2010 Dissertations (MU)
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Perspective : cultural contexts, little magazines, and networks
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] "This essay has surveyed a broad swath of criticism of little magazines, established both critical and cultural contexts for Perspective, assessed ... -
Preparation of polymeric boron-containing nanoparticles by emulsion polymerization for application in boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT)
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is based on the nuclear capture reaction of isotope [superscript 10]B irradiated by low energy thermal neutron ... -
The effects of drought stress and western corn rootworm feeding on maize root biology
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Drought and western corn rootworm (WCR), Diabrotica virgifera virgifera, can have substantial impacts on the potential yield of maize, Zea may L. Maize ... -
Role of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate (NADPH) oxidase in upregulation of intermediate-conductance Ca[superscript 2+] -activated K[superscript +] channels (K[subscript Ca]3.1) associated with atherosclerosis
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] A key risk factor for the development of atherosclerosis is familial hypercholesterolemia (FH), a genetic disease characterized by elevated levels of ... -
The study of dental composites containing hydroxyapatite nanofillers
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Dental composites have received widespread clinical acceptance as alternative restorative materials to dental amalgam for their better aesthetic ... -
Vascular smooth muscle calcium waves in isolated arterioles : interactions between intraluminal pressure and intracellular calcium handling
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] Arterioles, an important control element in the circulatory system regulate blood flow in part though a phenomenon known as the 'Myogenic Response'. ... -
Computational and theoretical study of water and lipid dynamics in biomolecular systems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)This Ph.D. thesis describes three research projects in theoretical and computational biophysics aimed at studying the dynamics of water and lipid molecules in two distinct biomolecular systems. In the first project the ... -
An ecological investigation of hangover severity and time course
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)The goal of the present study was to characterize the event-level severity and time course of hangover as it occurs naturalistically. Hangover symptoms were studied in a community sample of 402 adult regular drinkers (mean ... -
Physiological responses of continental (summer-active) and mediterranean (summer-dormant) tall Fescue to cold stress and identification of underlying QTL for fall growth and winter survival
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)We describe three experiments; the first two experiments were conducted in a greenhouse and with the use of cold chambers. The first experiment determined the effect of endophyte (Neotyphodium ceonophialum) presence under ... -
Pathway approaches to dissecting the inheritance of maize shoot-borne roots
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Shoot-borne roots are essential plant components. Two pathway-based approaches were pursued to increase our understanding of genetic mechanisms controlling shoot-borne root patterning. The first pathway approach characterized ... -
Identification of perceptions of reincarcerated men concerning community reintegration life experiences in Missouri as measured by the Community Reentry Survey and prediction of group membership
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Recidivism is a serious problem in the United States as well as Missouri. According to the 2008 Missouri Probation and Parole Annual Report, 108,787 people were under supervision of Missouri Probation and Parole at some ... -
Functional and pharmacological importance of the composite ATP binding site 1 in CFTR chloride channels
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)The cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) is a chloride ion channel whose defects cause the deadly genetic disease cystic fibrosis (CF). Like other ATP binding cassette (ABC) proteins, CFTR encompasses ... -
Refined repetitive searches and long identical multi-species elements in mammals and plants : Insights into structure, function and evolution
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)All of the information necessary to reproduce a living organism is contained in the DNA of its genome. Within the genomic sequence, there are subsequences called genes that are transcribed into RNA and translated into ... -
Proteomic identification of the differentially expressed and phosphorylated proteins in 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E) signal transduction pathway in salivary gland of Drosophila melanogaster
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Protein kinase C (PKC) plays important role in 20-hydroxyecdysone (20E) signal transduction, however, little is known about the exact role of PKC in this process. In my research, PKC-regulated phosphorylation in 20E signal ... -
In the permanent collection : poems
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)[ACCESS RESTRICTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI AT REQUEST OF AUTHOR.] In the Permanent Collection is a collection of lyric poetry that turns a careful and sometimes ironic eye to high and low art -- from modern abstract ... -
Nutrient, water, and soil type mangement of biofuel feedstock production by corn, sorghum, and switchgrass
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Efficient use of biomass to produce biofuel and the development of more drought tolerant crops can contribute to helping address current and future problems faced by mankind, and are the focus of this dissertation. Objectives ... -
Synthesis and evaluation of sigma receptor ligands
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Sigma receptors are unique binding sites located in the central nervous system (CNS) and peripheral organs. Two sigma receptor subtypes ([signma]1 and [sigma]2) have been described so far. It is known that the [sigma]1 ... -
A modeling approach to ultrasound evaluation of material properties
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)A method for estimating the mechanical properties of a viscoelastic sample from ultrasound measurements was developed. The sample was represented as a mechanical network according to the Kelvin-Voigt model and linear ... -
Campus recreation directors' leadership to provide professional assistance to help students obtain professional and graduate assistant positions
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)Over the years, the Campus Recreation field has become a dynamic and exciting area with a variety of job and career opportunities. This study attempted to examine the type, frequency and perceived importance of assistance ... -
Multi-index, multi-object content-based retrieval with spatial summarization
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2010)In recent years we have seen the development of several novel content-based retrieval (CBR) systems that have had success by focusing on a specific domain and exploiting domain-speci c information. CBR systems allow users ...