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Modeling of arterial hemodynamics

Edwards, Jonathan (University of Delaware, 2009)

Accurate noninvasive measurement of the blood pressure waveforms throughout the body is clinically desirable, but difficult to accomplish. We use a computational model, based on a description of the architecture and ...
Characterization of the interaction between a stable G-quartet forming oligonucleotide and huntingtin with an expanded poly-glutamine region

Yerkes, Sarah (University of Delaware, 2009)

Huntington’s Disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion. The disease is the result of an expanded CAG repeat in exon 1 of the HD gene which encodes an elongated ...
The effect of sodium bicarbonate or live yeast culture (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) on the metabolism and production of Lactating dairy cows

Der Bedrosian, Michelle (University of Delaware, 2009)

Recent studies have shown that feeding live yeasts to dairy cows has the ability to moderate ruminal pH. The objective of this study was to compare the effects of feeding live yeasts or sodium bicarbonate, a traditional ...
The effect of iron status on the risk for developing cardiovascular disease in the healthy aging in neighborhoods of diversity across the life span (HANDLS) study sample

Olesnevich, Meghan (University of Delaware, 2009)

Background – Over the past three decades there has been considerable and conflicting debate on the impact of iron mediated oxidative damage on coronary heart disease. Objective - To determine if the baseline participants ...
Implementation of a computational model for random directional seas and underwater acoustics

Bayindir, Cihan (University of Delaware, 2009)

Acoustic wave propagation in the ocean is an old and interesting problem. In the literature the problem of interaction of acoustic waves with the ocean surface has drawn the attention of many researchers. This interaction ...
Design tutorial and comparative analysis of printed circuit board production softwares for microcontroller & FPGA-based systems

Hoover, Ryan (University of Delaware, 2009)

Printed Circuit Board design and implementation is a research topic most any company or group manufacturing electronic devices must address. There are issues in every aspect of design, ranging from schematics to pad ...
Observing changes in gender and sexuality in slasher film franchises

Newby, Brian (University of Delaware, 2009)

The connection between horror and gender is nothing new. The context of psychoanalytic feminist film theory lends itself to the discussion of gender within the films themselves, but treats the films as a universe in and ...
Trusted software engine and PCB design for data consistency checking of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) hardware

DelVecchio, Raymond (University of Delaware, 2009)

Recent trends in technology have pushed the majority of ASIC fabrication overseas. This high volume market leaves devices vulnerable to attack by adversaries who could potentially alter the design at the hardware level ...
A case study: The impact of the 1962 northeaster on Delaware’s Atlantic coastline

McCarty, Elizabeth (University of Delaware, 2009)

The 1962 Northeaster, called by many “The Storm of the Century,” was one of Delaware‟s most devastating coastal storms. It lasted over more than five consecutive, semi-diurnal, perigean spring tidal cycles (Zhang et al., ...
Use of a novel magnetic resonance imaging based modeling technique to investigate differences in tibiofemoral articular cartilage contact area In subjects with moderate knee osteoarthritis

Henderson, Christopher (University of Delaware, 2009)

Knee osteoarthritis (OA) detrimentally impacts the lives of millions of older Americans through pain and decreased functional ability. Unfortunately, the pathomechanics and associated changes that OA patients experience ...
Model catalysts for high-pressure spectroscopic investigations

Bedenbaugh, John (University of Delaware, 2009)

In molecular-level catalytic investigations, discrepancies that exist between surface science observations under ultra-high vacuum (UHV) conditions and industrial catalytic performance at higher pressures are referred to ...
Binary dithered oversampling analog-to-digital converters

Pienovi, Diego (University of Delaware, 2009)

In today’s world, analog-to-digital converters (ADC) play a major role. Our modern society requires and depends on electronic devices that process the analog input data in the digital domain, such as cellphones, audio ...
A Spatially Explicit Model of The White-Tailed Deer Population in Delaware

Jennings, Brian (University of Delaware, 2009)

White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) population models are used by many states to predict population levels and aid in making management decisions. Delaware did not have a deer population model, so I developed a model ...
Balance and neuropsychological performance following an acute bout of soccer heading

Gilliam, Mary (University of Delaware, 2009)

Context: Evidence illustrates a cumulative effect of multiple concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries. Research on the effect of an acute bout of soccer heading on brain function is not conclusive. Objective: To ...
In the zoological garden- understanding botany in zoo education

Conley, Julie (University of Delaware, 2009)

Botany, which is the study of plants and associated knowledge, forms one of the foundations of life, yet it has lagged behind other academic disciplines in prominence. In fact, it is unfamiliar to the average citizen ...
Implications of an inductive versus deductive approach to SLA grammar instruction

Kuder, Emily (University of Delaware, 2009)

While there is generally great interest in how languages are learned in the modern classroom, the question arises as to what type of grammar instruction is most effective. This study examines the outcome of a deductive ...
Seizing america’s promise: one man’s life in the early twentieth century

Cadogan, Heather (University of Delaware, 2009)

At the dawn of the twentieth century the United States of America was a symbol of opportunity and hope to many around the world. Hundreds of thousands of immigrants entered the U.S. seeking for themselves and their ...
Development and application of an empirical loss analysis for woodframe buildings subject to seismic events

Black, Gregory (University of Delaware, 2009)

This thesis introduces a new seismic loss model for woodframe buildings and examines how it can be used to provide input for the development of seismic performance objectives for woodframe buildings in terms of economic ...
Black Churches need to unite to improve Student Performance

Scott, Marc (University of Delaware, 2009)

The purpose of my thesis is to examine what Black churches are currently doing to help improve student performance. The church has a long history of encouraging and supporting the education of African Americans. Presently, ...
Does consumer willingness to pay change over time in response to food scares?

Dillaway, Robin (University of Delaware, 2009)

Using poultry as a case study, this research uses experimental auctions to examine the short and longer term impacts of media information on consumer behavior. Adult subjects were presented with negative food safety ...

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