Browsing 2007 MU theses - Access restricted to MU by Thesis Semester "2007 Fall"
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Blast resistant design for roof systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The design of structures to resist explosive loads has become more of a concern to the engineering community. This research focuses on the design ... -
Characterization of mechanical properties of fused deposition modeling manufactured polycarbonate composites
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The use of composites in all products - from sporting goods to bridges to satellites - is increasing due to the ability of composite structures to ... -
A comparison of modeling techniques: using the finite element method to determine local displacements in a human hip
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Artificial hip implant surgery is required by approximately 120,000 Americans each year. A typical hip replacement requires the surgical insertion of ... -
CPLA2: key enzyme for astroctytic cell membrane phase property change induced by abeta
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The interaction of amyloid beta peptide (A[beta]) and cell membrane is believed to be the basis of its biological function including its toxicity to ... -
Effect of bioprotectants on turkey sausage
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.]Food pathogens are of great public health significance, but the spoilage bacteria cause tremendous loss to the food industry. The objective of this study ... -
High strain properties of advanced high strength spot welded steels
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This research was conducted to investigate and characterize the high strain rate compressive loading behavior of DP600 GI, an advanced high strength ... -
Motive, mode and satisfaction with e-tailing sites: a technology acceptance perspective
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Consumers' satisfaction with the e-tailing sites plays a key role in determining the success of e-commerce, yet little research has been done on the ... -
Processing of photosensitive PDMS for biosensing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The processing of photosensitive PDMS for applications in biosensing has been discussed in this thesis. Identification and quantitative analysis of ... -
Scare tactics, ordinary consequences, and parental advice: the individualization of social problems in television anti-drug commercials
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Much research examines how drugs are socially constructed at the broad macro level, such as how certain drugs are associated with stigmatized minority ... -
Single carrier frequency domain equalization for broadband wireless communications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] This thesis discusses different channel estimation techniques, channel equalization and various diversity schemes for broadband wireless communication ... -
The stocks paradox: what is the impact on business-news sections and business-news staff when newspapers cut stock listings?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Newspapers have been a major source of financial information. Based on the understanding from media sociology, the impact of news routines on content, ... -
Using conflict positioning as a pretreatment in the public's evaluation of crisis management
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2007)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] By conducting a controlled experimental design, this study examined the effectiveness of conflict positioning, which was defined by Cameron (2004) as ...