Browsing 2006 MU dissertations - Freely available online by Thesis Semester "2006 Spring"
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Achieving a coherent curriculum in second grade : science as the organizer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The purpose of this study was to examine how a team of teachers used science as a means for designing and implementing a coherent curriculum.Using a phenomenological research framework and a case study method, I generated ... -
Applications of the fourier transform to convex geometry
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The thesis is devoted to the study of various problems arising from Convex Geometry and Geometric Functional Analysis using tools of Fourier Analysis. In chapters two through four we consider the Busemann-Petty problem and ... -
Art experiences in Waldorf education : graduates' meaning making reflections
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The purpose of this study was to implement a descriptive inquiry about the nature of art experiences in Waldorf Education through the lens of Waldorf graduates' reflections. This qualitative study sought to gain insight ... -
Catalytic conversion of glycerol and sugar alcohols to value-added products
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The current research is based on developing an improved and fundamental understanding of technology that will allow the conversion of this crude glycerin to a propylene glycol based antifreeze product. Hydrogenolysis of ... -
Causes of comorbidity among internalizing disorders of childhood and adolescence : the roles of neuroticisim, genes and environment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)Sources of variance and covariance among mother-reported separation anxiety disorder (SAD) and self-reported depression (DEP) and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) were studied in a population-based sample of 4,320 female ... -
Complex and almost-complex structures on six dimensional manifolds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)We investigate the properties of hypothetical exotic complex structures on three dimensional complex projective space CP³. This is motivated by the long standing question in differential geometry of whether or not the six ... -
A consumer perspective on mass customization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)This dissertation investigates the influence of individual differences in need for optimization (NFO), centrality of visual product aesthetics (CVPA), and consumer need for uniqueness (CNFU) on perceived value of customized ... -
Decreasing perinatal bovine leukosis virus infection in calves
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)Bovine leukosis virus (BLV) is an oncogenic retrovirus of cattle that causes lymphosarcoma in a proportion of infected individuals. Currently the United States estimates are that 44% of dairy cattle and 10% of beef cattle ... -
Diagnosis, epidemiology and immunologic consequences of copper deficiency in calves
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)Copper is an essential micronutrient. Copper deficiency has been associated with disease states that decrease commercial beef production. Clinical manifestations of copper disease include anemia, diarrhea, long bone ... -
Directional time-frequency analysis with applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The purpose of this dissertation is to introduce a new directionally-sensitive time frequency representation of a function. It is shown that we may break up a function (or signal) into individual time-frequency-direction ... -
Ecological conditions of secondary sexual dimorphism in salix glauca : fundamental and realized dimorphic niche
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)This thesis explores the dimorphic niche of ecological conditions hypothesis as the selective force behind secondary sexual dimorphism in Salix glauca, a dioecious willow shrub. The dimorphic niche hypothesis predicts trait ... -
The effects of elevated temperature on preimplantation-stage porcine embryos
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)It was the objective of these experiments to more fully characterize the biochemical and developmental responses of in vitro-produced preimplantation stage porcine embryos to elevated temperatures. In vitro fertilized (IVF) ... -
An examination of the relationship between teacher characteristics, socioeconomic factors and statewide test performance of students with individual education plans
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)Testing results from 2004 indicated that two of Missouri's 96 middle schools with a reportable number of students with IEPs met the math proficiency goal for adequate yearly progress. The purpose of this study was to examine ... -
Expressive writing, relationships, and health
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The role of expressive writing in social functioning is investigated; results extend findings regarding benefits of writing about personally significant topics (Pennebaker & Beall, 1986; King, 2001; Niederhoffer & Pennebaker, ... -
Fault evolution and earthquakes : a finite element study
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ) in central United States is a good example of intraplate seismicity, which cannot be readily explained by the plate tectonics theory and remains poorly understood. I have developed a 3D ... -
Glomerular deposition of homotrimeric type I collagen in the COL1A2 deficient mouse
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)Type I collagen is the most abundant structural protein in the body. Type I collagen generally exists as a heterotrimeric protein; however, a homotrimeric isotype of type I collagen has been identified. Our lab currently ... -
Graduates' and employers' perceptions of entry-level employability skills needed by Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources graduates
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)Entry level college graduates have not acquired the skills necessary for the workforce and, as such, are not prepared for the demands of industry careers (Peddle, 2000) The purpose of this study was to assess the employability ... -
Great Lakes lake trout early mortality syndrome (EMS) : contaminants, thiamin status, and their possible interaction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)Salmonid populations in the Great Lakes experienced a decline in the early twentieth century, presumably due to over-fishing combined with the introduction of exotic parasites such as the sea lamprey. Despite intensive ... -
Implementation of the University of Missouri Terawatt Test Stand and the study of a large, multichanneling, laser tirggered gas switch
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The University of Missouri Terawatt Test Stand is one of the world's largest university operated pulsed power facilities. It was developed and implemented, for a fraction of similar facilities cost, under the supervision ... -
The measurement of decoupled payments' effects on U.S. agricultural production
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)In the current WTO negotiations, the developing and the developed countries take an opposite view regarding the criteria for green box subsidies supposed to be decoupled from current production levels and prices. This study ...