Faculty of Health 5

Doctor of Philosophy

Crompton, David

Thesis Title

A Retrospective Evaluation of the Outcomes of State-Wide Disaster Mental Health Programs Established and Delivered Following the Cyclones and Floods of 2010-2011

Supervisors

• Adjunct Professor Ross Young (Principal Supervisor)
• Emeritus Professor Gerard Fitzgerald (Associate Supervisor)
• Adjunct Professor Jane Shakespeare-Finch (Associate Supervisor)

Citation

The research evaluated the Post-disaster Mental Health Program established in Queensland following the Floods and Cyclones of 2010-11. The evaluation examined the effectiveness of post-disaster mental health screening using a statewide general health 24-hour call-line and a mental health clinician embedded in a rural general practice. The evaluation assessed the relationship between personal and socio-economic factors and participation in the treatment program, and the effectiveness of the therapeutic interventions. The research assessed from a clinician’s perspective the effectiveness of the training program implemented for clinicians employed in the Post-disaster service and the barriers to care observed by the clinicians.

Dyer, Marianne

Thesis Title

An Investigation of How Leadership Factors Impact the Mental Health of Emergency Service Workers

Supervisors

• Adjunct Professor Jane Shakespeare-Finch (Principal Supervisor)
• Associate Professor Erin O'Connor (Associate Supervisor)

Citation

This thesis advanced leadership theory by exploring the nature of leadership and mental health in frontline personnel. Findings highlight the crucial role of leaders in supporting the mental health of their followers and introduces a preliminary Trauma-Informed Leadership model. Using reflexive thematic analysis of interviews with paramedics and emergency medical dispatchers, the research includes analysis of leader and follower perspectives of what makes a good leader and dyadic case studies. Followers described feeling valued, less distressed, a sense of belongingness and greater opportunities for sense-making when professionally credible leaders provided meaningful support within a psychologically safe connection.

Kralik, Chelsea

Thesis Title

Exploring the Abscopal Effects of Radiotherapy and Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer

Supervisors

• Professor Davide Fontanarosa (Principal Supervisor)
• Associate Professor Andrew Fielding (Associate Supervisor)
• Professor Erik Thompson (Associate Supervisor)
• Dr Roberta Mazzieri (External Supervisor)
• Dr Gishan Ratnayake (External Supervisor)

Citation

There is an urgent unmet clinical need to improve therapeutic outcomes for patients with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). TNBC is associated with early age of onset, strong metastatic progression, and poorer survival rates compared to other types of breast cancer. This thesis investigated the use of hypofractionated conformal radiotherapy and immune checkpoint inhibitors to promote a robust antitumour immune response to eliminate distant metastases. Cellular and cytokine responses were identified through extensive immune profiling to confirm the optimal treatment regimen. The heterogeneity in cell responses and composition highlights the complexity of the mechanisms that drive robust antitumour immunity.

Malone, Emma

Thesis Title

"I Feel Your Pain": Exploring the Embodied Impacts of Complex Trauma Therapy on the Life of the Therapist

Supervisors

• Adjunct Professor Jane Shakespeare-Finch (Principal Supervisor)
• Associate Professor Brooke Andrew (Associate Supervisor)
• Dr Ronald Frey (External Supervisor)

Citation

Complex trauma occurs from repeated trauma experiences that are severe and prolonged, including child abuse, and domestic and family violence. Given the high prevalence of complex trauma in Australia, there is a need to understand the impacts on therapists working with complex trauma exposed clients. This research identified that there are unique costs to the health of therapists working with complex trauma, including high levels of burnout and secondary traumatic stress. The findings confirmed that secondary trauma responses in therapists could be ameliorated through supportive and trauma-informed supervision. This thesis has significant implications for university training, supervision, and organisational support.

