2005 Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievements Forum (MU)The Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievements Forum is a bi-annual event at the University of Missouri-Columbia.https://hdl.handle.net/10355/7172024-03-29T11:37:34Z2024-03-29T11:37:34ZActing in the new millenium: A personal treatise [abstract]Taylor, Rosshttps://hdl.handle.net/10355/8572019-05-16T14:36:42Z2005-01-01T00:00:00ZActing in the new millenium: A personal treatise [abstract]
Taylor, Ross
Acting has existed nearly as long as Western Society, dating back to religious ceremonies in Ancient Greece. The ways in which artists have approached acting have evolved and devolved in a myriad of trends and theories. Intellectual elitism, demands of the populace as well as an affection for the old ways and exuberance for the new have diffused the approach to acting in several different directions. Much has been documented, and acting, as an artistic profession, has as long a history as philosophy, music and art. However, in today's society of infinite information and hyper-exposure to the mediums in which acting takes place, how does the young actor approach a role? How does he use the ideas of the old as well as the trends of the day to create a performance of merit? My research provides a new treatise, one that combines acting methods of old with the personal human experience in the modern day. Resourcefully using the materials available to the public, as well as the cross-cutting disection of the mind, a new, unique method is forged; not a completely invented approach to acting, mind you, but rather a completely inventive approach, one that steps aside from the prevailing popular methods seen in television and film. The information on acting today tends to ascribe a dogmatic approach, elevating few actors to greatness, rendering many others useless. By selecting useful pieces from several different theories, and keeping to heart a concrete sense of quality, a personal approach brings any character to life in a unique way. By documenting my approach to the character of Eddie in Sam Shephard's Fool For Love, this research aims to help others find their own unique acting voice.
abstract only available; Faculty Mentor: David A. Crespy, Theatre
2005-01-01T00:00:00ZActivity patterns and skin microcirculation in healthy young and middle-aged adults [abstract]Kea, Mollyhttps://hdl.handle.net/10355/8082019-05-16T14:36:41Z2005-01-01T00:00:00ZActivity patterns and skin microcirculation in healthy young and middle-aged adults [abstract]
Kea, Molly
Chronic venous insufficiency, a common cardiovascular problem in the elderly, causes changes in the skin microcirculation. The influence of normal aging on skin microcirculation in the absence of disease remains unknown. This study investigated the effect of age and activity patterns on non-invasive measures of skin microcirculation in the lower extremities of healthy adults. We hypothesized the following: 1) skin temperature (Ts), skin oxygen (PtcO2), and skin blood flow (laser Doppler flux (LDF)) would be lower while skin carbon dioxide (PtcCO2) would be higher in middle-aged compared to young adults, and 2) there would be a positive relationship between the amount of time spent exercising and PtcO2 and LDF. 56 young (23.6±4.1 yrs) and 54 middle-aged (57.4±6.4 yrs) healthy adults with no history of anemia, diabetes mellitus, autoimmune, cardiovascular, peripheral vascular, pulmonary, or renal disease participated. Ts and heated (44°C) PtcO2/PtcCO2 and heated (44°C) LDF sensors were placed on the lower extremities. Baseline, resting supine values were obtained after 30 minutes of equilibration. Subjects recorded the number of minutes/day spent in different activities for 7 consecutive days. Activity data were collapsed into 4 categories for analysis. Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon Rank Sum test and are presented as mean±SD. Number of minutes/day spent lying supine was greater for younger (564.0±93.0) than middle-aged subjects (514.7±73.1, P=0.006). Mean number of minutes/day spent sitting, standing/walking, or exercising was not different between the groups. Lower extremity PtcO2 was higher in younger (74.2±11.6 mmHg) compared to middle-aged subjects (67.3±10.8 mmHg, P=0.001). Ts, PtcCO2, and LDF were not different for the groups. There was no relationship between amount of time spent exercising and PtcO2 or LDF values. This study establishes normative, baseline skin microcirculation data for healthy middle-aged adults. Supported by the MU Sinclair School of Nursing Undergraduate Summer Research Program and AHA BGIA 0160286Z.
Abstract only available; Faculty Mentor: Deidre Wipke-Tevis, Sinclair School of Nursing
2005-01-01T00:00:00ZAgenesis of the corpus callosum: A case study [abstract]Farris, Kellyhttps://hdl.handle.net/10355/7502019-05-16T14:36:45Z2005-01-01T00:00:00ZAgenesis of the corpus callosum: A case study [abstract]
Farris, Kelly
This project presents new information about the speech and language skills and treatment of a preschool child with callosal agenesis, a rare condition where the two hemispheres of the brain are not joined by a thick bundle of nerves, the corpus callosum, during the prenatal term. In essence, the two hemispheres are acting independently of one another, and this leads to challenges in acquiring speech, language and motor skills. Many cases of agenesis also include other types of brain damage (sometimes due to fetal alcohol syndrome), but in this particular case, other evidence of brain damage is not apparent. Frequency of agenesis of the corpus callosum (ACC) is estimated at .0005% to .07%, and in cases where ACC is evident in the absence of other syndromes, persons can appear healthy and score within normal limits on cognitive assessments. This case study presents new information about this condition, describing the abilities and treatment of a preschool-aged child with ACC in a language-focused preschool.
