Date of Award
1-1-2013
Language
English
Document Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
College/School/Department
Department of Environmental Health Sciences
Content Description
1 online resource (xix, 301 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Dissertation/Thesis Chair
Patrick J Parsons
Committee Members
Ilham AlMahamid, Erin Bell, Dula Amarasiriwardena, Kurunthachalam Kannan
Keywords
blood, graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry, inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry, manganese, teeth, urine, Manganese, Urine, Blood, Teeth, Furnace atomic absorption spectroscopy, Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
Subject Categories
Environmental Health
Abstract
Manganese, as an essential trace element, is a cofactor in numerous enzymes that aid in bone growth, cholesterol synthesis, and carbohydrate metabolism. Manganese can become toxic with overexposure, potentially leading to neurodegenerative effects and the disease manganism. Manganese concentrations in blood and urine have been widely used in monitoring current exposure and now there is interest in using manganese concentrations in teeth for monitoring historical exposure, especially in utero and in early childhood.
Recommended Citation
Praamsma, Meredith Lyn, "Development and assessment of analytical methods for monitoring current and historical exposures to manganese : blood, urine, and teeth" (2013). Legacy Theses & Dissertations (2009 - 2024). 985.
https://scholarsarchive.library.albany.edu/legacy-etd/985