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A behavioral feedback-based intervention to improve medication adherence in older adults with hypertension
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Medication adherence among older adults is far below the levels needed for clinical effectiveness from many medications. Control of hypertension prevents the development of further chronic disease and limits morbidity and ...
Adoption of organic farming systems in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Organic agricultural production in Missouri has grown since the inception of national organic production and labeling standards in 2002. Underlying the growth of certified organic operations and land area in Missouri are ...
Nitrification enhancement in lagoons using fixed film media
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Lagoons, commonly used in municipal wastewater treatment, are limited in their ability to treat wastewater due to limitations in the process and ...
Application of surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy to food safety issues
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
In recent years, food safety issues caused by contamination of chemical substances or microbial species have raised a great deal of concern in the United States. Conventional chromatography-based methods for detection of chemical contaminants...
"It's about just staying focused" : how African American gay and bisexual men persist at a predominately white institution
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
enrolled until their graduation. The environmental characteristics of the institution were also important since the PWI served as the backdrop for many of these students to develop their identity as gay or bisexual men. The data also suggest...
Prediction of clinical events in elderly using sensor data : a case study on pulse pressure
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The primary goal of this research was to find a link between abnormal levels of daily activities, provided by a sensor monitoring system, and pulse pressure (PP), using data mining algorithms. A widened PP predicts a higher ...
CVM news, 2007
(University of Missouri--Columbia. College of Veterinary Medicine, 2007)
2007 compilation of news and events articles published by the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine.
Mizzou weekly, volume 30, number 04 (September 18, 2008)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2008)
Adsorption of water vapor by selected containment aerosols : chlorides and cement dust
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The macroscopic adsorption isotherms of water vapor on selected containment aerosols of a nuclear reactor such as cesium iodide, cesium chloride, ...
Older adults' perception of feeling safe in an intensive care unit
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
People whose lives have been threatened by critical health events have recounted situations in which feeling safe was central to their recovery. However, feeling safe during critical health events for adults age 65 and older has not been explored...
Privatizing Functions of State Government
(University of Missouri - Columbia Institute of Public Policy, 2005)
Privatization of traditional governmental functions has been extensively discussed in the United States for more than two decades, and states have chosen a wide range of programs for privatization and selected a variety ...
Examination of exogenous estrogenic chemical exposure and altered fetal nutrition in the CD-1 mouse fetus
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
My dissertation examines two issues related to disruption of fetal growth: exposure to exogenous estrogenic chemicals and altered nutrition. My first set of studies was aimed at manipulating isoflavones in feed on serum ...
Archives, 2008 April/May
(University of Missouri Health System, 2008)
This issue of Archives is vol. 7, no. 6, April/May 2008.
Constraints affecting adolescent girls' continued participation at resident camp
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Although there are many benefits of being in the outdoors and attending camp, many girls cease participation in camp (ACAb, 2008; Easter Seals, 2008). The purpose of this study was to determine the specific constraints ...
Novel PCR-based rapid detection strategies for Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella in meat products
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Accurate and fast detection methods for foodborne pathogens from various food samples have always been important goals for scientists from many research areas. DNA-based PCR techniques cannot differentiate between DNA from ...
A comparison of grant-funded outdoor classrooms in rural and nonrural Missouri schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
This study addressed the question: How do outdoor classrooms in rural and nonrural areas of Missouri compare? Data was collected from applications for state funded grants awarded from 2004- 2006 to elementary schools in ...
Proceedings and abstracts : MU College of Veterinary Medicine presents the 32nd Annual Phi Zeta Research Day
(MU College of Veterinary Medicine, 2009)
The 32nd Annual Phi Zeta Research Day, held on March 13, 2009, included poster presentations, oral presentations, and a keynote address. The keynote address by Jeanne Barsanti was entitled "Research: Lessons Learned and Unlearned."...
Mizzou weekly, volume 29, number 17 (February 7, 2008)
(University of Missouri--Columbia. University Affairs. Publications and Alumni Communication., 2008)
Freshmen college students with and without asthma : predictors of changes in smoking during the first semester
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
negative impact on their lung condition. The transition to college may represent a period of unique risk in this regard for teens with asthma, as greater freedom may increase risky health behaviors, as well. The present study explored this issue with first...
Exploratory study of victim advocacy practices, strategies, resistance and relationships among crime victim service agencies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Social work has long been a field of advocacy, and has progressively integrated into the crime victim advocacy movement by practicing in domestic violence shelters, prosecutors' offices, law enforcement, child advocacy ...