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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
- 1Al Onazi, Mona Moraybed
- 1Alvarado, Laura
- 1Armstrong, Kieran
- 1Austin, James A.
- 1Bakshi, Rita.
- 1Buijs, David, M
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Spring 2021
Surgical design and simulation uses Computer Aided Design (CAD)/Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to virtually plan for jaw reconstructive surgery. One part of the process includes the design of a dental prosthesis with the use of an articulator. The articulator is limited in its...
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Synthesis, kinematic modeling, parameter identification and control of a rehabilitation cable-driven robot
DownloadFall 2011
The proposed mechanism in this study is a multi-body cable driven robot. The robot has 6 DOF. The thesis first presents the required concepts and definitions. Then a solution to the kinematic synthesis problem is reviewed. This solution includes an algorithm that finds all the sets of design...
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Spring 2011
Above-elbow myoprostheses aim to restore the functionality of amputated limbs and improve the quality of life of amputees. By using electromyography electrodes attached to the surface of the skin, amputees are able to control motors in myoprostheses by voluntarily contracting the muscles of their...
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The effect of eight weeks of home based aerobic exercise training on peak exercise oxygen consumption, six-minute walk test distance, thigh muscle mass, and health related quality of life in Child Pugh class A and B cirrhosis patients
DownloadFall 2017
Purpose: Cirrhosis patients have reduced peak aerobic power (peak VO2) that is associated with reduced survival. Supervised endurance training is an effective therapy to increase exercise tolerance in cirrhosis. The effect of home-based endurance exercise training (HET) on improving peak VO2 in...
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2001
The purpose of this pilot study was to determine the acceptability and feasibility to conduct a randomized controlled clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of Reiki therapy on the anxiety levels of pregnant women about to experience their first amniocentesis. Participants (n = 30) were...
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The effectiveness of Return to Duty Intervention: Evaluating an interdisciplinary approach to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members who have physical and non-physical disorders
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The rate of musculoskeletal and mental health disorders is high in the Canadian Armed Forces, and can preclude service members from being employable and deployable. The aim of this thesis was to analyze the effectiveness of the Return to Duty intervention at decreasing morbidity and assisting...
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The Feasibility and Acceptability of a Virtually-Supported Home Exercise Program for People with Multiple Myeloma
DownloadFall 2021
Introduction: Exercise could help alleviate the significant morbidity experienced by people with multiple myeloma (MM). It is unclear if current cancer-specific exercise guidelines are appropriate for this unique population. Supervision, tailoring, and flexibility are proposed as key program...
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The Influence of Psychological Comorbidity on Return-to-Work Following a Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Program
DownloadFall 2022
Background: Posttraumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) encompasses a range of trauma, mood, anxiety, and somatoform disorders. PTSI have been shown to have adverse effects on both physical and psychological health. Workers with PTSI demonstrate decreased work performance, functional capability, and...
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Spring 2013
Background: Exercise adherence is particularly low among elderly patients with low functional capacity. Purpose: This study was undertaken to assess the relationship between measures of physical function (PF) with physical activity (PA) in elderly cardiac patients. Methods: PF was assessed in...
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Fall 2016
The overall goal of this dissertation was to develop a novel rehabilitative intervention to improve walking after incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). It is widely known that arm movement modulates leg activity and improves the efficiency of gait. However, gait-specific rehabilitation...