RSS 1.0Biological Engineering electronic theses and dissertations (MU)
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Single nucleotide polymorphism (snp) discriminations by nanopore sensing
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) are a common type of nucleotide alterations across the genome. A rapid but accurate detection of individual or SNP panels can lead to the right and in-time treatments which possibly ... -
Design and characterization of a hand-held, waveguide-mediated, optoacoustic imaging probe for analyzing burn wounds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Clinicians correctly diagnose only ~66% of burn wounds, which may be in part due to the qualitative methods commonly employed for burn assessment. This often results in over diagnoses, which may lead to unnecessary treatments ... -
In situ polymerizing collagen for the development of 3d printed tissue engineering scaffolds
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Natural materials have been processed and utilized as scaffold materials in the field of tissue engineering for many years. One natural material often utilized is collagen since it is the main structural protein in mammalian ... -
Between-row mower design for weed control in organically grown no-till soybeans
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Weeds are a major challenge in organic no-till soybean production. They impair crop growth and result in yield loss. Innovative weed control methods need to be developed and experimented with in organic no-till agriculture ... -
Electrospinning lecithin-polycaprolactone scaffolds with gold nanoparticles for osteoarthritis prevention
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)The human body has articular cartilage covering the ends of the bones to act as a shock absorber and aid in movement. In a disease state, this articular cartilage breaks down causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. With ... -
Knee contact force prediction during a step-up task using a subject specific musculoskeletal model with anatomical knee
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Better understanding of knee mechanics can aid in injury prevention and rehabilitation. Multi-body computational models can be used to better understand the knee mechanics by applying the principles of mechanics to the ... -
Tnfα alters occludin and endothelial cell barrier function : Role of p38MAPK
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Occludin is one of the key tight junction (TJ) proteins in endothelial cells and it plays an important role in modulating blood brain barrier (BBB) function. This protein (65kDa) has been shown to engage in many signaling ... -
Imaging 3D tissue fiber organization using optical polarization tractography
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Optical polarization tractography (OPT) is a new imaging technology developed based on an advanced Jones matrix implementation of polarization-sensitive optical coherence tomography (PSOCT). OPT can acquire high-resolution, ... -
Paraxial application of auxiliary devices with waveguide mediated laser irradiation for applications in medical biophotonics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Laser-based medical applications offer minimally-invasive alternatives to traditional procedures; however, the simplistic method of open-air laser transmission poses ocular hazards and negative side effects, along with a ... -
Rapid detection and characterization of mycobacteria using microchannel electrical impedance spectroscopy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The presence of virulent, pathogenic bacteria in our body, food, water and other consumables is harmful and causes enormous economic and personal losses. Here we will be looking at developing a platform technology that can ... -
Nanocellulose extraction and surface modification toward active packaging applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have attracted growing interest as a renewable nanomaterial. The main objective of this study was to explore the extraction of CNCs from switchgrass and surface modification of CNCs into ... -
Natural and synthetic materials for the regeneration of osseous tissue
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Bone is a complex tissue with many regulation mechanisms which can be taken advantage of through the release of simple signaling molecules delivered via a biodegradable material like a hydrogel. Hydrogels are water swollen ... -
Development of a multispectral sensor for crop canopy temperature measurement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)The Multispectral System for Imaging of a Crop Canopy (MSICC) that combines a miniature long wavelength infrared (LWIR) camera with a visible camera was developed to capture a field of view and derive a plant specific ... -
Modeling and optimization of the mannheimia haemolytica vaccine production process
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2017)Leukotoxin (Lkt) from Mannheimia haemolytica has been discovered as the primary pathogenic factor for bovine respiratory disease (BRD), causing huge economic losses annually to feedlot industry. To reduce overuse of ... -
Cubic and spherical nanoparticles for detection and therapy of cancer
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Cancer is the leading cause of high mortality rates. Cancer patients require advanced treatment due to lack of early prevention and diagnosis. Moreover, progression of the disease is unpredictable and personalized therapy ... -
Fabrication and characterization of a plasmonic grating platform for enhanced fluorescence biosensor applications
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Surface plasmon resonance (SPR) research has grown substantially over the past several years and led to many substantial discoveries in nanotechnology. SPR is a phenomenon where light can be coupled to the interface between ... -
Peptide nanoconjugates for tissue diagnostics and molecular imaging
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The rise of targeted therapy in cancer treatment has created a strong need for characterization of a patient's tumor before receiving treatment. Many effective cancer drugs are now being targeted to specific proteins present ... -
The impact of neuronal Nampt on motor function of mice
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Nicotinamide phosphoribosyltransferase (Nampt), also named visfatin and pre-B cell colony-enhancing factor (PBEF), is the rate-limiting enzyme converting ... -
Imaging fiber orientation in articular cartilage using optical polarization tractography
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Articular cartilage plays a vital role in providing a low-friction surface between the bones of joints. This mechanical function is highly related to the special collagen organization in cartilage, especially in the ... -
Integrating nanostructured artificial receptors with whispering gallery mode optical microresonators via inorganic molecular imprinting techniques
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The creation of label-free biosensors capable of accurately detecting trace contaminants, particularly small organic molecules, is of significant interest for applications in environmental monitoring. This is achieved by ...