Postgraduate Theses: Recent submissions
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The Role of Macronutrient Distribution and Diet-Microbiome Interactions in the Development of Colorectal Cancer
Published 2025Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy and is strongly associated with Western-style diets high in saturated fat, red meat, and low fibre. Diet is a modifiable determinant of CRC risk, shaping the gut ...Open AccessThesis -
Mobile health pulmonary rehabilitation for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Published 2025Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the leading causes of disease burden and mortality worldwide. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) is strongly recommended as an essential intervention that improves exercise ...Open AccessThesis -
Targeting inflammatory skin disease using a novel immune modulating agent
Published 2025Chronic inflammatory skin diseases such as psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (AD) are growing global health concerns and developing new therapeutics is much needed. RP23, a human self-derived peptide, has novel anti-inflammatory ...EmbargoedThesis -
Optimising Psychotropic Medication Use in Older Adults and People with Dementia
Published 2025With global population ageing, dementia has become a leading cause of disease burden in older adults. Psychotropic medications are widely used to manage mental health conditions in this group but carry significant risks, ...Open AccessThesis -
Into the Fog of Digital Delusion: The Lighthouse Paradox and the Rise of Far-right Extremism in Australia
Published 2025This thesis examines how extremist far-right recruiters communicate online to support Australia’s countering violent extremism (CVE) early detection efforts. It argues that current strategies—while sometimes effective—overlook ...Open AccessThesis