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Hemocompatibility of polymeric materials for blood-contacting applications
Author(s):Woodbury, Jodi Marie
Date Issued:2015
Format:born digital; masters theses
Hemocompatibility of a biomaterial plays a vital role in the overall success of the biomaterial in the body. Every implanted biomaterial tends to cause an immune response by the host tissue. The intensity of said response ...
Effects of prolonged standing on ground reaction force control and core muscle activation
Author(s):Soliday, Kylie M.
Date Issued:2015
Format:born digital; masters theses
Prolonged standing (PS) is a common activity that is becoming more recommended in the work place. However, there’s a strong association between PS and low back pain (LBP) with up to 81% of individuals reporting LBP after ...
Evaluation of nitric oxide releasing polymers for wound healing applications
Author(s):Wold, Kathryn A.
Date Issued:2015
Format:born digital; doctoral dissertations
Chronic, non-healing wounds afflict millions of Americans and represent a costly burden to the healthcare industry. In addition, the overuse and misuse of antibiotics has triggered the widespread emergence of drug-resistant ...
Quantifying the effects of pediatric obesity on musculoskeletal function and biomechanical loading during walking
Author(s):Lerner, Zachary F.
Date Issued:2015
Format:born digital; doctoral dissertations
With the high prevalence of pediatric obesity worldwide, there is a critical need for structured physical activity interventions during childhood. However, obese children exhibit altered walking mechanics that are associated ...
Development of paper-based analytical devices for particulate metals in welding fume
Author(s):Cate, David M.
Date Issued:2015
Format:born digital; doctoral dissertations
Exposure to metal-containing particulate matter places a tremendous burden on human health. Studies show that exposures lead to cardiovascular disease, asthma, flu-like illnesses, other respiratory disorders, and to increased ...