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Nursing & Health PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
We have 213 Nursing & Health PhD Research Projects PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships
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Maintaining online identity after a cognitive impairment: Experiences, challenges and solutions
This vital PhD focusses on how people can continue to use their online accounts after a cognitive impairment – for example, a brain injury or the onset of dementia. Read more
Exploring the psychological impact of historic architecture
There is a wealth of research showing the benefits of natural environments on physical and psychological health and this has arguably led to a perception that nature is “good”, and the built environment is “bad”. Read more
Exploring Social Responsibility with Children During the Covid-19 Pandemic
This exciting PhD opportunity enables the successful applicant to explore the everyday experiences and coping strategies of children in a global pandemic. Read more
Relational continuity of care
Understanding relational continuity of care. There is no funding for this project. It is for self-funded students. Background. Relational continuity of care is ongoing affiliation between clinician and a patient across many illness episodes. Read more
Exploring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of ethnic groups and the role of intersectional characteristics within this impact: A sequential-explanatory mixed-method case study.
Research has shown that longstanding health inequalities relating to wider health and mental health exist in the UK, and that these have been exposed, and often exacerbated, by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Environmental influences in the ageing brain: a cross-cohort investigation in UK-wide populations
According to the UK Health Security Agency, by 2041, one in four people living in the UK will be aged ≥65 years. Being able to stay healthy at older age, both physiologically and psychologically, is a nationwide healthcare strategy. Read more
Examining the mechanisms that cause cardiovascular disease by studying the heart or adipose tissue
Heart failure has a serious impact on our society and once diagnosed has a poor survival rate. In the United Kingdom, there are about 1.5 million people living with the after-effects of a heart attack. Read more
Psychological intervention, cognitive training, functional rehabilitation and well-being in clinical populations with brain degeneration
The concept of human well-being is a fundamental aspect of our existence and is often particularly vulnerable upon diagnosis and/or progression of long-term neurological conditions for which there is no cure, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Huntington’s disease. Read more
The application of Generative Adversarial Networks and XR technology to enhance simulation suites for medical training
The University of Salford has state of the art healthcare teaching facilities and simulation suites emulating modern hospital environments with real beds, medical equipment, advanced manikins, and props. Read more
Dissecting the molecular mechanisms of antibiotic resistance in bacterial pathogens
Antibiotics make possible the treatment and cure of life-threatening bacterial infections. Since their introduction in the middle years of the 20th Century, they have added ~10 years to the human lifespan, and have become a cornerstone of modern medicine. Read more
Factors determining diagnosis, antibiotic treatment and outcomes of stroke-associated pneumonia
Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability and has huge personal, societal and economic impact worldwide. Pneumonia frequently complicates stroke and has a profound impact on clinical outcomes. Read more
Detecting subtle but clinically significant cognitive change in an ageing population
A major challenge facing dementia research is identifying the earliest indicators of clinically-significant cognitive decline. This research project will be linked to the newly established Memory Assessment & Cognitive Ageing Research Unit (MACARU), led by the primary supervisor. Read more
Responsible AI for Health and Social Care
The increasing adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies that could impact humanity raises increasing concerns from general public, industry and regulatory bodies. Read more
Body image treatment: The role of mirror exposure in reducing eating pathology
The most effective treatment for negative body image is mirror exposure, reducing avoidance and providing accurate feedback on appearance. Read more
The use of green tea strategies combined with exercise training to promote enhanced fat oxidation and cardio-metabolic health: part 1
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Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences
Research Group. Cambridge Centre for Sport and Exercise Sciences - https://www.anglia.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/research/institutes-and-groups/cambridge-centre-for-sport-and-exercise-sciences. Read more