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 2021
Pipelines are the safest and most efficient way to transport oil and gas products throughout the world. Thus, pipelines have to traverse long distances and are typically buried underground which are susceptible to damages with use. Potential threats to the integrity of a pipeline include metal...
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Accurate Dosimetry for Ocular Brachytherapy: Measurement, Delivery Uncertainty, and Dose Calculation Studies
DownloadFall 2017
Ocular brachytherapy has been found to be an excellent alternative for the treatment of ocular melanomas compared to the predominantly used treatment prior to the 1980s of enucleation. Tumour control rates are generally >90%, overall survival rates are equivalent to enucleation, and ocular...
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Acetyl-L-carnitine to enhance nerve regeneration in carpal tunnel syndrome; a randomized controlled trial
DownloadFall 2017
Background Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is the most common form of peripheral nerve injury, involving approximately 3% of the population. While surgery is effective in mild and moderate cases, neurologic and functional recovery are often not complete in severe cases. Therefore, there is a need...