The College of Engineering Dissertations and Theses Series is comprised of dissertations and theses authored by Marquette University's College of Engineering doctoral and master's students.
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Development of a Novel Technique for Quantification of Prostate Tumor Blood Volume Using X-Ray Microangiography, Laura Marie Danielson
Genetic Determination Versus Environmental Influence in the Generation of the Pulmonary Arterial Tree Branching Pattern, Anita Dhyani
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Study of NASA's Cold-Wall Swirl-Driven Rocket Combustion Chamber, Dianqi Fang
Development of Numerical and Statistical Tools for Quantitative Interpretation of Cellular Redox Metabolism, Viola S. Fernandes
Two-Dimensional Spectral Estimation Techniques with Applications to Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Frederick J. Frigo
Biomechanical Analysis of Upper Extremity Kinematics Following Stroke: Model Design and Validation, Brooke A. Hingtgen
Visual and Proprioceptive Contributions to Adaptation of the Human Reach, Timothy N. Judkins
Measurement of Discrete Contact Zone Forces Exerted by Polymer/Abrasive Filamentary Brushing Tool, Bobby P. Khemkeo
Biomechanical Evaluation of Cutting and Crimping Tasks in the Electric Power Industry, Lia Lazuardi
Tri-Axial Plantar Force Sensor: Design, Calibration, Characterization, and Clinical Application, Emily Jeanne Miller
The Effect of Doping on Luminescent Properties of Cadmium Tungstate, Waldemar Orlow
Multiple Indicator Dilution (MID) Approach to Understanding Mechanisms of Lung Adaptation to Hyperoxia, Lucas G. Rugani
Flow Approximations for Solid Rocket Motors with Tapered Walls, Oliver Columbus Sams
Classification of ECG ST Events As Ischemic or Non-Ischemic Using Reconstructed Phase Spaces, Michael W. Zimmerman
Theses/Dissertations from 2003
Fuzzy Logic Characterization and Design Optimization of Electromagnetic Devices, Nizar Al Aawar
Effects of a Bone Morphogenetic Protein on Allograft Incorporation and Immunogenesis in the Canine Cervical Spine, Sin Ting J. Chan
Multi-Body Simulation of Forging Process, Cunjiang Cheng
Fundamental Analysis of Vibratory Finishing, Robert M. Evans
The Effects of Hip and Knee Phasing During Pedaling in Chronic Unilateral Stroke, Kelly K. Heglund
Anthropometry-Dependent Mechanical Properties of the Cervical Spine, Christopher E. Hilker
Flattening & Fast Curve Mapping Algorithms for Running Shoe Design, Sung IL Hwang
Inversion/Eversion Mechanics of the Ankle in Human Spinal Cord Injury, Richard J. Ivnik
Parametric Finite Element Analysis of Large Diameter Shell Intersections Subjected to Internal Pressure and Axial Loads, Douglas A. Kiesling
Proprioceptive Sensitivity to Hand-Path Curvature During Human Reaching, Kyle P. Lillis
Length Changes of the Ankle Musculature in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury, Michael F. McDonald
Reduction of Trolox Quinone by Pulmonary Artery Endothelial Cells, Jessica A. O'Connor
Analysis of the relationship between myoplasmic ionized calcium and contractile function in guinea pig intact hearts, Samhita Shahane Rhodes
Vitrification of erythrocytes, cryoprotective solutions and pure water by rapid solidification, David J Schedgick
