic stimulation. This feature, which is found in no other stimulating instrument, is important for studying the effect of current rise time on magnetically induced stimulation. With this device we can determine the optimum current pulse shape for effective stimulation with the minimum energy. / Applied Science, Faculty of / Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of / Graduate