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Farrell, Todd (2007), "Multifunctional Prosthesis Control: The Effects of Targeting Surface vs. Intramuscular Electrodes on Classification Accuracy and the Effect of Controller Delay on Prosthesis Performance," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Konz, Regina Jane (2007), "The Role of the Spine in Human Walking: Studies of Able-bodied Persons and Individuals with Spine Pathologies," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Sensinger, Jonathon (2007), "User-Modulated Impedance Control Using Two-Site Proportional Myoelectric Signals," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Bertos, George (2006), "Identification of the Mechanical Impedance of the Human Locomotor System and Quantification of Shock Absorption Characteristics with Applications in Prosthetics," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Miff, Steve (2004), "Gait Initiation and Termination in Non-Disabled Ambulators and in People with Unilateral Lower Limb Loss," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Miller, Laura (2003), "Theories of human ambulation with applications to swing-through crutch gait," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Hansen, Andrew  (2002), "Roll-over characteristics of human walking with applications for artificial limbs," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Jhoun, Janet (1997), "Studies of Human Standing, Stepping, and Gait Initiation," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Sanchez-Urrutia, Victor  (1996), "The Swing Phase of Hip Disarticulation Amputee Walking: An Analysis of Walking Constraints and Methodological Implication for Gait Analysis," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Knox, Erick H.  (1996), "The Role of Prosthetic Feet in Walking", PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Weir, Richard F. ff.  (1995), "Direct Muscle Attachment as a Control Input for Position Servo Prosthesis Controller," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Gard, Steven A. (1995), "An Investigation of Foot Clearance Issues in Normal and Above-Knee Amputee Gait," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Rovick, Joshua S.  (1993), "Automated Fabrication of Sockets for Artificial Limbs," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Mesplay, Kent (1993), "Mechanical Impedance of the Human Lower Limb During Walking," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Silver-Thorn, Barbara (1991), "Prediction and Experimental Verification of Residual Limb/Prosthetic Socket Interface Pressures for Below Knee Amputees," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering Northwestern University.

Van Vorhis, Robert  (1991), "On Aspects of (4-Dimensional) Dynamic Position Triangulation Using Multiple Light Planes and Retroreflectors," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

Vannah, William (1990), "Indentor Tests and Finite Element Modeling of Bulk Muscular Tissue In Vivo," PhD Dissertation, Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University.

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