Browsing Theses by Subject "collagen"
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Collagen Denaturation as a Toughening Mechanism in Cortical Bone
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-07)Bone is a highly versatile tissue. It is used for protecting internal organs as ribs, supporting locomotion as long bone, as a weapon in the form of antler, and many other uses. Depending on its use or function the bone ... -
Contributors to Proximal Femur Fracture Force: Multiscale Considerations of Rate, Toughness, and Bone Composition
(University of Waterloo, 2022-06-09)Fall-related hip fractures are a major concern facing the older adult population, especially as rates of these injuries increasing worldwide. Based on the strong positive relationship between femoral areal bone mineral ... -
An in vitro model of oxidative damage in bovine cortical bone to induce bone fragility
(University of Waterloo, 2021-08-19)Increased bone fragility can stem from age-related and chronic bone affecting diseases (such as osteoporosis, diabetes and kidney disease), chemotherapeutic and radiation-based cancer treatments, and/or trauma and results ...