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Thomas, M (2022) 'The fatigue-related symptoms post-acute SARS-CoV-2: a preliminary comparative study.' International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19 (18). e11662.

Smith, A.P and Thomas, M (2022) 'Cognitive behaviour therapy, multi-convergent therapy, and the mood and cognitive performance of chronic fatigue syndrome patients.' World Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research, 8 (5). pp. 58-65. Please click the title to check availability.

Smith, A.P and Thomas, M (2021) 'Polio vaccination and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.' Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases, 8 (4). pp. 43-49.

Thomas, M and Smith, A.P (2019) 'Measurements of recovery and predictors of outcome in an untreated Chronic Fatigue Syndrome sample.' Journal of Health and Medical Sciences, 2 (2). pp. 167-178.

Thomas, M and Smith, A.P (2019) 'Can the improvements reported by individuals with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome following multi-convergent therapy be sustained in the longer-term: a three-year follow-up study.' Journal of Health and Medical Sciences, 2 (2). pp. 122-130.

Thomas, M (2018) “Tired all the time”: persistent fatigue and healthcare. Palgrave Pivot, Cham. ISBN 9783319939131

Thomas, M and Christopher, G (2017) 'Fatigue in developmental coordination disorder: an exploratory study in adults.' Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health & Behavior, 6 (1). pp. 41-51.

Kirby, A, Williams, N, Koelewijn, L, Brindley, L.M, Muthukumaraswamy, S.D, te Water Naudé, J, Thomas, M, Gibbon, F, Singh, K.D and Hamandi, K (2017) 'Benign childhood epilepsy with centrotemporal spikes (BECTS) and developmental co-ordination disorder.' Epilepsy & Behavior, 72. pp. 122-126. Please click the title to check availability.

Brindley, L.M, Koelewijn, L, Kirby, A, Williams, N, Thomas, M, te Water-Naudé, J, Gibbon, F, Muthukumaraswamy, S, Singh, K.D and Hamandi, K (2016) 'Ipsilateral cortical motor desynchronisation is reduced in benign epilepsy with centro-temporal spikes.' Clinical Neurophysiology, 127 (2). pp. 1147-1156.

Koelewijn, L, Hamandi, K, Brindley, L.M, Brookes, M.J, Routley, B.C, Muthukumaraswamy, S, Williams, N, Thomas, M, Kirby, A, te Water Naudé, J, Gibbon, F and Singh, K.D (2015) 'Resting-state oscillatory dynamics in sensorimotor cortex in benign epilepsy with centro-temporal spikes and typical brain development.' Human Brain Mapping, 36 (10). pp. 3935-3949.

Thomas, M, Christopher, G, Williams, N and Heirene, R (2015) 'Measuring fatigue and related symptoms in adults with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD).' Journal of Comorbidity, 5 (2). pp. 102-103.

Smith, A.P and Thomas, M (2015) 'Chronic fatigue syndrome and increased susceptibility to upper respiratory tract infections and illnesses.' Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health & Behaviour, 3 (3). pp. 156-163.

Thomas, M, Williams, N and Kirby, A (2015) 'Supporting students with specific learning difficulties in higher education: a preliminary comparative study of executive function skills.' The Journal of Inclusive Practice in Further and Higher Education, 6 (1). pp. 36-47.

Williams, N, Thomas, M and Kirby, A (2015) Investigating the association between rolandic epilepsy and Developmental Coordination Disorder. In: International Convention of Psychological Science (ICPS) 2015, 12 - 14 March 2015, Beurs Van Berlage, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Thomas, M and Christopher, G (2015) The impact of social problem solving on reported symptomatology in chronic fatigue syndrome. In: The Inaugural International Convention of Psychological Science (ICPS), 12 - 14 March 2015, Beurs Van Berlage, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Thomas, M and Christopher, G (2015) The influence of emotion-processing on symptom severity in chronic fatigue syndrome. In: The Inaugural International Convention of Psychological Science (ICPS) 2015, 12 - 14 March 2015, Beurs Van Berlage, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Williams, N, Thomas, M and Kirby, A (2015) 'The lived experiences of female adults seeking a diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder.' The Dyspraxia Foundation Professional Journal, 13. pp. 21-31.

