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Model development to measure resilience in adolescents
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-06-13)
Coping with painful events and unpleasant emotions is a struggle for every human
being. The ability to cope effectively with these events and emotions can be termed
resilience (Blum, 1998). The study of resilience is ...
A quality metric to improve wrapper feature selection in multiclass subject invariant brain computer interfaces
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-06-05)
Brain computer interface systems based on electroencephalograph (EEG) signals
have limitations which challenge their application as a practical device for general use.
The signal features generated by the brain states ...
Sustained release nanoparticles containing acyclovir prodrugs for ocular herpes simplex keratitis and characterization of folate transport proteins in a corneal epithelial cell line
(University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2011-12-21)
Ocular herpes is a persistent viral infection caused by the herpes simplex virus-1. It is one of
the most common infectious diseases causing corneal blindness in the United States. In this
study, polymeric nanoparticles ...
Structural and chemical studies of RNA as anti-cancer target and signaling molecule
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-01-06)
Ribonucleic acids have been found to have a major role in causation and propagation
of diseases. Targeting such therapeutically important RNA can be a method of treatment of
various diseases. Two such therapeutically ...
Pictures of strangers
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-10-25)
Pictures of Strangers is primarily concerned with the differences between perception and
reality. These differences are approached both conceptually and musically through a variety
of means. The movement titles are drawn ...
Queen of Heaven for piano and electronics
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-11-04)
Queen of Heaven is a large-scale composition for piano and electronics, cast as five
meditations on the Virgin Mary. Each of the five movements is set in musical materials that both
subjectively and symbolically express ...
Impact of a psychoeducational intervention on dementia caregiving
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-12-16)
Of the 65.7 million caregivers in the United States (U.S.), approximately 14.9 million caregivers provide unpaid care for a person diagnosed with dementia. Most, about 80%, of this care is provided in the home and community ...
Mutational and functional analyses of the dynein heavy chain indicate the existence of an apical-sistal transport cycle in cells
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-03-02)
The organization, survival, and function of eukaryotic cells depend on intracellular
transport governed by the microtubule based molecular motors cytoplasmic dynein and
kinesin. Dynein carries out the inward transport ...
Development and evaluation of novel in situ depot-forming controlled release formulations
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-10-24)
Controlled drug delivery utilizing novel biodegradable and biocompatible pentablock copolymers could be a valuable strategy for the treatment of chronic eye diseases. In attempts to achieve controlled drug release, various ...
The influence of media on implicit weight bias
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-04-16)
The purpose of this dissertation is to determine if exposure to media that exhibits weight bias increases implicit anti-fat attitudes using an objective assessment of emotional response to obesity cues. Participants completed ...
MIGUEL MATEO DALLO Y LANA, MEXICAN BAROQUE COMPOSER: A FORGOTTEN TREASURE OF PUEBLA
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2015-03-09)
As research into the Mexican Baroque continues to expand, forgotten composers and their works are garnering deserved attention. Miguel Mateo Dallo y Lana (c. 1650-1705), who served as maestro de capilla [chapel master] at ...
Multi-scale analysis of urban wetland changes using satellite remote sensing techniques
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-01-10)
This study investigates urban wetland-cover changes in the Kansas City metropolitan area with analyses at various spatial and temporal scales. Not many studies fully addressed multi-scale urban wetland-cover dynamics in ...
A musculoskeletal model of a subject specific knee joint with menisci, during the stance phase of a walk cycle
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-01-26)
Movement simulation and musculoskeletal modeling can predict muscle forces, but current methods are hindered by simplified representations of joint structures. Simulations that incorporate muscle forces, an anatomical ...
Structural and functional studies of type three secretion virulence factors from gram-negative pathogenic bacteria
(University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2011-12-21)
Many pathogenic Gram-negative bacteria utilize type III secretion systems (TTSS) to alter the normal functions of target host epithelial cells. Of the 1.1 million deaths that are caused by Shigella each year, nearly a third ...
The effect of self-directed learning readiness and online course quality ratings on student satisfaction and academic performance in undergraduate eLearning
(University of Missouri-Kansas City, 2011-12-09)
Attrition in online programs has historically been much higher than in traditional
face to face programs, creating concern regarding the appropriateness of online learning
for all populations. This study aimed to address ...
An empirical analysis of alternative explanations for the female wage gap
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2011-05-20)
The social sciences have four explanations for the gender wage gap: preference, crowding, power, and socialization. Neoclassical economists explain the wage gap as the result of employers and employees' work-related ...
Quality of service and channel-aware packet bundling for capacity improvement in cellular networks
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-05-26)
We study the problem of multiple packet bundling to improve spectral efficiency
in cellular networks. The packet size of real-time data, such as VoIP, is often very small.
However, the common use of time division ...
Feasibility and acceptability of a mother-daughter intervention to address disordered eating behavior among adolescent girls living with type 1 diabetes mellitus
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-12-09)
Disordered eating behavior (DEB) is an important health problem among adolescent
girls in the United States. DEB has been correlated with the subsequent development of
clinically diagnosed eating disorders and with other ...
Orthorexia nervosa: real construct or newest social trend?
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2011-07-25)
Despite a plethora of anecdotal evidence, there are very few empirical studies on
orthorexia nervosa, which has been described as an obsession with proper nutrition and
the consumption of healthy food. Accordingly, the ...
Synthesis, morphologies and applications of polyoxometalate-containing diblock copolymers
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2012-01-31)
Block copolymers by virtue of their ability to self assemble and microphaseseparation
due to the contrast in chemical and physical properties of the covalently linked
blocks constitute the essential building blocks towards ...