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Statistical Methodology To Improve The Understanding Of Dna Methylation Data, Lindsay Leigh Waite Jones
Statistical Methodology To Improve The Understanding Of Dna Methylation Data, Lindsay Leigh Waite Jones
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The study of epigenetics involves the investigation of genomic elements that do not directly affect DNA sequence but are stable and preserved during cell division. One of the most commonly studied epigenetic elements is DNA methylation, which occurs when a methyl group is added to a cytosine residue in the DNA sequence. The advancement of technology to quantify DNA methylation, including bisulfite sequencing and bisulfite microarrays, has led to a large amount of available data. However, many questions still remain as to how to statistically analyze this data. This dissertation addresses some statistical concerns related to the analysis of DNA …