Postgraduate Theses: Recent submissions
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Advances in the role of ultrasound in the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder)
Published 2025Adhesive capsulitis (AC), also called frozen shoulder (FS), is a debilitating condition characterised by a gradual onset of shoulder pain followed by a loss of range of motion (ROM). Diagnosis is currently based on clinical ...Thesis -
Videogaming and Social Capital: Investigating Online Relationships and Friendships in Digital Communities
Published 2024This thesis explores the role of videogaming in fostering social capital and its impact on individual wellbeing. Videogaming is a significant social phenomenon, shaping relationships and communities in digital spaces. ...Thesis -
Deep Learning and High-Frequency Data Enhanced Bayesian Financial Risk Forecasting
Published 2025This thesis, titled "Deep Learning and High-Frequency Data Enhanced Bayesian Financial Risk Forecasting," presents an innovative approach in forecasting financial tail risks, particularly focusing on Value-at-Risk (VaR) ...Thesis -
The FIDGIT Study: an investigation into the relationships between the symptoms of Fibromyalgia, Digestive function, and the microbiome of the Gastrointestinal Tract
Published 2025Fibromyalgia is a common idiopathic chronic pain condition that is almost ten times more common than rheumatoid arthritis. However, it is one of the least researched rheumatological conditions. The high co-prevalence of ...Thesis -
Bridging The Gap: Examining the Accessibility of Essential Medicines and COVID Readiness in the South Pacific Region
Published 2025This thesis examines the overall access to medicines in the South Pacific Region (SPR) with the penultimate chapter focusing on the impact of COVID-19. This was primarily achieved by implementing the World Health Organization ...Thesis