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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Utility of Computed-Tomography Based Navigation to Guide Fibula Mandible Reconstruction Surgery
DownloadFall 2019
Fibula free flap mandibular reconstruction is often performed to correct a mandibular defect. When a tumour is found on the mandible (lower jaw); the cancerous tissue is surgically removed and bone segment(s) from the fibula and soft tissue from the patient’s calf are used to reconstruct the...
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Utility of Digital Surgical Simulation Planning and Solid Free Form Modeling in Fibula Free Flap Mandibular Reconstruction
DownloadSpring 2012
The purpose of the present study was to contribute to the growing body of knowledge and technical understanding of surgical design and simulation in fibula free flap mandibular reconstruction (FFFMR). The current study provided three key findings. (1) There was no statistically significant...
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Utility of Screening-Bead Assay in Testing for Formation of Donor-Specific Anti-HLA Antibodies and Antibody-Mediated Rejection in Renal Allografts Post-Transplant.
DownloadFall 2020
Background: Present-day immunosuppressive therapy in renal allograft recipients targets cell-mediated immunity and has significantly improved outcomes over the years. However, allograft failure rates still approach 50% towards 10 years post-transplantation. Antibody-mediated rejection (ABMR) is...
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UTILITY OF THE OREBRO MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN QUESTIONNAIRE AS A SCREENING AND CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT TOOL IN WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLAIMANTS
DownloadFall 2014
Patient health status questionnaires are often used as screening tools by health care professionals. The Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Questionnaire (OMPQ) is a screening tool for patients with musculoskeletal disorders that targets not only physical impairment but also psychosocial factors....
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Utilization Based Technology Assessment and Evaluation of Cognitive Assessments for Canadian Armed Forces Members with Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
DownloadSpring 2021
Canadian Armed Forces service members (CAF-SMs) have an increased risk of sustaining mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI; Garber, Rusu, & Zamorski, 2014). MTBI can result in reduced cognitive functioning which may lead to barriers to participation in everyday occupations of CAF-SMs. Military...