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The Role of Sarcolipin in Muscle Adaptation with Aging
(University of Waterloo, 2024-04-08)The sarco(endo)plasmic reticulum Ca2+-ATPase (SERCA) pump facilitates the transport of Ca2+ against a concentration gradient from the cytosol to the lumen of the SR, eliciting relaxation and maintaining Ca2+ homeostasis. ... -
ROLE OF SECOND MESSENGER SIGNALING PATHWAYS IN THE REGULATION OF SARCOPLASMIC RETICULUM CALCIUM-HANDLING PROPERTIES IN THE LEFT VENTRICLE AND SKELETAL MUSCLES OF DIFFERENT FIBRE TYPE COMPOSITION
(University of Waterloo, 2007-02-09)The overall objective of this thesis was to examine mechanisms involved in the acute regulation of sarcoplasmic reticulum (SR) Ca2+-handling properties by second messenger signaling pathways in skeletal and cardiac muscle. ... -
The role of somatosensory input in target localization during binocular and monocular viewing while performing a high precision reaching and placement task
(Elsevier, 2019-06)Binocular vision provides the most accurate and precise depth information; however, many people have impairments in binocular visual function. It is possible that other sensory inputs could be used to obtain reliable depth ... -
The Role of Stereopsis in the Control of Grasp Forces during Prehension
(University of Waterloo, 2020-05-28)Background: Binocular viewing is associated with a superior prehensile performance, which is particularly evident in the latter part of the reach as the hand approaches and makes contact with the target object. However, ... -
Role of visual information during stair locomotion
(University of Waterloo, 2011-03-30)Vision provides relevant information for safe locomotion in a variety of environments. During stair locomotion visual information may be important to detect step boundaries, transitions between ground level and stairs, ... -
The Role Volunteer Tourism Plays in Conservation: A Case Study of the Elephant Nature Park, Chiang Mai, Thailand
(University of Waterloo, 2009-10-23)This study examined the role volunteer tourism played in the conservation of elephants in Chiang Mai, Thailand. A case study was conducted to determine whether volunteer tourism at the Elephant Nature Park (ENP) had an ... -
S'more then just fun and games: Teachers' perceptions on the educational value of camp programs for school groups
(University of Waterloo, 2011-05-03)Learning does occur at camp, but what kind of learning? And do what participants learn at camp transfer to other parts of a young persons’ life after the camp experience? This evaluation research study was designed to ... -
Sacred Memories, Decolonial Futurities
(University of Waterloo, 2023-02-02)Employing a collective memory work research methodology, this thesis narrates discussions between four Settler-Christians as they grapple with notions of travel, tourism, Christianity, divinity, and settler colonialism. ... -
School start time changes in the COMPASS study: associations with youth sleep duration, physical activity, and screen time
(Elsevier, 2018-10-12)Background To date, no longitudinal population-based studies of school start times have been conducted within Canada. School schedule changes provided an opportunity to examine start times in association with youth sleep, ... -
A Scoping Review of Frailty and Acute Care in Middle-Aged and Older Individuals with Recommendations for Future Research
(Canadian Geriatrics Society, 2017-03-31)There is general agreement that frailty is a state of heightened vulnerability to stressors arising from impairments in multiple systems leading to declines in homeostatic reserve and resiliency, but unresolved issues ... -
Second homes in Mexico: An exploration of the social connections of international residents in the city of Merida
(University of Waterloo, 2017-06-13)Owners of second homes construct complex relationships with the people and place they live in especially when the property is located across national borders. While previous research on second homes identified numerous ... -
Seeking the Source: Dioxin Exposure Levels and Determinants and Fluoroalkyl Substance Determinants in Arctic and Subarctic Communities within Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2023-11-27)Abstract Background Dioxins, furans, and non-ortho dioxin-like polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and per- and poly- fluoroalkyls (PFAS) are persistent toxic chemicals that have been detected in areas far from known ... -
Self-efficacy theory and the self-regulation of exercise behaviour
(University of Waterloo, 2005)Why are people unable to adhere to an exercise program? Adhering to an exercise program is complex, and exercisers struggle with a variety of challenges that require self-regulation (e. g. , making time, learning skills, ... -
Self-employment, health, illness, and social security among solo self-employed workers
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-02)Today’s labour market has changed over time, shifting from full-time, secured, and standard employment relationships to entrepreneurial and precarious working arrangements. Thus, self-employment (SE) has been growing rapidly ... -
Seniors and Cruising: Motivations and Satisfactions
(University of Waterloo, 2008-03-10)Millions of vacationers are taking a cruise each year and nearly one-third are senior tourists. There is little attention to this sector in the literature. This qualitative study reveals some of the motivations and ... -
Sense of Belonging, Peer Support, and Social Media: Examining the Mental Health, Well-Being and School to Work Transitions of Co-operative and Non-Co-operative Education Students
(University of Waterloo, 2016-01-04)The primary aim of this study was to examine student perceptions of sense of belonging, peer support, and student social media use and how these factors influence their mental health, overall well-being, and confidence ... -
Sensory Conflict: Effects on the Perceived Onset of Motion and Cybersickness in Virtual Reality
(University of Waterloo, 2023-01-03)The perception of self-motion involves the integration of multisensory information, however there are scenarios in which the sensory feedback we receive from these different sources can conflict with one another. For ... -
Sensory information to motor cortices: Effects of motor execution in the upper-limb contralateral to sensory input.
(University of Waterloo, 2009-09-29)Performance of efficient and precise motor output requires proper planning of movement parameters as well as integration of sensory feedback. Peripheral sensory information is projected not only to parietal somatosensory ... -
Sex and Gender, Socioeconomic Status, and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-21)Background: Diabetes mellitus imposes challenges on health care systems, economies, and the individuals living with and at risk for this illness. Diabetes is a major chronic disease and affects more and more Canadians each ... -
Sex and Intimacy in the Postpartum Period: A Qualitative Reddit Analysis of Women’s and Men’s Experiences
(University of Waterloo, 2020-09-22)Background: After a birth, physical, mental, social, and structural changes are common, and this may impact parents’ experiences of sex and intimacy. Women often report increased sexual morbidity and a decline in sexual ...