Browsing Department of Biological Engineering (MU) by Thesis Semester "2013 Spring"
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Detection of circulating breast cancer cells using photoacoustic flow cytometry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)According to the American Cancer Society, more than 200,000 new cases of breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed this year. Moreover, about 40,000 women died from breast cancer last year alone. As breast cancer progresses ... -
Evaluation of the antimicrobial properties and biocompatibility of polypropylene mesh conjugated with gold nanoparticles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Polypropylene (PP) mesh is commonly utilized as a patch for hernia repairs and for pelvic slings. However, biocompatibility and infection rates are a concern. Conjugating gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) to PP mesh may enhance ... -
Nanoparticle mediated ablation of breast cancer cells using a nanosecond pulsed electric field
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)In the past, both nanomaterials and various heating modalities have been researched as means for treating cancers. However, many of the current methodologies have the flaws of inconsistent tumor ablation and significant ... -
Pupillary Light Reflex Deficits in a Canine Model of Neuronal Ceroid Lipofuscinosis and the Effects of Enzyme Replacement Therapy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Pupil size is controlled by the autonomic nervous system, and iris behavior reflects a balance of input from both the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems. The pupillary light reflex (PLR) occurs in response to ... -
Pupillary light reflex in children with autism spectrum disorders
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Pupillary light reflex (PLR) refers to the phenomenon of pupil size changing with respect to retinal illumination. It's a noninvasive, functional test which can reveal a rich set of information about nervous system. Abnormal ... -
Supercritical water gasification of waste residues
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] A batch reactor was built in the University of Missouri Carbon Recycling Center to explore the thermo-chemical conversion of motor oil as a model ... -
The use of supercritical fluids to process biomass for fuel
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Soybean flakes were extracted using supercritical carbon dioxide at 48.3 MPa and 80 °C, which is a higher temperature than previously reported. Several ...