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Thesis

Wangchuk, Phurpa (2014) Phytochemical analysis, bioassays and the identification of drug lead compounds from seven Bhutanese medicinal plants. PhD thesis, University of Wollongong.

Shanmugam, Kirubakaran (2011) Investigation of anti-inflammatory compounds from food and plant libraries for use in Alzheimer's disease. PhD thesis, James Cook University.

Avila Soria, Griselda (2009) Molecular characterization of Carukia barnesi and Malo kingi, Cnidaria; Cubozoa; Carybdeidae. PhD thesis, James Cook University.

Wangchuk, Phurpa (2004) Bioactive alkaloids from medicinal plants of Bhutan. Masters (Research) thesis, University of Wollongong.