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What is the diagnostic approach to a 1-year-old with chronic cough?
(Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2004)
Very few studies examine the evaluation of chronic cough among young children. Based on expert opinion, investigation of chronic cough should begin with a detailed history, physical examination, and chest radiograph (strength ...
Three essays on labor economics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
at the added worker effect in the great recession, the wife's labor market response to a husband loss of job. The second chapter investigates the impact of a wife's labor market participation on family poverty. The third chapter examines employment...
Impact of symptoms on quality of life in women with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis and healthy women
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Persons with multiple sclerosis (MS) experience a number of symptoms. The purpose of this study was to examine pain, fatigue, depression, sleep disturbance, and quality of life in women with RRMS and healthy women. Women ...
Impact of a psychoeducational intervention on dementia caregiving
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-12-16)
have shown positive results with psychoeducational interventions on caregiver health and stress. This study examined the impact of a psychoeducational intervention, the Family Series Workshop, on levels of coping, caregiving competence, and stress among...
Secondary benefits of family member participation in treatments for childhood disorders : a multilevel meta-analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Family-based treatments for children with mental health, physical health, and developmental disorders often convey secondary benefits to caregivers and siblings who...
Two essays on food manufacturer resilience: regional factors and workforce challenges
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
, suggesting practices that may help both business managers as well as policymakers strengthen food manufacturer resilience....
Attitudes and beliefs about corporal punishment among inner city homeless parents : a qualitative narrative study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
the shelter and help with housing is a main priority need expressed by participants. Findings present important implications for the development of more culturally sensitive and trauma-informed educational strategies, practices and policies for families...
Intraguild interactions between native and domestic carnivores in central India
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
I determined various factors affecting the resource selection and spatial ecology of the Indian fox Vulpes bengalensis, a small canid endemic to the Indian subcontinent. I collected radiotelemetry data from 32 Indian foxes ...
Impact of the Implementation of Accountable Care Organizational Structure on Pediatric Emergency Department Visits
(2016)
In 2010, the United States was spending more per capita on healthcare than other
similar countries but did not have better outcomes and spending was increasing at an
unsustainable rate. That same year, the Patient ...
Resource selection, movement patterns, and survival of post-fledging grassland birds in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
meadowlarks (Sturnella magna) in southwestern Missouri, from 2002 to 2004 using radio telemetry. Across species at the micro-scale, there was support for the predation hypothesis (both species) and the thermal refuge hypothesis (dickcissels only). Woody cover...
A medicare benefit expansion: inpatient clinical and economic outcomes in deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
(University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2011-07-08)
to December 31, 2007). Results: A patient who had DBS surgery in the 12 months post NCD is more likely to be discharged to long or short term care rather than home (OR 3.671, p=0.0249); is associated with longer lengths of stay (0.2888, p=0...
An Ethnographic Case Study Examining the Experiences of African American Students with Nonresident Fathers
(2022)
The purpose of this ethnographic case study was to identify influences that replace the presence of Black fathers with children living in non-paternal homes. For my research investigation, influence was defined as people ...
Model development to measure resilience in adolescents
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-06-13)
in measuring resilience in adolescents. Results provided evidence for a model containing sub dimensions of self-esteem, parental involvement, family relationships, other relationships, religion, neighborhood belonging, school belonging, and school safety....
Assessing costs and environmental impacts of municipal food waste treatment options in Columbia, Missouri : a decision support tool integrating life cycle analysis and robust optimization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Many municipal governments currently have goals in place to align with global efforts and policy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHGs) emissions and take advantage of waste as a resource for renewable energy and nutrients. To ...
Factors that impact assigned female at birth sexual minority individuals' health care experiences : a qualitative descriptive study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
identities. Findings have important implications for education and clinical practice. Novel strategies are needed to enhance health-seeking behaviors, and thereby the health outcomes, of the AFAB sexual minority population....
The relationship and predictive power of critical thinking skills scores to NATABOC certification examination for athletic training performance scores
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
critical thinking skills and higher scores in the subscale areas of inference and deductive reasoning. It was determined by Pearson Correlation that several correlations existed. Multiple stepwise regression showed written and practical section scores...
Mizzou, volume 092, number 2 (2004 Winter)
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2004)
The experience of living with hypertension: a narrative analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
literacy and social support from the healthcare system, family, and church among African American people living with hypertension....
Methodological approaches for sound training in underepresented learners: a case study with american toads (Anaxyrus americanus)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
efforts to better understand the minds of animals have been flourishing, with methodological breakthroughs and a remarkable increase in the number of publications dealing with a wide variety of non-model species. The growing ...