Faculty Mentor: Dana Fritz, Communication Sciences and Disorders; Abstract only available
2005-01-01T00:00:00ZAn analysis of type I collagen from the oim model mouse [abstract]Rolwes, KristinCarleton, Stephanie M., 1979-Phillips, Charlotte L.https://hdl.handle.net/10355/8442019-05-16T14:36:45Z2005-01-01T00:00:00ZAn analysis of type I collagen from the oim model mouse [abstract]
Rolwes, Kristin; Carleton, Stephanie M., 1979-; Phillips, Charlotte L.
Osteogenesis imperefecta (OI) type III is a heritable disorder leading to impaired connective tissue function in type I collagen containing tissues leading to bone fragility, blue-grey sclera, short stature, and hearing loss (1). Normal type I collagen is a heterotrimeric molecule containing two proalpha(I) collagen chains and a similar but genetically distinct proalpha2(I) collagen chain. The osteogenesis imperfecta murine (oim) model mouse produces only homotrimeric type I collagen due to a single nucleotide deletion in the COL1A2 gene resulting in a non-functional proalpha2(I) collagen chain. The oim mutation is bread on the B6C3Fe background strain of mice. The result is expression of an abnormal type I collagen molecule which leads to the above phenotype (1). The severity of phenotype varies greatly between affected individuals even between family members with the same mutation. This indicates that another factor besides the mutation in the collagen gene is impacting the phenotype. This impact is believed to be caused by modifier genes which affect the overall phenotype of those affected. This study is aimed at investigating the primary differences between two mouse models with differing backgrounds. Both the C57BL/6J and B6C3Fe background strains were selected for this experiment due to differences in their genetic makeup. The C57BL/6J strain is a congenic background strain while the B6C3Fe is a hybrid background strain. The C57BL/6J animals were bred to the B6C3Fe animals with the (OI) type III mutation leading to the presence of the oim mutation on the C57BL/6J background. Preliminary investigation hopes to show differences in the production of type I collagen between each strain. Once the initial differences in each strain are identified at the phenotypic level future studies include analyzing specific differences in gene expression which may be analyzed by microarray for the presence of possible affecting modifier genes. This portion of the project deals directly with the analysis of type I collagen in both oim and wildtype mice of the B63Fe background strain.; An analysis of type I collagen from the oim model mouse Kristin Rolwes1, Stephanie Carleton2, and Charlotte Phillips3, PhD 1 LSUROP, 2 Genetics Area Program, 3 Departments of Biochemistry and Child Health, University of Missouri-Columbia. Project Abstract Osteogenesis imperefecta (OI) type III is a heritable disorder leading to impaired connective tissue function in type I collagen containing tissues leading to bone fragility, blue-grey sclera, short stature, and hearing loss (1). Normal type I collagen is a heterotrimeric molecule containing two proalpha(I) collagen chains and a similar but genetically distinct proalpha2(I) collagen chain. The osteogenesis imperfecta murine (oim) model mouse produces only homotrimeric type I collagen due to a single nucleotide deletion in the COL1A2 gene resulting in a non-functional proalpha2(I) collagen chain. The oim mutation is bread on the B6C3Fe background strain of mice. The result is expression of an abnormal type I collagen molecule which leads to the above phenotype (1). The severity of phenotype varies greatly between affected individuals even between family members with the same mutation. This indicates that another factor besides the mutation in the collagen gene is impacting the phenotype. This impact is believed to be caused by modifier genes which affect the overall phenotype of those affected. This study is aimed at investigating the primary differences between two mouse models with differing backgrounds. Both the C57BL/6J and B6C3Fe background strains were selected for this experiment due to differences in their genetic makeup. The C57BL/6J strain is a congenic background strain while the B6C3Fe is a hybrid background strain. The C57BL/6J animals were bred to the B6C3Fe animals with the (OI) type III mutation leading to the presence of the oim mutation on the C57BL/6J background. Preliminary investigation hopes to show differences in the production of type I collagen between each strain. Once the initial differences in each strain are identified at the phenotypic level future studies include analyzing specific differences in gene expression which may be analyzed by microarray for the presence of possible affecting modifier genes. This portion of the project deals directly with the analysis of type I collagen in both oim and wildtype mice of the B63Fe background strain. 1. Chipman S.D. et al. Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 90:1701-05, 1993.
Abstract only available; Faculty Mentor: Charlotte Phillips, Biochemistry
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