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Identification, characterization and use of novel thermogenetic tools in drosophilia melanogaster
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
the available tools offer precise temporal and spatial resolution, their caveats lie in the limited number of tools that can be used simultaneously to alter neuronal activity. The overlapping spectrum of activation of optogenetic tools prevents...
Is maturing out of problematic alcohol involvement related to personality change?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Problematic alcohol involvement typically peaks in the early 20s and declines with age. This "maturing out" of alcohol involvement is usually attributed ...
Tumor-initiating cells in malignant brain tumors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
to be valid, developing CSC specific therapies would target the root of cancer growth. Overall, understanding the cells involved in brain tumor development, dispersal, and prevention, is the focus of this dissertation....
The effects of audit committee financial expertise on auditor changes and subsequent audit quality
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] My dissertation examines the impact of audit committee financial expertise on the circumstances and likelihood of an auditor change. Auditor changes are costly events associated...
Human vs. machine as message source in advertising: examining the persuasiveness of brand influencer type and the mediating role of source credibility for advertising effectiveness in social media advertising
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
Message source effects on persuasion of target audiences have been examined for decades by scholars in advertising, consumer behavior, communication, and psychology, among others. Myriads of studies are available on the subject, but in nearly every...
A review of the use of escape extinction for the reduction of inappropriate mealtime behavior
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
Food selectivity and inappropriate mealtime behaviors (IMB) can disrupt a child’s ability to consume the necessary calories and nutrients necessary for growth and development. This literature review examined whether escape ...
Digital baggage: the digital identity of entry-level student affairs professionals
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2022)
This case study examined the personal and professional social media use of entry-level student affairs professionals at the four campuses in the University of Missouri System: the University of Missouri, University of ...
A qualitative study of factual correction requests for corporate reputation management
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Applications of deep neural networks to protein structure prediction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
was then implemented as a standalone tool integrated into MUFold package and freely available to research community. A webserver called MUFold-SS-Angle is also developed for protein property prediction. The input feature to those deep neural networks is a carefully...
Contributing factors to the decriminalization of infant abandonment and the implementation of safe haven legislation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this research study was to explore the contributing factors to the decriminalization of infant abandonment and the rapid implementation ...
Quantlyzer : an R package for automated exploratory and predictive data analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2023)
for users by minimizing the need for manual code input, ultimately reducing the effort and time consumption. The source code is freely available through GitHub (https://github.com/tianfengkai/quantlyzer)....
Is the Guru a feminist? : charismatic female leaders and gender roles in India
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The Hindu tradition is currently going through a radical reformation in the realm of gender relations. Contemporary female Hindu gurus and their respective cults or especially with regards to motherhood. Ammachi and ...
Influences on contraceptive use among college women
(2015-05-19)
Background: An unintended pregnancy (UIP) occurs before an ideal time or is completely unwanted. In 2011, the rate of UIP in the United States was 49% of all pregnancies. Unintended pregnancies are expensive to society and ...
Omputational perspectives of memory storage and gamma oscillation within the amygdala
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
., 2001; Rumpel et al., 2005). This dissertation describes computational modeling work that investigates the neuronal competition in the LA circuit that can shed light on understanding the mechanism behind this. Another important mechanism in the formation...
Federated multimodal simulators in transportation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)
the reproduction of a controlled, complex and interactive environment. The dissertation investigated the approach of federated multimodal simulators and their applications in transportation. First, the development of multimodal simulators, including driving...
Variation and fractionation of lithium isotopes within single tourmaline crystals in the pegmatites of the Black Hills, SD
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)
Extremely large elongated crystals, attributed to low nucleation rates and rapid growth during fast cooling (Nabelek et al., 2010), are just one example of the intriguing and unusual disequilibrium features found in granitic ...
Assessing the effects of anticoagulant rodenticides on non-target fish species
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)
, and Mokapu Island. Lehua Island, a remote and uninhabited island near Ni'ihau, successfully eradicated rabbits in 2006 but was unable to eradicate the rodent population via aerial broadcasting of DPN in 2009. Following this attempt in 2009, a fish mortality...
An essential role in germline development for a P-granule associated novel protein in the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans and RNAi in the ubiquitous parasitic nematode Ascaris suum
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
The germline RNA helicases (GLHs) are constitutive components of P granules and important for fertility in C. elegans. Discovered as a GLH-1 partner, the P-granule associated novel protein (PAN-1) is important both in ...
A fiber-optic confocal scanner for scattering tissue
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)
on the micrometer scale. While commercial confocal microscopes are readily available, they may not be suitable for examining tissues in vivo or able to accommodate large samples. The presented work offers a prototype device based on the principle of confocal...
From farm to fraternity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2021)
In this study I present my examination of young men from rural backgrounds and family farms who joined agricultural-based fraternities in college and the experiences they have at a large Midwestern university. I utilized ...