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Characterization of cellular pathways in spinal muscular atrophy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is an autosomal recessive genetic disease, and is the leading genetic cause of death in infants. SMA is a severe neuromuscular disease...
The effect of modafinil on psychostimulant-evoked [³H]dopamine release from rat striatal slices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Modafinil is a novel wake-promoting compound currently marketed as a stimulant that lacks the side effects and addictive potential of typical psychostimulants. Despite...
Role of oxalate oxidase and apoplastic reactive oxygen species in root growth regulation in water-stressed maize primary roots
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Previous work on maize primary roots under water stress showed that cell elongation is maintained in the apical region of the growth zone but progressively inhibited further from...
Incidental exposure to online news in everyday life information seeking context : mixed method study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The Internet and new technologies are changing the information behavior of news readers. News readership is shifting to the Internet because of accessibility, inexpensive technology, and free content. The prevalence of ...
Spinal muscular atrophy and the therapeutic application of trans-splicing RNA
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Development of RNA modalities to re-direct pathogenic pre-mRNA splicing events is the key to curing monogenic diseases. Improving the efficiency of these molecules in vivo...
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 resonance imaging...
Modification of polyamide thin film composite reverse osmosis membrane for water desalination
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] A novel thin film ZnO-Graphene quantum dots composite reverse osmosis (TFQ-RO) membrane was prepared by the interfacial polymerization of m-phenylenediamine (MPD) and trimesoyl...
Investigating the formation mechanism of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons and adapting particle swarm optimization techniques to search large data sets
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The unidentified infrared bands (UIBs) have been attributed to emission from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). The UIBs at 3.3 and 11.3 [mu]m, among others, are seen in many astrophysical environments, with the notable exception of carbon...
Hooking up while being 'down' (with the cause): a study of Black sexual life
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
This dissertation centers Black collegiate women's intersectional experiences of navigating dating and hookup culture at a large historically predominantly white university in the Midwest. Using a qualitative approach, I ...
Examining the effects of an intergroup dialogue-based diversity and social justice course on students' multicultural competencies
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Given the rapidly changing racial/ethnic demographics of the United States (U.S.), U.S. public institutions, including institutions of higher education, will have to address...
Spiritual labor and spiritual dissonance in the total institution of the parochial boarding school
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
This qualitative project introduces the concept of "spiritual labor" as the organizational commodification, codification, and regulation of members' spirituality. The study illustrates how the spirituality of teachers/staff ...
Glomerulosclerosis in the Col1a2-deficient mouse model : homotrimer pathogenesis and MMP expression
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The Col1a2-deficient (oim) mouse model exclusively synthesizes homotrimeric type I collagen due to the lack of functional pro [alpha] 2(I) collagen chains. The mouse develops a type I collagen glomerulopathy that has ...
Online mental health advocacy groups social support, stigma management and advocacy messaging, and audience reactions to this messaging
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Mental health concerns continue to be stigmatized in traditional media, in spite of -- or perhaps contributing to --high prevalence rates of mental health diagnoses globally...
Preservice elementary teachers' perceptions of their understanding of scientific inquiry-based pedagogy and their confidence to teach science : influence of elementary science education methods course and science field experience
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
The purpose of this research was to determine from elementary preservice teachers' perspectives their understanding of inquiry-based pedagogy and their confidence to teach science after concurrently completing a traditional ...
The underlying genetic control of maize root system architecture
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Maize (Zea mays ssp. mays) is one of the most widely cultivated and highest yielding grain crops in the world. The genetic and phenotypic diversity of maize facilitate its use...
An exploration of the lived experience of collegiate student-athletes in an 8-week mindfulness intervention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The purpose of the current study was to identify and explore a group of collegiate student-athletes lived experience of participating in a formal mindfulness intervention...
Beyond the edge : riparian habitat use and forest management effects on stream salamanders in the southern Appalachian mountains
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
While there are many types of habitat loss and degradation (e.g., agriculture, land development), many studies have focused on the impacts of logging on wildlife populations and on ecosystem processes. Little information, ...
Contributions of tourist trade to incomes of people in Missouri Ozarks
(University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Agricultural Experiment Station, 1962)
Starting a career in the U.S. : international student perceptions of the optional practical training experience
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
The Optional Practical Training (OPT) program offers a pathway for international students to begin their professional career in the United States. Originally a one year training program, students with a degree in Science, ...
Undergraduate catalog 2010-12, revised
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)