Wayne State University

Year	Thesis / Dissertation
2009	Aekbote K. Development of Side Impact Protection Systems Using ES-2re and SID-IIs Dummies [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2009.
2013	Ahadi G. Use of Focused Ultrasound for Transcranial Sonothrombolysis [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2013.
2018	Arora T. Development of a Subhuman Primate Brain Finite Element Model to Investigate Brain Injury Thresholds Induced by Head Rotation [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2018.
2009	Azar NO. Muscular Response to Tensile Loading of the Cervical Facet Joint Capsule: A Potential Whiplash Pain Mechanism [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2009.
2011	Baker KC. Supercritical Carbon Dioxide-Processed Resorbable Polymer Nanocomposites for Bone Graft Substitute Applications [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2011.
2006	Balasubramanian S. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injury and Repair: A Biomechanical Evaluation of the Human Knee Joint Under Dynamic Posterior Loading; Kinematics and Contact Pressure Measurements in Normal, PCL Deficient and PCL Reconstructed Knees [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2006.
2012	Bandaru SCR. Traumatic Brain Injury Induced Cerebral Blood Flow Changes: A Potential Role for Caffeine [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2012.
2012	Banglmaier RF. Enhancing the Mechanical Properties of a Hydroxyapatite-Collagen Bone Surrogate [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2012.
2005	Barbir A. Validation of Lower Limb Surrogates as Injury Assessment Tools in Floor Impacts Due to Anti-Vehicular Landmine Explosions [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2005.
1977	Begeman PC. The Effect of Energy Absorbing Devices on Spinal Loads Resulting from -G_X Acceleration [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1977.
2011	Belwadi AN. Finite Element Reconstruction of Real World Aortic Injury in Near-Side Lateral Automotive Crashes With Conceptual Countermeasures [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2011.
2000	Bir CA. The Evaluation of Blunt Ballistic Impacts of the Thorax [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2000.
2012	Bolander R. A Multi-Species Analysis of Biomechanical Responses of the Head to a Shock Wave [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2012.
2019	Bosch KEB. Optimization of Underbody Blast Energy-Attenuating Seat Mechanisms Using Modified MADYMO Hybrid III and Human Body Models [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2019.
2005	Cao KD. Development of a 4-Vertebrae, Detailed Finite Element Model of Thoracolumbar Spine [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2005.
1998	Chung J. Experimental Study of Biomechanical Responses and Injury Mechanisms in Lateral Velocity Pulse Impacts [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1998.
2007	Craig MJ. Biomechanics of Jaw Loading in Football Helmet Impacts [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2007.
2011	Dal Cengio Leonardi A. An Investigation of the Biomechanical Response from Shock Wave Loading to the Head [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2011.
2012	Dau N. Development of a Biomechanical Surrogate for the Evaluation of Commotio Cordis Protection [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2012.
2012	Dawson RM. Comparison of Adult and Pediatric Neck Muscle Strength and Response [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2012.
2008	de Guzman RRC. Nerve Regeneration Strategies: Delivery of Glial Cell Line Derived Neurotrophic Factor from Microencapsulated Cells and Utilization of Electrospun Basal Lamina Nanofibers [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2008.
1999	Deng B. Kinematics of Human Cadaver Cervical Spine During Low-Speed Rear-End Impacts [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1999.
2008	Derrick JPD. Hospital Based Patient Falls: A Clinical Engineering Perspective [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2008.
2006	Eck JV. Biomechanical Response and Abdominal Injury Due to Blunt Ballistic Impacts [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2006.
1972	Eppinger RH. Kinematics and Kinetics of Involuntary Steering Wheel Response [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1972.
2008	Esquivel A. The Physiological Effects and Risk Assessment of Conducted Electrical Weapons [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2008.
2017	Feng K. An Investigation of the Mechanism of Traumatic Brain Injury Caused by Blast in the Open Field [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2017.
2008	Gulati J. Fuzzy Models and Computerization in Homecare Physical - Therapy [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2008.
2011	Guruprakash DK. Effects of Strain and Strain Rate on Axonal Injury in a Spinal Nerve Root Model [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2011.
1976	Hakim NSA. An Experimental Study and Finite-Element Analysis of the Mechanical Response of a Vertebra [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1976.
2007	Hardy WN. Response of the Human Cadaver Head to Impact [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2007.
2007	Henderson J. An Analysis of Pianists to Investigate the Occurrence of Causal Factors Commonly Associated With the Onset of Cumulative Trauma Disorders in the Upper Extremities [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2007.
1968	Hodgson VR. Head Impact Response of Several Mammals Including the Human Cadaver [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1968.
2007	Hu J. Neck Injury Mechanism in Rollover Crashes: A Systematic Approach for Improving Rollover Neck Protection [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2007.
1995	Huang Y. Automotive Side Impact Protection: Biomechanical Issues [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 1995.
