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Design and testing of optimal personal protective equipment for high energy radiation on earth and beyond
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
This study incorporates an experimental and an associated modeling investigation of human protective shielding methodologies for two extreme environments: first responders or military personnel in the case of nuclear or radiological incidents (360...
End-tidal carbon dioxide in the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism in hospitalized adult patients
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Pulmonary embolism (PE) causes 100,000 deaths and contributes to over 4 billion dollars of annual healthcare costs. Acute PE is a diagnostic challenge as symptoms vary widely and are often nonspecific. Definitive diagnosis ...
Semiparametric analysis of panel count data
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Panel count data often arise in long term studies that concern occurrence rates of certain recurrent events. In such studies, each subject is observed only at finite discrete time points instead of continuously, and only ...
Healthcare communication barriers encountered by child life specialists
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Communication in the healthcare setting can be complicated due to various reasons such as language barriers or complex medical terminology, yet effective communication is necessary for overall care and safety of an ...
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 ...
Comparative imaging of canine shoulder osteochondrosis lesions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Over the last several years, papers have been published describing imaging techniques for the canine shoulder joint using both ultrasound and magnetic ...
Hydro-mechanical analysis of low enriched uranium fuel plates for University of Missouri Research Reactor
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
As part of the Global Threat Reduction Initiative (GTRI) Reactor Conversion program, work is underway to analyze and validate a new fuel assembly for the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR). The Low Enriched ...
Implementing systems engineering techniques into health care: an investigation into using problem based learning in medical schools to teach systems engineering
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Health care delivery in the United States needs improvement. Each year, between 44,000 and 98,000 people die as a result of medical errors in the United States. Systems engineering tools can help improve health care. A ...
Subjectivities of risk and environmental uncertainty : residents, regulatory agencies, and corporate interests
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
The West Lake Landfill Superfund site in Bridgeton, Missouri made for a compelling place to explore how risk was framed and contested by social groups and expert institutions in the context of environmental uncertainty. ...
Reporting serendipity in biomedical research literature : a mixed-methods analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
As serendipity is an unexpected, anomalous, or inconsistent observation that culminates in a valuable, positive outcome (McCay-Peet & Toms, 2018, pp. 4–6), it can be inferred that effectively supporting serendipity will ...
Reflux, aspiration and respiratory disease in dogs : clinical consideration and advances in aerodigestive diagnostics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
The aspiration of gastric contents into the respiratory tract has been associated with the development and progression of multiple respiratory diseases in humans. In veterinary medicine the term "aspiration" is considered ...
Technology for restarting molten salt nuclear fuel chemistry at MU
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
-aqueous electrochemical means of separating constituents is gaining attention. In the 1990's, the University of Missouri (MU) performed molten chemical experiments on mixed lanthanide and actinide systems appropriate for the separation of species known to be encountered...
Environmental analysis of pathology laboratory patient service centers: a pattern of language approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)
This thesis employs the theories underlying environment and behavior research to address the needs of a pathology laboratory organization. The main focus of this work is to establish basic space requirements for new patient ...
Novel methods of evaluating materials in extreme environments
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Three novel experiments were completed to investigate the difference in radiation response between production methods of Inconel 625. Production methods explored were the laser-powder bed fusion additive manufacturing ...
Measurement of radionuclides in biological tissues from occupationally exposed individuals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Keratinous materials have the potential to be used in criminal investigation of individuals who participate in nuclear smuggling or in the production of clandestine nuclear weapons. To develop the keratin biomonitor, its ...
The role of electronic medical record in nation care delivery, development: case study on Ghana
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Electronic medical record (EMR) is not only being welcomed by health care providers as a way to improve care delivery, but also serves as a catalyst for development. The purpose of this study is to examine benefits of EMR ...
A methodology for evaluation of research animal diagnostic and investigative laboratories
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1974)
of these laboratories. The benefit-cost ratio will then be examined to see if these laboratories represent an effective investment of public funds."--Introduction....
Advances in automated surgery skills evaluation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Training a surgeon to be skilled and competent to perform a given surgical procedure, is an important step in providing a high quality of care and reducing the risk of complications. Traditional surgical training is carried ...
Design, synthesis, and evaluation of radiolabeled bombesin conjugates for the diagnosis of breast cancer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Gastrin-releasing peptide (GRP) receptors are overexpressed on approximately two thirds (62-71%) of primary breast carcinomas and all (100%) of the ...
Implications of stress and coping mechanisms in the superintendency
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
The purpose of this mixed method design study was to add to the body of knowledge about stress and coping mechanisms by examining perceptions of superintendents stress by comparing perceptions of frequency of stress and ...