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THESIS TITLES OF UCSF ORTHODONTICS GRADUATES
Complete list of Master's Theses
Class of 2009
| Chang, Michael |
Three-Dimensional Conebeam CT Analysis of Pharyngeal Airway Changes After Orthognathic Surgery |
| Huynh, Linda |
Comparison of Panoramic and Cone Beam CT Radiography in the Assessment of Root Angulation |
| Laurent, Caroline |
An Evaluation of Facial Asymmetry Using Three-Dimensional Cone-Beam Computed Tomography |
| Louie, Tiffany |
Clinical Assessment of Early Demineralization using PS-OCT |
| Swanson, Erik |
Three Dimensional Analyses of the Effects of Rapid Maxillary Expansion Using Either the Hyrax, Haas or SARPE Approaches |
Class of 2008
| Budd, John |
PS-OCT Analysis of Enamel Resistance to Demineralization When Treated with Fluoride in Combination with UV or Er:YAG Laser Irradiation |
| Kan, Helaine |
Airway Volume as it Relates to Age, Gender and Craniofacial Morphology |
| Schlicher, Will |
Consistency and Precision of Landmark Identification in Three Dimensions |
| Wong, Benita |
Role of Neural Crest Cells in Trigeminal Nerve Morphogenesis |
| Wu, Jen |
Nondestructive Assessment of White Spot Lesions Using Near-Infrared Imaging |
Class of 2007
| Chmiel, Monica L. |
Effect of a new carbon dioxide laser and fluoride on caries progression in demineralized enamel. |
| Good, Phoebe |
Longitudinal growth in patients with untreated hemifacial microsomia. |
| Lachica, Margarita |
PS-OCT analysis of enamel resistance to demineralization after CO2 laser irradiation and fluoride treatment. |
| Miller, Greg |
Growth prediction based on a three-dimensional assessment of cervical vertebrae. |
| Miller, Natalie |
Three-dimensional Analysis fo the Effects of Rapid Maxillary Expansion |
Class of 2006
| Brown, Denise |
Cross-sectional mandibular morphology in high, medium, and low angle subjects using cone-beam CT technology |
| Chong, Sherri |
Detection of white spot lesions around orthodontic brackets using polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography |
| Haney, Eric |
Comparative analysis of traditional radiographs and cone-beam computed tomography volumetric images in the diagnosis and treatment planning of impacted maxillary cuspids |
| Jolley, Loren |
Comparison of cone-beam CT reconstructed lateral cephalometric images with conventional lateral cephalometric radiographs: landmark identification and measurements |
| Sears, Chad |
Pharyngeal airway changes after orthognathic surgery as assessed by cone-beam computed tomography |
Class of 2005
| Cooke, Mary |
Assessment of the validity of the Index of Complexity, Outcome and Need (ICON) and Handicapping Labio-Lingual Deviations with California Modifications (HLD [CalMod]) |
| Harner, Andrew |
Assessment of the accuracy of digital superimpostion of various 3-D craniofacial data sets |
| Kim, Min-jeong |
The dental and skeletal effects of the Cetlin Appliance |
| Stratemann, Scott |
3D Craniofacial imaging: airway and craniofacial morphology |
| Suri, Ajay |
Removal of residual composite from enamel surface with a 355-nm Nd:YAG laser using an optical discrimination system |
Class of 2004
| Ashouri, Nahal |
The association between dental root canal occlusion (secondary dentin formation) and plasma cholesterol levels. |
| Chung, Kristy |
The role of female reproductive hormones in the etiopathogenesis of TMJ disease in women. |
| Cohen, Jason M. |
Growth prediction using the morphologic characteristics of the third and fourth cervical vertebrae on lateral head films. |
| Giasi, Joseph |
A longitudinal cephalometric evaluation of the ability of the Total Interceptive Orthodontic Planning System (TIOPS 2000) to predict facial growth. |
| Rim, Paul |
Characterization of the time-dependent differentiation of calvaria-derived rat mesenchymal stem cells in three-dimensional agarose gels. |
Class of 2003
| Aboudara, Cameron |
Comparison of the human airway space using conventional lateral headfilms and three-dimensional reconstruction from cone-beam CT. |
| Feinberg, Michael |
A longitudinal cephalometric study of maxillary and cranial base growth in unilateral cleft lip and palate. |
| Hsieh, Susan J. |
Utilization of fractal analysis to assess the efficacy of bisphosphonates in the adjunctive treatment of chronic periodontitis. |
| Mohr, Ross |
Cervical vertebra characteristics as indicators of skeletal maturation near puberty. |
| Shemirani, Babak |
Association between alveolar bone height, bone mineral density and aging: A longitudinal study. |
Class of 2002
| Cassady, Chad |
Root resorption and fractal analysis of human alveolar bone: Is orthodontic root resorption associated with alveolar bone density? |
| Chen, Jean |
In vivo effects of relaxin on matrix metalloproteinases and matrix macromolecules in the TMJ disc. |
| Miller, Kristen |
The role of female reproductive hormones in the etiopathogenesis of TMJ disease in women. |
| Wheeler, Cameron |
Surface modification of enamel using near-UV laser irradiation. |
| Young, David |
Genetic and teratogenic approaches to craniofacial development. |
Class of 2001