Thomas, M (2014) 'The development of a non-formal training programme for extra-institutional pre-school child care: the LiMErIC project.' In: The Future of Education: conference proceedings. 4th ed. Libreriauniversitaria.it, Padova, pp. 358-361. ISBN 9788862924993

Thomas, M, Williams, N and Kirby, A (2013) 'Working with DCD: Supporting adults with developmental coordination disorder (DCD) in the workplace.' Occupational Health at Work, 10 (1). pp. 33-35.

Evans, B.A, Bedson, E, Bell, P, Hutchings, H, Lowes, L, Rea, D, Seagrove, A, Siebert, S, Smith, G, Snooks, H, Thomas, M, Thorne, K and Russell, I (2013) 'Involving service users in trials: developing a standard operating procedure.' Trials, 14 (219).

McCarney, D, Peters, L, Jackson, S, Thomas, M and Kirby, J (2013) 'Does poor handwriting conceal literacy potential in primary school children?' International Journal of Disability, Development and Education, 60 (2). pp. 105-118.

Kirby, A, Williams, N, Thomas, M and Hill, E.L (2013) 'Self-reported mood, general health, wellbeing and employment status in adults with suspected DCD.' Research in Developmental Disabilities, 34 (4). pp. 1357-1364.

Brindley, L.M, Thomas, M, Gibbon, F.M, Kirby, A, Peters, L, te Water Naudé, J, Williams, N, Singh, K.D, Jones, D.K and Hamandi, K (2012) Motor circuit tractography predicts motor performance in children with rolandic epilepsy. In: ILAE 10th European Congress on Epileptology, 30 September - 3 October 2012, ICC, London, UK.

Brindley, L.M, Thomas, M, Perry, G, Muthukumaraswamy, S, Gibbon, F.M, Kirby, A, Peters, L, te Water Naudé, J, Williams, N, Jones, D.K, Singh, K.D and Hamandi, k (2012) Motor cortex oscillations, motor pathways and motor control in rolandic epilepsy. In: 18th International Conference on Biomagnetism, 26 - 30 August 2012, Maison de la Chimie, Paris, France.

Kirby, A, Thomas, M and Williams, N (2012) What at the reported executive functioning skills deficits in students with DCD compared to other students in university? In: Developmental Coordination Disorder UK Conference: Knowledge Exchange: Research - Practice, 22 June 2012, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, UK.

McCarney, D, Peters, L, Jackson, S, Thomas, M and Kirby, A (2012) The relationship between gender and handwriting performance. In: Handwriting in the UK Conference, 23 June 2012, Edinburgh Napier University, Edinburgh, UK.

Thomas, M, Kirby, A and Edwards, L (2011) What are the reported Executive Functioning skills deficits in students with Specific Learning Difficulties compared to other students in higher education? In: SRHE Annual Research Conference: Positive Futures for Higher Education; Connections, Communities and Criticality, 7 - 9 December 2011, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport, Wales.

Brindley, L, Thomas, M, Muthukumaraswarmy, S, Gibbon, F, Kirby, A, Perry, G, Peters, L, te Water Naudé, J, Williams, N, Singh, K and Hamandi, K (2011) Motor cortex oscillations and motor control in rolandic epilepsy. In: International League Against Epilepsy UK Chapter: Annual Scientific Meeting, 9 - 11 November 2011, York Racecourse, York, UK.

Thomas, M, Smith, A and Christopher, G (2011) Measuring recovery in chronic fatigue syndrome patients and assessing the impact of associated risk factors on positive outcome. In: British Psychological Society Annual Conference, 4 - 6 May 2011, Glasgow, UK.

Kirby, A and Thomas, M (2011) 'The whole child with developmental disorders.' British Journal of Hospital Medicine, 72 (3). pp. 120-125.

Snooks, H, Russell, D, Brown, C, Nair, A, Moore, C, Lewis, A, Thomas, G, al-Sulaiti, M, Thomas, M and Griffith-Noble, C (2011) 'Posters: 015 How can we prevent overdoses and what works? A systematic review of interventions for non fatal poisonings.' Emergency Medical Journal, 28 (3). e1.

Simkiss, D.E, Snooks, H.A, Stallard, N, Davies, S, Thomas, M, Anthony, B, Winstanley, S, Wilson, L and Stewart-Brown, S (2010) 'Measuring the impact and costs of a universal group based parenting programme: protocol and implantation of a trial.' BMC Public Health, 10. pp. 364-375.

Thomas, M, Evans, B.A, Snooks, H, Thomas, G, Russell, D, Brown, C, Nair, A, Moore, C, Pitt, K, Whitfield, R, Lewis, A and Oretti, R (2010) Reducing avoidable overdose deaths: patterns, presentations and opportunities in the prehospital setting. In: Health Services Research in Europe Working Conference: When Research and Policy Meet, 8 - 9 April 2010, World Forum, The Hague, Netherlands.

Smith, A, Thomas, M and Sadlier, M (2009) 'Healthy Minds at Work, part 4 - Multi-convergent therapy: a possible intervention to aid return to work.' Occupational Health at Work, 6 (3). pp. 30-32.

Snooks, H, Evans, A, Wells, B, Perconi, J, Thomas, M, Woollard, M, Guly, H, Jenkinson, E, Turner, J and Huntley-Sharpe, C (2009) 'What are the highest priorities for research in emergency prehospital care?' Emergency Medical Journal, 26 (8). pp. 549-550.

Christopher, G and Thomas, M (2009) 'Social problem solving and chronic fatigue syndrome: preliminary findings.' Stress and Health, 25 (2). pp. 161-169.

Thomas, M and Smith, A (2009) 'An investigation into the cognitive deficits associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.' The Open Neurology Journal, 3. pp. 13-23.

Thomas, M, Snooks, H, Evans, A, Gaze, S and Thomson, C (2008) Involving people in an emergency and un-scheduled care research network: the challenges and successes to date. In: INVOLVE 6th National Conference: Public Involvement in Research - Getting it Right and Making a Difference, 11 - 12 November 2008, East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham, UK.

Thomas, M, Evans, A, Snooks, H, Well, B, Turner, J and Wollard, M (2008) What are the highest priorities for research in prehospital care: the results of a review and consultation exercise. In: Health Services Research Network and National Institute for Health Research Service Delivery and Organisation (NIHR SDO) Programme Joint Annual Conference, 5 - 6 June 2008, Manchester University, Manchester, UK.

Thomas, M, Sadlier, M.J and Smith, A.P (2008) 'A multiconvergent approach to the rehabilitation of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome: a comparative study.' Physiotheraphy, 94 (1). pp. 35-42.

Thomas, M, Stewart-Brown, S, Snooks, H and Simkiss, D (2008) Using mixed methods to evaluate a complex public health family intervention in a community based setting: study design. In: AWARD Conference, 2008, Swansea Grand Theatre, Swansea, Wales.

Thomas, M, Smith, A.P and Sadlier, M (2008) A multi convergent therapy for the rehabilitation of patients with CFS: short-term and long-term outcomes. In: Chronic Illness Management Conference, 2008, Healthcare Conference Centre, Harrogate, UK.

Thomas, M and Smith, A (2007) 'An evaluation of counselling and rehabilitation courses for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.' Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 7 (3). pp. 164-171.

Kerr, J.R, Christian, P, Hodgetts, A, Langford, P.R, Devanur, L.D, Petty, R, Burke, B, Sinclair, L.I, Richards, S.C.M, Montgomery, J, McDermott, C.R, Harrison, T.J, Kellam, P, Nutt, D.J, Holgate, S.T and Thomas, M (2007) 'Current research priorities in chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis: disease mechanisms, a diagnostic test and specific treatments.' Journal of Clinical Pathology, 60 (2). pp. 113-116.

Thomas, M, Smith, A.P and Sadlier, M (2007) An investigation into the efficacy of a multi convergent therapy to facilitate return to work in patients with CFS: a preliminary study. In: QUIC/AWARD Conference, 5 December 2007, Swansea Grand Theatre, Swansea, Wales.

Thomas, M and Smith, A.P (2006) 'An investigation of the long-term benefits of antidepressant medication in the recovery of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.' Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental, 21 (8). pp. 503-509.

