Browsing Theses (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Peterson, Catherine Ann"
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Association between urinary iodine concentrations and insulin resistance in US adults
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)Background: Iodine intake within the US population has declined in recent years. Mild iodine deficiency increases the risk of inadequate thyroid hormone production and there is growing evidence that sub-clinical hypothyroidism ... -
The effects of high dose vitamin D supplementation on glucose metabolism and inflammation in obese adolescents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Purpose: The primary aim of this study was to determine the effects of improving vitamin D status through daily supplementation of 4000 IU would improve markers of glucose metabolism and inflammation in obese adolescents. ... -
The effects of regular tanning bed use and increased vitamin D status on bone mineral density and serum inflammatory markers in healthy women
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin in response to UVB radiation and has an essential function in optimal bone health. Recent evidence has also implicated a role for vitamin D in a properly functioning immune system. The ... -
Vitamin D status as a predictor of outcomes of experimentally-induced muscle pain and weakness in young, healthy volunteers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Vitamin D receptor's presence in skeletal muscle indicates a role in muscle function and clinical symptoms of vitamin D deficiency include muscle ...