Schoots, Karen

Thesis Title

Braking the Cycle: Associations of a Learner Driver Mentor Program with the Risky Driving, Perceptions of Procedural Justice, and Wellbeing of Disadvantaged Novice Drivers

Supervisors

• Dr David Rodwell (Principal Supervisor)
• Tony Machin (External Supervisor)
• Dr Lyndel Bates (External Supervisor)
• Adjunct Professor Teresa Senserrick (External Supervisor)
• Emeritus Professor Barry Watson (Mentoring Supervisor)

Citation

This research examined how Braking the Cycle, a Queensland learner driver mentoring program, influenced novice drivers using procedural justice and Basic Psychological Needs Theory frameworks. The study investigated participants' risky driving perceptions, intentions, behaviours, and procedural justice perceptions, exploring psychological wellbeing, mentor satisfaction, and regional/urban differences. Significant relationships emerged between greater mentor satisfaction and reduced risky driving, positive procedural justice perceptions, and enhanced wellbeing. Results provide insights into program participation effects on disadvantaged novice drivers, offering practical implications for mentor training and program operations to improve driving development, wellbeing, and road safety outcomes.

Sewify, Ahmed

Thesis Title

Towards Comprehensive, Dynamic Shoulder Mosaicking Using Multiple Distributed 3D Ultrasound Transducers

Supervisors

• Professor Davide Fontanarosa (Principal Supervisor)
• Professor Peter Pivonka (Associate Supervisor)
• Dr Maria Antico (Associate Supervisor)

Citation

Ultrasound can safely capture 3D images of the internal anatomy in real-time but is limited by its narrow field of view and reliance on skilled operators. This research developed a panorama algorithm that combines multiple ultrasound scans from various directions to generate a single clinical 3D ultrasound scan of the entire patient's shoulder. It also demonstrated that we could measure large anatomical distances and track bony surfaces in this view. This work lays the foundation for wearable ultrasound systems that could one day offer real-time 3D imaging of the entire body without needing large, harmful, expensive machines.

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Justice (Criminology and Policing)

• ELLIOTT, Jasmine Lillian

Bachelor of Radiation Therapy

• BAKSHI, Lakshya
• BUI, Nathan Tan Nguyen
• DONALDSON, Laura Leigh
• MALLER, James Kenneth
• NORDSTRAND, Daniel
• PARK, Sehee
• POLLOCK, Tamiara Brooke

Bachelor of Radiation Therapy – with Distinction

• DINH, Kim
• FULLER, Kristyn Maree
• LEE, Audrey Priya
• NUBAHA, Alice
• PETERS, Isobel Rose
• PROFKE, Michaela Jade
• RENOUF, Hugo Harrison
• SATINITIGAN, Garry Jr Felias
• STARKEY, Timothy James
• THAI, Chia Yin Claire
• WU, Tiffany

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Social Work

• BARKER, Dannii Emma
• CACCAVIELLO, Robert Con
• LYNDON, Letitia Margaret
• WILLIAMS, Kayla

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Social Work – with Distinction

• MANABAT, Gianine Alyssa Ama
• PARKER, Tiarne Lee
• STARKOFF, Kellie Marie

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Social Work – with Distinction

• ARTHUR, Chloe Una
• BARK, Charlie Tara
• CAMBEL, Iris Gabrielle Gayaden
• CROSS, Jazmin Louise
• FYFE, Tayla Jade
• HAND, Ignatius Charles Henry
• HANG, Amy Jen
• KRISTALYN, Kasey
• LAW, Patricia Soi Qi
• LIEBENOW, Erin Clair
• WOOD, Isabelle Caitlin

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business (Accounting)

• MURAZZO, Luca Peter
• SIMPSON, Melany Nicole

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business (Finance)

• MACLEOD, Zachary Angus

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management)

• ADAM, Dawat Mohamad Ishaq
• AKIENS, Nikki Emma
• BAGNALL, Isabella Maree
• COLEBOURNE, Benjamin John
• DE SILVA, Varsha Amandhi
• GERBINO, Luca Ethan

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business (International Business)

• BRIMBLECOMBE, Harrison Scott
• THISTLETHWAITE, Emma Catherine

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business (Management)

• AUSTIN, Yasmine Jolah
• DAS, Amish
• MOHAMMAD AZMAN, Nur Salsabila
• RETCHFORD, Dallas Raymond
• VO, Thao

