RSS 1.01970-1979 Theses (MU)
Recent Submissions
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Some effects of two phthalic acid esters on the life cycle of the midge (Chironomus plumosus)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1977)"The lack of aquatic toxicity data on PAEs, their possible reproductive impairment of certain aquatic species, and their accumulation by other species indicates a need for further examination of their effects on aquatic ... -
Variations in leisure activities among families with emotionally disturbed adolescents
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1971)"A lack of wholesome, compatible family relations has been thought to be one of the causes for adolescent deviation from socially accepted patterns, yet the family has more opportunity to spend time together in leisure ... -
An investigation of the economic impact of the Ozark Dairy Management Component on low income dairy farmers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1971)"The Ozark Dairy Management Component, initiated April, 1966, had set forth as a major purpose: the improvement of management practices among low income dairy-farmer participants. Accomplishment of the primary and secondary ... -
The stereochemistry of chlorination of sulfoxides with nitrosyl chloride
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1971)"The reaction of nitrosyl chloride, with sulfoxides in the presence of pyridine was investigated. The reaction has been shown to be stereospecific at the sulfur atom with retention of configuration at this asymetric center. ... -
Soil polysaccharides synthesized by microorganisms in soil
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1971)"The carbohydrate fraction of soil organic matter consists mainly of a mixture or heteropolysaccharides of high molecular weight. The major monosaccharide components are several sugars, uronic acids, amino sugars, and amino ... -
Effectiveness of a specialized advertising agency among black consumers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1971)"The general emphasis of this study is both exploratory and descriptive in nature. Attempts shall be made to show that an "empathy factor" facilitates successful persuasive communication (in the form of advertising) between ... -
Physiological monitoring - an experimental evaluation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1971)"Observation of post operative nursing care in the Thoracic Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of a state medical center revealed that the staff, both nurses and physicians, questioned the reliability of the direct arterial and ... -
Phosphorus availability and algal production in waste water
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1971)"The primary purpose of this research was to establish the algal growth potential of phosphorus laden effluent with respect to the phosphorus needs of algae. To accomplish this, an optimum carbon to phosphorus ratio had ... -
Child pain rating after injection preparation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1978)"Injections produce the most negative responses of any procedure for a child (Faust, 1953; Eland & Anderson, 1977) and yet most immunizations are injectable and mandatory for all pre-school children. Noxious intrusive ... -
Excretion balance, metabolic fate, and tissue residues of N-Phenyl-N'-1,2,5-Thiadiazol-3-Ylurea (Photothidiazuron) in rats
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 1978)"Thidiazuron (DROPP[copyright]) or N-phenyl-N'-1,2,3-thiadiazol-5-ylurea is a promising new cotton defoliant currently being developed by NOR-AM Agricultural Products, Incorporated. In addition to its defoliating activity, ...