Browsing 2016 MU dissertations - Access restricted to MU by Thesis Semester "2016 Fall"
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Autophagy and ubiquitin-proteasome system during post-fertilization sperm mitophagy
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Maternal inheritance of mitochondria and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) is a universal principle in developmental biology. Mammalian sperm-borne mitochondria ... -
Becoming Christ Cathedral : the emergence, rise, and transformation of the crystal cathedral /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The Crystal Cathedral was part of the Reformed Church of America, located in Southern California, started by Reverend Robert H. Schuller. This Protestant ... -
Bursicon homodimers induce prophylactic innate immunity in two model insects: Drosophila melanogaster and Aedes aegypti
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Characterization of adobe wall structural systems for dynamic response
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Adobe building construction exists around the world. Most of the adobe structures are located in active seismic zones, and a considerable amount of ... -
The consequences of maternal vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy on offspring metabolic phenotype and adipose tissue physiology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Vitamin D (VD) deficiency is a significant global public health concern, with particular groups, such as pregnant women, at greater risk of deficiency. ... -
Developing molecular docking methods to model protein interactions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] In many cellular processes, proteins carry out their functions through interacting with other molecules, such as small compounds (i.e. ligands), peptides ... -
Evaluation of swat-terrace performance for simulating the benefits of terraces on runoff and erosion
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Terracing is a conservation practice to reduce erosion and intercept runoff from steep lands. Terraces control erosion and runoff by dividing long ... -
Exploring the collective knowledge curation process of online health communities
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] More and more people turn to online health communities for social support to satisfy their health-related needs. Previous studies on social support and ... -
Figure of fun : gender, performance, and popular entertainment in the theatrical career of Trixie Friganza, 1889-1940 /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] This study examines Friganza's many performances of gender over the course of her career, from her first appearance as a young, nubile chorus girl in ... -
"If the wizard is a wizard who will serve" : the movical and shifting receptions of the St. Louis Municipal Opera and Royal Shakespeare Company's stage adaptations of MGM's "The Wizard of Oz"
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] L. Frank Baum's The Wizard of Oz has been seen in many forms throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. One ilmof the most recognizable forms is the 1939 ... -
The influence of mRNA secondary structures on ribosome conformational dynamics
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] Synthesizing proteins in the cell is a critical aspect of life. Protein synthesis is a complicated process and involve highly functional machines at a ... -
Mechanisms of action and efficacy of HCV direct-acting antiviral agents and the host-targeting agent Cyclosporin A /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains a significant public health burden worldwide, with an approximated 170 million people infected globally. Chronic HCV ... -
Model-based recursive partitioning of structural equation models
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT AUTHOR'S REQUEST.] The goal of this dissertation is to describe the algorithmic method of model-based recursive partitioning, and to compare different estimation techniques ... -
Multi-cloud performance and security driven federated workflow management
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In recent years, most scientific research in both academia and industry has become increasingly data-driven. According to market estimates, spending ... -
Positional cloning and functional analysis of REN1 in 'Kishmish vatkana' /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Grapevine powdery mildew is an economically important fungal disease affecting grape cultivation throughout the world. Although the causal agent of ... -
The role of sphingosine 1-phosphatemetabolizing enzymes in host defense to RNA virus infections
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Viruses are intracellular parasites that rely on the host cell machinery to effectively replicate themselves and spread within the host to cause ... -
Self-authorship developing within the Sinclair School of Nursing students /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] There has been increasing interest in transforming education to ensure that graduates are appropriately trained to meet the complex health care needs ... -
Three essays on the adoption of environmental management innovations in residential areas /
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Voicethread, pedagogical support for knowledge, problem solving, and user satisfaction among undergraduate students in a special education course module
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] The purpose of study was to explore the use of VoiceThread and its affordances to develop knowledge and problem solving in a module of a teacher ...