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Numerical method for shock driven multiphase flow with evaporating particles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
This work is done in part as a requirement towards the fulfillment of the master's degree. Four different chapters were explored in this work. Chapter 1 gives the overview of the various works that have been done in the ...
Branding Ireland : an examination of the construction of Ireland’s national brand
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The Republic of Ireland has advanced the same branding proposition in its tourism campaigns for decades, relying on images that depict idyllic scenery and messaging designed to appeal to those who seek an escape from the ...
Mechanical analysis of a growing carbon nanotube forest
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Carbon nanotube forests are vertically oriented and entangled tubes that grow normal to a given substrate. The excellent thermal, mechanical, and electronic properties of individual carbon nanotubes motivates their study. ...
Mechanisms of clostridial neurotoxin binding and entry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The botulinum neurotoxins (BoNTs) and tetanus neurotoxin (TeNT) make up the clostridial neurotoxin (CNT) family. The CNTs are produced by Clostridium botulinum and Clostridum tetani respectively, and are the most potent ...
Small molecule-based approaches toward elucidation of structure and properties of abasic site-derived interstrand DNA crosslinks /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Damage to DNA is both a naturally occurring and environmentally induced process that can have serious biological consequences, such as mutation and ...
African American males navigating their way to college : a socio-ecological resiliency model /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The majority of African American college students are female, with males representing five percent of the total four-year college population (U.S. ...
Non-enzymatic glycation modifies binding of fibronectin to arteriolar smooth muscle cells /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.]
Permeable Reactive Concrete For Enhanced Heavy Metal Removal With Optimization Of Individual Components
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)
Catastrophic release of heavy metals in Colorado, U.S or Minas Gerais, Brazil exposed the
importance heavy metal contamination have on the surrounding peoples and environment.
Permeable reactive barriers (PRBs) are an ...
Discovery of Peptide and Aptamer Ligands for Targeted Drug Delivery to Hepatic Stellate Cells
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)
The objective of this dissertation is to present two approaches to identify Hepatic
Stellate Cells (HSCs) targeting ligands using phage-display library biopanning and
systematic evolution of ligands by exponential ...
The influence of Bands of America on one high school marching band : a single case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The purpose of this research study was to examine the influence of participation in Bands of America competitions (hereafter referred to as BOA) on one central Missouri high school marching band program. I chose to study ...
Spatial modeling of aboveground carbon dynamics of the U. S. central hardwood forest
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Central Hardwood Forest (CHF) is one of the largest forested biomes in the United States and its aboveground carbon dynamics have both regional and global significances. Thus, the aboveground carbon dynamics of CHF are of ...
Practical Applications of Infrared, Raman and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopic Techniques for Qualitative, Quantitative and Structural Analysis of Pharmaceutical Drugs, Cementitious Material and Organic Molecules Containing Phosphorous
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)
The study of the interaction between matter and electromagnetic radiation which procreated the wide branch named as Spectroscopy has gained tremendous attention since the last century. Atoms and molecules respond to ...
Commodity Based Sovereign Wealth Funds: An Alternative Path to Economic Development
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)
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The Effect of Drugs of Abuse and HIV-1 GP120 on Autophagy in Astrocytes
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)
The life expectancy of individuals infected with HIV-1 has significantly improved since the introduction of highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART). However, this has led to an increase in the prevalence of HIV-associated ...
The Influence of Director Human Social Capital and Firms' Entrepreneurial Orientation on Corporate Entrepreneurship
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)
This dissertation explores the link between corporate governance and corporate entrepreneurship. Surprisingly, our understanding of how boards of directors influence corporate entrepreneurship decisions and actions has ...
Design Guidelines, Scan Behavior and Characteristic Mode Analysis for a Class of Ultra-Wideband Microstrip Patch Antennas
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)
Ultra-wideband (UWB), low-profile microstrip patch antennas and phased arrays have their niche in many wireless communication and medical applications. In recent years, the U-slot patch antenna established itself as a ...
Creep City and Five Short Stories
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)
This collection includes one novella and five short stories, focused on young women
and their formative experiences. These stories explore themes of sexuality, latent violence,
changing technology and weird feelings. ...
Simulating Urban Landscape Transformation: Implications for Urban Wetlands at Multiple Scales
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)
Urban landscape change simulation has received increasing attention in recent times.
As a result, many studies have focused on various aspects of land change simulation, ranging
from uncertainty of input data to model ...
An experimental investigation of a meter-scale flat-plate oscillating heat pipe
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
Ever-increasing demand for power in modern electronics presents challenge in thermal management. This paper shows the oscillating heat pipe (OHP) is considered a preferred solution for high heat application due to its heat ...
Integrating nanostructured artificial receptors with whispering gallery mode optical microresonators via inorganic molecular imprinting techniques
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
The creation of label-free biosensors capable of accurately detecting trace contaminants, particularly small organic molecules, is of significant interest for applications in environmental monitoring. This is achieved by ...