Dissertation. Ph.D. American University of Beirut. Department of Biology, 2018. D:103.
Advisor : Dr. Mike Osta, Associate Professor, Biology ; Members of Committee: Dr. Dani Osman, Faculty of Sciences III, Lebanese University ; Dr. Khouzama Knio, Professor, Biology ; Dr. Laure El Chamy, Assistant Professor, Department of Life and Earth Sciences, Saint Joseph University ; Dr. Zakaria Kambris, Associate Professor, Biology.
Includes bibliographical references (leaves 117-132)