Search for dissertations about: "functional response"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 1312 swedish dissertations containing the words functional response.

2. 31. Improved dose response modeling for normal tissue damage and therapy optimization

   Author : Magdalena Adamus-Górka; Bengt K. Lind; Anders Brahme; Panayiotis Mavroidis; Randall K. Ten Haken; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : Normal tissue complications; radiobiological models; dose-response; volume effect; spinal cord; effective FSU size; medicinsk strålningsfysik; Medical Radiation Physics;

   Abstract : The present thesis is focused on the development and application of dose response models for radiation therapy. Radiobiological models of tissue response to radiation are an integral part of the radiotherapeutic process and a powerful tool to optimize tumor control and minimize damage to healthy tissues for use in clinical trials. READ MORE

4. 32. Stretchable electronics using wood-based functional materials

   Author : Mohsen Mohammadi; Klas Tybrandt; Magnus Berggren; Martin Kaltenbrunner; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Stretchable electronics; Wood-based functional materials; Cellulose nanofibrils; Lignosulfonate; Sustainable electronics;

   Abstract : Stretchable electronics allows for direct integration into deforming systems like clothing, skin, and tissue, thereby enabling novel applications in soft robotics, wearable electronics, health monitoring, therapeutics, and human-machine interfaces. However, achieving seamless integration with the human body poses significant challenges, necessitating the development of functional materials with a low Young’s modulus matching biological tissues to avoid any discomfort or immune response. READ MORE

5. 33. Static and Dynamic Load Response of the Lumbar Spine in Flexion

   Author : Anna-Lisa Osvalder; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; biomechanical response; flexion-distraction injuries; injury; ; experimental methods; spinal segments;

   Abstract : The aims of this study were to develop experimental methods for static and dynamic loading of spinal segments in vitro that would simulate flexion-distraction injuries (lap seat-belt injuries) and increase knowledge about the biomechanical response and the mechanisms of injury of the lumbar spine under static and dynamic (transient) loads in flexion. The experiments were carried out on the lumbar functional spinal unit (FSU) consisting of two adjacent vertebrae, the intervertebral disc and all intervening ligaments. READ MORE

6. 34. Exercise and Functional Performance in Middle-aged Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

   Author : Carina Thorstensson; Ewa Roos; Ingemar Peterson; Tore Saxne; Lennart Jacobsson; Paul Dieppe; Sektion III; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; reumatologi; rheumatology locomotion; Skelett; muskelsystem; muscle system; Skeleton; Knee osteoarthritis; Functional performance; Exercise; Physical medicine; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ; rehabilitation; revalidation; kinesitherapy; Knee osteoarthritis;

   Abstract : The overall purpose of this thesis was to explore the impact of exercise and functional performance on development and treatment of knee osteoarthritis in the middle aged. In this thesis, I have studied a population based cohort of middle-aged subjects (35-54 years, 42 % women) with chronic knee pain at baseline, to evaluate the longitudinal effect of muscle weakness on knee osteoarthritis development, the relationship between muscle function and joint load and the effects of exercise on joint load. READ MORE

7. 35. Development of Constituents for Multi-functional Composites Reinforced with Cellulosic Fibers

   Author : Zainab Al-Maqdasi; Roberts Joffe; Nazanin Emami; Liva Pupure; Yvonne Aitomäki; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; cellulose fibers; multi-functional; composites; nano-reinforcement; thermoplastics; development; Polymeric Composite Materials; Polymera kompositmaterial;

   Abstract : Bio-basedcomposites are being increasingly used in applications where weight saving,and environmental friendliness is as important as structural performance. Obviously, bio-based materials have their limitations regarding durability and stability of the properties,but their potential in use for advanced applications can be expanded if they were functionalized and considered beyond their structural performance. READ MORE