Browsing College of Human Environmental Sciences (MU) by Thesis Semester "2011 Fall"
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Annie Malone and Poro College : building an empire of beauty in St. Louis, Missouri from 1915-1930
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Understanding the ideals of African American beauty culture promoted by entrepreneurs and businesses in the St. Louis Argus newspaper from 1915 to 1930 fills a void in American history. Presenting keywords in advertisement ... -
Design and construction process of two LEED certified university buildings: a collective case study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)This study was conducted at the early stages of integrating LEED into the design process in which a clearer understanding of what sustainable and ecological design was about became evident through the duration of designing ... -
E-community support for weight loss
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of this study was to explore and understand the advantages of e-community support for those who have weight control issues. A qualitative ... -
The effects of an acute bout of eccentric, concentric, and traditional resistance exercise on adiponectin concentrations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Introduction: Adiponectin is a protein secreted from adipose tissue which displays both anti-diabetic and anti-atherogenic properties. Purpose: The primary aim of the study was to examine the effects of a single session ... -
Exercise and glycemic control in individuals with type 2 diabetes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Type 2 diabetes (T2D) and the associated impaired glycemic control greatly increases the risk of cardiovascular disease mortality. PURPOSE: It is unknown if or for how long a single bout of exercise will reduce post-prandial ... -
Experience by design : a post occupancy evaluation of the Tarrant County College fire service training center, Fort Worth, Texas
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Firefighting is an extremely hazardous, potentially life-threatening occupation where failures in training quite often lead to injury or death. A ...