2015 Dissertations (MU): Recent submissions
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Influence of entomopathogenic fungi from forest and urban habitats on founding pairs of reticulitermes flavipes (rhinotermitidae)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)In forest habitats, termites break down woody debris and assist in nutrient cycling of carbon and nitrogen. However, infestations in suburban habitats have given subterranean termites a high priority for pest management. ... -
The role of myostatin deficiency in the development and biomechanical integrity of offspring bone
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic bone disorder primarily caused by mutations to the genes for type I collagen, a major structural protein found in bone. There have been over 1,500 different mutations described ... -
Methods to improve growth efficiency in beef cattle
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Genetics, nutrition and animal management each have integral roles in maximizing growth efficiency of domestic livestock. Residual feed intake (RFI) is an accurate method of distinguishing between feed efficient and ... -
Behavioral consequences of polyploidy in hyla chrysoscelis treefrogs : implications for speciation and underlying mechanisms
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Polyploidy occurs when organisms have more than the typical two copies chromosome sets. Polyploidy has occurred many times throughout plant and vertebrate evolution, and recently in diverse families of frogs. Male treefrogs ... -
From ionic liquid to deep eutectic solvent : greener than greener
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Over the last decades, ionic liquids (ILs), molten salts with melting point below 100 °C, have attracted great attention due to their properties like negligible vapor pressure, high viscosity, high thermal conductivity, ... -
Differences in processing of interactive infographics on different screen sizes and interface types
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)This study investigated how the use of interactive media, specifically infographics, on touch screen devices of varying size affects the user's cognition. Such research fills a gap in research on both interactive graphics ... -
Robust and efficient process for acceptance testing of radiation therapy machines
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The current (legacy) paradigm for acceptance testing (AT), commissioning, and ongoing quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) of linac and treatment planning systems (TPS) is extremely inefficient requiring substantial ... -
No people like #showpeople : Broadway performers' ethnographic social media
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The occupational folk group of Broadway musical theater performers uses folklore in public spaces as a kind of representational strategy for the group as a whole. This strategy is significant in representing the group’s ... -
Chief executive officers' courage
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The purpose of this study was to construct Chief Executive Officers' (CEOs) meanings of CEOs' courage. The focus was to understand courage from CEOs through their unique perspectives; therefore, the study was a constructivist ... -
A longitudinal examination of drinking motives
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Drinking motives have been associated with alcohol use and alcohol-related problems among young adult drinkers (Kuntsche et al., 2005). We included a sample of 360 college students and fit latent profile models at each ... -
Synthesis and photochemistry of PT (IV) hydroxo complexes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Global energy consumption and the production of clean renewable energy have become greater challenges. Sunlight-induced splitting of water into H2 and O2 is one of the leading strategies to achieve clean and renewable ... -
Mediating effects of the relationship between school-based professionals' role, knowledge, and self-efficacy as related to non-suicidal self-injury
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Non-suicidal self-injurious (NSSI) behaviors are on the rise among school aged children and adolescents. The current research study assessed school-based professionals' general knowledge of NSSI behaviors and perceived ... -
A comparative study of home educated students and traditionally educated students after completion of a Midwestern university first-year experience program
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The purpose of this study was to assist educational leaders in developing policy to better understand the home educated students and aspects of their first-year experience. This was achieved using a quantitative approach ... -
Analysis of host-pathogen interactions via clustering, statistical analysis, and data visualization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)Infectious diseases are caused by a variety of agents: viruses, bacteria, parasites, or even proteins. Using existing state-of-the-art methods and tools I developed myself, I studied aspects of infectious agents. To find ... -
Professional networks of U.S. foreign correspondents and the reshaping of journalistic norms and practices
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Foreign correspondence now holds a tenuous position in the journalism industry because in midst of financial struggles, news organizations have been ... -
Molecular control of endothelial cell polarization and tube formation by Ras superfamily GTPases
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The formation of blood vessels is a crucial step during early development so that newly formed tissues are able to undergo nutrient and gas exchange to support life. Fundamental to this process is the ability of endothelial ... -
The integrating of teaching and learning through technology in high school : learning management systems (LMS) and alternatives
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)This dissertation is a case study about how teachers use Learning Management Systems (LMS) and teaching technologies in their classes. Research was conducted through interviews, observations, and document analysis. Data ... -
Stages of change, coparenting patterns, and post-divorce parent education programming : a pre-program assessment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Given concerns about the effect of divorce and interparental conflict on children, many judges now require divorcing/legally separating parents with ... -
Reliability-based design (RBD) of shallow foundations on rock masses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The reliability-based design (RBD) approach that separately accounts for variability and uncertainty in load(s) and resistance(s) can be incorporated ... -
Magic for unlucky girls : stories
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Magic for Unlucky Girls: Stories is a collection of short stories that weave Western oral and literary folklore influences around women-centered ...