Sydney Digital Theses (Open Access): Recent submissions
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Play something: generating drumset rhythms from the 5:7 Multi-Stream Rhythm
Published 2024This thesis documents the creation of new drumset rhythms for use in solo and ensemble settings, which were generated using new and existing rhythmic processes. The term rhythmic process refers to exercises that form part ...Open AccessThesis -
The application of multi-modal machine learning to identify new biomarkers for neurological diseases in large biomedical datasets
Published 2024The human brain is the most complex structure on the planet and presents significant challenges in understanding and treating neurological diseases (NDs). Despite technological advancements, our understanding of NDs remains ...Open AccessThesis -
Leveraging Organophosphorus Chalcogen Reactivity in the Study of Post-Translational Protein Modifications
Published 2024The Human Genome Project uncovered the intricacy of the genetic code that governs life and raised an interesting evolutionary question; with just shy of 20,000 protein-encoding genes, why does the human genome contain far ...Open AccessThesis -
Cardiac Autonomic Function in Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: Implications for Cardiovascular Risk
Published 2023Purpose: This study examines the link between obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) and cardiovascular disease. Factors such as intermittent hypoxia, sleep arousal, and intrathoracic pressure swings activate the sympathetic nervous ...Open AccessThesis -
Grading the Severity and Progression of Knee Osteoarthritis with Deep Learning Methods
Published 2024Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a highly prevalent form of arthritis and a leading cause of physical disability, given the growing aging population. To assist these KOA assessments, there is a demanding interest in ...Open AccessThesis