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  • Vernier Picket Fence Test : A Non-Imaging Method to Localize the Radiation Isocenter with Submillimeter Accuracy

    Creator:
    Wong, Jennifer
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    Vernier Picket Fence (VPF) offers a method to achieve submillimeter accuracy for aligning the QA phantom to the radiation isocenter without the use of x-ray imaging. VPF tests are read similarly to vernier calipers. The maximum detector signal determines the optimal matching between MLC defined dose strips and detector positions....
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF Jennifer Wong for the degree of Master of Science in Medical Physics

  • Mechanical characterization of a simple gel in a prototype device that models a degenerative intervertebral disc

    Creator:
    Cenar, Yannick
    Abstract:
    A large part of low-back pain occurrences are due to disc herniation or prolapse of the nucleus pulposus. An alternative technique to existing treatments of low back pain includes nucleus pulposus replacement by an artificial material to relieve pain and restore normal function. To date, there has been a deficiency...
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    Masters Thesis
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    MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A SIMPLE GEL IN A

  • Digital Fourier Holographic Microscopy and Potential Applications Towards the Design of Photodynamic Therapy of Osteosarcoma

    Creator:
    Rossi, Vincent Michele
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    This work entails both imaging and therapeutic applications of biomedical optics. In both contexts, an understanding of light transport in tissues is necessary. An overview of optical transport in tissues is given, including scattering theory. Digital Fourier holographic microscopy is introduced and applied as a means of metrology via optical...
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    Dissertation
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    the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics presented on December 11, 2015. Title: Digital Fourier

  • Development and characterization of novel hydrogels for nucleus pulposus replacement

    Creator:
    Bader, Rebecca A.
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    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...
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    Dissertation
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    THE DISSERTATION OF Rebecca Ann Bader for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Material Science

  • In Vitro Evaluation of Therapeutic Laser Treatment on Equine Tendon Fibroblasts

    Creator:
    Husby, Kirsty A.
    Abstract:
    Previous investigations have failed to show benefits of low level laser therapy (LLLT) for tendon healing in horses, contrary to reports in other species. We hypothesized that delivery of LLLT at manufacturer-recommended energy fluence through equine cadaver skin to equine tendon-derived fibroblasts in vitro would increase cell proliferation, metabolic activity...
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    Masters Thesis
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    ; Fabre et al., 2015). Despite its widespread use in both human and veterinary medicine, there are

  • Unique determination of acoustic properties from thermoacoustic data

    Creator:
    Hickmann, Kyle Scott
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    The extent to which thermoacoustic data determines the acoustic properties of an object was studied. In the case of one dimensional thermoacoustic imaging it was shown that constant acoustic profiles are uniquely specified from measurements. For a radial thermoacoustic problem we have shown that if the acoustic source is radial...
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    Dissertation
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    degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics presented on June 8, 2010. Title: Unique Determination of

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: The Dental Hygienist’s Role

    Creator:
    Swanson Jaecks, Kelli M.
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    Recent scientific studies show strong correlations between oral and systemic disease, creating a crucial need for increased collaboration between the medical and dental professions. Interdisciplinary collaboration between medical and dental providers is emerging as a critical component to effective patient care. The role of the dental hygienist in interdisciplinary collaboration...
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    Masters Thesis
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    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The Nature Of Collaboration In Medicine

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

    Creator:
    Streng, B. Taylor
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    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...
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    Masters Thesis
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    AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF B.Taylor Streng for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical

  • Robots Against Infectious Diseases : A Technologically Grounded, Human-Centered Exploration

    Creator:
    Kraft, Kory
    Abstract:
    Robots have the potential to protect health care workers, provide patient care, and ultimately save lives in infectious disease outbreaks. Nevertheless, infectious disease outbreak scenarios present unique technological and social challenges for robotics. This work explores what robots can and should do in the fight against infectious diseases. We present...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Health Care Robotics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 4.2.2 Trust in Medicine

  • Healthcare processes and the use of online peer-to-peer forums for weight loss information

    Creator:
    Faith, Jennifer
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    Use of the Internet for health information has been gaining popularity, and some studies suggest an increase in the use of online interactive peer-to-peer forums for seeking health information. Internet health information-seeking is especially popular among those with stigmatized conditions such as obesity, and negative healthcare experiences have been linked...
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    Dissertation
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    the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health presented on June 3, 2014. Title: Healthcare