Research Abstracts

This list of research abstracts has been taken from research theses written by LCTA graduates from our MSc and BSc programs. They are here for your information either in your daily practice or for your own research purposes. If you would like to see any of the full manuscripts, please call 020 8446 3332 to make an appointment to visit our library in North Finchley. They are for reference only and may not be photocopied.

MSc Research abstracts:

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Oriental Herbal Medicine

Completed:

• Does a Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis involving the ‘Liver’ provide guidance regarding the likelihood of an adverse liver reaction to Oriental Herbal Medicine? – Stefan Chmelik
• Measuring the efficacy and safety of Chinese Herbal Medicine in treating seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) - Jens Dethlefsen

• The functional differences among 3 parts (the head/body/tail ) DangGui  for dysmenorrhoea – Takashi Okada

• Chinese Herbal Medicine in the Treatment of Dry Blood type Tinea Pedis - Marc Salmon
• The Consequences for Chinese Herbal Medicine of Prohibiting Mineral Substances from the Chinese Materia Medica in the United Kingdom - Herbert Alan Treharne
• Measuring the Effectiveness of Chinese Herbal Medicines in Improving Female Fertility - Trevor Wing

Nutrition:

Completed:

• How chicken soup could benefit health/ immunity WM and TCM – June Beaton
• A Comparison of Trans-Resveratrol Concentrations in Conventionally, Organically Sand Biodynamically Grown Red Wines - Katrina Denoux
• Nutrition and Eczema: a qualitative study exploring the place of nutrition in the current treatment of childhood atopic eczema in general practice – Glenda Fraser

• The effect of nutritional intervention (Solanaceae elimination) for the control of the osteoarthritic symptoms of pain and reduced range of movement – Kevin Gill

• Effects of diet on autoimmune thyroiditis – Liz Jeannet

• Factors involved in enabling changes in nutritional behaviour:  A qualitative exploring the experiences of nutritional practitioners and patients – Tracey Lindsay

• The effects of dietary essential fatty acids on erythematotelangiectatic rosacea – Caz West

• An investigation into the effects of a combined nutrient supplement (Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Trimethylglycine (TMG) on the homocysteine levels of a healthy population of males and females at a fitness centre – Jacqueline Young

Underway:

• A quantitative study of the effects of non-prescriptive food supplements taken as complementary alternative medicines in conjunction with prescribed NHS health care drugs in a group of patients receiving oral anticoagulation management for the prevention of blood clots – Michael Milne

• A double blind controlled trial of an investigation into the effects of The Genotype Diet on oxidative stress status, blood pressure, body composition and patient measured symptomology – Carol Symons

BSc Research abstracts:

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