2016 Theses (UMKC): Recent submissions
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Strain Response in Osteocyte Lacuna Due to Mechanical Loading - a Parametric Finite Element Study Using FEBio
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)Osteocytes are the major type of living cells in bone and are known to be responsible for the biomechanosensory functions within the bone matrix. Osteocytes are activated by mechanical forces and regulates both osteoclasts ... -
Protected Secret Sharing and its Application to Threshold Cryptography
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)In the secret reconstruction of Shamir’s (t,n) secret sharing scheme (SS), shares released by shareholders need to be protected otherwise, non-shareholders can also obtain the secret. Key establishment protocol can ... -
Detection of Tubes in Radiographs Using Canny Edge Detection and Progressive Hough Transforms
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)An automated method for detecting tubes and catheters in chest radiographs could improve patient safety and healthcare efficiency by helping radiologists to more quickly and accurately identify mal-positioned tubes. We ... -
Five Ekmousikés for Solo Piano
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)“Five Ekmousikés” is a multi-movement work composed for solo piano, dedicated to and to be premiered by my grandmother, Dr. Janet Bass Smith. Each movement in this work is programmatically tied to a piece of extra-musical ... -
DMLA: A Dynamic Model-Based Lambda Architecture for Learning and Recognition of Features in Big Data
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)Real-time event modeling and recognition is one of the major research areas that is yet to reach its fullest potential. In the exploration of a system to fit in the tremendous challenges posed by data growth, several big ... -
The House that Grief Built
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)This book-length collection of poetry weaves together themes of family, religion, food, gardening, and grief as experienced by the author and her relatives. Through the eyes of a first-generation American (on her mother’s ... -
Knowledge of Dental Students with Respect to Orthodontic Diagnosis and Clear Aligner Therapy
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)The purpose of this project was to investigate how prepared dental students are to diagnose orthodontic problems and provide clear aligner therapy, and whether or not certain demographic characteristics could predict an ... -
Observing the Sedimentation of TiO2 Nanoparticles in Aqueous Solution Using a Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation Monitoring
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)The development of a novel and less expensive approach to the quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring (QCM-D) is explored. Using a vector network analyzer (VNA) to measure harmonic ranges from the primary ... -
Parallel SPARQL Query Execution using Apache Spark
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)Semantic Web technologies such as Resource Description Framework (RDF) and SPARQL are increasingly being adopted by applications on the Web, as well as in domains such as healthcare, finance, and national security and ... -
Influence of Bracket Type Combined with Delayed Light Activation on Bracket-Adhesive Shear Bond Strength
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)This study examined the effect of bracket type and varying delayed polymerization times in combination with bracket manipulation on adhesive temperature change, shear bond strength (SBS), degree of conversion (DC), and ... -
Exploration of 3D Nanoscale Image Sensor to Enable Logic and Sensing in Single Chip
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)Nanowire photodetectors have been attracting and gained increased attention due to their potential for very high sensitivity detection. Silicon photodetectors are of particular interest due to their low cost, ease of ... -
Effect of Nanoparticle Shape on the Response of Broadband Metamaterial Absorbers in the Visible Spectrum
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)Optical metamaterials are defined as structures with electromagnetic properties in the visible spectrum that are unique and not present in nature. An example of such a metamaterial is a Metal-Insulator-Metal (MIM) structure, ... -
The Relationship Between Positive and Negative Religious Coping, Depressive Symptoms, and Adherence to Health Behaviors in Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients: The Role of Pereceived Control
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)Cardiovascular disease is a diagnosis that requires the use of effective coping strategies to manage the disease itself, as well as the challenges associated with it (e.g., lifestyle changes). Religious and spiritual coping ... -
BITE: New Music Concert and Multimedia Installation Featuring Vocal Soloists from the KC VITAs Chamber Choir and Dancers from the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)BITE is a multi-media installation that features all new music in an entirely immersive space. There is no complete, written score for the full performance. Instead, there is fixed media with semi-improvised, cellular vocal ... -
Intentions to Eat a Healthy Diet: Applying the Theory of Planned Behavior in an African American Faith-Based Population
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)Diabetes and heart disease are two major health concerns for African Americans, who tend to have worse nutritional intake than Whites. Black churches, which serve primarily African Americans, are influential institutions ... -
Teens in Transition: Evaluating a Youth Violence Intervention Program
(University of Missouri--Kansas City, 2016)In the summer of 2015, the Teens in Transition program was implemented. It was a summer jobs and life-skills program designed for 40 gang-affiliated youths identified as being high risk for violence through the local focused ... -
Characterizing Impacts of Land Use and Land Cover Change on Urban Runoff Potential Using the HEC-GeoHMS Model
(University of Missouri–Kansas City, 2016)Land use and land cover (LULC) change is the direct process of replacing natural vegetation and surfaces with impervious areas. The Blue River is a major urban river within the Kansas City metropolitan area that flows ... -
SigSpace – Class-Based Feature Representation for Scalable and Distributed Machine Learning
(University of Missouri–Kansas City, 2016)In the era of big data, it is essential to explore the opportunities in discovering knowledge from big data. However, traditional machine learning approaches are not well fit to analyze the full value of big data. ... -
iHear – Lightweight Machine Learning Engine with Context Aware Audio Recognition Model
(University of Missouri–Kansas City, 2016)With the increasing popularity and affordability of smartphones, there is a high demand to add machine-learning engines to smartphones. However, Machine Learning with smartphones is typically not feasible due to the heavy ... -
The Last Patron of Tintern Abbey: The Family and Piety of Roger Bigod
(University of Missouri–Kansas City, 2016)The purpose of this study is to assess the life of Roger Bigod with particular attention given to his piety, demonstrated through patronage and family connection. His political life is first examined with regards to his ...