Modulation of Coordinated Muscle Activity during Imposed Sinusoidal Hip Movements in Human Spinal Cord Injury, Robert E. Steldt
Injection and Swirl Driven Flowfields in Solid and Liquid Rocket Motors, Anand B. Vyas
Surface Effect of Electrical Discharge to Accelerate Aging of Ball Bearings, Edward L. Wellner
Thermomechanical behavior of mica layers with lenticular fissures, Michael Xinyi Yang
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
Pre-Clinical Evaluation of Novel Tissue Engineered Titanium Mesh Devices for Hard Tissue Implants, Jeffrey M. Badura
A Self-Consistent Model of the Pulmonary Arterial Tree, Heidi Anna Behling
Wireless Rat Radio Frequency Identification System, Edward Paul Binninger
Development and Biomechanical Testing of an Artificial Vertebral Body, Joseph S. Cheng
The Effect of High Density Electric Pulses on Sintered Aluminum 201AB SiC MMC PM Compacts during Plastic Deformation, Nader G. Dariavach
Reduction of Ballistocardiogram Artifact in the Simultaneous Acquisition of EEG and FMRI Data, Michael Ellingson
Employee Acceptance of a Quality Improvement Initiative: Development of Measures and Evaluation of the Impact of Predictors, Ademar Galelli
Application of Cutting Mechanics to Reciprocating Sawing, Thomas P. James
Promotion of Angiogenesis in Skeletal Muscle by a Fully Implantable, Programmable Muscle Stimulator, Michael R. Kloehn
Effects of Spondylotic Degeneration on Cervical Spine Biomechanics, Stephanie A. Knowles
Finite Element Analysis Engine Development for Fractal-Based Mesh Generator, Cong Lu
An Investigation of Noise in Phased-Array Magnetic Resonance Images, Laura E. Meisenheimer
An Investigation of the Relationship between Calcium Concentration and Left Ventricular Pressure in Isolated Guinea Pig Hearts, Amanda L. Potocky
Impulse Evaluation of Transtibial Prosthetic Gait in Children : A Pilot Study, Jacqueline M. Schmit
The Group Method for Cartesian Programming: A New Methodology for Complex Adaptive Functional Networks, Mark Seth Voss
Continuous-Time System Identification from Discrete-Time Measurements with Application to Natural Gas Pipeline Modeling, Everton St. Patrick Walters
An 8 Channel Transmit-Receive RF Volume Coil for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Daniel J. Weyers
Theses/Dissertations from 2001
Artificial Intelligence Models for the Characterization of Switched Reluctance Motor Drive Systems, Mohammad M. Bouji
Baseline Wander Removal and QRS Detection Using Holter ECG Signals, Michael J. Cobb
Biomechanical Evaluation of Hamstrings Length During Gait in Adults with Low Back Pain, Robert A. Conley
Characteristics of Material Removal by Ceramic Media on Metallic Coupons for Mass Finishing Applications, Antonio Eduardo Bonato Evaristo
Investigation of Heat Transfer and Pressure Drop Characteristics in Helically Coiled Tubes, Benjamin Z. Hayes
Design and Analysis Tools for Filament-Wound Composite Pressure Vessels with Elliptical Domes, William Edward Howard
Wireless Handheld ECG Monitor Designed for Ambulatory Applications, Ken Hsieh
The Characterization of Lubricating Fluids Using AC Impedance Spectroscopy, Jianxun Hu
Oscillatory Flows in Porous Tubes and Channels with Arbitrary Wall Suction, Todd Jankowski
Computational Fluid Dynamics Modeling of Hemodynamic Changes Induced by Coronary Stenting in Vivo, John F. LaDisa Jr.
