PUBLICATIONS
Lisa Pruitt

Refereed Publications

Archival Journals

  1. S.M. Kurtz, D.J. Crane, L. Pruitt, and A. Edidin, "Evolution of Morphology in UHMWPE Following Accelerated Aging: The Effect of Heating Rates," submitted to Journal of Biomedical Materials Research for publication (1998).
  2. D. Baker, B. Hastings and L. Pruitt, "Compression and Tension Fatigue Resistance of Medical Grade UHMWPE: The Effect Morphology, Sterilization, Aging and Temperature," submitted to Polymer for publication (1998).
  3. M. Ries, J. Graham, B. Pelletier, M. Goldman, and L. Pruitt, "Effect of Sterilization Method on the Fatigue and Fracture Resistance of Polymethylmethacrylate Bone Cement," submitted to Journal of Arthoplasty for publication (1998).
  4. S.M. Kurtz, L. Pruitt, C.W. Jewett, R.P. Crawford, D. J. Crane, D. Roberts and A. A. Edidin, "Plasticity-Induced Damage Layer is Precursor to Wear in Radiation-Crosslinked UHMWPE," submitted to Journal of Arthroplasty for publication (1998).
  5. S.M. Kurtz, L. Pruitt, C.W. Jewett, R.P. Crawford, D. J. Crane, and A. A. Edidin, "The Yielding, Plastic Flow and Fracture Behavior of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene used in Total Joint Replacements," Biomaterials, accepted for publication, 1998.
  6. C. Klapperich, K. Komvopoulos, and L. Pruitt, "Tribological Properties and Microstructure Evolution of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene," Journal of Tribology accepted, in press (1998).
  7. J. Catanese, D. Cooke, C. Maas, and L. Pruitt, "Mechanical Properties of Medical Grade Expanded Polytetrafluoroethylene: The Effects of Internodal Distance, Density, and Displacement Rate," Applied Biomaterials accepted, in press (1998).
  8. L.P. Lee, S. Berger, and L. Pruitt, "High Aspect Ratio Polymer Microstructures and Cantilevers for BioMEMS Using Low Energy Ion Beam and Photolithography," Sensors and Actuators A: Physical accepted, in press (1998).
  9. M. Goldman, G. Long, R. Gronsky, and L. Pruitt, "The Effect of Hydrogen Peroxide and Sterilization on Structure of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene," accepted, in press Polymer Degradation and Stability (1998).
  10. M. Goldman and L. Pruitt, "A comparison of the Effects of Gamma Radiation and Low Temperature Hydrogen Peroxide Gas Plasma Sterilization on the Molecular Structure, Fatigue Resistance and Wear Behavior of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene," Journal of Biomedical Materials Research 40 (3), 378-384 (1998).
  11. M. Goldman, R. Gronsky, and L. Pruitt, "The Influence of Sterilization Technique and Aging on the Structure and Morphology of Medical Grade Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene," Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, 9, 207-212 (1998).
  12. L. Pruitt and L. Bailey, "Factors Affecting the Near-Threshold Fatigue Behavior of Surgical Grade Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene", Polymer, 39, 1545- 1553 (1998).
  13. D. Greene, L. Pruitt and C.S. Maas, "Biomechanical Effects of e-PTFE Implant Structure on Soft Tissue Implantation Stability: A Study in the Porcine Model," The Laryngoscope Journal, JULY 107, 957- 962 (1997).
  14. M. Goldman, M. Lee, R. Gronsky and L. Pruitt, ``Oxidation of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Characterized by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometry", Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, 37(1) 43-50 (1997).
  15. T. Xu and L. Pruitt, "Diamond-Like Carbon Coatings for OrthopedicApplications: An Evaluation of Tribological Performance," Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine accepted, in press (1998).
  16. L. Pruitt and D. Rondinone, ``The Effect of Specimen Thickness and Load Ratio on the Fatigue Behavior of Polycarbonate", Polymer Science and Engineering, Mid-May 36 (9), 1300-1305, (1996).
  17. M. Goldman, R. Ranganathan, R. Gronsky, and L.Pruitt, `` The Effects of Gamma Radiation Sterilization and Aging on the Structure and Morphology of Medical Grade Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene ", Polymer 37(14) 2909-2913 (1996).
  18. R. Ranganathan and L.Pruitt, "Effect of Sterilization on the Structure and Fatigue Resistance of Medical Grade UHMWPE," Materials Science and Engineering, C3, 91, 1995.
  19. L. Pruitt, J. Koo, C. Rimnac, S. Suresh and T. Wright, "Cyclic Compressive Loading Results in Fatigue Cracks in UNMWPE," Journal of Orthopaedic Research, 143, 1995.
  20. L. Pruitt and S. Suresh, "Cyclic Stress Fields Ahead of Tension Fatigue Cracks in Amorphous Polymers," Polymer, 3221, 1994.
  21. L. Pruitt and S. Suresh, "Cyclic Stress Fields For Fatigue Cracks in Amorphous Solids: Experimental Measurements and Their Implications," Philosophical Magazine A, V. 67, 1219, 1993.
  22. L. Pruitt, R. Herman and S. Suresh, "Fatigue Crack Growth in Polymers Subjected to Fully Compressive Cyclic Loads," Journal of Materials Science}, V. 27, 1608, 1992.
  23. L. Pruitt and S. Suresh, "Fatigue Crack Growth in Graphite-Epoxy Composites Subjected to Cyclic Compressive Loads," Journal of Materials Science Letters, 11, 1356-1360, 1992.
  24. J. Gregory, L. Pruitt, E. E. Crisman, C. Roberts and P. J. Stiles, "Native Oxides Formed on Single Crystal Germanium by Wet Chemical Reactions," Journal of the Electrochemical Society, 135, 923-929, 1988.

