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Visible reflectance spectroscopy to observe the effect of copper embedded socks on erythema in feet
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Objective assessment of skin characteristics is necessary to aid in the clinical detection of erythema and debilitating skin conditions. The ability to treat different skin pathologies based on individual patient skin ...
On autonomy support : low-income mothers' parenting of young children in contemporary China and the U.S.
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
middle-class families with school age children or adolescents (Lekes, Gingars, Philippe, Koestner, & Fang, 2010; NICHD, 2004; 2008; Niemiec et al., 2006). Research is scarce in understanding low-income parents' autonomy support and autonomy restriction...
Mizzou, volume 094, number 2 (2006 Winter)
(MU Alumni Association, University of Missouri, 2006)
Understanding the effects of maternal undernutrition in early gestation on placental development in late gestation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
acid transporter, in restricted placentae.These changes in placentae from dams fed a nutrient restricted diet suggestsome compensation to ensure adequate nutrients are available to the fetus forproper development.I also examined the effects MUN...
Mizzou weekly (online version), volume 32, number 12
(University of Missouri--Columbia. Division of Marketing and Publications., 2010)
Geotextile separators for dust suppression on gravel roads
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Dust can be a health concern because of its potential to contain respirable particles. The US EPA and state environmental agencies developed and implemented a reporting system for the amount of particulate (PM10) derived ...
The identity and objectification of personal trainers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The fitness industry is on the rise, fueling the need for certified personal trainers, one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States. Yet, very little sociological...
Exploring personality factors associated with treatment-seeking behavior among individuals with bulimia nervosa
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] There are numerous treatments that have been developed for bulimia nervosa (BN), but few individuals with BN seek treatment. It is important to understand factors associated...
Geotextile wrap-face wall using marginal backfill
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
the concrete wall. Index and compaction tests were performed on the backfill soil and interface shear tests were conducted with the geotextile and soil to provide design parameters. The geotextile wrap-face wall was constructed in July 2006, and the performance...
Sleep, exercise, and insulin sensitivity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)
were sleep restricted for five nights with a six-hour sleep opportunity each night, followed by a two-day recovery period. Sleep restriction had no impact on glucose tolerance in response to a mixed meal test despite an increased peak glucose response...
Pre-purchase search vs. web surfing: effects of internet motives and ad relevance on psychological processing of online ads
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] An experiment (N=40) was conducted on the effects of two Internet motives - prepurchase search vs. Web-surfing on responses to banner ads. Pre-purchase searchers paid more...
Influence of streambed substrate type and watershed properties on seston algal abundance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In this age of growing water quality issues, it is crucial to identify factors which impact stream water chemistry. In the Gulf of Mexico a growing area of low oxygen...
Feeding studies of dietary diacylglycerol oil in normal and lipoprotein lipase-deficient cats
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
Diacylglycerol (DAG) oil has been investigated in humans and animals as a potential therapy for hypertriglyceridemia and related disorders. DAG oil was evaluated in healthy cats and in a feline model of hypertriglyceridemia ...
Endocrinology of equine metabolic pathophysiology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Obesity in horses is associated with a number of maladies including insulin resistance and laminitis; therefore studies investigating the metabolic physiology of equine were done. In our first study, we characterized the ...
Permanent visitors: the impact of permanent migration to traditional tourist areas in the Lake Regions of rural Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The environmental and economic impacts of tourism are often addressed, but there is considerable less research regarding the socio-economic impact and spatial distribution...
Viability, vigor, and field performance of a low phytic acid, high phytase activity soybean line, CAPPA
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
to lower the PA content of seeds may affect seed viability and seedling performance. This project was conducted in 2006 and 2007 to test the viability, vigor, and field performance of a high phytase activity, transgenic soybean line, CAPPA compared to its...
Complex and almost-complex structures on six dimensional manifolds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
sequence to degenerate at the second level. We also give topological constraints on the classes of hypothetical exotic complex structures which areC*-symmetric. We give restrictions on the fixed point sets of such C* actions....
Space use and resource selection by Eastern spotted skunks in the Ouachita Mountains, Arkansas
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)
and vine densities, steeper slopes, and smaller site entrances.These findings suggest that eastern spotted skunks are solitary carnivores that select structurally complex habitat that enhances protection from predators. The species may be vulnerable...
The influence of teacher efficacy on North Carolina Agriculture teachers' perceived success in working with students with special needs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
Most agriculture teachers do not feel competent when working with students with special needs (Elbert & Baggett, 2003). The purpose of this study was to examine and explain the variance in the self-perceived success of ...
In vitro evaluation of veterinary and human suture anchors in metaphyseal bone of the canine tibia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Suture anchors, also called bone or tissue anchors, provide orthopedic surgeons a mechanism for secure fixation of soft tissues to bone. A human system (TwinFix[superscript TM...