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Finitely Presented Modules Over The Steenrod Algebra In Sage, Michael J. Catanzaro

Wayne State University Theses

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Probabilistic Models For Patient Scheduling, Adel Alaeddini

Wayne State University Theses

In spite of the success of theoretical appointment scheduling methods, there have been significant failures in practice primarily due to the rapid increase in the number of no-shows and cancelations from the individuals in recent times. These disruptions not only cause inconvenience to the management but also has a significant impact on the revenue, cost and resource utilization. In this research, we develop a hybrid probabilistic model based on logistic regression and Bayesian inference to predict the probability of no-shows in real-time. We also develop two novel non-sequential and sequential optimization models which can effectively use no-show probabilities for scheduling …

An Experience Report Of The Solo Iterative Process, Christopher Dorman

Wayne State University Theses

The field of software engineering is over 50 years old; originally, mathematicians and engineers thought software development was more of an art form than a defined process. These first software engineers managed to produce a variety of complex, working software; however, many software engineers today use agile processes. This thesis is an experience report in an agile process called the Solo Iterative Process.

In this thesis, previous research is reviewed in previous solo processes, team processes, individual phases of software evolution and software evolution tools. Then the Solo Iterative Process is defined. To begin the experience report a subject software, …

Analysis Of Gaba And Glutamate In The Mouse Dorsal Striatum, Stella Wisidagamage

Wayne State University Theses

ABSTRACT

ANALYSIS OF GABA AND GLUTAMATE IN MICE BRAIN

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STELLA WISIDAGAMA

May 2011

Advisor: Dr. Tiffany Mathews

Major: Chemistry (Analytical)

Degree: Master of Science

GABA and glutamate are the predominant inhibitory and excitatory amino acid neurotransmitters in the central nervous system (CNS), respectively. However, their altered levels cause several neurological diseases including Parkinson's and Huntington's disease, schizophrenia, and epilepsy. It is important to measure their levels in the extra- and intracellular environments to better understand and develop improved therapeutics that will treat these neurological disorders. The principle aim of this study is to study the impacts of different endogenous …