Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations of graduate students of the University of Alberta. The collection contains a very large number of theses electronically available that were granted from 1947 to 2009, 90% of theses granted from 2009-2014, and 100% of theses granted from April 2014 to the present (as long as the theses are not under temporary embargo by agreement with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). IMPORTANT NOTE: To conduct a comprehensive search of all UofA theses granted and in University of Alberta Libraries collections, search the library catalogue at www.library.ualberta.ca - you may search by Author, Title, Keyword, or search by Department.
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Items in this Collection
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30 immolated ; 16 returned for extreme metal band, soprano, live electronics, and theatrical component, with accompanying document
DownloadFall 2017
My thesis work, 30 immolated ; 16 returned, reflects the systematic transgression of sexual taboos found in the Marquis de Sade’s 120 Days of Sodom through a 30 minute sonic and dramatic work, comprised of extreme metal, harsh noise, and avant-garde composition, live electronics, and an...
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3D Analysis of Maxillary Incisor Root Inclinations in Cases of Unilateral Maxillary Canine Impaction
DownloadFall 2020
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the relationship between the impacted maxillary canine and the root inclination of the adjacent maxillary incisors. While earlier literature relied on 2-dimensional radiographs, which display an overlapped representation of the maxillary incisors, this project had the...
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Spring 2023
Hyaline cartilage is a strong and flexible connective tissue found throughout the human body. It provides important structural and functional support for the nose, ribs, larynx, and trachea. Due to the avascular nature of the hyaline cartilage, its defects or lesions are non-regeneratable and...
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Fall 2014
Rectangular waveguides (RWG) are highly desirable in millimeter-wave applications due to their excellent RF performance and their low signal loss. As the result, waveguide devices such as waveguide switches have been widely used for the majority of high-frequency low-loss applications during the...
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Fall 2011
3D model is a promising type of multimedia content for entertainment, research and education purposes. This thesis addresses the representation and manipulation of 3D models based on skeletonization, which is a commonly used technique to extract a compact descriptor and effectively capture the...