Kerr, J.R, Petty, R, Burke, B, Fear, D, Montgomery, J, Richards, S.C.M, Thomas, M, Smith, A.P, Harrison, T.J, Kellam, P and Holgate, A.T (2006) 'S.16.03 Chronic fatigue syndrome.' European Neuropsychopharmacology, 16 (sup.4). S187-S188.

Thomas, M, Sadlier, M and Smith, A (2006) 'The effect of Multi Convergent Therapy on the psychopathology, mood and performance of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients: a preliminary study.' Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 6 (2). pp. 91-99.

Thomas, M and Smith, A.P (2005) 'Primary healthcare provision and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a survey of patients' and General Practitioners' beliefs.' BMC Family Practice, 6 (49).

Thomas, M, Smith, A.P and Sadlier, M (2002) Healthcare evaluation and assessment of patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In: Fatigue Annual Meeting, 17 - 18 May 2002, National ME Centre for Fatigue Syndromes, London, UK.

Thomas, M and Whitney, H (2000) 'After-effects of the common cold on mood and performance.' Ergonomics, 43 (9). pp. 1342-1349.

Smith, A, Thomas, M and Whitney, H (2000) 'Effects of upper respiratory tract illnesses on mood and performance over the working day.' Ergonomics, 43 (6). pp. 752-763.

Smith, A.P, Thomas, M, Borysiewicz, L and Llewelyn, M (1999) 'Chronic fatigue syndrome and susceptibility to upper respiratory tract illnesses.' British Journal of Health Psychology, 4 (4). pp. 327-335.

Smith, A.P, Borysiewicz, L, Pollock, J, Thomas, M, Perry, K and Llewlyn, M (1999) 'Acute fatigue in chronic fatigue syndrome.' Psychological Medicine, 29 (2). pp. 283-290.

Smith, A, Thomas, M, Kent, J and Nicholson, K (1998) 'Effects of the common cold on mood and performance.' Psychoneuroendocrinology, 23 (7). pp. 733-739.

Smith, A.P, Thomas, M, Perry, K and Whitney, H (1997) 'Caffeine and the common cold.' Journal of Psychopharmacology, 11 (4). pp. 319-324.

Smith, A.P, Whitney, H, Thomas, M, Perry, K and Brockman, P (1997) 'Effects of caffeine and noise on mood, performance and cardiovascular functioning.' Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental, 12 (1). pp. 27-33.

Smith, A, Pollock, J, Thomas, M, Llewelyn, M and Borysiewicz, L (1996) 'The relationship between subjective ratings of sleep and mental functioning in healthy subjects and patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.' Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental, 11 (3). pp. 161-167.

Smith, A, Whitney, H, Thomas, M, Perry, K and Brockman, P (1995) 'Effects of regular alcohol intake and stress on mental performance, mood and cardiovascular function.' Human Psychopharmacology: Clinical and Experimental, 10 (5). pp. 423-431.

Smith, A.P, Whitney, H, Thomas, M, Brockman, P and Perry, K (1995) 'A comparison of the acute effects of a low dose of alcohol on mood and performance of healthy volunteers and subjects with upper respiratory tract illnesses.' Journal of Psychopharmacology, 9 (3). pp. 267-272.

Smith, A.P, Harvey, I, Richmond, P, Peters, T.J, Thomas, M and Brockman, P (1994) 'Upper respiratory tract illnesses and accidents.' Occupational Medicine, 44 (3). pp. 141-144.

Smith, A.P, Thomas, M, Brockman, P, Kent, J and Nicholson, K.G (1993) 'Effect of influenza B virus on human performance.' British Medical Journal, 306. pp. 760-761.

Smith, A.P, Brockman, P, Flynn, R, Maben, A and Thomas, M (1993) 'An investigation of the effects of coffee on alertness and performance during the day and night.' Neuropsychobiology, 27 (4). pp. 217-233.

Thomas, M, Puntis, M, Jiang, W, Mathews, M and Hughes, L (1991) 'Effect of monocyte production of tumour necrosis factor in jaundice.' British Journal of Surgery, 78 (6). p. 759.

Scriven, M.W, Thomas, M, Manku, M.S, Steward, J.C.M, Horribin, D.F and Puntis, MC.A (1990) 'Essential fatty acid metabolism is abnormal in obstructive jaundice.' Journal of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery, Sup211.