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Targeting the noradrenergic system for anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects: implications for Parkinson's disease.
(2018)Degeneration of the locus coeruleus noradrenergic system is thought to play a key role in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), whereas pharmacological approaches to increase noradrenaline bioavailability may ... -
The design and synthesis of novel inhibitors of tubulin polymerisation
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2003)This thesis is introduced with a review on the principles of tubulin polymerisation and how this process is necessary for cellular replication. This leads on to discussion of the structure-activity relationships of known ... -
The design, implementation, and evaluation of a medication safety programme in an acute Irish teaching hospital
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2011)The research undertaken for this thesis aimed to address the current deficit which exists in relation to the status of medication safety in Irish hospitals and add to the limited body of published data available from any ... -
The design, synthesis and biochemical evaluation of novel flexible and conformationally restrained antiestrogens
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2000)This thesis is presented in four different sections. In the first section the synthesis of a number of structural (novel flexible) analogues of the antiestrogen drug tamoxifen is described. Preparation of novel conformationally ... -
The design, synthesis and biological effects of novel steroid prodrugs for treatment of gastrointestinal diseases
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2008)The aim of the work described in this thesis was to synthesize and test the biological effects of a novel type of prodrug to deliver steroids to the colon for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. Glucocorticoids are ... -
The design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel barbiturate-based MMP inhibitors
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010)Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are a group of Zn-dependent endopeptidases that participate in many diseases. Two MMPs, MMP-2 and MMP-9, which are especially associated with inflammatory diseases and tumor metastasis have ... -
The design, synthesis and biological evaluation of novel multiple targeting anti-cancer agents
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2015)The purpose of the work undertaken within this project was to design and synthesis novel anti-cancer targeting compounds building upon previous work undertaken under the supervision of Dr. John J. Walsh in the School of ... -
The design, synthesis and preliminary evaluation of prodrugs and hybrid drugs with tubulin polymerisation inhibitory activity and anti-proliferative activity
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2013)The objective of this project was to design, synthesise and carry out preliminary evaluations on potential prodrugs and hybrid drugs with anti-proliferative effects. Chapter 1 gives an overview of current trends in cancer ... -
The design, synthesis, and evaluation of the Azetidin-2-one ring as a scaffold for novel combretastatin A4 analogues
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2009)Combretastatin A-4 (CA4) is a natural product first isolated from the Combretum caffrum South African willow tree by Pettit and co-workers. CA4 has proved to be a potent antimitotic agent, with a mechanism of action ... -
The effect of processing on the solid state characteristis of selected sulphonamides and their sodium salts, alone and as drug-salt composites
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2013)The purpose of the research presented in this thesis was to produce metastable active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) by spray drying and to analyse, physico-chemically characterise these forms and develop strategies to ... -
The influence of drug physicochemical properties on release from thermoresponsive smart hydrogels
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2005)Thermoresponsive hydrogels are a class of "smart" or "environmentally sensitive" systems with potential for controlling the release of a drug in response to a specific stimulus. Previous research in the area of thermoresponsive ... -
The pharmacological effects of novel isosorbide-based butyrylcholinesterase inhibitors
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2009)This study sought to determine the pharmacological effects of novel isosorbide-based butyrylcholinesterase inhibitors (BuChEl’s) in vitro and in vivo. The potency of the novel compounds 2-benzylcarbamate 5-nicotinate ... -
The role of the community pharmacist in optimising patients' inhaler use in asthma management
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2013)The Asthma Insights and Reality in Ireland survey revealed that only 8% of those surveyed had controlled asthma, as defined by evidence-based guidelines. A detailed analysis of patients’ abilities to use their inhalation ... -
The specialist pharmacist and quality indicators of medication use in the care of people with intellectual disabilities and behaviour disorders
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016)Quality Medication Use and the Population with Intellectual Disabilities and Behaviour Disorders. A Modified Delphi Technique to develop Quality Indicators and a Grounded Theory approach to information provided by people ... -
The synthesis of novel mast cell stabilisers from benzocycloalkanones
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2010)The purpose of this project was to design and synthesise novel classes of mast cell stabilisers from benzocycloalkanones. This thesis is introduced with an overview of the increasing prevalence of allergic conditions ... -
The use of the Caco-2 cell culture model to investigate lipid vehicle effects on lipid metabolism and drug permeation
(Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2004)The aim of this thesis was to assess the usefulness of the Caco-2 model for screening lipid vehicle excipient effects on intestinal lipoprotein production and secretion, with emphasis on chylomicron secretion. In addition, ... -
A theory-based exploration of the medicines management process provided to older people residing in the nursing home setting in the Republic of Ireland
(Trinity College Dublin. School of Pharmacy & Pharma. Sciences. Discipline of Pharmacy, 2023)Introduction While the population is ageing globally, this does not necessarily mean that they are living healthier. The multimorbidity and polypharmacy in the older population (age> 65 years) increases their risk of ... -
Titanium dioxide nanoparticles enhance production of superoxide anion and alter the antioxidant system in human osteoblast cells
(2015)Titanium dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles (NPs) are manufactured worldwide for a variety of engineering and bioengineering applications. TiO2NPs are frequently used as a material for orthopedic implants. However, to the best ... -
Traditional Chinese Medicine: From Aqueous Extracts to Therapeutic Formulae
(IntechOpen, 2019)Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is one of the most established systems of medicine in the world. The therapeutic formulae used in TCM are frequently derived from aqueous decoctions of single plants or complex multicomponent ...