Title: Cycling for all? A sociological inquiry into (in)equitable cycling spaces in Vancouver, BC Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Brian Wilson Committee Members: Dr. Andrea Bundon, Dr. Liv Yoon Chair: Dr. Desmond McEwan Abstract: While cycle travel is increasing in many urban centers as a result of expanding cycling policies and planning, cycling activists and scholars of […]
Title: The role of proprioception in target-directed reaching. Thesis Supervisors: J. Timothy Inglis; Romeo Chua Committee Member: Hyosub Kim Chair: Kayla Fewster Abstract:In order to successfully navigate our environment, the central nervous system (CNS) must have accurate information regarding the state of our musculoskeletal system. This sense, which is known as proprioception, can be defined […]
Title: Growth Differentiation Factor 15 Associates with, but is not Responsible for, Exercise Induced Increases in Corticosterone and Indices of Fatty Acid Utilization in Mice Thesis Supervisor: Dr. David Wright Committee members: Dr. Cameron Mitchell, Dr. Michael Koehle Defence Chair: Dr. Daniel Gamu Abstract: Growth differentiation factor 15 (GDF15) is a stress-induced cytokine known for […]
Title: The Effect of Oestrogen and Progesterone on Ventilation and Respiratory Muscle Recruitment during Exercise in Hypoxia Supervisors: Dr. Bill Sheel Committee members: Dr. Michael Koehle, Dr. Janice Leung Abstract: The ovarian hormones oestrogen (E2) and progesterone influence ventilatory (V̇e) control. They fluctuate throughout the eumenorrheic menstrual cycle (MC) to create the early follicular (EF) […]
Title: Evaluation of Sex-Based Differences of Diaphragm Fatigue using Electrical Phrenic Nerve Stimulation Supervisors: Dr. William Sheel Committee members: Dr. Tania Lam, Dr. Jean-Sébastien Blouin Abstract: The diaphragm is a skeletal muscle found within the chest cavity primarily responsible for inspiration. Under conditions of physical activity, diaphragmatic contraction increases to match ventilation to metabolic demands. […]
Title: Living with Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus: Exploring Older Adults’ Experiences from a Stress and Coping Lens Supervisors: Dr. Erica Bennett Committee members: Dr. Eli Puterman, Dr. Thomas Zwimpfer Abstract: Idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is a complex condition experienced by older adults with symptoms of impaired gait and balance, urinary urgency and incontinence, and […]
Title: MIND IN MOTION: EVALUATION OF AN EXERCISE PROGRAM FOR POST-SECONDARY STUDENTS WITH DEPRESSION. Thesis Supervisor: Dr. Guy Faulkner Committee members: Dr. Jasmin Ma, Dr. Andrea Bundon Defence Chair: Dr. Erica Bennett Abstract: Post-secondary student mental health is a serious concern with up to 70% of students reporting depressive symptoms. Exercise could be an effective […]
Title: Comparing the Effect of Low-Load Resistance Exercise Training Versus High Intensity Interval Training on Muscle Endurance, Muscle Strength, Muscle Hypertrophy, VO2Peak and Anaerobic Performance Thesis Supervisor: Cameron Mitchell Committee members: David Wright, Robert Boushel Defence Chair: Tania Lam Abstract: Low-load resistance training (LLRT) increases low-load absolute local muscle endurance (LME), however the physiological mechanisms […]
Title: Impact of chronic risperidone treatment on metabolic health of adolescent mice Supervisor: Dr. David C. Wright Committee members: Dr. Daniel Gamu, Dr. Brian Rodrigues Abstract: Background: Risperidone is an atypical antipsychotic commonly prescribed to children and adolescents for the management of schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorder, with increasing rates of off-label prescription of other […]
Title: Sex differences in the human thorax; mechanical cardiopulmonary interactions and exercise capacity Thesis Supervisor: Dr. A. William Sheel Committee Member: Dr. Eric Stöhr, Dr. Robert Boushel Chair:Dr. David Wright Abstract: There is evidence that the thorax of the human female has different characteristics vs. males. When matched for torso length females have smaller lungs […]