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The driving forces of cranial extra-axial space morphology: age, sex, and drugs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Surrounding the brain but contained within the skull is a dynamic organ that functions to physically and chemically maintain the typical functioning of the brain. This organ is usually appreciated only as a series of layered ...
Improvement of Biochemistry 2002 through experimental modification and organization of course materials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Cloning and Enzyme Kinetics laboratories. The objective of the first seven weeks is to clone a tobacco acid phosphatase gene, NtPTP1, into the PET28a expression vector. The final four weeks introduces students to a protocol designed to purify the PTP1...
Examining the effects of an intergroup dialogue-based diversity and social justice course on students' multicultural competencies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
2016 and Spring 2017 semesters completed pre- and post- course evaluation surveys measures of: Critical Consciousness, Appreciation for Diversity, Grit, Preference for Inequality, and week-to-week ratings of Openness, Connectedness, and Participation...
Simulation and optimization of low impact development for mitigating combined sewer overflows associated with climate change
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
with analysis the complexity of model necessary to get accepted result in term peak flow, runoff volume, numbers of flooding nodes and time to peak. Modeling requirements may lead to system simplification, as in limiting the size of the pipes included...
The boys on the blogs : intermedia agenda setting in the 2008 U.S. presidential campaign
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
, bloggers mostly appeared to follow the news media's lead. Some evidence was found, however, that the issue agenda of liberal bloggers during the first week transferred to the news media in subsequent weeks. No evidence of intermedia agenda setting between...
ETL automation and mixed reality live data visualization in an IoT system for smart buildings
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2024] Data extraction and processing is an integral part of a complex IoT system. The data visualization interprets huge quantities of data into a graphical 2D and 3D visualization to make it easy to ...
Direct-from-sputum rapid phenotypic drug susceptibility test for mycobacteria
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
information that influences clinical decision-making. Current phenotypic tests typically require pre-culture to ensure bacterial loads are at a testable level (taking 2-4 weeks) followed by 10-14 days to confirm growth, or lack thereof....
Innovative immersion approach to retention of African-American 1st year chemical engineers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Students that identify as Black1, chemical engineers, and 1st-year undergraduates face unique circumstances along with perspectives that have not been assessed in depth. This pilot study aims to highlight the challenges ...
Degradation of the veterinary antibiotics in swine manure via anaerobic digestion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
(HRT) of 21 days and a loading rate of 1.0 g-VS/L-day. Carbon dioxide concentration of the biogas and pH values of the digestate verifying digester performance were measured every four days and every week, respectively. The AD process allowed 2 HRT...
Random sections of star bodies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
This thesis concerns analytic and geometric aspects of random sections of star bodies and their implications for problems in stochastic geometry. We treat isoperimetric inequalities and distribution of volumes of such sections. In particular, we...
"You say diversity, we say adversity" : white nationalism, student protest, and administrative diversity discourses in the neoliberal university
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 8/1/2024] This dissertation explores the contemporary landscape of the neoliberal PWI university through multiple discourses surrounding issues of inclusion, diversity, and equity. Using the University of ...
AMD, analysis of mood dysregulation : a machine learning approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
varying and sporadic mood data. As a result, each model will predict whether changes in the physiological data represent mood dysregulation for each subject in the study. All models were trained using two weeks of physiological and self-initiated mood data...
Modeling the impact of polystyrene microparticles on toxicity of phenol to Artemia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The increasing use and availability of micro and nanoparticles for use in science, technology and daily consumer products has led to unique challenges ...
Two brief treatments based on dialectical behavior therapy for binge eating across diagnoses and thresholds : results from a preliminary randomized dismantling study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
) or diary card self-monitoring with brief individual sessions (DC). Fifteen treatment sessions were provided over 16 weeks. Both treatments were associated with significant change (in the desired direction) in bulimic symptoms, dichotomous thinking, food...
Evaluating the molecular drivers of physical inactivity and muscle atrophy as initiating factors in cognitive impairment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
decreased Glutamate AMPA Receptor 1 (GluA1) protein levels, and neurogenesis. Our genetic model for high physical activity on the other hand had enhanced performance in cognitive behavioral testing, increased hippocampal volumes, and increased markers...
Novel methods for quantifying lung and cardiac diseases with magnetic resonance imaging
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
[EMBARGOED UNTIL 5/1/2024] Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is an advanced imaging technique that has transformed the field of medical diagnosis and treatment. In the field of lung and cardiac imaging, MRI boasts the ...
The role of resistance exercise training & IGF-1 signaling in the amelioration of mild cognitive impairment in female Wistar rats
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Mild cognitive impairment increases risk for dementia. One therapeutic intervention that is reported to ameliorate cognition in patients with mild cognitive impairment is resistance exercise. However, the underlying ...
Reaching digital native music majors : pedagogy for undergraduate group piano in the 21st century
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
This dissertation comprises three projects that were designed to contribute to our understanding of today's digital native music majors and their needs within the group piano curriculum. The first investigation is a review ...
Selling you on flexibility : toward a flexible framework for reflexive administration of writing centers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Training tutors has historically been and continues to be one of the most important, as well as the most labor- and time-intensive needs that directors of writing centers are called to address. As technological advancements ...
Healing centered yoga : an adjunct clinical intervention pilot study : trauma and chemical dependency
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
Introduction: Healing Centered Yoga (HCY) is a multidisciplinary practice and program offered as an adjunct clinical intervention for individuals experiencing complex, acute, and/or treatment-resistant trauma and related ...