2012 Theses (MU)
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Analysis of the information needs of primary care physicians in an electronic health record (EHR)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)BACKGROUND: With the increase in the adoption of electronic health records (EHR) across the US, clinicians are experiencing information overload. In order to address the problem of information overload, an assessment of ... -
Experimental evaluation of laminated glass interlayer under high strain rates
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The use of blast-resistant glazing in buildings subject to exterior hazards can greatly reduce, if not eliminate, the hazard of flying glass shards. ... -
Design and analysis of miniaturized implantable and wearable microstrip antennas
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] There is an increasing effort by hospitals, doctors and healthcare service providers to cut down the ever increasing cost of health care. One area of ... -
Landmine classification using possibilistic K-nearest neighbors with wideband electromagnetic induction data
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In this thesis, a possibilistic K-nearest neighbor classifier is presented to distinguish between and classify mine and non-mine targets on data ... -
Synchronization and ovarian development in dairy cows and heifers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Reproductive management is an important factor for improving reproductive efficiency in the dairy industry. Reproductive efficiency affects the ... -
Fractured folk : surfing for folklore frameworks in the face of science, cyber-anxieties and the techno-apocalypse
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The framework of this thesis breaks down a few specific examples of select paradigm shifts that occur when traditional models of folklore studies are ... -
Numerical modeling of static nonlinear behavior of cold-formed steel stud walls
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Cold-formed steel studs have been approved for their blast-resistance capability. Research concerns nowadays focus on how to adapt and develop the ... -
Strategic English: linguistic framing as strategic communication in the EU political arena
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The research presented here examines lobbyists' language choices in strategic communication within the EU political arena. Framing theory and code ... -
Simultaneous electrophoretic deposition of copper oxide/aluminum nanothermite films
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This research details simultaneous electrophoretic deposition (EPD) of copper-oxide/aluminum nanothermite films. Deposition parameters such as precursor ... -
Evaluation of temporary ramp metering for work zone safety
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Ramp metering has been successfully implemented in many states and studies have documented its positive mobility and safety benefits. However, there have been no studies on the use of ramp metering for work zones. This ... -
Characterization of a soybean BAG gene and its potential role in nematode resistance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Plants resistant to the soybean cyst nematode (SCN) mount a hypersensitive cell death-like response upon nematode feeding, but the genes regulating this process are not known. Laser-assisted microdissection of nematode ... -
Control of Bermudagrass (Cynodon dactylon) in Zoysiagrass (Zoysia japonica) turf by using post-emergence herbicides
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Bermudagrass and zoysiagrass are two commonly used turfgrass on golf course fairways in the southern and transition zone of the United States. Due to its excellent turf performance and superior cold tolerance compared to ... -
Wireless signal acquisition and processing techniques for horse lameness detection and evaluation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)The Equine Lameness Locator(R) (ELL) is a newly developed system that provides a robust and objective method to detect and evaluate equine lameness. To achieve objective lameness evaluation, the system analyzes a horse's ... -
Topological organization of the trigeminal system in the lamprey and restoration following axonal regeneration
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)The nervous systems of lower vertebrates, such as the lamprey, share many of the basic features of the brain and spinal cord of higher vertebrates. However, unlike humans and other higher vertebrates, the lamprey displays ... -
War so terrible : the informal theory of interstate warfare and the determinants of interstate war outcomes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)This thesis puts forth a theory of how interstate wars are fought and how certain outcomes and their determinants occur. It begins with an overview of military theory and military science, followed by an overview of the ... -
Entropy generation and thermal performance of a pulsating heat pipe
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)A U-shaped pulsating heat pipe is an excellent heat transfer performance device. This study has been investigated step by step. a) The entropy generation is based on the second law of thermodynamics. In the present study, ... -
The effects of dopamine and salience manipulations on magical thinking
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Although delusional and magical thinking is associated with both increased dopamine and aberrant salience, it is unknown whether dopamine manipulations cause increased magical thinking on non-clinical measures or whether ... -
Evaluation of mobility impacts of temporary ramp metering in work zones
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Road maintenance has been growing in the United States and brings a variety of challenges to the transportation profession. Work zone congestion is one of the most important factors contributing to the delay and safety of ... -
Soil solution chemistry and nutrient flux in Ozark Highland forest soils
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Soil solution chemistry and nutrient flux may differ among soils due to differences in parent material, biota, landscape position, climate, and degree of weathering. Within soils, soil solution chemistry changes seasonally ... -
Theory and development of a camera-based noncontact vibration measurement system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Dramatic advancement in technologies for high-speed high-resolution digital cameras in recent years enables the development of camera-based full-field noncontact measurement systems for vibration testing of flexible multibody ...