Conference Proceedings

  1. S. Niedzwiecki, C. Klapperich, L. Pruitt, and M. Ries, "Enzymatic Digestion for the Separation of UHMWPE Particles from Bovine Serum," 45th annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, February, 1999. Anaheim.
  2. D.J. Crane, L. Pruitt, T.H. Baldini, C. Rimnac, and T.M. Wright, "Microstructural Alignment is Induced Around Crack Tips in Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene," 45th annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, February, 1999. Anaheim.
  3. S.M. Kurtz, C.W. Jewett, D.J. Crane, L. Pruitt, J.R. Foulds, and A.A. Edidin, "Radiation and Peroxide Crosslinking Promotes Strain Hardening Behavior and Molecular Alignment in UHMWPE under Multiaxial Loading Conditions," 45th annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, February, 1999. Anaheim.
  4. D.J. Crane, L. Pruitt, S.M. Kurtz, C. Rimnac, and A.A. Edidin, "Plasticity Induced Damage Layers and Lamellar Alignment Detected in UHMWPE: A Comparison of Retrievals and Simulator Components," 45th annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, February, 1999. Anaheim.
  5. S. Jani, S. Niedzwiecki, C. Klapperich, L. Pruitt, M. Ries, and W. Sauer, "Alternative Method for Isolating UHMWPE Wear Debris from Joint Simulator Sera," 45th annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, February, 1999. Anaheim.
  6. B. Pelletier, K. Hughes, N. Gundiah, S. Muller, L. Pruitt, and M. Ries, "A Study of the In-Vivo Molecular Degradation of Acrylic Bone Cements used in Cemented Total Joint Arthroplasty," 45th annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, February, 1999. Anaheim.
  7. D. Baker, D. Coughlin, and L. Pruitt, "The Role of Crosslinking on the Body Temperature Fatigue Performance of UHMWPE: An Evaluation of Chemical and Radiation Crosslinked Resins Subjected to Accelerated Aging," 45th annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, February, 1999. Anaheim.
  8. C. Klapperich, S. Niedzwiecki, L. Pruitt, and M. Ries, "Surface Area and Sterilization Method Affect Fluid Sorption of Medical Grade UHMWPE: Implications for Simulator Studies," 45th annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, February, 1999. Anaheim.
  9. C. Klapperich, K. Komvopoulos, and L. Pruitt, "Plasma Surface Modification of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene for Improved Tribological Properties," Annual Fall Meeting of the Materials Research Society, Boston. December, 1998.
  10. M. Ries, B. Pelletier, K. Hughes, O. Hovik, F. Snorason,S. Muller and L. Pruitt, "In-Vivo Degradation of Acrylic Bone Cement in Total Hip Arthroplasty," 66th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, Februaty (1999). Anaheim.
  11. L.P. Lee, S.A. Berger, L. Pruitt, and D. Liepmann, "Key Elements of Microfluidic Systems Development Based on Transparent Fluoropolymers," 3rd International Symposium on µ-TAS, Banff, Alberta, Canada. October, 1998.
  12. B. Pelletier, J. Graham, M. Goldman, S. Muller, M. Ries, and L. Pruitt, "The Effect of Sterilization and Aging on the Molecular Properties of Acrylic Bone Cement," Society for Biomaterials 24th annual Meeting, 286 (1998). San Diego.
  13. D. Baker, D. Coughlin and L. Pruitt, "The Effect Accelerated Aging and Sterilization Method on the Fatigue Resistance of UHMWPE at Body Temperature: A Comparison of GUR4150 and Hylamer-M," Society for Biomaterials 24th annual Meeting, 122 (1998). San Diego.
  14. S.M. Kurtz, C.W. Jewett, D. Crane, L. Pruitt, J.R. Foulds, and A.A. Edidin, "Ultimate Properties and Crystalline Morphology of Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene During Uniaxial and Biaxial Tension," Society for Biomaterials 24th annual Meeting, 125 (1998). San Diego.
  15. D. Crane, S. Kurtz, L. Pruitt, and A.A. Edidin, "Structural Evolution in UHMWPE Due to Accelerated Thermal Aging After Gamma Radiation in Air versus Nitrogen: The Effect of Heating Rates," Society for Biomaterials 24th annual Meeting, 503 (1998). San Diego.
  16. S. Kurtz, D. Crane, L. Pruitt, and A.A. Edidin, "Degradation Rate During Acclerated Thermal Aging of UHMWPE after Gamma Sterilization in Air and Nitrogen," 44th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, 788 (1998). New Orleans.
  17. M. Goldman, B. Pelletier, S. Muller, M. Ries and L. Pruitt, "Comparison of the Effects of Sterilization Techniques on Acrylic Bone Cement: Implications for Mechanical Failure of Total Joint Replacements," 44th Annual Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society, 217 (1998). New Orleans.
