Browsing by Author "Brett C. Byram"
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Kammer, Michael Nolan (2018-11-08)Department: Biomedical EngineeringChemical and biomedical sciences depend heavily on interaction assays, particularly those providing structural insights. This dissertation shows that free-solution, label-free studies report molecular conformation and ...
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Boire, Timothy Charles (2017-08-07)Department: Biomedical EngineeringHemodialysis is the primary lifeline for nearly half a million Americans with end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Unfortunately, 40 – 60% of these access sites occlude and fail within the first year. This causes significant ...
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Narasimhan, Saramati (2019-06-19)Department: Biomedical EngineeringBetween 2011 and 2015, approximately 121,277 malignant brain and other central nervous system tumors were diagnosed in the United States with a five year survival rate of 35.0%. Two clinical challenges that directly influence ...
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Collins, Jarrod Alan (2018-11-12)Department: Biomedical EngineeringPrimary and metastatic liver cancers are a considerable and increasing U.S. and global health concern. Patients presenting with hepatic tumors are preferably treated with surgical resection which has a record of long-term ...
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Dei, Kazuyuki (2019-01-08)Department: Biomedical EngineeringUltrasound is one of the most widely used imaging modalities in medicine, with an excellent safety record. Ultrasound is attractive because it is real-time, accessible and affordable compared to other modalities. Based on ...
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Tierney, Jaime Elizabeth (2019-06-11)Department: Biomedical EngineeringTransarterial chemoembolization (TACE) treatment of liver tumors aims to reduce tumor perfusion and therefore relies on accurate perfusion imaging to monitor and evaluate treatment response. Although effective, contrast-enhanced ...