Browsing 2016 MU dissertations - Freely available online by Thesis Semester "2016 Fall"
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Academic achievement and persistence in online self-paced courses
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)This study focused on building achievement and persistence models of students enrolled in online self-paced courses using 11,829 AY 2014-15 records from the University of Missouri. Course satisfaction, delivery mode, and ... -
Aging alone in the family home : exploring place attachment and personal adaptation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)It is generally understood that many elders wish to remain at home during their final years. A long-occupied residence holds precious memories and feels secure. To that end, both researchers, designers, and care providers ... -
Analyzing the impact of a 1:1 initiative on student learning outcomes : a focus on low socioeconomic students in the high school setting
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The purpose of this quantitative study was to analyze the impact of a 1:1 initiative on English Language Arts (ELA) student learning outcomes for low socioeconomic students. The case study specifically analyzed achievement ... -
Antibacterial, plasmonic, and toxic properties of engineered nanoparticles
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)There has been increasing application of novel nanomaterials in recent years in the area of agriculture and food science. This dissertation aims to study novel nanomaterials and investigate their applications in food safety, ... -
Associations between psychophysiological, immune, endocrine, and serotonergic biomarkers of stress and gastrointestinal symptoms in autism spectrum disorder
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is often accompanied by gastrointestinal (GI) disturbances, which also may impact behavior. Alterations in autonomic, endocrine, and immune system functioning are also frequently observed in ... -
Baccalaureate nursing students' attitudes towards obese children, knowledge about childhood obesity, and reported self-efficacy in addressing children's weight as a health problem
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Childhood obesity is a significant health problem. This mixed methods study used an online survey to investigate senior baccalaureate nursing students' knowledge about childhood obesity, attitudes toward, and their perceived ... -
Barriers to obtaining annual diabetic eye exams among adult rural patients
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Purpose: Examine the barriers experienced by adults living in rural areas to obtaining annual diabetic eye exams (DEE) and evaluate the validity and reliability of the Compliance with Annual Diabetic Eye Exams Survey ... -
Blue light- and ubiquitin-dependent influence on phototropin 1 abundance and movement at the plasma membrane
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Phototropism is the ability of a plant to bend in response to directional light. he shoot of a plant exhibits a positive response bending toward the light to optimize solar collection. The roots exhibit a negative response ... -
Can you hear me now? The voices of high achieving black males emerge in predominately white high schools
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Horace Mann has been recognized as describing education as "the great equalizer." Further examining that statement would unveil American society's admission that there are in fact--or maybe just opinion--inequitable ... -
Characterization of grapevine vein clearing virus expression strategy and development of caulimovirus infectious clones
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Grapevine Vein Clearing Virus (GVCV) is a newly discovered DNA virus in grapevine that is closely associated with grapevine vein clearing syndrome observed in vineyards in Missouri and surrounding states. However, Koch's ... -
Co-teaching model of student teaching : perceptions of beginning teachers for career readiness
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)This study investigated the effectiveness of the Co-Teaching Model of instruction as implemented by the University of Central Missouri (UCM) teacher education program in relation to teacher readiness, retention, satisfaction, ... -
College-ready, career-ready or career- and college-ready : do education stakeholder perceptions create barriers to student engagement?
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The face and make-up of education has experienced an almost constant state of reformation resulting in progressive benchmarks from each transition: the establishment of national education goals (Vinovskis, 2009); increased ... -
Competency based grading in students' achievement
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Competency-based grading models are trending in public schools all across the nation. The driving impetus of this study was to evaluate the impact of competency based grading in Missouri high school students' achievement. ... -
Complex microbiota targeted rederivation (CMTR) as an alternative method to study effect of gut microbiota on host physiology /
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Rodent models are invaluable tools to study the effects of differing gut microbiota (GM) on health and disease. Our laboratory has demonstrated that mouse GM profiles vary among animal vendors suggesting that subtle ... -
The connection between superintendent-school board relations and the political frame of organizational analysis : a qualitative approach
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)The study of superintendent-school board relationships is a worthwhile endeavor from a practitioner's point of view and is important for the success of a school district. The conceptual framework consisted of features and ... -
Crash severity modeling in transportation systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Modeling crash severity is an important component of reasoning about the issues that may affect highway safety. A better understanding of the factors underlying crash severity can be used to reduce the degree of crash ... -
Crystal engineering of supramolecular complexes based on pyrogallol[4]arenes
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Crystal engineering primarily deals with the understanding of intermolecular interactions in the context of crystal packing and thus utilizes this information for the designing and development of novel crystalline solid ... -
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 ... -
Curcumin regulates transcription in Dictyostelium discoideum
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Botanicals are widely used as dietary supplements and for the prevention and treatment of a myriad of diseases ranging from the common cold to depression. One in four Americans uses a botanical as part of their primary ... -
Deconstructing white privilege using a multicultural education approach within a rural, homogenous community
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2016)Multicultural education training for K-12 educators can often be found in urban cities, but unfortunately, school leaders in smaller communities often fail to address hegemonic thinking and attitudes for teachers. This ...