2012 MU theses - Freely available online
The items in this collection are theses that are available to the general public. Click on one of the browse buttons above for a complete listing of the works.
Items in MOspace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.
Recent Submissions
-
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effects of calcium-rich additives on the small-strain modulus of representative subgrade soils in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Calcium rich additives, such as fly ash and lime kiln dust, can improve the mechanical properties of subgrade soils, resulting in better performance and more economical pavement design. Use of calcium-rich additives in ... -
Social availability of woody biomass for renewable energy : Missouri non-industrial private forest landowners perspective
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)The importance of bioenergy, particularly woody biomass, continues to gain significance in Missouri. Although physical estimates of standing wood have been used to assess and project total above-ground woody biomass, these ... -
Design and experimental study of a dual vircator microwave source
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)The research described in this thesis details the design, construction, and experimental results in developing a virtual cathode oscillator (vircator) high power microwave (HPM) source. The HPM source utilizes two independent ... -
The economic feasibility of woody biomass harvest practices in Missouri : the cost of harvesting tops and small diameter trees
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Woody biomass materials which include timber harvest residues, such as tree tops and small diameter trees, have the potential to be an important source of renewable energy. Their use as an energy feedstock or use as an ... -
Modeling wetland connectivity and vulnerability to wetland-corridor loss
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Wetland systems involve a complex range of important biological, chemical, and hydrologic interactions among individual wetlands which contribute to ecological health. Modification of the landscape due to anthropogenic ... -
Modeling and evaluation of EML rail cooling methods through finite element analysis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Future naval tactical Electromagnetic Launchers (i.e. Railguns) will need to be capable of repeatedly firing six to twelve rounds per minute. Due to the 1 - 6 MA of current flowing through the rails, an intense active ... -
Father absence, paternal investment, and alloparental investment effects on children's educational attainment in rural Bangladesh
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)This thesis examines the effects of fathers and alloparents on children's educational attainment. The study site is Matlab, Bangladesh; a small-scale, non-Western, agricultural society with recent market engagement, frequent ... -
A content analysis of sex articles in women's and men's lifestyle and health magazines
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)The present research attempted to build upon studies of sex content in popular magazines by analyzing how sex articles portray thematic aspects of sex, sexuality, and sexual health in women's and men's lifestyle and health ...