Browsing University of Missouri-Columbia by Thesis Semester "2014 Spring"
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2D and 3D modeling of the Laramide fold geometry of Derby Dome and its en echelon interchange with Dallas Dome, southern Wind River Basin, Wyoming
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The Wind River Mountains of central Wyoming formed as a basement-cored uplift during the Laramide orogeny (ca. ~75-35 Ma) and produced a series of left stepping, en echelon NW-SE trending folds, including Dallas Dome and ... -
6-Thioguanine and zebularine globally demethylate a canine lyphoma cell line
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Epigenetic modifications of chromatin, including methylation, histone modifications, and protein chaperoning, play a significant role in the biology ... -
Abuse and Pregnancy: Exploring Factors That May Contribute to Birthweight Disparities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Infants born prematurely and those who are categorized as low birthweight (LBW) and/or small for gestational age (SGA) face complications which can be ... -
Accredited athletic training clinical experience : are we adequately preparing our students?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The purpose for the current study is to examine the perceived preparation of newly educated Certified Athletic Trainers from Accredited Athletic Training Programs' based on clinical educational experiences as compared to ... -
Adobe materials for structural walls
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Adoption of nitrogen efficient eco-innovations by US corn farmers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Anthropogenically introduced nitrogen has compromised environmental quality, but is an essential element for crop production, particularly corn production. Increasing nitrogen use efficiency by adopting eco-innovations ... -
Advocating for the voiceless : a study on the persuasive effectiveness of human trafficking awareness PSAs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The present study uses the Theory of Planned Behavioral, the Theory of Reasoned Action and the Integrated Behavioral Model to analyze how audiences ... -
Aging well : the effect of community and social resources on subjective wellbeing among older South Africans
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] My dissertation research uses a mixture of secondary data and aims to add to a small but growing literature on the factors that influence subjective ... -
Along a Mobius strip : a journey into postcolonial theory, decolonization, and social studies within Indigenous context
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Utilizing scholarship related to postcolonial theory, decolonization, and critical pedagogy, this dissertation sought to deconstruct the traditions of qualitative academic research to open spaces for critical dialogue about ... -
Alternative translation and alternative RNA processing mechanism in parvovirus RNA processing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Viruses as obligate intracellular metabolic parasite require the capacity to orchestrate and modulate the host environment either in the nucleus or ... -
Americanizing Africanization : the Congo crisis, 1960-1967
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)This dissertation provides a concise account of U.S. intervention in the Congo between 1960 and 1967, explaining the decisions made by U.S. policymakers and their Congolese counterparts. It argues that the intervention ... -
Analysis and design of a hydraulic compaction machine to produce activated carbon pellets
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Analysis of heavy-rain-producing elevated thunderstorms in the Mo-Ks-Ok region of the United States
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An analysis of the spring-to-summer transition in the west central Missouri Ozarks
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The spring-to-summer transition is of special importance in forecasting, as the general circulation undergoes an energy shift to a warmer regime, which affects the Midwestern United States. Beginning at the most localized ... -
An analysis of the tuition price elasticity of international undergraduates at four-year institutions in the United States
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)The purpose of this study is to examine how out-of-state tuition and fees affects international undergraduate enrollment at U.S. four-year institutions. This study adopts the student demand theory as the theoretical framework ... -
Application of natural, non-nutritive, high-potency sweeteners and sugar alcohols individually and in combination in an acidified protein beverage model
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)An acidified protein beverage was formulated with 5% (w/v) whey protein isolate and 0.33% (v/v) phosphoric acid, which allows a claim of "more/plus protein" in a commercial application. Due to the food-matrix dependent ... -
Application of whey protein-polysaccharide complexes in aerated dairy gels
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Previous research has shown that heated soluble complexes of whey protein isolate (WPI) with polysaccharides can improve both foam stability and acid-induced gel strength. We utilized these complexes in aerated dairy gels, ... -
Application-driven overlay network as a service for data-intensive science
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Campuses are increasingly adopting hybrid cloud architectures for supporting data-intensive science applications that require "on-demand" resources, ... -
Assessing the relationship between adoption of the patient-centered medical home model and clinical quality in Missouri's federally qualified health centers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) model has become the standard model for primary care clinics, particularly federally qualified health centers ... -
An assessment of stream fish vulnerability and an evaluation of conservation networks in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Stream fish species in Missouri are being exposed to habitat degradation, as well as increases in stream temperature and alterations to the flow regime due to climate change. These threats are likely to have negative ...