Browsing Theses and Dissertations - Graduate Degree Program in Bioengineering by Date "2013"
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Characterizing the diffusional behavior and trafficking pathways of Kv2.1 using single particle tracking in live cells
Studying the diffusion pattern of membrane components yields valuable information regarding membrane structure, organization, and dynamics. Single particle tracking serves as an excellent tool to probe these events. We are ... -
Characterization of osseointegrative phosphatidylserine and cholesterol orthopaedic implant coatings
Total joint arthroplasties/replacements are one of the most successful surgeries available today for improving patients’ quality of life. By 2030 in the US, demand for primary total hip and knee arthroplasties are expected ... -
Tissue electrophoresis for generation of porcine acellular dermal matrices
Background: Acellular dermal matrices have several applications including treatment of burns, reconstructive surgery, and treatment of chronic ulcers. Xenogeneic acellular dermal matrices have the advantage of increased ... -
Mesenchymal stem cell rescue for bone formation following stereotactic radiotherapy of osteosarcoma
Background: Osteosarcoma (OSA) is the most common form of primary bone cancer in dogs and humans. Curative-intent treatment options include amputation, radiation therapy or surgical limb salvage for local tumor control ... -
New Frank-Starling based contractility and ventricular stiffness indices: clinically applicable alternative to Emax
Heart disease is the #1 cause of death in the United States with congestive heart failure (CHF) being a leading component. Load induced CHF, i.e. CHF in response to chronic pressure or volume overload, may be classified ...
