Thesis (Ph. D. in Molecular Plant Sciences)--Washington State University. / Includes bibliographical references.

Thesis--University of Michigan. / Running title: Formation of mechanical tissue. Reprinted from the Botanical gazette, v. 43, no. 6, June 1907. "Contribution 92 from the Botanical Laboratory of the University of Michigan." Includes bibliographical references (p. 381-382).

Thèse--Faculté des sciences de Paris.

Thesis (M. Phil.)--Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 78-84). Also available in electronic version. Access restricted to campus users.

Thesis (L.L.M.)--York University, 2000. Graduate Programme in Law. / Typescript. Includes bibliographical references. Also available on the Internet. MODE OF ACCESS via web browser by entering the following URL: http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/yorku/fullcit?pMQ59546.

Little numerical analysis has been done on fluorescence lifetime imaging \emph{in-vivo}. Here, a 3D fluorescence Monte Carlo model is used to evaluate a microvasculature geometry obtained via two-photon microscopy. I found that a bulk-vascularization assumption does not provide an accurate picture of penetration depth of the collected fluorescence signal. Instead the degree of absorption difference between extravascular and intravascular space, as well as the absorption difference between excitation and emission wavelengths must be taken into account to determine the depth distribution. Additionally, I found that using targeted illumination can provide for superior surface vessel sensitivity over wide-field illumination, with small area detection offering an even greater amount of sensitivity to surface vasculature. Depth sensitivity can be enhanced by either increasing the detector area or increasing the illumination area. Finally, it is shown that the excitation wavelength and vessel size can affect intra-vessel sampling distribution, as well as the amount of signal that originates from inside the vessel under targeted illumination conditions. / text

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Objective: To synthesize evidence from the recent interventions to improve organ donation rates and attitude towards organ donation. The effective intervention is defined as significant increases in the enrollment rate of organ donation and positive changes of attitude. And the second one is to give recommendations on feasible intervention designs based on the specific situation of Mainland China. Methods: A systematic review was conducted through PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar and reference lists. The quality of the studies was evaluated by CONSORT guideline. Results: Nine randomized control studies were included in this systematic review, and the quality of all these studies was average. The main targets of the studies were religious beliefs, distrust medical system, lack of knowledge and fear of premature death. Using lay health advisors, implementing lecture, presentation and discussion, and exposure to mass media with donation information frequently were all identified as effective components to change the attitude and improve the enrollment rate. Conclusion: Based on this systematic review, discrepant interventions could change the public attitude towards organ donation and improve the enrollment donation rate in the United States. However, given the cultural differences in China, more research is needed to see whether implementation of these interventions could improve the situation of organ donation in China. / published_or_final_version / Public Health / Master / Master of Public Health