Quality of Life and Neurocognitive Functioning in Children with Sickle Cell Disease: Investigating the Feasibility of a Computerized Cognitive Training Program by
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Quality of Life and Neurocognitive Functioning in Children with Sickle Cell Disease: Investigating the Feasibility of a Computerized Cognitive Training Program by Taryn Margaret Allen Department of Psychology and Neuroscience Duke University Date:_______________________ Approved: ___________________________ Melanie J. Bonner, Supervisor ___________________________ John Curry ___________________________ David Rabiner ___________________________ Jennifer Rothman An abstract of a dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the Department of Psychology and Neuroscience in the Graduate School of Duke University
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