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Development of biological hip resurfacing in dogs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Total joint replacement remains an excellent treatment for patients with debilitating joint degeneration. However, joint replacement using non-absorbable prostheses can deteriorate and become loose over time. A superior ...
Analysis of platlet function in the setting of controlled trauma in dogs using a whole blood electrical impedance platelet aggregometer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
of congenital coagulopathy, recent surgeries, or illnesses within the last month were enrolled to establish a reference interval. All animals had a normal physical examination, complete blood count (CBC) with a platelet count greater than 200,000/L...
Locoregional techniques for dogs undergoing tibial plateau leveling osteotomy : a literature review, anesthesiologist survey, and future directions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Over the past several decades there have been significant advancements in our understanding and ability to provide effective analgesia to animals undergoing elective orthopedic surgery through methods that can help us minimize the risk of adverse...
Detection of Leptospira interrogans in fixed equine eyes affected with end-stage equine recurrent uveitis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Equine recurrent uveitis (ERU) is the most frequent cause of blindness in horses worldwide. Leptospira has been implicated as an etiologic agent in some cases of ERU. The objective of this study was to determine the presence ...
Use of the veterinary medical database to update the veterinary oncology literature
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In this dissertation we discuss the Veterinary Medical Database and how it can be used to perform epidemiological studies in the veterinary oncology field. We discuss many...
Fever and pyrexia with verification of thermisters in dogs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
An elevated body temperature (pyrexia) often accompanies disease. Body temperature measurement is one of the vital parameters in medicine. This thesis contains a literature review of the pathophysiology of temperature regulation, hyperthermia, fever...
The effects of temperature and admixture handling on lipid emulsion stability in centrally administered veterinary parenteral nutrition (PN) admixtures
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
This research centered on veterinary parenteral nutrition (PN) admixtures which are mixtures of amino acids, dextrose, and lipid emulsions designed for the intravenous provision of nutrition to small animal patients. Specifically the research...
11[beta]-HSD[subscript 2] activity in an equine distal limb and thoracic wound model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Healing of wounds located on the distal limbs of horses is often complicated by exuberant granulation tissue (EGT) causing a delay in wound ...
In vitro evaluation of veterinary and human suture anchors in metaphyseal bone of the canine tibia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Fix system in this model are likely to be of adequate strength to facilitate desired healing for similar applications in small animal surgery. The objectives of this study were to evaluate 6 soft tissue fixation devices with respect to 1) load to failure, 2...
Relative HER2 protein expression in normal canine tissue and canine osteosarcoma
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Development of HER2-targeted immunotherapy in canine osteosarcoma (OSA) is underway, yet HER2 expression in normal and neoplastic canine tissue has not yet been defined. This study's objective was to evaluate the relative ...
Prolonged survival in 58 dogs with thyroid carcinoma treated with radioactive iodine as sole therapy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Treatment of thyroid carcinomas in people and dogs often involves multimodal therapy, including radioactive iodine (I-131). The objective of this study is to describe outcomes associated with I-131 as sole therapy in dogs ...
Determination of allergen sensitization and comparison of subcutaneous and mucosal (intranasal) allergen-specific immunotherapy in an experimental model of feline asthma
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Rush immunotherapy (RIT) is effective in experimental feline allergic asthma. Further studies evaluating reliable allergen identification and improved ...
Immunomodulatory effects of opioids
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
actually be immunosuppressive in cases of sepsis induced acute lung injury. This study and subsequent studies carry very important socioeconomic consequences since opioids are the most widely used analgesic drugs in human and veterinary medicine. Further...
The effects of an antiseritonergic drug and antihistamine in an experimental model of feline asthma
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
Use of cyproheptadine, a serotonin antagonist, and cetirizine a selective histamine (H1) antagonist, in feline asthma has not been previously described. We tested the hypotheses 1) 5 mg of oral cetirizine would be adequately ...
Comparison of left 4th and 5th intercostal space thoracotomy for open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in dogs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
Open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation (OC-CPR) is indicated in certain cardiopulmonary arrest situations such as thoracic trauma. Laboratory research and clinical studies in human medicine have established the superiority of OC-CPR compared...
Diagnosis of aerodigestive disorders in dogs utilizing videofluoroscopic swallow study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
An aerodigestive disease (AeroD) is a disorder pathologically linking the respiratory and alimentary tracts. Dogs having respiratory signs without dysphagia, vomiting, or regurgitation typically lack diagnostics identifying ...
Genealogies of affect among a young veterinarian's public letter : an exploratory study of hidden curricula in a college of veterinary medicine
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
for values and norms of conduct. Unfortunately, scant scholarship explores the hidden curricula of veterinary medicine. Recently, an anonymous letter signed Young Veterinarian was published on a public website, and opened an electronic dialogue regarding...
Local photodynamic therapy for equine squamous cell carcinoma in a murine model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The objectives of the present studies were to evaluate the use of local photodynamic therapy (PDT) on tumor growth inhibition in a murine model of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). SCC was induced in nude mice by injection ...
Comparative imaging of canine shoulder osteochondrosis lesions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
an osteochondral lesion and can be used to avoid an exploratory arthroscopic surgery of the canine shoulder....
Passive transfer of Mycoplasma bovis-specific antibodies in calves born to vaccinated dams
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Mycoplasma bovis is a bacterial pathogen that has been shown to cause respiratory disease, mastitis, polyarthritis, keratoconjunctivitis, and other diseases in cattle worldwide. High costs associated with these diseases ...