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A Mixed Integer Linear Programming Optimization Model for Capturing Expert Planning Style in Interstitial Low Dose Rate Prostate Brachytherapy
DownloadSpring 2017
Low dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy is a minimally invasive form of radiation therapy, used to treat prostate cancer, and it involves permanent implantation of radioactive sources (seeds) inside of the prostate gland. Treatment planning in brachytherapy involves a decision making process for the...
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Beyond Viscosity—How Density, Vibration and Interfacial Tension Affect Solvent Aided Bitumen Production
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Bitumen and heavy oil comprise a significant percentage of proven oil reserves globally. The environmental impacts of producing these resources with current technologies is a concern for environmentalists, oil producing companies, resource rich jurisdictions and society at large. Dilution of the...
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Treating the Placenta with a Nanoparticle-Encapsulated Mitochondrial Antioxidant Improves Placental Function and Fetal Cardiomyocyte Development in a Rat Model of Prenatal Hypoxia
DownloadSpring 2021
Introduction: Pregnancy complications associated with prenatal hypoxia have been linked to the development of cardiovascular disease in adult offspring. Prenatal hypoxia (due to maternal or placental hypoxia) has been shown to increase placental oxidative stress and impair placental function in a...
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Spring 2019
DNA-templated reactions have been utilized in many applications from the detection of a nucleic acid target to applications in nanotechnology. This thesis explores developing bioanalytical strategies based on DNA-templated ligation reactions for sensitive, rapid single nucleotide polymorphism...
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Examining Historical Climate with Respect to Future Permafrost and Engineering Design: An Analysis of Common Assumptions and Calculations
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This paper examines changes in climate with respect to permafrost and engineering design in Arctic regions. Current understanding of climate changes, predictive modeling, and climate data were studied. Inconsistencies and differences were noted, discussed, and evaluated using comparisons of the...