A computational neuromuscular model of the human upper airway with application to the study of obstructive sleep apnoea

Includes bibliographical references. === Numerous challenges are faced in investigations aimed at developing a better understanding of the pathophysiology of obstructive sleep apnoea. The anatomy of the tongue and other upper airway tissues, and the ability to model their behaviour, is central to su...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Pelteret, Jean-Paul
Other Authors: Reddy, B Daya
Format: Doctoral Thesis
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2014
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/9519