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The Design Of Patient-Specific Implants To Treat Bone Cancer, Shelby Marks
The Design Of Patient-Specific Implants To Treat Bone Cancer, Shelby Marks
Honors Theses
Benign and malignant tumors often arise in bone due to metastasizing cancer. Thirty years ago limbs affected by tumors were treated with amputation, now with new technology, limb‐saving surgery is used most of the time; however, these surgical methods have limitations. Research shows a trend of using allografts and metallic implants to fill the bone gap once the tumor is resected. In some cases sections up to one third of the femur can be removed, sometimes disrupting the joint. There are many problems such as the integration and risk of failure in these implants. A more patient specific approach can …
Factors Associated With Fear Of Breast Cancer Recurrence Among Survivors, Jean Marie Lucas
Factors Associated With Fear Of Breast Cancer Recurrence Among Survivors, Jean Marie Lucas
USF Tampa Graduate Theses and Dissertations
The purpose of this cross-sectional, secondary data analysis was to explore, non-modifiable (stable) trait factors and modifiable (transient) state factors associated with fear of recurrence (FOR) in breast cancer survivors. Antecedent trait factors included demographic, clinical, social/behavioral factors, postulated mediator state factors included pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, depression, state anxiety and perceived stress, and FOR was the outcome variable. The study used baseline data from an R-21 NCI funded (grant #R21CA109168) randomized control trial that examined the effects of mindfulness based stress reduction in early stage breast cancer recovery. Instruments from this study for antecedent variables (trait factors) included a …
The Identification Of Diagnostic Serological Autoantibodies For Cutaneous Melanoma, Pauline Zaenker
The Identification Of Diagnostic Serological Autoantibodies For Cutaneous Melanoma, Pauline Zaenker
Theses: Doctorates and Masters
Abstract not available.