Development of An Adaptive Online Fuzzy Arbitrator for Forecasting Short Term Natural Gas Usage, Richard J. Lukas
Catalytic activity and selectivity of mechanically alloyed nickel-zirconium and nickel-platinum-zirconium powders, Arvin J. Montes
Catalytic activity and selectivity of mechanically alloyed nickel-zirconium and nickel-platinum-zirconium powders, Arvin Joseph Montes
Validation of a Multi-Segment Foot and Ankle Kinematic Model for Pediatric Gait, Kelly Ann Myers
A Transcutaneously Powered ECG Biotelemetry System, Matthew C. Schoenecker
Unified Approach for Singularly Perturbed Control Systems, Hardev Singh
A System for Non-Radiographic Dynamic Analysis of the Pediatric Spine in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kirsten L. Tulchin
Augmentation of Calcium Phosphate Cements with Bone Morphogenetic Proteins for Vertebroplasty, Nicole J. Vertalino
Potential Improvement of Hot Water and Low Pressure Steam Systems, Bin Wang
Analytical Solutions for Injection Or Suction Driven Channel Flows with Expanding or Contracting Walls, Chong Zhou
Evaluation of Local Contact Zone Force Generated by Circular Filamentary Brushes, Mark Zuzanski
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Kinematic and Dynamic Evaluation of Lug Drive Track Mechanism Found on Electric Mining Shovels, Joseph Colwell
Study of Ion Exchange Media with Impedance Spectroscopy, Phillip A. Eidler
The Effects of Acute Hyperglycemia on Oxidant and Mechanical Stress, Eric R. Gross
A New Method for Setting Monitoring Alarm Limits Based on Calculated Variables of a Physiologic Model, George M. Hutchinson
A Biomechanical Investigation of Posterior Tibial Tendon Insufficiency Kinetics, Jason T. Long
Formant Tracking of Noise-Corrupted Speech Signals Based on Auditory Modeling, Troy L. Mack
Pediatric Tensile Neck Strength Characteristics Using a Caprine Model, Russell Gerald Mayer
An in Vivo Study of Excitotoxicity in Generalized Epilepsy with MRS at 0.5 Tesla, Ronald L. Neppl Jr.
Diffusion Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging (DW-MRI) of Early Stroke in Humans: A Comparison of Two Methods, Aaron Olson
Effects of Two-Lane Wisconsin Highway Geometry on Crash Experience, M. Ertan Örnek
Optimal Fuzzy Control: Design of Fuzzy Controllers through Knowledge Discovery and Optimization, Mark W. Palmer
Investigation of Jones Fractures Using Finite Element Analysis, Eric Scott Rohr
Calculation of Solder Joint Stiffness Using Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis: Comparison with Short-Beam Analytical Estimates, Hani Serhal Saad
Development of a Child-Specific Musculoskeletal Model of the Foot and Ankle, Sara J. Stabelfeldt
Calculation and Modeling of Transmission Line Characteristics and Their Effect on Line-To-Line Motor Voltage with PWM Adjustable Speed Drives, Robert Gregory Wagoner
Metallurgical Evaluation of Heat-Treated Nickel-Chromium Base Denture Alloy, Essam E. AL Wakeel
The Thermodynamic Properties of a Magnetically Coupled Two-Layer System Using the Shift Operator Matrix Method, Hsiao-wen Wu
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Diagnosis of Normal and Abnormal Operations of Induction Motors in ASDS by a Coupled Finite Element-Network Technique, John Fayia Bangura
Feature-Based Speech Enhancement Techniques Based on Spectral Subtraction and Wiener Filtering, Mike V. Chan
Characterization of Switched Reluctance Motor Drives Using ANN Based Models, Ping Du
Numerical Modeling of the External Thread Rolling Process, Feng Feng
Age Related Changes in Voluntary Motion at the Ankle Joint, Greg Halstead
A New Technique for Blind Reconstruction of Stochastic Processes with Applications to Speech Enhancement, Egide A. V. Houndegla
Quantum Monte Carlo Calculations on Positronium Compounds, Nan Jiang
Modified High Temperature Transient Oxidation Behavior of 50B44 Steel by Al₂O₃ Blast Treatment, Stephen J. Marsch
Effect of Cyanide on Methylene Blue Reduction and Uptake in An Endothelial Cell Column, Meha K. Patel
A Model of Pulmonary Endothelial Transplasma Membrane Electron Transport: Inclusion of Plasma-Protein Binding, Sejal G. Patel
Time Series Data Mining: Identifying Temporal Patterns for Characterization and Prediction of Time Series Events, Richard J. Povinelli