Browsing Department of Biological Engineering (MU) by Thesis Semester "2014 Fall"
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Evaluation of conservation targeting indices on a claypan watershed
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Functional and structural modifications associated with hypertension, obesity and diabetes in the resistance vasculature
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Cardiovascular diseases are considered the leading cause of death nowadays. Hypertension, obesity and type-2 diabetes are deemed major risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases. In essential hypertension, ... -
Microrna detection by surface plasmon resonance
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in the world out of over 100 different known human cancers. Therefore there is a need for better ... -
Plasmonic-enhanced fluorescent conjugated polymer chemosensor for ultra-sensitive detection of nitroaromatic vapors
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Rapid degradation of fluorescent conjugated polymers in ambient conditions imposes severe restrictions on their utility for long-term, portable sensing applications. This dissertation discusses the combined use of low-density, ... -
Polyurethane foams containing renewable castor oil replacement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Polyurethane foams have a wide variety of commercial applications in daily life due to their unique advantages. Traditionally, polyurethane foams are made from petroleum-based polyols and isocyanates. Due to the shortage ...