Postgraduate Theses: Recent submissions
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Developing a cost-effective treatment program for the management of obesity using Dexamphetamine
Published 2026The public health problem of obesity is outlined, noting that it is a multifactorial, chronic disease that is increasing in prevalence both globally and in Australia. This underlies the rationale for re-evaluating the ...USyd AccessThesis -
The design and analysis of inflatable dams
Published 1973A number of models were constructed to study the static and dynamic behaviour of hydraulic inflatable dams. Points of particular interest included fabric tension and profile shape in an 'infinitely' long dam. Qualitative ...Open AccessThesis -
Off-label Antipsychotic Use and Cardiometabolic Effects: Real-World Evidence from Long-term Low-dose Use
Published 2026Antipsychotic medicines are increasingly used off-label at low doses to treat chronic non-psychotic disorders. They can cause cardiovascular and metabolic adverse effects at recommended doses, with lack of evidence at lower ...USyd AccessThesis -
The Colonial Winemakers: Viniculture and Wine Production in the New South Wales Cumberland Plains 1788-1888
Published 2026This thesis analyses the early land grants of the Cumberland Plains. Using historical research and site visits, it identifies 34 properties where there is evidence for historical vineyard use. The historical archaeology ...Open AccessThesis -
Targeted Delivery of siRNA and CRISPR-Cas9 Using a Nanotechnology Delivery Platform
Published 2026Small interfering RNAs (siRNA) are repressive molecules that inhibit gene expression by promoting mRNA degradation and are being explored as therapeutic agents. However, RNA cannot freely cross cell membranes and requires ...USyd AccessThesis