Theses and Dissertations
This collection contains theses and dissertations of graduate students of the University of Alberta. The collection contains a very large number of theses electronically available that were granted from 1947 to 2009, 90% of theses granted from 2009-2014, and 100% of theses granted from April 2014 to the present (as long as the theses are not under temporary embargo by agreement with the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies). IMPORTANT NOTE: To conduct a comprehensive search of all UofA theses granted and in University of Alberta Libraries collections, search the library catalogue at www.library.ualberta.ca - you may search by Author, Title, Keyword, or search by Department.
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A Bayesian Joint Model Framework for Repeated Matrix-Variate Regression with Measurement Error Correction
DownloadSpring 2021
In this thesis, with the purpose of correcting for potential measurement errors in repeatedly-observed matrix-valued surrogates, and examining the underlying association between latent matrix covariates and a binary response, we propose a Bayesian joint model framework. This joint model method...
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Spring 2021
Smart grid, typically regarded as the next generation of electrical power grid, can bring numerous benefits for electric utilities and customers with substantial economic and ecological benefits. However, uncertainties caused by the distributed power generation from renewable energy sources,...
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Spring 2012
Background The adjacent vertebrae and endplates are important to maintaining the integrity and functions of the intervertebral disc. Yet, they have received relatively little attention and their roles in disc degeneration (DD) and back pain remain unclear. Purpose The purpose of this doctoral...