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Ultrasound is a sound wave that produces acoustic pressure and is most commonly known as a noninvasive technique for bodily imaging. However, high-intensity focused ultrasound can be used for noninvasive physiotherapy. An example of this the treatment of tumors in the kidneys, as the sound waves of HIFU interacts with tissues in the body.
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- Hughes, Brett William (Co-author)
- Castel, Nikki (Co-author)
- Hillen, Brian (Thesis director)
- Helms Tillery, Stephen (Committee member)
- Lozano, Cecil (Committee member)
- Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor)
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (Contributor)
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2013-05
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