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Evaluation Of Photodynamic Therapy-Induced Edema In The Rat Brain Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging, David Chighvinadze
Evaluation Of Photodynamic Therapy-Induced Edema In The Rat Brain Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging, David Chighvinadze
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Failure of treatment for high-grade gliomas is usually due to local recurrence at the site of surgical resection indicating that a more aggressive form of local therapy should be used. Photodynamic therapy (PDT) shows promising results in the treatment of gliomas as it has been shown to cause significant destruction of tumor cells through localized necrosis and/or apoptosis. An unfortunate complication of this therapy is the induction of cerebral edema which causes increased intracranial pressure and associated morbidity. A potential solution is the administration of steroids to reduce PDT-induced edema, associated morbidity, and mortality in treated animals. In the research …
Imaging The Mantle In Southwestern, Utah Using Geochemistry, And Geographic Information Systems, Reina Fern Downing
Imaging The Mantle In Southwestern, Utah Using Geochemistry, And Geographic Information Systems, Reina Fern Downing
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Basaltic volcanism is common in the transition zone from the Basin and Range to the Colorado Plateau. This study focuses on an 80 km long transect containing seven separate basalt fields spaced less than 20 km apart. The transect extends from eastern Nevada through northwestern Arizona and into southwestern Utah, across the crustal boundary defined as the transition zone; Geochemistry and geographic information systems (GIS) define the geometry and orientation of a mantle boundary trending approximately E-W, almost perpendicular to the crustal boundary. This study suggests that there is no genetic link between the mantle boundary and crustal boundary between …
Navigation System For A Mobile Robot Incorporating Trinocular Vision For Range Imaging, Kalyan Chakravarthy Pattisam
Navigation System For A Mobile Robot Incorporating Trinocular Vision For Range Imaging, Kalyan Chakravarthy Pattisam
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
This research focuses on the development of software for the navigation of a mobile robot. The software developed to control the robot uses sensory data obtained from ultra sound, infra red and tactile sensors, along with depth maps using trinocular vision. Robot navigation programs were written to navigate the robot and were tested in a simulated environment as well as the real world. Data from the various sensors was read and successfully utilized in the control of the robot motion. Software was developed to obtain the range and bearing of the closest obstacle in sight using the trinocular vision system. …
Image Acquisition And Storage For Medical Imaging Systems, Melerick H Mitchell
Image Acquisition And Storage For Medical Imaging Systems, Melerick H Mitchell
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
Image Acquisition and Storage for Medical Imaging Systems investigates the issues and requirements to develop a medical imaging system for the dental industry. Research was conducted through studying image acquisition and digitization systems, image file format standards, and data image distribution techniques in a medical facility. Furthermore, the future trends in medical imaging industry were identified; From the studies gathered, a medical imaging system called Miniature Image and Data Acquisition System (MIDAS) was created. MIDAS is an intraoral camera imaging system, which has the capability to capture images of patient's teeth and gums, track images with patient data, and distributes …
Remote Controlled Imaging Apparatus For A High-Temperature Environment, Chanaka Joseph Anthony Fernando
Remote Controlled Imaging Apparatus For A High-Temperature Environment, Chanaka Joseph Anthony Fernando
UNLV Retrospective Theses & Dissertations
A test tunnel at Yucca Mountain is to be equipped with a mobile camera system, which can record images both at infrared and visible wavelengths at an ambient temperature to 300 degrees Centigrade (300{dollar}\sp\circ{dollar}C). This measurement is to be taken over the entire 50 meter length of the tunnel. The imaging apparatus consists of a remote section equipped with cameras, pan unit and wireless communication units, all of which must be designed to operate at 300{dollar}\sp\circ{dollar}C for up to 60 minutes. The remote sensing section is to be controlled from a computer system located outside the high-temperature zone. The project …