Publications by authors named "M O Cunningham"
This report describes a rare case of relapsed multiple myeloma in the gastrointestinal tract with aberrant CD3 expression. Upon admission for acute renal failure, the patient had abnormal computed tomography scan findings of the abdomen and pelvis. Subsequent colonoscopy found numerous polyps and masses.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicrobial fuel cells to monitor natural attenuation around groundwater plumes.
Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
January 2025
This research presents a straightforward and economically efficient design for a microbial fuel cell (MFC) that can be conveniently integrated into a borehole to monitor natural attenuation in groundwater. The design employs conventional, transparent, and reusable PVC bailers with graphite tape and granular activated carbon to create high surface area electrodes. These electrodes are connected across redox environments in nested boreholes through a wire and variable resistor setup.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLatex-based nanocomposites containing carboxylated cellulose nanocrystals (cCNCs) were synthesized via in situ seeded semibatch emulsion polymerization. Inspired by nature's use of CNCs to enhance rigidity and mechanical strength in cellulosic materials, we explored similar principles to improve the properties of acrylate water-based coatings. The cCNCs, loaded at 0.
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- Neoadjuvant radiotherapy is crucial for treating locally advanced rectal cancer, and this study compares the quality-of-life outcomes between two techniques: three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCRT) and intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT).
- A phase II randomized trial involved 94 patients who received chemoradiotherapy and were assigned to either 3DCRT or IMRT; their quality of life was assessed using specific questionnaires throughout the treatment and at a six-month follow-up.
- Although the trial ended early due to the futility of its primary endpoint, the results indicated that while emotional functioning improved, other aspects of quality of life declined; notably, IMRT showed better physical and role functioning during the final week