| Alexander, Robert |
Selective removal of residual orthodontic composite using 355 nm nanosecond laser pulses. |
| Gorton, Jasmine |
In vivo inhibition of demineralization around orthodontic brackets. |
| Kalika, Yan |
Access of orthodontic services in California. |
| Lee, Kathy |
Utilization of fractal analysis as a diagnostic tool in the progression of periodontal disease. |
| Woo, Shaun |
Secondary dentin formation and root canal occlusion in middle-aged to elderly men in a VA dental longitudinal study. |
Class of 2000
| Adams, Greg |
A comparison between traditional two-dimensional cephalometry and a three-dimensional approach. |
| Chen, Robert |
Application of fractal analysis on hand-wrist radiographs to assess growth of Caucasian females ages 7-15. |
| Kaloust, Scott |
Mandibular growth and growth prediction in unilateral cleft lip and palate individuals. |
| Reid, Tina |
Systemic levels of relaxin, estradiol and progesterone in women with TMJ symptoms and asymptomatic controls. |
| Wong, Jeff |
Differentiation dependent responses of osteoblasts to cyclic mechanical strain. |
Class of 1999
| Abbink, Bruce |
Effects of transverse expansion of the maxillary and mandibular arches in the mixed dentition upon arch dimensions and crowding in the permanent dentition. |
| Chen, Robert |
Fractal analysis of the human wrist bone. |
| Duong, Trang |
Relaxin and beta-estradiol induce collagenase and stromelysin expression in TMJ disc explants. |
| Kuo, Eric |
Response of the mandible and the masseter muscle to distraction osteogenesis in the minipig. |
| Molitor, Matthew |
Inhibition of demineralized around orthodontic brackets. |
| Yao, Jane (Ph.D.) |
Functional expression of the alpha 7-integrin receptor in differentiated smooth muscle cells. |
Class of 1998
| Dumore, Tim |
Removal of orthodontic composite with a laser. A novel method of residual composite removal using IR lasers. |
| Giannetti, Kelly |
The prevalence of domestic violence in dental patient population. |
| Miller, Ross |
Clinical judgement in orthodontics: Relationship between pre-treatment classification and evaluation of post-treatment records |
| Quintero, Juan-Carlos |
Validation of a computer-aided approach to three-dimensional craniofacial imaging. |
Class of 1997
| Chen, James |
*** Entered Ortho program with Ph.D. degree |
| Fernandes, Traci |
In vitro comparison of calcium sucrose phosphate and calcium phosphopeptide for treatment of decalcification. |
| Lee, Yee-Ping |
Postnatal development of the bony orbit: A study on Antero-Posterior cephalograms. |
| Parker, Melanie |
Modulation by relaxin and estradiol of matrix macromolecules and proteinases in the temporomandibular joint disc. |
| Rafati, Simi |
Use of laser irradiation for caries prevention peripheral to orthodontic brackets. |
| Trosien, Andrew |
The relationship between change in mandibular position from centric relation to habitual centric occlusion and the radiographic site of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in pre-orthodontic patients. |
Class of 1996
| Alcantara, Moses |
Biostereometrics. |
| Frial, Glenn |
Effects of mechanical strain on L6J1 rat skeletal myoblasts. |
| Kyger, Delbert |
Functional appliance treatment and the timing of facial growth. |
| Peikoff, Elana |
Systemic factors associated with temporomandibular joint disease in women. |
| Van den Berg, Robert |
Syndecan switching during mouse mandibular morphogenesis. |
Class of 1995
| DuClos, Jack |
Factors in clinical decisions making: Association between subjective evaluations by clinicians and objective evaluations by physical measurement. |
| Herrmann, Harold |
Factors in clinical decisions making: concordance among clinicians' subjective evaluations of physical records. |
| Kasrovi, Paul |
Characterization of trabecular bone structure from radiographs using fractal analysis. |
| Kirk, Blair |
Correlative studies on enhanced magnetic resonance imaging and the histopathology of temporomandibular joint arthritis. |
| Sherick, Paul |
Development of a multiple regression model for analysis of soft tissue changes during orthodontic treatment in adult females. |
Class of 1994
| Lyons, Michael |
Mechanical induction of TGF-beta1 and TGF-beta2 in cultured human periodontal cells. |
| Palasz, Michael |
In vitro cytotoxic and quantitative evaluation of composite resin components associated with orthodontic adhesion. |
| Quo, Stacey |
Bending: Structural and thermal characteristics of NiTi orthodontic wires. |
| Tavakkoli-Jou, Majid |
Mandibulofacial development in experimental arthritis of the juvenile temporomandibular joint. |
| Vogel, Evan |
Effect of exogenous retinoic acid on syndecan expression along the anterior-posterior axis of the mouse embryo. |
Class of 1993
No class due to change from 2 to 3 year program.
Class of 1992
| Chang, Changon |
Effect of altering the metabolic parameters of craniomandibular muscles during postnatal development. |
Class of 1991
| Beitchman, Kevin |
Response of hypotrophic muscles to altered skeletal morphology and functional rehabilitation. |
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