2013 MU theses - Freely available online
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Zooarchaeological analysis of material excavated in 2009 from the 76 draw site (la 156980), Luna County, New Mexico
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The 76 Draw site is located in southwestern New Mexico, several kilometers south of Deming. Evidence such as thick abode walls oriented on a North-South axis, Ramos polychrome ceramic sherds and El Paso sherds, suggests ... -
Foaming properties of whey protein isolate and [lambda]-carrageenan mixed systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Heating protein with polysaccharide under a net negative condition can induce the formation of soluble complex with improved functional properties. Studies on foaming properties of whey protein isolate (WPI) with polysaccharide ... -
Defining the therapeutic window in spinal muscular atrophy :
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is caused by the loss of a single gene, survival motor neuron-1 (SMN1), which results in the rapid deterioration of motor neuron integrity and function, most often leading to infantile death. ... -
Detection of forchlorfenuron in grapes by surface-enhanced raman spectroscopy and HPLC
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)The objective of this study was to use surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) for rapid detection and characterization of trace amounts of forchlorfenuron extracted from fruits. Forchlorfenuron is a plant growth regulator ... -
Role of WntPlanar cell polarity genes in migration of facial branchiomotor neurons
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)During brain development, newborn neurons must migrate to precise locations in order to establish functional circuitry. Defective neuronal migration underlies several human brain disorders. The facial branchiomotor (FBM) ... -
Development and characterization of light weight laminated composite under impact loading
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Today, armor protection is one of the most important elements of survivability. So developing materials which can withstand all futuristic threats, including those from terrorism has therefore become very critical. Polymer ... -
Evaluation of agrochemical interactions and application timings in corn and soybean
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Due to the increase in glyphosate-resistant (GR) weeds, two agrochemical companies have developed soybeans with resistance to 2,4-D and dicamba in an effort to provide growers with new options for the control of problematic ... -
Load and resistance factor design of drilled shafts in shale using SPT and TCP measurements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) designers currently follow American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) design methods for design of drilled shafts in shale and other weak rock. ... -
Effects of a consortia probiotic inoculant on soil microorganisms and impacts on autoinducers employed in quorum sensing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Disease control in plant agriculture is largely achieved through application of various antimicrobials. Manipulation of indigenous soil microbial communities received attention as it promises improved pathogen control and ... -
Mechanisms involved in storage of fear in lateral amygdala :
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)This thesis reports a computational model of a neuronal circuit and the insights it provided about the formation of fear memory in a specific nucleus of the amygdala after Pavlovian fear conditioning. An earlier study from ... -
Fabrication of TIO₂-embedded PVDF membranes and their application in algae membrane bioreactor systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) membranes with and without TiO2 (5% by mass) were fabricated and applied for high-density algae cultivation in membrane algae bioreactors (MBR). Microalgae species Chlorella Vulgaris was ... -
Application of Soluble Whey Protein-Carboxymethylcellulose Complex in Emulsion and Acid-induced Gelation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Soluble complex between whey protein isolate (WPI) and carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) can be formed at pH above the pI of the protein. In the first study, the influence of CMC concentration and molecular weight (Mw = 270k, ... -
Overcoming endometriosis-associated preimplantation embryo developmental anomalies by culture
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Endometriosis, characterized by the localization and establishment of ectopic endometrial tissue, afflicts 10 to 15% of reproductive-aged women worldwide. Due to the anomalous substances secreted from these endometriotic ... -
Effect of rootstock on vegetative growth, yield, and fruit composition of Norton grapevines
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Norton is an important commercial grape cultivar commonly grown in Missouri and the surrounding region because of its wine quality and disease resistance. However, own-rooted Norton vines typically produce fruit with high ... -
Applications of parallel computing in robotics problems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Many typical robotics problems involve search in high-dimensional spaces, where real-time execution is hard to be achieved. This thesis presents two case studies of parallel computation in such robotics problems. More ... -
Effects of a commercial feed additive on production losses during acute heat stress conditions in mid-lactation Holstein dairy cows
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Heat stress occurs when the environmental temperature exceeds the thermoneutral zone (or comfort zone) of the dairy cow, necessitating the employment of energetically costly cooling mechanisms such as sweating and panting. ... -
Exploring how female public relations managers in higher-education institutions gain influence
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)This study explored how female public relations (PR) managers working in higher-education institutions perceive that they gain influence in their jobs as communicators. To this end, the researcher conducted 12 semi-structured ... -
A study of the New York Times' coverage of a poetic response to the Ocean Hill-Brownsville School conflict :
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)In the aftermath of a bitter, three-month-long teachers' strike, a New York City public school teacher read an anti-Semitic poem over the radio that was written by one of his students in response to the impact the strikes ... -
Implications of Commercial Harvest of River Turtles in Missouri
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How country of manufacturing and sweatshop free information affects online apparel consumers' perceived quality, value and purchase intention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Online consumers are not able to assess the physical product in the prepurchase process. This poses a problem for the consumers, and further affects their purchase behavior. The popularity of sustainability and transparency ...