  18. M. Goldman, R. Gronsky, G.G. Long, D. Baker and L. Pruitt, "The Effects of Oxidation and Sterilization on the Structure and Properties of UHMWPE," Fall Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society (1997). Boston.
  19. C. Klapperich, D. Crane, K. Komvopoulos and L. Pruitt, "The Effect of Physiological Loads on the Texture Evolution of UHMWPE," Fall Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society (1997). Boston.
  20. M. Goldman, R. Gronsky, G.G. Long, D. Baker and L. Pruitt, "The Effects of Oxidation and Sterilization on the Structure and Properties of UHMWPE," Fall Annual Meeting of the Materials Research Society (1997). Boston.
  21. L. Pruitt, ``Fatigue Fracture Mechanisms of Advanced Polymers", invited paper in the 7th International Conference on Fracture, 729(1997). Sydney.
  22. L. Bailey, D. Baker, D. Crane, M. Goldman, and L. Pruitt, "The Effect of Molecular Structure and Processing Variables on the Fatigue Performance of Medical Grade Polyethylenes," in the The 10th International Conference on Deformation, Yield and Fracture of Polymers 290-293 (1997). The Institute of Materials, London.
  23. L. Pruitt, L. Bailey, and R. Nassiri, "The Role of Manufacturing Process on the Fatigue Crack Propagation Resistance of Medical Grade Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene," in the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Orthopaedic Research Society, 790 (1997). San Francisco.
  24. A. Lundkvist, E. Lilleoden, W. Siekhaus, J. Kinney, L. Pruitt and M. Balooch, "Viscoelastic Properties of Healthy Human Artery Measured in Saline Solution by an AFM-Based Indentation Technique," In Conference Proceedings of the Materials Research Society Spring Annual Meeting, San Francisco, 1996.
  25. M. Goldman, M. Lee, L. Pruitt, and R. Gronsky, "A Comparison of Sterilization Techniques on the Structure and Morphology of Medical Grade UHMWPE," The 5th International Biomaterials Congress , Toronto, CANADA, June, 1996.
  26. R. Ranganathan, M. Goldman, L. Pruitt, R. Gronsky, "Effect of Sterilization on the Structure and Fatigue Resistance of UHMWPE," ASME Winter Annual Meeting , San Francisco, CA, November, 1995.
  27. L. Pruitt and D. Rondinone, "The Effect of Stress State on Near-Tip Stresses Ahead of Fatigue Cracks," ASME Winter Annual Meeting , San Francisco, CA, November, 1995.
  28. M. Goldman}, R. Ranganathan, L. Pruitt, R. Gronsky, "Characterization of Structure and Fatigue Resistance of Aged and Irradiated Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene," 21st Annual Meeting of the Society For Biomaterials , San Francisco, CA, March, 1995.
  29. L. Pruitt, "Cyclic Near Tip Stress Fields in Amorphous Polymers," Proceedings of the 31st Annual Society of Engineering Science Conference , College Station, TX, October 1994.
  30. L. Pruitt, "Cyclic Deformation Mechanisms in Polymer Composites," The International Conference on Composites Engineering , New Orleans, 1994.
  31. L. Pruitt and S. Suresh, "Cyclic Near-Tip Stresses for Fatigue Cracks in Polymers: In-situ Measurements, Crack-tip Microscopy and Applications," The 9th International Conference on Deformation, Yield and Fracture of Polymers, edited by R. J. Young, et al., 38-1, 1994. The Institute of Materials, London.
  32. L. Pruitt, C. Bull and S. Suresh, "Fatigue Crack Tip Damage and Stress Fields in Polymers and Polymeric Composites," Fatigue'93, edited by Jean-Paul Bailon, 1349-1354, 1993.
  33. L. Pruitt, J. Koo, C. Rimnac, S. Suresh and T. Wright, "Compression Fatigue of Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene and its Implications for Total Joint Replacements." Presented at the Orthopaedic Research Society , 39th Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA, February 1993.
  34. S. Suresh and L. Pruitt, "Fatigue Crack Growth in Polymers and Organic Composites under Cyclic Compressive Loads," The 8th International Conference on Deformation, Yield and Fracture of Polymers, edited by R. J. Young, et al., 32-1, 1991. The Plastics and Rubber Institute, London.
  35. O. J. Gregory, E.E. Crisman, L. Pruitt, D. Hymes and J. J. Rosenberg, `` Electrical Characterization of Some Native Insulators on Germanium", Materials Research Society Proceedings , 76, 307-311, (1987).

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