Browsing by Thesis Semester "2014 Fall"
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Benchmarking in virtual desktops for end-to-end performance traceability
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Biological characteristics of Katahdin sheep selected for footrot resistance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The objectives of this study were to select sheep divergent for a footrot resistant genotype by screening with the DQA2 gene marker and to investigate the host resistant immune response, neutrophil phagocytic efficiency, ... -
Black culture center: Usage and racial attitude identity study
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Blue skies and red seas : how the Faroese see their nation portrayed in international media
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Media representation of the Faroe Islands, like that of other small, little-known places, is vulnerable to being skewed by various frames, agendas and biases. The islanders are demonized by the anti-whalers and their world ... -
Borderline features, rejection sensitivity, and romantic relationships: A daily diary study of romantic partners
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Bridging the gap between local and global approaches for 3D object recognition
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Bright Light Therapy for the Treatment of Night Eating Syndrome
(2014)The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of an open label bright light therapy (BLT) intervention on night eating behaviors as well as secondary outcomes of mood and sleep quality. It was hypothesized that ... -
Campanilismo and its influences on Italian advertising
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)This study seeks a deeper understanding of the Italian social identity phenomenon campanilismo and to discover its influences on the creative strategies of domestic Italian advertising campaigns. Four advertising techniques: ... -
Capitular morphology in primates and fossils: 3-D measurements of the capitulum and possible implications for reconstructing locomotor adaptations in fossil primates
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The changes in habitual posture associated locomotor behavior have well-documented effects on the skeleton. This paper focuses on the humeral capitulum, which is functionally significant in bipedal, quadrupedal, and ... -
A case study of leadership traits of award-winning Missouri elementary principals from 2002 to 2013
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The role of the principal has been complex since its origin (Rousmaniere, 2013). The publishing of the National Commission on Excellence in Education's A Nation at Risk in 1983 stated, "principals must play a crucial ... -
A case study of northwest Missouri state legislators' perceptions of the Missouri Teacher Tenure Act
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A case study of peer-driven efforts to improve instructional effectiveness during teacher absences: Implications for school leaders in an era of accountability
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Challenges and successes of African American males in the health professions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The present literature review examines the factors that contribute to the underrepresentation of African American men in the field of medicine in an attempt to underscore the need to increase their numbers in the health ... -
Change in sludge settling and filtration properties and membrane fouling trends in MBR activated sludge systems operated at different solids and hydraulic retention times
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Membrane bioreactor (MBR) activated sludge process is increasingly used in wastewater treatment due to its excellence in solid-liquid separation and superior effluent quality, smaller bioreactor volume and foot print. ... -
Characterization and nondimensional analysis of a variable speed centrifugal pump
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)When dealing with centrifugal pumps in the aerospace field, current industry standards dictate the use of single speed drive pumps. The performance of these pumps is then modulated using simply an electromechanical valve, ... -
Characterization of Esrrb function in metastatic prostate cancer cells and transcriptional regulation of hedgehog-signaling pathway target genes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Orphan nuclear receptor Estrogen Receptor Related Receptor Beta (Esrrb) is a transcription factor. Although it was also shown to be important in cancer, little is known about its function in cancer cells and cancer relevant ... -
Characterization of grape condensed tannins and their effect on Black Rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) hindgut fermentation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)African black rhinoceros wild populations have decreased 97 percent since the 1960s, mainly as a result of poaching and the species is classified as Critically Endangered. Captive populations are managed to ensure survival ... -
Characterization of interleukin-1 beta 2, a novel interleukin-1 expressed by the early pig conceptus during establishment of pregnancy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)It is essential that the early mammalian embryo attaches to the uterus or implants to survive. Most embryonic mortality is associated with complications during this process resulting in a loss of 25-60% of embryos or ... -
Characterization of the Organic Matrix of Mature Human Tooth Enamel: Structure, Macromolecular Composition and Effect of Radiotherapy
(2014-09-30)Mature human tooth enamel contains a small amount of organic matrix locally concentrated within its innermost region, which is tougher and more crack resistant than the outer bulk phase. Although the enamel organic matrix ... -
Chemical and strutural properties of DNA-abasic site cross-links
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Here, we report on the formation of DNA interstrand cross-links. These cross-links form from abasic sites, an endogenous type of DNA damage. We have utilized gel electrophoresis, NMR, mass spectrometry and liquid chromatography ...