BIO-MATHEMATICS: INTRODUCTION TO THE MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF THE HEPATITIS C VIRUS

<p>In this thesis, we will study bio-mathematics. We will introduce differential equations, biological applications, and simulations with emphasis in molecular events. One of the first courses of action is to introduce and construct a mathematical model of our biological element. The biological element of study is the Hepatitis C virus. The idea in creating a mathematical model is to approach the biological element in small steps. We will first introduce a block (schematic) diagram of the element, create differential equations that define the diagram, convert the dimensional equations to non-dimensional equations, reduce the number of parameters, identify the important parameters, and analyze the results. These results will tell us which variables must be adjusted to prevent the Hepatitis C virus from becoming chronic.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts in Mathematics

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Mathematics

Year dc:date.available

2016

Author dc:creator

• Durfee, Lucille J

Contributors dc:contributor

• Llosent, Giovanna

• Bio-Mathematics
• Mathematical Model
• Hepatitis C
• Schematic Diagram
• Kinetic Scheme
• Steady-State
• Other Mathematics

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/428

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu:etd-1478