Browsing 2015 MU theses - Freely available online by Thesis Semester "2015 Summer"
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Angular limb deformities affecting the canine radius and ulna : classification using the center of rotation of angulation method
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)We hypothesized that 1) antebrachial ALDs would be more complex with respect to multiplicity in chondrodystrophic dogs, and 2) more complex ALDs would exhibit a higher incidence of concurrent joint radiographic disease. ... -
Assessing the role of probiotics for the enhancement of soil quality under cover crops
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Use of agro-chemicals over the past few decades has increased land productivity, however, frequent use of agro-chemicals may result in some negative impacts on the environment and soil microbial biodiversity. Use of ... -
An assessment of the whole tree weight, wood density, and specific gravity of four species groups in Washington County, Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)New methods of scaling logs by weight are becoming more prevalent in the Ozark forests of Missouri. In 2009, a major weather event known as a derecho downed millions of board feet of timber in Missouri and the ensuing ... -
Computational modeling, ontogeny, and biomechanics of cranial forces in Alligator mississippiensis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)3D computational modeling offers researchers tools to investigate forces in the skull during feeding and other behaviors. The American alligator and other crocodylians generate the highest bite forces among vertebrates, ... -
Concurrent simulation of a subject specific musculoskeletal model with anatomical knee
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Computational models of the knee provide us with a better understanding of ligament and joint contact forces during ambulatory activities. Thus, such models can be used to devise better injury prevention methods, as well ... -
Controlled study of ground-based interferometric radar for rockfall hazard monitoring
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The ability to detect small and localized movements of geotechnical facilities is important monitoring and early-warning hazard detection. Current deformation monitoring technology is limited in its ability to both scan ... -
Cut mark pattern differentiation between the lower Paleolithic and the Holocene and its implications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Previous research proposed that an archaeological site's faunal assemblage cut mark angle patterning may vary based on the butchering and meat-sharing behaviors of the hominins that created the archaeological assemblage. ... -
Deciding what is news now : the internet's impact on local television news editorial decision process
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)This study examines the impact of the Internet on the decision making process of story selection for television newscasts. Those newscasts have a predetermined length of time to them therefore limiting the number of stories ... -
Designing, modeling, manufacturing, and testing an atomic layer deposition system
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)There are multiple techniques for depositing thin films in nanoelectronics and semiconductor industries. Each technique has its own advantage and disadvantage. Of the many techniques, chemical deposition is the most favorable ... -
Disclosure in close egalitarian relationships during emerging adulthood
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Using social domain theory (Smetana, 2013; Turiel, 2002), the present study examines the patterns of disclosure within and across emerging adults' sibling, friend, and romantic relationships, as well as associations between ... -
Documentation of Missouri white-tailed deer chronoclines : implications for archaeology, paleoecology, and conservation biology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Multiple ecological factors (e.g., Bergmann's rule, competition, food quality and quantity) can be responsible for changes in animal body size over time. White-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) serve as an ideal candidate ... -
Double jeopardy in the long tail : measuring the internet in a fragmented, niche subcultural age
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)With a multitude of options to choose from on the Internet, consumers are faced with turning their attention towards domains with mass appeal versus domains that would be considered niche. In this niche, subcultural age ... -
Effects of voluntary running on brain mitochondrial biogenesis in rats selectively bred to run high and low nightly distances
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)It is known that brain mitochondrial dysfunction is strongly associated with the advent of neurodegenerative diseases and that exercise is an important non-pharmaceutical method of maintaining brain mitochondrial health. ... -
Electron beam lithography for nano-antenna fabrication
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Lithography methods have been used for patterning of small features for decades; in this research project, I examined Electron Beam Lithography (EBL) for fabrication of nano-antennas and then parameterized EBL variables ... -
Emergence pattern of Amaranthus spp. and impact on growth and reproduction
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Amaranthus species such as common waterhemp (Amaranthus rudis) and Palmer amaranth (A. palmeri) are troublesome annual weeds in cropping systems throughout the Midwest. Seedlings can emerge throughout the growing season ... -
Exploration of plus size women's apparel satisfaction, non-wear, and discard
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)This study explored the apparel satisfaction, non-wear and discard habits of plus size women in the United States. According to Renoux's theory of retail satisfaction (1973), satisfaction with retail consists of three ... -
A hierarchical framework for pattern recognition using source signal separation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)In this research, a hierarchical framework that exploits the use of a novel source signal separation technique is posed and explored. This framework takes advantage of the Guided Under-determined Source Signal Separation ... -
If matter matters : navigating the moral implications of panpsychism
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)When you gaze at a sunset or taste a peach, there is a subjective feel to be had. This subjective "feel" is referred to as the qualitative character of experience. My goal is to argue that a certain ontological theory of ... -
Impacts of late gestational tall fescue forage systems on preweaning calves
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)A 2 year experiment was conducted researching the impact of common lower Midwestern beef cattle winter forage systems on late gestation, spring-calving beef cows and their subsequent calves. We hypothesized that cows grazing ... -
Long-term effects of multisystemic therapy on caregivers of serious and violent juvenile offenders
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)This study examined caregiver criminal and civil court outcomes 26 years following treatment for serious and violent juvenile offenders who participated in either a family-based treatment (multisystemic therapy, MST) or ...