Browsing 2020 MU theses - Freely available online by Thesis Department "Biological sciences (MU)"
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Characterization of the relationship between radiographic grading and biomarkers in patients with knee osteoarthritis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)"Osteoarthritis (OA) is a whole-joint degenerative disease, affecting more than 25% of the adult population. Currently, OA is most commonly diagnosed based on radiographic documentation. However, radiographic grading is ... -
Intervertebral discs : metabolic responses to load, injury, and pro-inflammatory stimulation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2020)Introduction: Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is a significant cause of back pain and disability. Factors such as trauma and magnitude and frequency of loading are associated with IVD degeneration. However, the ...