Browsing University of Missouri-Columbia by Thesis Semester "2011 Summer"
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Histone H3 phosphorylation and phosphoacetylation in the liver of rats treated in vivo with acute ethanol
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Epigenetic histone modification is emerging as a critical player in the cellular actions of ethanol. In this context, we administered ethanol intraperitoneally to rats, to mimic binge drinking in humans. A dose response ... -
Hostile media effect : testing the effects of political candidates of varying race levels and political party affiliation as news article subjects
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The perception that the media are biased against one's point of view is one that researchers have examined for more than two decades, and the theory ... -
Household financial choice : three essays
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)This dissertation examines household characteristics the impact financial decision making. The first essay explores the role of cognitive ability in numeracy, risk tolerance, credit decisions, wealth and retirement savings ... -
How monetary policy influences the lending to small business : an empirical study on relationship banking using a Korean bank data set
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)This study examines the influence of the monetary policy on bank lending to small business in Korea using a unique loan panel data set of firms. We analyze the dynamics of monetary policy transmission in an environment of ... -
How the relationship between public health information officers and journalists can affect media agenda-building : a coorientational approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this study is three-fold. The first purpose is to investigate how public health information officers perceive health journalists in ... -
The ideal body shape of African American college women
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Previous research has examined Black women's body image from a traditional Eurocentric perspective. This has resulted in Black women reporting more positive body image because the research methodology and focus is solely ... -
The impact of secondary working memory demands on inhibitory performance in individuals with and without autism spectrum disorder
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Executive function is postulated as one of the core areas of impairment in individuals with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). When measured in ... -
Implementing X.509 security certificate based authentication in a virtual organization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)In recent years, research institutions have shown great interest in forming Virtual Organizations (VO) as a cost effective alternative to maintaining dedicated resources for computationally intensive tasks. Shibboleth is ... -
The influence of basic need satisfaction on sexual risk behavior
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Despite two-decade long HIV prevention efforts, recent reports suggest that new HIV infections are on the rise in the United States (CDC, 2008). To combat this, many researchers believe that we must achieve a greater ... -
Influence of site conditions on near-field effects in multi-channel surface wave measurements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Geophysical measurements using surface wave methods (SWM) are in widespread use as a means to non-destructively and non-intrusively characterize geotechnical site conditions for a variety of applications. Surface wave ... -
Integrated vegetation management recommendations for George Washington Carver National Monument
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)George Washington Carver National Monument (GWCA) is a 97 ha historic site in southwest Missouri. Park managers are responsible for management of more than 90 ha of grassland and woodland. There have been several efforts ... -
Investigating the role of germline RNA helicase-1 in Caenorhabditis elegans
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The germline specific RNA helicase GLH-1, a constitutive P-granule component, and DCR-1, the riboendonuclease responsible for processing small RNAs ... -
Investigation of an invasive crayfish and its relation to two imperiled native crayfishes; anthropogenic influences, multi-scale habitat associations, and conservation options
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)The introduced Woodland Crayfish (Orconectes hylas) is spreading throughout the St. Francis River, Missouri. The imperiled Big Creek Crayfish (Orconectes peruncus) and St. Francis River Crayfish (Orconectes quadruncus) are ... -
Kinetic energy flux associated wiht natural and simulated rainfall events and instrumentation used in the evaluation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)There have been many studies that focus on the evaluation of the raindrop-size distribution and the parameters that are based upon this distribution, ranging from radar reflectivity to kinetic energy flux at the surface. ... -
Lacan and the posthuman : prosthetic body in the works of Andy Warhol and David Cronenberg
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This dissertation examines the connection between the discourses of psychoanalysis and posthumanism. It focuses on the themes of humans' interaction ... -
A longitudinal behavior genetic model for ordered categorical variables
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)A model for the analysis of longitudinal twin data consisting of ordered categorical variables was proposed. Proportional changes in response categories across time were modeled within growth curve by means of mean and ... -
A mathematical simulation of Asian options on the Tokyo Grain Exchange
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Financial derivatives have had a phenomenal growth in trading and research in the last three decades. New markets, with niche products have created interesting trading opportunities. The Tokyo Grain Exchange created a ... -
Maximizing information for evaluation of incident management systems with an emphasis on secondary accidents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Incident management is the process of mitigating the effects of traffic incidents via quick and effective response, thus reducing the congestion and the potential for secondary accidents. The evaluation of incident management ... -
Maximizing terahertz pulse amplitude from low temperature gallium arsenide photo conductive semiconductor switch
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)A signal is produced by the photoconductive action in a PCSS, which travels through the bulk to the metallic contacts and is radiated through the electrodes of the PCSS. The simulation analysis was done for the semiconductor ... -
Mechanisms of BKCa channel agonist NS-1619-elicited protection against oxidative stress from venules to arterioles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Tissue ischemia occurs in patients with myocardial infarction, stroke and other vascular occlusive diseases. While restitution of blood supply is ...