In this thesis, the potential success of a novel drug delivery system (PDAL DDS) in the current antifungal DDS market was evaluated. Focus was placed …
Oral dosage forms are generally targeting the absorption in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. For systemic drug delivery, bioavailability of administered drugs is determined by their …
Advancements in neurotechnology have helped people living with paralysis regain function through brain control of communication interfaces, prostheses, and even restored command of one’s own …
Abstract of "Biological Application of Magnetic Nanoparticles in Targeted Therapeutics and Diagnostics" by Aruna Sigdel, Ph.D., Brown University, May 2014 Theranostics, the combination of diagnosis …
There is a need for smart biomaterials for the improved treatment of fungal infections. With a limited antifungal drug repertoire and the spread of drug …
This dissertation focuses on the development of new drug delivery platforms using carbon nanotubes. Two nanotube systems, namely single walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) and multi-walled …
Biofilm formation and drug resistance complicate the treatment of bacterial infections. These infections are comprised of bacteria with low metabolic activity, limiting the effects of …
Polymeric nanoparticles loaded with insulin is a highly sought-after drug delivery system in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. The goal of this experiment is to …
This work aims to develop a method of using Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) for quantification of polymer levels in biological samples, ex vivo. A method …