1994	Irwin AL. Analysis and CAL3D Model of the Shoulder and Thorax Responses of Seven Cadavers Subjected to Lateral Impacts [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1994.
2009	Jin X. Biomechanical Response and Constitutive Modeling of Bovine Pia-Arachnoid Complex [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2009.
2017	Kalra A. Development of an Elderly Female Torso Finite Element Model for Restraint System Research and Development Applications [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2017.
2022	Kamal SR. Monitoring HDAC Class Ila Activity in the Rat Brain After Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Using Noninvasive Pet Imaging With [¹⁸F]TFAHA [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2022.
1973	Kazemieslamian M. A Mathematical Model of the Human Ribcage [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1973.
1966	King AI. Theoretical and Experimental Studies on Arterial Pressure and Flow in Dogs [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1966.
1969	Vulcan AP. Response of the Lower Vertebral Column to Caudocephalad Acceleration [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1969.
2004	Koh SW. An Investigation of Shoulder Side Impact Response and Ligament Properties [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2004.
1976	Krieger KW. Full Scale Experimental Simulation of Pedestrian-Vehicle Impacts [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; June 1976.
2011	Kumaran S. Subacute Effect of Olfactory Mucosal Stem Cells in the Treatment of Traumatic Brain Injury [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2011.
2002	Lee JB. Development of a Finite Element Model of the Human Abdomen [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2002.
2015	Li Y. An Investigation of the Relationship Between Axonal Injury, Biomarker Expression and Mechanical Response in a Rodent Head Impact Acceleration Model [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2015.
2002	Lippert SA. The Wave-in-a-Tube Ultrasonic Method for Determination of the Material Properties of Gel-Like Solids and Its Application to the High-Frequency Properties of Brain Tissue [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2002.
2023	Lyu D. Investigation of Biomechanical Thresholds of Mild to Severe Brain Injury Using an Anisotropic Visco-Hyperelastic Finite Element Head Model: Model Development and Simulation of Impact Injury and Blast Injury [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2023.
2005	Maddali M. Finite Element Modeling of Aortic Tissue Using High Speed Experimental Data [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2005.
2012	Makwana R. Development and Validation of a 3D Finite Element Model of Advanced Combat Helmet and Biomechanical Analysis of Human Head and Helmet Response to Primary Blast Insult [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2012.
2009	Mao H. Computational Analysis of in Vivo Brain Trauma [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2009.
2002	Marth DR. Biomechanics of the Shoulder in Lateral Impact [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2002.
2020	Mays E. Spatiotemporal Release of Growth Factors in a Biomaterial-Focused Organotypic Spinal Cord Injury Model [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; January 2020.
2010	McKay BJ. Development of Lower Extremity Injury Criteria and Biomechanical Surrogate to Evaluate Military Vehicle Occupant Injury During an Explosive Blast Event [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2010.
1967	Mertz HFJ Jr. The Kinematics and Kinetics of Whiplash [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1967.
2003	Miller HJ III. Verification of the Child Crash Test Dummy Neck Response Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Physiologic Muscle Stress [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2003.
2005	Narayanaswamy JK. Selection of a Suitable Numerical Model to Represent Brain Tissue [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2005.
1976	Padgaonkar AJ. Validation Study of a Three-Dimensional Crash Victim Simulator for Pedestrian-Vehicle Impact [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1976.
2006	Patel KC. Effect of Degradation on the Microstructure of the Chitosan Membrane and on the Attachment and Growth of Schwann Cells Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2006.
2021	Pham T. A Novel Role of HUWE1 in PDGF D Regulation of Bone Marrow Mesenchymal Stem Cell Differentiation [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2021.
2023	Pietsch HA. Comparison of the Dynamic Response and Fracture Characteristics of Female and Male Lumbar Spine and Pelvis in Underbody Blast Loading [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2023.
1973	Prasad P. The Dynamic Response of the Spine During +G_Z Acceleration [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1973.
2015	Purkait HS. Assessment of Temporal and Spatial Alterations in Spinal Glial Reactivity and the Extent of Cervical Spinal Axonal Injury in the Rat After Blast Overpressure Exposure [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2015.
2008	Raymond DE. Biomechanics of Blunt Ballistic Temporo-Parietal Head Impact [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2008.
1994	Ruan JS. Impact Biomechanics of Head Injury by Mathematical Modeling [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1994.
2005	Shah S. Skull Fracture Prediction Using Finite Element Model With Skull Thickness Variation [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2005.
2007	Shah CS. Investigation of Traumatic Rupture of the Aorta (TRA) by Obtaining Aorta Material and Failure Properties and Simulating Real-World Aortic Injury Crashes Using the Whole-Body Finite Element (FE) Human Model [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2007.
2015	Shanks AM. Novel Incorporation of Biomedical Engineering Algorithms (bispectral Index Guided or Anesthetic Concentration Guided) in Real-Time Decision Support to Prevent Intraoperative Awareness Using an Electronic Anesthesia Information Management System [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2015.
