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Neuropathy Classification of Corneal Nerve Images Using Artificial Intelligence
(Computing, 2019 , Master Thesis)
Nerve variations in the human cornea have been associated with alterations in
the neuropathy state of a patient suffering from chronic diseases. For some diseases,
such as diabetes, detection of neuropathy prior to ...
VISUALIZATION OF FACTOR VIII WITH FLOW-CYTOMETRY AS A TOOL FOR NOVEL GENE THERAPY APPROACH IN HEMOPHILIA A
(Biomedical Sciences, 2019 , Master Thesis)
Haemophilia A is a genetic X-linked disorder, characterized by coagulation Factor VIII (FVIII) deficiency and leading to pathological bleedings. The disease occurs in a rate of 1 in 5000 males’ births. The treatment is the ...
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE OF COMMENSAL ESCHERICHIA COLI ISOLATED FROM FOOD ANIMALS IN QATAR
(Biomedical Sciences, 2019 , Master Thesis)
Background: The dissemination of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) bacteria is associated with the inappropriate use of antibiotics in both humans and animals. In particular, the use of antibiotics for prophylactic and growth ...
Corrosion Detection Using Transfer Learning-Based Modeling for Image Classification
(Mechanical Engineering, 2019 , Master Thesis)
This study uses image classification-based transfer learning to train models on the task of corrosion-detection on metallic surfaces. This is done by photographing images of samples of aluminium, iron and steel before and ...
QoE-Aware Resource Allocation For Crowdsourced Live Streaming: A Machine Learning Approach
(Computing, 2019 , Master Thesis)
In the last decade, empowered by the technological advancements of mobile devices
and the revolution of wireless mobile network access, the world has witnessed an
explosion in crowdsourced live streaming. Ensuring a ...
Evaluation of 316L Stainless Steel Part Fabrication Using Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing: A Guideline for Process Selection
(Mechanical Engineering, 2019 , Master Thesis)
Due to its favorable mechanical properties and high corrosion resistance and high carbon content, Stainless steel 316L is widely used in many applications including marine, biomedical and aerospace industries. With additive ...
THE ROLE OF P90 RIBOSOMAL S6 KINASE AND AUTOPHAGY IN SUNITINIB AND PONATINIB-INDUCED CARDIOTOXICITY
(Pharmacy, 2019 , Master Thesis)
In recent years, the paradigm cancer management has shifted towards a targeted approach. Among the newly targeted anticancer therapies are ponatinib and sunitinib, small molecules tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs), used ...
Differential Architecture Search in Deep Learning for DNA Splice Site Classification
(Computing, 2019 , Master Thesis)
The data explosion caused by unprecedented advancements in the field of genomics is constantly challenging the conventional methods used in the interpretation of the human genome. The demand for robust algorithms over the ...
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SOFT DRINK CONSUMPTION AND BONE MINERAL DENSITY AMONG QATARI WOMEN: ANALYSIS OF QATAR BIOBANK DATA
(Public Health, 2019 , Master Thesis)
With the rapid increase in longevity, osteoporosis is viewed as a global problem
and recognized to be one of the most common diseases in both developed and
developing world. It is common in older women, as the bone mineral ...
Polymer-Matrix Nanocomposite Membranes For Water Treatment
(Material Science and Technology, 2019 , Master Thesis)
A new generation of advanced fibrous materials with high surface area, large number of pores, high flexibility and adjustable wettability were manufactured from different materials which are viable for many applications ...