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True depth resolved polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography (PSOCT) can image sample polarization properties including retardance, diattenuance, and optical axis and has potential applications in many biomedical fields. However, ...
H₂O₂-mediated RAGE up-regulation on A[beta]-induced superoxide in cerebral endothelial cells
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The up-regulation of receptor for advanced glycation (RAGE) product has been implicated in the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Elevated ...
Development of land-use map for Salt River basin using satellite imagery
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The Salt River Basin in northeastern Missouri is the major water supply source for people in the region. There is a need to build a long term simulation and to validate the long term trend of pollutant concentrations in ...
Development of a fluorescence-based protease biosensor using nanoscale platforms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
The development of a protease biosensor utilizing nanomaterials is presented in this dissertation. Peptide substrates and nanomaterial platforms were investigated to increase the sensitivity and response time for the ...
Modeling of delayed fluorescence from photosystem II and applications in assessment of drought and chemical stresses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
Photosynthesis is not only vital for plant growth and survival but also indicative of plant-environment interactions. This research was designed to analyze photoelectron kinetics and its dependence on environmental factors. ...
Switchgrass production in the central claypan region of Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Severe soil erosion across the Central Claypan Region of Missouri has been correlated with low productivity as the depth to the claypan horizon ...
Development of an online planning tool for designing terrace layouts
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
A web-based conservation planning tool for terrace layouts was created by modifying a terrace location program (TERLOC), developed originally by Sudduth and Gregory (1982) and revised by Ghidey et al. (1992). Development ...
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. ...
Electrospinning collagen and hyaluronic acid nanofiber meshes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Osteoporosis is a worldwide burden affecting over 200 million people. There are many risk factors associated with osteoporosis, but they all lead to decreased bone strength and an increased chance of bone fracture. The ...
Soil property estimation using visible and near-infrared reflectance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
Site-specific management of crop production systems holds promise for maintaining high yields while preserving soil quality. This management requires detailed spatial data on soil physical and chemical characteristics but ...
Time delay compensation in finite-order models of acoustic wave propagation in homogenous media
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Finite-order models do not completely account for the delay in acoustic wave propagation and thus require an additional phase correction, besides parameter adjustments to fit experimental measurements. As a consequence, ...
Photoacoustic detection and spectral analysis of hemozoin in human leukocytes as an early indicator of malaria infection
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Malaria is a blood borne infection affecting hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Usually, malaria is diagnosed only after a patient presents symptoms, including high fever, nausea, and, in advanced cases, coma and ...
Exploration of supercritical water gasification of biomass using batch reactor
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The focus of this study is on gasification of a biomass in supercritical water. Vapor mass yield in a batch reactor after 20 minutes in a 700[degrees]C ...
Regional heterogeneity of adventitial elastin in the arteriolar wall reflects differences in the mechanical environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Adventitial elastin provides structural and mechanical support for arterioles. While elastin quantities are known in arterioles, the structure of elastin fibers and distribution of elastin throughout the vessel was unknown. ...
CFTR chloride channels and ABC active transporters undergo similar structural rearrangements as part of their operation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Defects in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) underlie the lethal genetic disease cystic fibrosis. Although CFTR belongs ...
Polyurethane foams made from bio-based polyols
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)
Polyurethane (PU) foams have great applications in industry. The raw materials of PU, polyol and isocyanate, are conventionally derived from petroleum. Bio-based polyols are promising substitutes for petrochemical polyols ...
Imaging 3D tissue fiber organization using optical polarization tractography
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)
Optical polarization tractography (OPT) is a new imaging technology developed based on an advanced Jones matrix implementation of polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PSOCT). OPT can acquire high-resolution, ...
The impact of neuronal Nampt on motor function of mice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (Nampt), also named visfatin and pre-B cell colony-enhancing factor (PBEF), is the rate-limiting enzyme converting ...
Evaluation of conservation targeting indices on a claypan watershed
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Concurrent simulation of a subject specific musculoskeletal model with anatomical knee
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)
Computational models of the knee provide us with a better understanding of ligament and joint contact forces during ambulatory activities. Thus, such models can be used to devise better injury prevention methods, as well ...