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Development of model systems for the vector-host-pathogen interface of bubonic plague
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Bubonic plague infections begin in the dermis when the pathogen is introduced by a flea during a routine blood feed. Several barriers separate Yersinia pestis from its replicative niche, including phagocytic cells in the ...
Preparing birds to fly : Lloyd Richards and the actor
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Lloyd Richards (1919-2006) was one of the preeminent theatre practitioners in the United States from the mid-twentieth century through the beginning of the twenty-first. Through his work as Artistic Director of the Eugene ...
Integration of single-cell electropermeabilization together with electrochemical measurement of quantal exocytosis on microchips
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
An electrochemical microelectrode located immediately adjacent to a single neuroendocrine cell can record spikes of amperometric current that result from quantal exocytosis of oxidizable transmitter from individual vesicles. ...
Motor unit characterization in canine degenerative myelopathy :a disease model for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Dogs homozygous for missense mutations in superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) develop a late-onset neuromuscular disorder called degenerative myelopathy (DM) that has many similarities to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ...
A noninvasive approach to understanding adaptation, crop raiding behavior, and the fecal microbiota of the African elephant
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
For my research I used noninvasive dung samples to study the ecology, evolution and behavior of the African elephant. First, I looked for positive selection in the mitochondrial genome between the two African elephant ...
Insidious role of complacency in business-to-business relationships
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This research draws on resource-based theory and heuristic versus systematic processing model and examines the effects of intentional and unintentional ...
The relationship between satisfaction with life as a whole and three other factors (domain satisfaction, social network ties, and perceptions of service delivery): Rural Russian village panel study 1995-2003
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] It is found in the literature that satisfaction with life as a whole (LS) is very multi-dimensional subjective indicator. This dissertation wanted to ...
Entrepreneurial leadership in higher education: Does the presidential career pathway make a difference?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
In the United States of America, the role and responsibilities for the University president in many institutions have undergone significant change for the 21st century. As noted by Duderstadt (2006) “[t]he American presidency ...
The political economy of functional federalism : exploring the effect of federal welfare policy on state economic performance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] While many studies have focused on the ability of state governments on state economic performance, this study investigates how exogenous factor in ...
Woody biomass availability for energy : a perspective from non-industrial private forest landowners in the U.S. Great Lakes states
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Non-industrial private forest (NIPF) landowners control 58% of all forests in the U.S. Great Lakes States consisting of Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin. A regional assessment of the availability of woody biomass for ...
Using the laryngeal adductor reflex to investigate swallowing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The goal of this study was to develop a protocol to facilitate identification and quantification of the pathological components of the complex neural ...
Polyurethane rigid foams modeling project
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Polyurethanes (PU) foams are extensively, used and they can expand during polymerization if gases or vapors are produced in concert with the polymerization. ...
Individual differences in intuitive processing and moral judgment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Cognitive-experiential self-theory (CEST) is a broad theory of personality proposing a dual-process approach to information processing, involving an ...
Role of WntPlanar cell polarity genes in migration of facial branchiomotor neurons
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
During brain development, newborn neurons must migrate to precise locations in order to establish functional circuitry. Defective neuronal migration underlies several human brain disorders. The facial branchiomotor (FBM) ...
Learning trajectories related to bivariate data in contemporary high school mathematics textbook series in the United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Bivariate relationships play a critical role in school statistics, and textbooks are significant in determining student learning. In recent years, researchers have emphasized the importance of learning trajectories (LTs) ...
Fortification of a transportation network against disruptions through maintenance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In this thesis, a methodology to fortify a transportation network by allocating resources for maintenance of critical structures (e.g., bridges and ...
Investigating high school chemistry teachers' perceptions, knowledge and practices of classroom assessment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Limited studies have been conducted about using assessment to support chemistry teaching. Therefore, the purpose of this case study was threefold: a) ...
The four day school week : a case study examining three stages of implementation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
The four day school week is one option rural schools are considering when trying to preserve financial stability in a time of restricted budgets. This case study examines a rural school in the Midwest in its first year of ...
Development of laboratory methods to detect meat tenderness
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
Tenderness has been identified as one of the most important attributes for consumers concerning their meat quality desire, so there is a clear need to accurately determine and grade meat accordingly to tenderness. A ...
What determines vote share in city council elections?: the incumbent advantage and economic voting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
While the literature about local elections has been increasing in recent years, it still is wanting for more research on what variables influence the election of local legislators. Though some have begun examining the ...