Using Mathematical Tools to Investigate the Autoimmune Hair Loss Disease Alopecia Areata

• Other Authors: Dobreva, Atanaska (author)
• Online Access: http://purl.flvc.org//fd/2018_Sp_Dobreva_fsu_0071E_14479

A Dissertation submitted to the Department of Mathematics in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. === Spring Semester 2018. === April 11, 2018. === alopecia areata, autoimmunity, hair loss, immune privilege, mathematical model === Includes bibliographical references. === Nicholas G. Cogan, Professor Directing Dissertation; Margaret Elizabeth Stroupe, University Representative; Richard Bertram, Committee Member; Monica K. Hurdal, Committee Member.