Browsing Theses by Supervisor "Maftoon, Nima"
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Computational Investigation of Role of Platelets In Cancer Metastasis
(University of Waterloo, 2020-12-21)Recent studies suggest that platelets have a significant role in improving the survival of circulating tumor cells and aggravating cancer metastasis. The main function of platelets, as a blood constituent, is to bind to ... -
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Tympanic Membrane Biomechanics for Minimally-Invasive Surgical Innovations
(University of Waterloo, 2023-12-20)Otitis media is a group of inflammatory ear diseases of the middle ear that can cause earaches and hearing loss, and even lead to incurable damage of the middle ear structure in extreme cases. The current treatment for ... -
Human Middle Ear: Material Characterization, Analysis of Effects of Uncertainties, and Investigation of Impacts of Medical-Device Attachment
(University of Waterloo, 2022-12-19)The middle ear is a complex organ that plays a vital role in the hearing process. This thesis attempts to investigate different aspects of the biomechanics of the middle ear for diagnosis and treatment. This thesis can be ...