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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
- 4head and neck cancer
- 1Dynasplint
- 1EGFR+ solid tumors
- 1PEG as cryoprotectant
- 1PEO-PBCL nanoparticles
- 1active targeting
- 1Co-supervisor: Wuest, Frank : department of experimental oncology
- 1Courneya, Kerry (Kinesiology)
- 1Hodgetts, William (Communication Sciences and Disorders)
- 1Lavasanifar, Afsaneh: faculty of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences
- 1McNeely, Margaret (Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Medicine, Oncology)
- 1McNeely, Margaret (Rehabilitation Medicine)
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Fall 2018
Mobile health (mHealth) systems (e.g., apps and hardware for mobile technologies) hold potential to address long-standing gaps in access to healthcare. However, the design and usability of mHealth technologies are central to ensuring uptake and adherence for patients. The work in this...
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Development of immuno and nano PET/SPECT probes: towards novel theranostics for EGFR positive solid tumors
DownloadFall 2024
Cancer continues to be a significant global public health issue, and regrettably, it remains one of the leading causes of death. Statistics indicate that 1 in 5 men or women will be diagnosed with cancer during their lifetime, resulting in 1 in 12 women and 1 in 9 men succumbing to the disease....
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Feasibility and Safety of Heavy Lifting Strength Training in Head and Neck Cancer Survivors Post-Surgical Neck Dissection (the LIFTING trial)
DownloadSpring 2022
Background: Despite improvements in surgical neck dissection (ND) procedures, head and neck cancer survivors (HNCS) still endure acute and chronic side effects such as loss of muscular strength, limitations in physical functioning, and fatigue, that impact quality of life and limit return to...
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Feasibility of manual therapy in combination with a Dynasplint® for the treatment of trismus in head and neck cancer survivors
DownloadFall 2020
Introduction: Trismus, defined as an interincisal opening of less than 35mm, is a significant side effect of treatment seen in survivors of head and neck cancer. As this complication can impact a survivor’s ability to eat, speak, and maintain oral hygiene, effective methods of managing trismus...