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business (Marketing)

• CARTER, Ella Cle
• DENZONGPA-BATHOLS, Tseyang
• HALL, Thomas James
• PARTRIGE, Amelia Barbara
• RAFF, Phoebe
• STANTON, Wesley Emanuel
• THOMPSON, Bradley Joseph

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business (Public Relations)

• FERNANDO, Thiara Dhahamii
• RIX, Samantha Renée
• SCHLOSS, Stephanie Eloise

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business (Behavioural Economics) – with Distinction

• MCCORD, Katie Ellen

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business (Economics) – with Distinction

• POWELL, Nathan Jett

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Business (Finance)

• WHITBY, Samuel Thomas Seeney

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) – with Distinction

• CIRSON, Lauren Maree
• EMPENO, Julian
• OGHANNA, Grace

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business (International Business) – with Distinction

• DEAN, Anneliese Imogen

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology)/Bachelor of Business (Management) – with Distinction

• TENNI, Lana Nicole

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Business (Accounting) – with Distinction

• CLARK, Sam Alexander

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Business (Behavioural Economics) – with Distinction

• CHRISTENSEN, Sarah Maureen
• CONDREN, Bridey Mary
• ROBERTI, Aiden Michael
• WOOD, Indigo Jayne

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) – with Distinction

• FINLAY-JONES, Ginger Fox
• LATTIMORE, Sarah Jane
• LE, Ngoc Ngan Giang
• MEDLAND, Natasha Margaret
• SPILLANE, Conor Gerard

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Business (International Business) – with Distinction

• BULLED, Keeley Caitlin

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Business (Management) – with Distinction

• BARRIE, Sara Ann
• EMERY, Clair Sarah
• LAUF, Gabriella Alyssa
• LONG, Jaydon Samuel

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Business (Marketing) – with Distinction

• BOTCHWEY, Dyllis Naa Dedei
• CARROLL, Ava Chelsea
• DAVIS, Sinead Marie-France
• LINTON, Kiara Aimee
• LO, Tiffany

Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) – with Distinction/Bachelor of Business (Public Relations) – with Distinction

• DOUST, Krista Emily

Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) – Third Class Honours

• CHEUNG, Ka Ying

Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division B

• CHOI, Jaewon
• EVERINGHAM, Jessica Lea
• JIN, Hui
• JONES, Josiah Phillip
• LAU, Heung Yan
• TRAN, Anh

Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• CABADING, Moses Daniel
• CHAUDHARY, Maarij Maqsood
• JAMAL, Rihana Ayesha
• JEONG, Min Soo
• KARRASCH, Hannah Catherine
• KIM, Seiyeon
• MAZIARZ, Natalia Maria
• NGUYEN, Thanh
• REYNOLDS, Marika Jasmine
• SONG, Shanlin
• STEMANN ALDUNATE, Guillermo Sebastian
• TAYAG, Patricia Lois Flores
• THAI, Phat Khanh
• WANG, Yao
• WOO, Chaeryoung
• YANG, Peter
• YIM, Hugo Cheuk Hei

Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours) – First Class Honours

• BEW, Ashleigh Kate
• BOON-SCOWN, India Jasmine
• CHEN, Xiao Tong
• CHOW, Chun-On
• CROTTY, Erin Cecilia
• HSIEH, David
• JOCUMSEN, Emma Kate
• KETTLETON, Melanie Moya
• LIM, James Bounghua
• LU, Vivien Talisa
• MADI, Effi
• MEERY, Amin Yahya Mahmood
• MELVILLE, Rachel Olive
• MENZ, Zara Caroline
• MULLER, Annika Lily
• NG, Hung Ming
• NGUYEN, Catherine Thuy
• SHAW, Benjamin Paul
• SHERIDAN, Tomas Edward
• SHIELD, Olivia Grace
• SHIPP, Lucy Isabella
• TAHER, Shahad Yahya
• TANG, Raewyn Josephine
• THEODOSIS, Adriana Ella
• THEVASAGAYAM, Aleisha Jane
• TRAN, Tina
• WALKER, Samantha Leonie
• WONG, Merissa Kelli
• WU, Marianne
• YAP, Shannon Ean Kei
• ZHANG, Sophia

Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (Honours) – Second Class Honours – Division A

• NGUYEN, Thanh-Truc Joanna

Bachelor of Radiation Therapy (Honours) – First Class Honours

• CLEARY, Ella
• MANDER, Brooke Ivy
• MCCLOUGHAN, Daniel Justin
• MURFETT, Trinity Anne

Postgraduate

Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound

• BOURNE, Alice
• BUTLER, Laura Elizabeth
• COOPE, Ethan
• FAN, Kyle Young
• FAULKNER, Rebecca Stephanie
• GALBRAITH, Bradley
• GUTTORMSEN, Shannon
• HOGAN, Liam
• PENSINI, Brooke Louise
• WADE, Candace-Rose

Graduate Diploma in Cardiac Ultrasound – with Distinction

• ANDERSEN, Shanyn
• ARNOLD, Oscar Henry
• BAILEY, Laura
• BARRETT, Luke
• BROWN, Bryce Declan Marsh
• CAMPBELL, Katie May
• CHOI, Gloria Rebecca
• EASTWOOD, Lynna
• FEWTRELL, Angelika Halina
• HIRST, Amy
• KOTHARI, Khushi
• KULESZ, Eloise Tess
• LI, Yingjia
• MCKENZIE, Thor Daniel William
• MCLAIN, Connor James
• MILLER, Katelyn
• MURUGESU, Shankari Mithra
• NAGEL, Ryley Nicole Charlotte
• OSBORNE, Rosanne Lee
• PATCHETT, Tania
• PETRACCI, Elliot Vittorio Kerven
• SEAR, Casey Thomas
• SILVERWOOD, Renee Michelle
• SUTHERLAND, Pernella Rose
• TAYLOR, Ashleigh
• TAYLOR, Sarah Jessica
• VEERAMANI, Priya
• WONG, Liam

Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound

• HOLLEY, Cody James
• LUONG, Kevin
• O'KEEFE, Jacquelyn Rose

Graduate Diploma in Medical Ultrasound – with Distinction

• CARROLL, Shane David
• DANIELETTO, Paul
• D'ILARIO, Lydia Guilietta
• GATEHOUSE, Nicholas Paul
• HII, Derek King Wei
• JORGENSEN, Daniel Jens
• LIM, Ziqing Nicole
• MACDONALD, James
• MATTHEW, Andrew
• MCCLOSKEY, Lachlan Alexander
• ROBINSON, Alona
• SCOTT, Kasey Lee
• SWAN, Jessica Kate
• TODD, Ashley Pui Kei
• VON BRANDIS-MARTINI, Natasha Joy
• WRATHALL, Carter Brooklyn

Master of Clinical Psychology – with Distinction

• AGUIRRE DE CARCER VIDAL, Amaia
• AKARCAY, Elif Melissa
• CIPRIANO, Sarah
• MCFADDEN, Rose Susan
• PEARSON, Chloe
• PONTICELLO, Jasmine Ellen
• QARRI, Jennifer Daniella
• ZIMAN, Sage

Master of Counselling

• LE, Monica Ngoc Bich
• MANSKI, Aleigha Charntal
• RICHARDS, Heidi

Master of Counselling – with Distinction

• BARUAH, Primli
• CHRISTIAN, Suhani
• CORRU, Tejasvi
• DAUBER, Rachael Katrina
• HETTI KANKANAMGE, Dedunu Wasana Lakshani Perera
• HUANG, Chia-Wei
• HUGHES, Nicole Lisa
• KWONG, Sze Wa
• LO, Chung Yan
• MCGLADE, Sarah Joanne
• RUSSELL, Naomi Faith
• STRYDOM, Cindy Rosslynn
• WHITFIELD, Karen
• WIEMERS, Melissa
• ZADRAVEC, Amy Rose

Master of Philosophy (Psychology)

• QI, Yu