This is a template approved by The State University of Buffalo for submitting Dissertation Defense
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% Copywright page (optional)
% ========================================
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% Dedication page (optional)
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\input{Additional/Acknowledgements}
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% Abstract
%=========================================
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% Chapter 2
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% Chapter 3
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% Chapter 4
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% Chapter 5
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% Chapter 6
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% Chapter 7
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% % Appendices
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% Reference
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