Browsing Theses (UMKC) by Thesis Semester "2018 Fall"
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Association Between Myocardial Ischemia, Microvascular Function and Patient-Reported Angina
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2019)Prior studies have not found an association between myocardial ischemia and measures of health status. Whether positron emission tomography (PET)-derived coronary flow reserve (CFR) would be better correlated with ... -
Association of Nasal Septum Area and Deviation with Anteroposterior Maxillary Position and Facial Skeletal Asymmetries
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)During growth of the craniofacial structure, the nasal septum is posited to exert a downward and forward effect on the midface. This phenomena is well documented in vitro and on animals but is still uncertain in humans. ... -
The Association of Socioeconomic Status with Mortality and Hospital Length of Stay in Patients with Parapneumonic Empyema
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)Background: Parapneumonic empyema is an uncommon but serious complication of pneumonia. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the prevalence of empyema may be on the rise. The aim of this study is to estimate the current ... -
The Cherry Orchard
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)Similar to the namesake of this manuscript, Anton Chekhov’s play The Cherry Orchard, the poems that make up this collection explore loss—loss of home, loss of time, loss of loved ones, loss of self. Some of the poems ... -
Deep Assertion discovery using word embeddings
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)In recent years, there has been explosive growth in the amount of biomedical data (e.g., publications, notes from EHRs, clinical trial results), with the majority being unstructured data. As the volume of data is ... -
Design Automation and Evaluation Of Emerging 3D – IC Technology Using Stacked Horizontal Nanowires
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)Miniaturization of integrated circuits (ICs) has continuously enabled advancement in modern technology. This miniaturization trend, also known as Moore’s law, needs to be maintained intact to meet the current day ... -
Design of a Microwave Imaging System for Target Identification
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)The ability to view objects that are otherwise visually inaccessible has been a long sought-after technological function and has a wide variety of potential applications. The research outlined in this thesis details ... -
Development of Resistance to Antifungal Agents in Common Yeast Species
(2018)Pathogenic fungi are responsible for several serious diseases in both plants and animals with severe consequences in both medicine and agriculture. This makes treatment of fungal infections a prime concern for both economic ... -
Effect of Highly Filled Light-Cured Resin Sealant on Bracket Shear Bond Strength in Demineralization Conditions
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)This study examined the effect of a highly filled light-cured sealant (HFLCS) on bracket shear bond strength and subsequent adhesive remnant index (ARI) following exposure to cariogenic challenge. Specimens were divided ... -
Electromagnetic Characterization of Complex-Shaped Carbon Nanotubes Using Characteristic Mode Analysis
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)Advances in fabrication techniques have recently allowed the synthesis of Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) with controlled complex shapes. For example, CNTs with one or more branches sprouting off the main CNT axis, forming ... -
Evaluation of Pilot and Quadcopter Performance from Open Loop Mission Oriented Flight Testing
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)Ease of control, portability and efficiency in versatile applications have made Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) very popular. Considering various usefulness, safe operation of UAV is important and to ensure safe operation, ... -
Family Systems Theory in Chekhov’s ‘Big Four’ Plays
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)This thesis discusses the Bowen family systems theory and its application to character analysis and family relationships in drama. Chekhov’s plays are renowned for their psychological realism. Each character has his ... -
Fatalism, Religious Attendance, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Engagement in Health Behaviors Among Hispanic Americans low in Acculturation and Income: Testing the Reserve Capacity Model
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)Although health disparities are widespread between ethnic and racial minority groups and Whites in the United States, Hispanics seemingly have a relative advantage in one particular health outcome: all-cause mortality. ... -
Finite Element Analysis and Experimental Validation of Reinforced Concrete Single-Mat Slabs Subjected to Blast Loads
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)The study carried out in this thesis is the investigation of the behavior of reinforced concrete slabs subjected to blast loading. A separate experimental study was performed involving twelve reinforced concrete (RC) ... -
Health Status Implications for Comorbid Diabetes in Patients with Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease: Insights from the PORTRAIT Registry
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)Patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD) and coexisting diabetes mellitus (DM) have an increased rate of PAD progression and reduced walking performance as compared with non-diabetic PAD patients. It is unknown, ... -
iMOST: Intelligent Motion-Sensing Approaches for Tracking Emotion
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)The aged, minor, and disease members often find it hard to express themselves. They are not fully aware of their need for any help or how to ask for help. The lack of communication ability decreases the quality of life and ... -
Influence of Silane Penetrating Sealer on Deicer Scaling and Absorption of Concrete Highway Pavement
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)Concrete pavements generally show excellent performance; however, some have shown premature joint degradation at young age in recent years. There are many causes of premature deterioration including poor mix designs, ... -
Knowledge of Dental Students with Respect to Orthodontic Diagnosis and Clear Aligner Therapy in Conjunction with a Study of Predoctoral Orthodontic Curricula
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)The purpose of this project was to explore the attitude and knowledge of dental students with respect to orthodontic diagnosis and clear aligner therapy and to investigate the predoctoral orthodontic curriculum at their ... -
Management, and Health Status Outcomes Of Obese Patients With Symptomatic Peripheral Artery Disease: Insight From The Portrait Registry
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)Obesity is present in 36.2%, 20.4 % and 29.0% of adults in the US, Netherlands and Australia respectively. Obesity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease and related complications. The management and health status ... -
Multi-Modal Topic Sentiment Analytics for Twitter
(University of Missouri -- Kansas City, 2018)Sentiment analysis has proven to be very successful in text applications. Social media is also considered a quite rich source to get data regarding user’s behaviors and preference. Identifying social context would make ...