In this thesis, fundamental-solution-based numerical methods, namely the hybrid finite
element method with element boundary integrals and the meshless method of fundamental …

Imaging-based techniques have enabled the direct integration of noninvasive imaging with
minimally invasive interventions such as photothermal therapy (PTT) to improve the …

Introduction: There are some ways to examine heat transfer in tumour tissue, which is an
important issue in bioengineering. One of these ways uses the bioheat equation, proposed …

Focused ultrasound (FUS) is also gaining acceptance as a method for minimally invasive or
noninvasive thermotherapy. The role of temperature feedback in thermal coagulation may …

Current strategies for the treatment of metastatic brain tumors include surgical resection or
ablation, stereotactic radiosurgery, fractionated radiation therapy, whole brain radiation …

The surgical planning of MR-guided laser induced thermal therapy (MRgLITT) stands to
benefit from predictive computational modeling. The dearth of physical model parameter …

This dissertation focuses on the development of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided
microwave thermal therapy systems for driving experimental studies in small animals, and to …

Targeted modulation of tissue temperature for therapeutic purposes is commonly referred to
as “thermal therapy” and encompasses a wide array of applications from modulation of the …

Visualization of the tissue loss tangent property can provide distinct contrast and offer new
information related to tissue electrical properties. A method for non-invasive imaging of the …

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a versatile tool and widely used technique for
diagnosing disease. MRI provides high resolution anatomical information, excellent soft …