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Efficacy of a modified constraint induced movement therapy protocol in the clinical setting [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
. In addition, there is limited research available on effective treatments for people with chronic stroke (when the onset of stroke occurred at least one year prior). The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy and feasibility of a modified CIT (m...
Stem cells transplanted into the brain are immunogenic and are actively rejected by the host [abstract]
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2008)
for neural cells lost due to injury or disease. However, rejection of donor cells by the host immune system may limit the effectiveness of stem cell therapies. Recent research has suggested that some stem cells may be immunoprivileged, able to avoid rejection...
Fescue toxicosis affects the reproduction and thermoregulatory systems of male rats exposed to heat stress
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2004)
). The fungus produces toxins which cause health and reproduction problems in animals resulting in economic losses. Previous studies have found that intake of infected fescue during hot weather produces hyperthermia, rough hair coats, increased respiration rates...
The effects of even-aged cutting on density and pairing success of Worm-eating Warblers
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research, 2005)
It is important for researchers to be aware of how timber management practices affect songbird populations. Certain forest management techniques can cause declines in breeding habitat of Neotropical migrant songbirds that require mature forest...