• Ghrelin system signalling in appetite and reward: in vitro and in vivo perspectives 

  Howick, Kenneth P. (University College Cork, 2018)

  The regulation of food intake is one of the most intricate internal balances in mammalian behaviour. Dysregulation of the central mechanisms underlying appetite control and metabolism result in both disorders of under- and ...
• Mindfulness in pharmacy education: a national mixed-methods study 

  O'Driscoll, Michelle (University College Cork, 2018)

  Introduction: Stress is growing in prevalence and severity in the university setting, particularly in undergraduate health and social care education. High levels of stress within the pharmacy degree have also been demonstrated. ...
• Oral dosage form modifications for older adults: a mixed methods investigation 

  McGillicuddy, Aoife (University College Cork, 2018)

  Introduction: Oral dosage forms (ODFs), particularly solid ODFs, are the most popular and most commonly prescribed of all medication formulations. Older adults are the highest consumers of prescription medication. However, ...
• Rationalising antipsychotic prescribing in dementia: a mixed-methods investigation 

  Walsh, Kieran A. (University College Cork, 2019)

  Introduction: Antipsychotics are commonly prescribed to people with dementia, especially in nursing homes, despite limited benefits and significant harms. There have been calls to better understand the reasons why ...
• Mechanistic understanding of bioenabling formulation approaches to improve oral bioavailability using porcine in vivo and in silico models 

  O'Shea, Joseph P. (University College Cork, 2018)

  Objectives: Mesoporous silicas (SLC) have demonstrated considerable potential to improve bioavailability of poorly soluble drugs by facilitating rapid dissolution and generating supersaturation. The addition of certain ...

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