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Luận án Đại học: Optimization of pedicle screw depth in the lumbar spine biomechanical characterization of screw stability and pullout strength - Optimization of pedicle screw depth in the lumbar spine biomechanical characterization of screw stability and pullout strength
Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Figures List of Abbreviations List of Symbols . 1 Introduction…. 1.1 Anatomy and Biomechanics 1.1.1 Intervertebral Disc 1.1.2 Vertebrae 1.1.3 Facet Joints 1.1.4 Functional Spinal Unit 1.1.5 Spinal Fusion and Pathology 1.2 Problem Statement...
Luận án Đại học: Neuropeptides amplify and focus the monoaminergic inhibition of nociception in Caenorhabditis elegans - Neuropeptides amplify and focus the monoaminergic inhibition of nociception in Caenorhabditis elegans
Table of Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Figures List of Abbreviations List of Symbols 1 Introduction 1.1 Monoamines and neuropeptides as co-modulators for global signaling cascades in mammals and invertebrates 1.2 The role of TA as a neuromodulator in mammals and invertebrates...
Luận án Đại học: Natural products-inspired synthesis and biological evaluation of bioactive agents - Natural products-inspired synthesis and biological evaluation of bioactive agents
Table of Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Schemes List of Spectra List of Abbreviations 1 Neuroprotective Agents: Introduction 2 Neuroprotective Agents: Results and Discussion 2.1 Synthesis of 12-17 2.2 Biological Studies Results 2.3 Discussion 3 Neuroprotective...
Luận án Đại học: Monitoring of bird movement via marine radar in the western basin of Lake Erie - Monitoring of bird movement via marine radar in the western basin of Lake Erie
Table of Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures 1. Introduction 2. Literature review of Radar Studies 2.1. Acquiring the radar signal 2.2. Commercially Available Marine Radar Systems: 2.3. Summary 3. Marine Radar Based Monitoring System 3.1. Marine Radar: 3.2....
Luận án Đại học: Mobilization nation – mass movements in the People’s Republic of China - Mobilization nation - mass movements in the People's Republic of China
Contents Abstract Contents Preface 1. Evolution of Land Reform 1.1. The Agrarian Question 1.2. Hunan Peasant Uprising 1.3. Early Land Reform 1.4. Land Reform and the Second Sino-Japanese War 1.5. Land Reform and the End of the Chinese Civil War 1.6. Conclusion 2. Land Reform...
Luận án Đại học: Synthesis and Properties of Silver Magic-Number Clusters - Synthesis and Properties of Silver Magic-Number Clusters
Table of Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Abbreviations 1 Introduction 1.1 Magic-number clusters 1.2 Electronic structure theory 1.3 Geometric structure theory 1.4 Why silver? 1.5 Outline 2 Synthesis and characterization of magic-number silver clusters 2.1 Introduction...
Luận án Đại học: Structural analysis of macromolecular complexes using electrospray ionization mass spectrometry based approaches - Structural analysis of macromolecular complexes using electrospray ionization mass spectrometry based approaches
Table of Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Abbreviations List of Symbols 1 Overview of the Dissertation 2 Mass Spectrometry: Principles, Instrumentation and Applications 2.1 Principles of MS 2.1.1 The Typical Mass Spectrometer 2.1.2 Ionization Source 2.1.3...
Luận án Đại học: Investigating the Mechanism of p53 Repression of Gfi1 and the Mechanism of Gfi1 Involvement in Lymphomagenesis - Investigating the Mechanism of p53 Repression of Gfi1 and the Mechanism of Gfi1 Involvement in Lymphomagenesis
Table of Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Figures List of Abbreviations 1 Introduction 1.1 Hematopoiesis 1.2 Hematopoietic malignancies 1.3 Hematopoietic cytokines 1.4 Hematopoietic transcription factors 1.5 Growth factor independent 1 (Gfi1) 1.6 c-Myc 1.7 The tumor suppressor p53 1.8 Bcl-2 family members...
Luận án Đại học: Effects of low bioavailable nitrogen and phosphorus on cyanobacteria dynamics in eutrophic Lake Erie - Effects of low bioavailable nitrogen and phosphorus on cyanobacteria dynamics in eutrophic Lake Erie
Table of Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures 1 Has the Phosphorus Paradigm Eroded? Possible Insights from Western Lake Erie 1.1 The Phosphorus Paradigm 1.2 Lake Erie can Provide Insights to the Nitrogen Question 1.3 Goals and Hypothesizes of...
Luận án Đại học: Evaluation of conventional and alternative sanitation technologies using the life cycle assessment approach - Evaluation of conventional and alternative sanitation technologies using the life cycle assessment approach
Table of Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures 1 Introduction 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Research questions 1.3 Research objectives: 1.4 Overview of following chapters: 2 Understanding the Energy Intensity of Production of Potable Water and Treatment of Wastewater 2.1 Introduction...
