1. An In Vitro Fluid Dynamic Study of a Continuous Flow Device Outlet in Relation to Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome Open Access Author: Lani, Ryan Anthony Title: An In Vitro Fluid Dynamic Study of a Continuous Flow Device Outlet in Relation to Acquired von Willebrand Syndrome Area of Honors: Bioengineering Keywords: laser Doppler velocimetry (LDV)HeartMate IIvon Willebrand factor (vWF)ventricular assist devices (VAD)fluid dynamics File: Download Lani_Ryan_An_In_Vitro_Fluid_Dynamic_Study_of_a_Continuous_Flow_Device.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Keefe B Manning, Thesis SupervisorPeter J Butler, Thesis Honors AdvisorSteven Deutsch, Faculty Reader
2. A correlative study of fluid mechanics and evidence of thrombus formation within the Penn State 50 cc V-2 left ventricular assist device Open Access Author: Topper, Stephen Robert Title: A correlative study of fluid mechanics and evidence of thrombus formation within the Penn State 50 cc V-2 left ventricular assist device Area of Honors: Bioengineering Keywords: ventricular assist devicethrombosisfluid dynamicspulsatilewall shearsurface evaluationparticle image velocimetry File: Download Topper_Stephen_Schreyer_Honors_Thesis_2012.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Keefe B Manning, Thesis SupervisorPeter J Butler, Thesis Honors AdvisorSteven Deutsch, Faculty Reader
3. Fluid Dynamic Studies of a Porcine Aortic Valve in Preparation for Future Living Tissue Valve Studies Open Access Author: Schmiech, Kathryn Victoria Title: Fluid Dynamic Studies of a Porcine Aortic Valve in Preparation for Future Living Tissue Valve Studies Area of Honors: Bioengineering Keywords: aortic valvefluid dynamicsporcine valveparticle image velocimetry File: Download KSchmiechFinalThesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Keefe B Manning, Thesis SupervisorDr. William O Hancock, Thesis Honors AdvisorPeter J Butler, Faculty Reader
4. A Study of the Effect of Hematocrit on Weaning in the 12 cc Penn State Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Open Access Author: Gallagher, Maureen Brenna Title: A Study of the Effect of Hematocrit on Weaning in the 12 cc Penn State Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Area of Honors: Biomedical Engineering Keywords: PVADartificial hearthematocritweaningfluid dynamics File: Download Gallagher_Schreyer_Thesis_FINAL.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Dr. Keefe B Manning, Thesis SupervisorDr. Keefe B Manning, Thesis Honors AdvisorDr. William O Hancock, Faculty ReaderDr. William O Hancock, Faculty Reader
5. Investigating the Impact of Flow Recirculation on Cellular Uptake of Nanoparticles Open Access Author: Boland, Samuel Fares Title: Investigating the Impact of Flow Recirculation on Cellular Uptake of Nanoparticles Area of Honors: Biomedical Engineering Keywords: nanoparticlesatherosclerosisflow chamberfinite element analysisdrug deliveryfluid dynamicscell mechanics File: Download Boland_Thesis_Final.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Peter J Butler, Thesis SupervisorDr. Justin Lee Brown, Thesis Honors Advisor
6. A Study of the Effect of Hematocrit on an Elevated Beat Rate in the 12cc Penn State Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Open Access Author: Houtz, Brady Title: A Study of the Effect of Hematocrit on an Elevated Beat Rate in the 12cc Penn State Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device Area of Honors: Biomedical Engineering Keywords: PVADartificial heartcardiovascularfluid dynamicsbeat ratehematocrit File: Download Houtz_SchreyerThesis.pdf Thesis Supervisors: Keefe B Manning, Thesis SupervisorWilliam O Hancock, Thesis Honors AdvisorWilliam Joseph Weiss, Faculty Reader
7. A Flow Study of the Effects of Outlet Valve Angle in the Right Side of the 12cc Penn State Pediatric Total Artificial Heart Restricted (Penn State Only) Author: Selinsky, Peter Title: A Flow Study of the Effects of Outlet Valve Angle in the Right Side of the 12cc Penn State Pediatric Total Artificial Heart Area of Honors: Biomedical Engineering Keywords: Penn StateParticle image velocimetry (PIV)pediatric ventricular assist device (PVAD)total artificial heart (TAH)ventricular assist device (VAD)pediatric total artificial heart (pTAH)right side of pediatric total artificial heart (RpTAH)fluid dynamicsblood analogmechanical circulatory support device (MCSD)outlet valve angle3D flowrotational flowwall washingfluid velocityflow loop File: Login to Download Thesis Supervisors: Keefe B Manning, Thesis SupervisorNanyin Zhang, Thesis Honors AdvisorWilliam Joseph Weiss, Faculty Reader