An integrative genomics approach to identifying genetic regulators of prematurity

Preterm birth (PTB), or birth before 37 completed weeks of gestation, is the leading cause of newborn death worldwide. Despite its toll on human lives and economies, however, our understanding of its pathogenesis and prevention is limited. In this dissertation, I employed meta-analytical, comparativ...

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Main Author: Eidem, Haley Rae
Other Authors: Patrick Abbot
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: VANDERBILT 2018
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Online Access:http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-03262018-193456/