Browsing Doctoral Theses by Thesis Supervisor "Dalbeth, Nicola"
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A Clinical and Sonographic Investigation of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint in Gout and Asymptomatic Hyperuricaemia: A Comparison With Normouricaemic Individuals
(Auckland University of Technology, 2016)Background: Although hyperuricaemia is required for the development of symptomatic gout, many individuals with hyperuricaemia remain asymptomatic. However, ultrasonography has identified urate deposition in people with ... -
The effect of tophaceous gout on the structure and function of the Achilles tendon
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)Gout is the most prevalent form of inflammatory arthritis in men older than forty years of age and has a significant functional and social impact. Tophaceous gout is the most progressed phase of gout and is associated with ... -
The Effects of Footwear on Foot Pain and Disability in People With Gout
(Auckland University of Technology, 2019)Background: The prevalence of gout is increasing worldwide, with New Zealand having some of the highest reported rates of gout in the world. Gout frequently targets the articular and soft tissue structures of the foot and ... -
Foot and ankle characteristics associated with falls and falls risk in adults with rheumatoid arthritis
(Auckland University of Technology, 2015)The thesis investigated whether foot and ankle characteristics are associated with falls or falls risk in adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). A systematic review of the incidence and risk factors for falls in people ...