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Methods: A 46 channel fNIRS setup was used on all participants, with correlation being calculated for each channel pair. An MST was constructed from the resulting correlation matrix, from which graph theory measures were calculated. The average number of connections within a lobe in the left versus right hemisphere was calculated to identify which lobes displayed and abnormal amount of connectivity. Results: Compared to those in the MCI group, the AD group showed a less integrated network structure, with a higher characteristic path length, but lower leaf fraction, maximum degree, and degree divergence. The AD group also showed a higher number of connections in the frontal lobe within the left hemisphere and a lower number between hemispheric frontal lobes as compared to MCI. Conclusion: These results indicate a deviation in network structure and connectivity within patient groups that is consistent with the theory of dysconnectivity for AD. 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