Luận án Đại học: Evolutionary, Biogeographic, and Population Genetic Patterns of Walleye and other Sander Relationships across Continents, Corridors, and Spawning Sites - Evolutionary, Biogeographic, and Population Genetic Patterns of Walleye and other Sander Relationships across Continents, Corridors, and Spawning Sites
Table of Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures Preface 1 Introduction 2 Phylogenetic and biogeographic relationships of the Sander pikeperches (Perciformes: Percidae): Patterns across North America and Eurasia 2.1 Abstract 2.2 Introduction 2.2.1 Morphological differentiation 2.2.2 Species distributions 2.2.3...
Luận án Đại học: Effect of acute heat stress on nutrient uptake by plant roots - Effect of acute heat stress on nutrient uptake by plant roots
Table of Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Figures List of Abbreviations List of Symbols 1 Introduction 2 Materials and Methods 2.1 Plant growth conditions, temperature treatments, and harvesting 2.2 Photosynthesis and root respiration 2.3 Membrane integrity 2.4 Nutrient relations 2.4.1 Protein extraction...
Luận án Đại học: Development of an intervertebral cage using additive manufacturing with embedded NiTi hinges for a minimally invasive deployment - Development of an intervertebral cage using additive manufacturing with embedded NiTi hinges for a minimally invasive deployment
Contents Abstract Acknowledgments Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Abbreviations List of Symbols 1 Introduction 1.1 Problem Statement 1.2 Objective 1.3 Approach 1.4 Contribution 1.5 Outline 2 Background 2.1 State of the art for spinal fusion 2.1.1 ALIF 2.1.2 PLIF 2.1.3 TLIF...
Luận án Đại học: Development of a total sustainability assessment methodology for manufacturing facilities applying the six sigma approach - Development of a total sustainability assessment methodology for manufacturing facilities applying the six sigma approach
Table of Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Equations List of Abbreviations List of Symbols 1 Introduction 1.1 Objective 1.2 Importance of Research 1.3 Background of the Business Waste Reduction Assistance Program 1.4 Overview of Terms 1.5...
Luận án Đại học: Development of a quality assurance procedure for dose volume histogram analysis - Development of a quality assurance procedure for dose volume histogram analysis
Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Contents List of Tables List of Figures 1 Introduction 2 Motivation 2.1 ACR Requirements and Recommendations 2.2 TG-53 Recommendations 3 Virtual Pinnacle Simulations 3.1 Dose Volume Histogram Analysis 3.2 DVH Excel Spreadsheet Calculations 3.3 Off-axis Evaluation 3.4 Dose Grid Effect Analysis 3.5...
Luận án Đại học: Development of a comprehensive linac-based quality assurance program for a retrofitted micro-MLC SRS system - Development of a comprehensive linac-based quality assurance program for a retrofitted micro-MLC SRS system
Contents Abstract Acknowledgments Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Abbreviations 1 Introduction 1.1 Stereotactic Radiosurgery 2 Literature Survey 3 Methods and Materials 3.1 Electronic Portal Imaging Devices 3.2 Gafchromic RTQA Film 3.3 Isocenter Phantoms 3.3.1 Mechanical and Radiation Isocenter Phantom 3.3.2 Radiation...
Luận án Đại học: Development and optimization of an integrated Faraday modulator and compensator design for continuous polarimetric glucose monitoring - Development and optimization of an integrated Faraday modulator and compensator design for continuous polarimetric glucose monitoring
Table of Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Abbreviations List of Symbols 1 Introduction 1.1 Literature Review 1.1.1 The Origins of Polarimetry in Glucose Sensing 1.1.2 Tackling the Challenges of Polarimetric Sensing 1.1.3 Polarimetry in Turbid Media...
Luận án Đại học: Constitutive modeling of superelastic shape memory alloys considering rate dependent non-mises tension-torsion behavior - Constitutive modeling of superelastic shape memory alloys considering rate dependent non-mises tension-torsion behavior
Contents Abstract Acknowledgments Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Abbreviations List of Symbols 1 Introduction 1.1 Shape memory alloys 1.1.1 Phase transformation in SMAs 1.1.2 Shape memory effect 1.1.3 Superelasticity 1.1.4 Applications 1.1.5 Multi-axial loading behavior 1.1.6 Loading rate dependency (thermo-mechanical coupling)...
Luận án Đại học: Biochemical Saccharification of Ionic Liquid Pretreated Biomass an Examination of Treatment Parameters and Enzyme Requirements - Biochemical Saccharification of Ionic Liquid Pretreated Biomass an Examination of Treatment Parameters and Enzyme Requirements
Table of Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Equations List of Abbreviations 1. Introduction 1.1. Background 1.2. Availability of biomass 1.3. Sugar platform for production to value added chemicals 1.4. Ionic liquid pretreatment 1.5. Cellulose and Hemicellulose...
Luận án Đại học: An experimental analysis of auxetic folded cores for sandwich structures based on origami tessellations - An experimental analysis of auxetic folded cores for sandwich structures based on origami tessellations
Table of Contents Abstract Acknowledgements Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures List of Abbreviations List of Symbols 1 Introduction 1.1 Background and Motivation 1.2 Previous Work 1.3 Overview of Auxetic Materials 1.4 Overview and History of Origami 1.5 Objective and Outline of...