Browsing 2012 MU theses - Freely available online by Thesis Department "Veterinary biomedical sciences (MU)"
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Analysis of coffin and shoulder joint lameness with an inertial sensor-based system : impact versus pushoff
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Reason for performing the study: An inertial sensor-based system (Lameness Locator[copyright] [LL]) can help veterinarians detect mild lameness. It would be beneficial if this tool could also be used to distinguish lamenesses ... -
The effects of furosemide on ureteral diameter and attenuation using computed tomographic excretory urography in normal healthy dogs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)A number of imaging techniques have been employed to try and diagnose ureteral disease, including ectopic ureters. CTEU has overcome those disadvantages and has become the imaging modality of choice for evaluating human ... -
The mechanism of C-type natriuretic peptide production in dogs and its use as a prognostic indicator in critically ill dogs
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)The N-terminal portion of pro C-type natriuretic peptide (NT-pCNP) has shown promise as a diagnostic biomarker for sepsis in humans and dogs. The mechanism of NT-pCNP induction and its use as a prognostic indicator in dogs ... -
Molecular epidemiology of tick-borne Anaplasmataceae among client-owned dogs in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Several tick-borne agents of zoonotic ehrlichiosis or anaplasmosis are endemic to Missouri. Dogs are susceptible to the same infections and tick vectors, but their roles as models, sentinels or reservoirs are undefined. ... -
Parenteral fish oil effects on plasma non-esterified fatty acids and systemic cytokine concentrations in dogs immediately following ovariohysterectomy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)An extreme systemic inflammatory response may be observed in dogs that experience severe accidental trauma, such as being struck by a car. The inflammatory response may be so extreme that it complicates treatment and causes ...