Browsing Theses and Dissertations (MU) by Thesis Department "Veterinary biomedical sciences (MU)"
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Metabolic responses to a westernized diet administered to rats selectively bred for high and low amounts of voluntary exercise
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Introduction: The purpose of my study was to determine if rats with varying levels of inherent motivation to voluntarily run in wheels, when given no access to voluntary running wheels, would retain any protective affects ... -
A missense mutation in Atf2 in standard poodles with fatal neonatal encephalopathy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Neonatal encephalopathy with seizures (NEWS) is a previously undescribed autosomal recessive disease in Standard Poodles. Affected puppies are small ... -
Modulation of the ACTH response to stress by IL-6, nitric oxide, diet and exercise
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The release of ACTH from the anterior pituitary is one step in the activation of the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) axis. The HPA axis is activated in response to stress and the secretion of ACTH is under the control ... -
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. ... -
The molecules that move us : evaluating potential genetic and molecular determinants of physical activity motivation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Physical activity is at the basis of human history. The fact that we occupy every continent, were built for long distance travel, and that we find ... -
Neurokinin-1 antagonism as a novel treatment for feline asthma : investigation of the role of substance p in airflow limitation and airway inflammation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Feline asthma, a chronic respiratory condition, results cough and/or episodic respiratory distress induced by airway hypperresponsiveness (AHR), airway ... -
Neurons projecting to the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus are activated and contribute to cardiorespiratory responses to systemic acute hypoxia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Activation of peripheral and central chemoreceptors contributes to homeostatic responses that maintain optimal blood gas levels, including oxygen and carbon dioxide. Brainstem neurons in the nTS and CVLM integrate and ... -
New strategies in canine corneal wound healing for the veterinary ophthalmic patient
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Canine corneal fibrosis is a significant clinical problem in veterinary ophthalmology. Corneal wound healing following injury or infection often results ... -
Noonan Syndrome with multiple lentigines : insights into hypertrophy and hypercontractility
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Noonan Syndrome with Multiple Lentigines (NSML) is a rare genetic disease resulting in a phenotype with specific features, most importantly left ventricular cardiac hypertrophy. The majority of NSML cases result from ... -
A novel approach to the clinical diagnosis and treatment of canine histiocytic sarcoma
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)This work provides a review of canine histiocytic sarcoma (HS) including background immunology, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Given the poor prognosis of HS compared to other soft tissue sarcomas in dogs, the research ... -
Osteochondral allograft preservation in a serum-free chemically-defined media
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Articular cartilage has a very limited capacity as compared to other biological tissues to repair and regenerate because of its avascular nature. Chronic degradation of articular cartilage may result in osteoarthritis, the ... -
Paradoxical dysuria among dogs with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis (DLSS) is a multifactorial condition affecting predominantly large breed dogs. The combination of stenosis and ... -
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 ... -
Pathogenicity of Helicobacter ganmani infection in Helicobacter susceptible and resistant mice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Helicobacter species are one of the most prevalent bacterial contaminants of laboratory rodents. It is currently unknown whether Helicobacter ganmani, ... -
Physiological responses of adipose tissue to different models of physical activity and inactivity
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)Childhood is a critical time of growth, and decisions made during this time lead to positive and negative health consequences, specifically pertaining to adiposity. There is convincing evidence that children who are ... -
Post-angioplasty restenosis : the effects of exercise training
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) stimulates vascular cell proliferation and migration resulting in restenosis of the revascularized ... -
Preclinical evaluation of 177Lu-BBR2 antagonist radiothearpy of prostate cancer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2013)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States. Current treatment protocols offer ... -
Prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus and MRSA carriage in three populations
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] A higher prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) colonization has been reported in healthcare workers than in non-healthcare ... -
A projection from the hypothalamic paraventricular nucleus to the nucleus tractus solitarii is critical for cardiorespiratory responses to hypoxia
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)The arterial chemoreflex is an essential protective mechanism for adaptive responses to hypoxia. Stimulation of peripheral chemoreceptors initiates a reflex response that generates compensatory physiological responses, ... -
A reversal of fate : unravelling the role of central 5-HT in cardiorespiratory control in neonatal and adult rodents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)We seek to address the extent to which a specific loss of 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) affects the control of respiration, arterial blood pressure (ABP) and heart rate (HR) across vigilance-states based on existing evidence ...