2011	Sharma S. Biomechanical Analysis of Blast Induced Traumatic Brain Injury: A Finite Element Modeling and Validation Study of Blast Effects on Human Brain [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2011.
2017	Shen M. Development of a Finite Element Pelvis and Lower Extremity Model With Growth Plates for Pediatric Pedestrian Protection [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2017.
2006	Singh A. The Effects of Tensile Loading on Mechanical, Neurophysiological and Morphological Changes in Spinal Nerve Roots [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2006.
2016	Somasudaram K. Methodology for Performing Whole Body PMHS Underbody Blast Impact Testing, and the Corresponding Response of the Hybrid III Dummy and the Finite Element Dummy Model Under Similar Loading Condition [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; October 2016.
2019	Somasundaram K. Development of Spine Injury Mechanisms, Response Corridors and Computational Human Model to Assess Mounted Occupant Injury During Underbody Blast Loading [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2019.
2018	Steel EM. Engineering Hyaluronic Acid-Carbon Nanotube Nanofibers: A Peripheral Nerve Interface to Electrically Stimulate Regeneration [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2018.
2010	Stojsih S. The Biomechanics of Amateur Boxers [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2010.
2015	Stojsih Sherman S. A Biomechanical Assessment of Canine Body Armor [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2015.
2005	Sundararajan S. Effect of Head-Neck Position on Cervical Facet Stretch of Post Mortem Human Subjects During Low Speed Rear End Impacts [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2005.
1976	Tennyson SA. The Response of Spinal Musculature During +G_Z Acceleration [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1976.
2013	Toomey DE. Cervical Spine Tolerance and Response in Compressive Loading Modes Including Combined Compression and Lateral Bending [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2013.
2008	Troxel TB. Biomechanical Analysis of Thoracolumbar Spine Fractures in Indianapolis-Type Racing Car Drivers During Frontal Impacts [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2008.
2002	VandeVord PJ. Immune Responses to Biomaterials and Their Adherent Surface Proteins [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2002.
2010	Vedpathak AG. The Acute and Sub-Acute Effects of Electrosurgical and Ultrasonic Surgical Devices on the Neurophysiologic Changes of Sciatic Nerve Function [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2010.
2012	Virk GS. Neurophysiological Changes in Spinal Nerve Roots Subjected to Tensile Loading At Several Strain Rates [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2012.
2018	Volinski BJ. A Numerical Study of the Infix Percutaneous Anterior Pelvic Fixation: Analysis and Recommendations [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2018.
2012	Wagner CD. Computational Simulation of Skull Fracture Patterns in Pediatric Subjects Using a Porcine Model [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2012.
2004	Walilko TJ. Biomechanical Response of the Temporomandibular Joint from Impacts in Boxing [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2004.
1995	Wang H-CK. Development of a Side Impact Finite Element Human Thoracic Model [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1995.
2011	Wawrow P. Longissimus Muscle Fatigue and Injury Response Due to Electrical Stimulation With Varied Work/rest Ratios [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2011.
2017	Whitehead TJ. An Enhanced Nerve Conduit Combined With Exercise to Improve Functional Recovery After Peripheral Nerve Injury [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2017.
2003	Wilhelm MR. A Biomechanical Assessment of Female Body Armor [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; December 2003.
2017	Wrobel MR. Biomaterials Approaches for Utilizing the Regenerative Potential of the Peripheral Nerve Injury Microenvironment [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; August 2017.
2017	Yaek JL. Biofidelity Assessment of 6-Year-Old Anthropometric Test Devices (ATDs) and Scaling Laws in Lateral Impact [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2017.
2012	Yaldo JM. Tensile Properties of Spinal Nerve Roots At High Strain Rates: An in Vivo Study [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2012.
1985	Yang KH. An Experimental and Analytical Study of the Mechanism of Facet Load Transmission [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 1985.
2011	Zakaria N. Comparison of Progression of Diffuse Axonal Injury With Histology and Diffusion Tensor Imaging [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2011.
2001	Zhang L. Computational Biomechanics of Traumatic Brain Injury: An Investigation of Head Impact Response and American Football Head Injury [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2001.
2001	Zhang N. Investigation of Bone Mechanical Properties At the Microscopic Level Using Ultrasonic Methods and Numerical Simulation [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2001.
1995	Zhou C. Finite Element Modeling of Impact Response of an Inhomogeneous Brain [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 1995.
2015	Zhou C. Quantitative Brain Electrical Activity in the Initial Screening of Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries After Blast [Master's thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; 2015.
2020	Zhou R. Development of Rat Head Finite Element Model and Tissue Level Biomechanical Threshold for Traumatic Axonal Injury [PhD thesis]. Detroit, MI: Wayne State University; May 2020.