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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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Spring 2023
Background Peripheral nerve injury is common, effecting 3% of the population. While surgery can be effective in moderate cases, complete neurologic and functional recovery are often not possible in severe cases of proximal nerve injury. Poor outcomes are attributable to the long-distance nerves...
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Investigating the Mechanism of Conditioning Electrical Stimulation: Identifying Key Parameters and Signaling Pathways
DownloadFall 2024
Despite timely surgical intervention, regeneration following peripheral nerve injury remains insufficient for adequate functional recovery. Thus, new therapeutic interventions are necessary. Traditionally, electrical stimulation has been delivered postoperatively to promote functional recovery...