Thesis (M.S.)--Dept. of Biology, AUB, 2004.;"Advisor: Dr. Hala Gali-Muhtasib, Professor, Biology--Member of Committee: Dr. Ghazi Zaatari, Professor, Pathology--Member of Committee: Dr. Khouzama Knio, Associate Professor, Biology--Member of Committee: Dr.
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