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The influence of type II cytokines in central tolerance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
While the genetic elements of many autoimmune conditions have been established, many environmental factors remain a mystery. Exposure to certain infections has been implicated as a possible explanation for the significantly ...
Short-term weekly effects of ethnic-racial discrimination on academic outcomes : ethnic-racial socialization and ethnic-racial identity as moderators
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
African American and Latinx undergraduate students who attend historically white institutions continue to face incidents of discrimination which have been associated adverse health and academic outcomes (Del Toro & Hughes, ...
Miss Mizzou Collection
(2021)
Newspapers, magazines, calendars, bookmarks, comics, photographs of material focusing on Miss Mizzou, a character created by cartoonist Milton Caniff and used in his popular Steve Canyon comic strip. Also included is The ...
Theoretical selection of working fluids and experimental investigation of 3-phase oscillating heat pipes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
The need for high power thermal energy dissipation brought about the adoption of heat pipes utilizing phase change heat transfer. Oscillating heat pipes (OHPs) have the capability to transport thermal energy efficiently ...
Novel nanocarriers to improve drug delivery for age-related macular degeneration
(2021)
Visual impairment affecting the posterior segment of the eye is a significant health problem causing a deterioration of the quality of life of millions worldwide. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is ranked third on ...
Multiple-valued logic: technology and circuit implementation
(2021)
Computing technologies are currently based on the binary logic/number system, which is dependent on the simple on and off switching mechanism of the prevailing transistors. With the exponential increase of data processing ...
Advanced Education Orthodontics Program Curricula Pre- and Post-COVID-19
(2021)
A survey was conducted to investigate faculty numbers across advanced education
orthodontic programs and its association with curriculum, didactic learning, utilization of
distance education, and impact of the COVID-19 ...
Quantifying greenhouse gas ebullition rates across varying land uses, sediment types, and water temperatures in wetland systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
Around the world, wetlands and other aquatic ecosystems release greenhouse gases (GHG) into the atmosphere. GHGs escape from these systems through the process of ebullition -- or bubbles being released from the aquatic ...
Global Journalist: From Kansas City to Kabul: Reflections on 9/11 and its aftermath
(2021)
On this episode of Global Journalist, reporter Sean Brynda ('22) talks with veterans, journalists, and experts on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the impact on the lives ...
Diagnosis delays in hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders a synthesis of qualitative literature
(2021)
Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and hypermobility spectrum disorders (hEDS/HSD) represent a group of connective tissue disorders characterized by joint instability, tissue fragility, chronic pain, and multisystem ...
The nature of evidence utilized in healthcare architectural design decisions at five Midwestern critical access hospitals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Building a replacement hospital is a once in a lifetime experience for any healthcare administrator and the design decisions made during the building process can have a lasting impact on stake holders and end users for ...
Edgar E. Martin Collection II
(2021)
Included in the Edgar E. Martin Collection II is material related to Martin and his comic strip Boots and Her Buddies that have been added since the Martin I collection was placed on deposit in 1991 and 1992. Material from ...
Behind the coverage : how the international media cover the U.S.-China trade war?
(University of Missouri--ColumbiaUniversity of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Starting a serious trade conflict with China was one of the most significant actions taken by Trump administration. Escalating on July 6, ...
A haunting in Oklahoma : a project examining the intersection of environment and community
(University of Missouri--ColumbiaUniversity of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI--COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Environmental issues are a growing concern as climate change worsens. Some of the most vulnerable people in the world are also the most ...
Cuneiform Tablets in Special Collections
(2020)
Special Collections holds eight cuneiform tablets whose exact provenance is unknown. Seven of the tablets were donated to MU Libraries by the now-defunct Ernest McClary Todd Museum, formerly a part of the School of Journalism ...
La constuccion de la nacion colombiana a traves de tres novelas sobre la colonizacion de Antioquia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Este estudio comparativo entre Tanta gente: una de las historias de la colonización antioqueña (2013) de Memo Ánjel, La casa de las dos palmas de Manuel Mejía Vallejo (1988) y Terrateniente (1980), analiza la manera como ...
Decision-making involvement, self-efficacy, and the relationship to transition readiness in youth with sickle cell disease
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
Transition from pediatric to adult healthcare settings poses significant risks to morbidity and mortality for adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease. Increasing transition readiness, the acquisition of ...
Elementary students' understanding of fractions with dynamic technology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
This study examines students' mathematical strategies within a novel technological environment designed to support understanding of relationships between quantities and adjustable measuring units. In particular, 30 elementary ...
Roles of dynamin-related protein network in plant immune responses and development
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-COLUMBIA AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] At the host-pathogen interphase, the PM's protein composition has a critical role in how plants perceive and respond to the invading pathogenic ...
Relationship Between Disease Rates and Demographic Factors in Independence, MO
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2021)
Background: Health begins in one’s home, neighborhood, and community. Health is determined
by numerous factors. The social determinants of health (SDOH) account for up to 55% of health
outcomes. They are responsible ...