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  • Development and characterization of novel hydrogels for nucleus pulposus replacement

    Creator:
    Bader, Rebecca A.
    Abstract:
    Hydrogels have been proposed as candidates for nucleus pulposus replacement due to their similarity in mechanical behavior to the native tissue when subjected to transient or static loading; however, given the viscoelastic nature of soft biological tissues, the lack of dynamic testing is a significant inadequacy in the studies performed...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    THE DISSERTATION OF Rebecca Ann Bader for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Material Science

  • Mechanical linkage design for haptic rehabilitation and development of fine motor skills

    Creator:
    Streng, B. Taylor
    Abstract:
    Thousands of children and adults suffer from fine motor skill deficits due to developmental disabilities or brain trauma. In order to acquire or reclaim these precision motor movements, occupational therapists work closely with each patient to develop the muscle memory required for completing tasks such as handwriting or drawing. Although...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF B.Taylor Streng for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical