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  • Characterization of Fungal Communities in Selected Wood Species by Field Exposure Tests

    Creator:
    Torres-Andrade, Paola A.
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    Fungi are the primary biological agents of wood deterioration and cause major economic losses of wood products globally. Wood in outdoor applications tends to remain wet for extended time periods, making it susceptible to fungal attack. Understanding the factors involved in fungal colonization of wood is important for developing improved...
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    Dissertation
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    Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ Jeffrey J. Morrell

  • Utilization of ground peanut husk as an alternative fiber material for particleboard

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    Newton, Jacob A.
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    This research examined the potential for using peanut husk as a fiber alternative to wood in the production of melamine-formaldehyde (MF) particleboard. MF resin was used to produce panels with one, three, six, nine or 12 percent resin contents. Modulus of Rupture (MOR), Modulus of Elasticity (MOE), Internal Bond (IB)...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    :_____________________________________________________ Jeffrey J. Morrell This research examined the potential for using peanut husk as a fiber

  • Effect of the calpain inhibitor E-64-d on the degradation of α-fodrin in damaged muscle

    Creator:
    Boyd, Jeffrey
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    We hypothesized that calpain activity is elevated in response to muscle damage. To test this hypothesis, we examined the degradation of α-fodrin into its 150 and 145 kDa fragments following either 20 eccentric or isometric contractions. In addition, experiments were performed in the presence or absence of E-64-d, a calpain...
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    Masters Thesis
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    in Damaged Muscle Abstract approved: ______________________________________ Jeffrey J. Widrick

  • An economic model of search and matching in international trade

    Creator:
    Zhang, Xin
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    Small manufacturing firms often serve a domestic market but would like to expand their sales overseas. It is difficult for a small firm to develop overseas contracts and relationships, however, in part because of their small size, and because the advantages of their products may not always be obvious. The...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Jeffrey J. Reimer Small manufacturing firms often serve a domestic market but would like to expand

  • Modeling changes in flexural properties of softwood beams during fungal decomposition

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    Mitsuhashi Gonzalez, June M.
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    Moisture intrusion in residential structures can lead to substantial fungal decay and this damage costs billions in repair/replacement costs. The extent of damage and the rate at which it occurs are primarily dependent on the wood moisture content and temperature in the structure. Determining the risk of decay for various...
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    Dissertation
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    Jeffrey J. Morrell Moisture intrusion in residential structures can lead to substantial fungal

  • Protein isoform-function relationships of single skeletal muscle fibers from weight-bearing and hindlimb suspended mice

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    Stelzer, Julian E.
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    The goals of this research were to a) characterize the protein-function relationships of skeletal muscle single fibers from the mouse hindlimb b) examine mouse-strain related differences in myosin heavy chain composition (MHC) and single fiber contractile function, and c) quantify changes in fiber size and contractile function in response to...
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    Dissertation
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    Abstract approved /Vf/Jeffrey J. Widrick The 2oals of this research were to a) characterize the protein

  • Hydro-biogeochemical coupling at the hillslope and catchment scale

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    van Verseveld, Willem J.
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    The specific objectives of this dissertation are to determine subsurface flow behaviors across different antecedent wetness conditions from a top-down perspective and to mechanistically assess the hydrological controls on DOC and N transport at the hillslope and catchment scale. The study area is a small catchment where hillslopes issue directly...
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    approved:______________________________________________________ Jeffrey J. McDonnell The specific

  • Beyond the paired-catchment approach : isotope tracing to illuminate stocks, flows, transit time, and scaling

    Creator:
    Hale, V. Cody
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    This dissertation integrates a process-based hydrological investigation with an ongoing paired-catchment study to better understand how forest harvest impacts catchment function at multiple scales. We do this by addressing fundamental questions related to the stocks, flows and transit times of water. Isotope tracers are used within a top-down catchment intercomparison...
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    Dissertation
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    : _____________________________________________________________________ Jeffrey J. McDonnell This dissertation integrates a process-based hydrological

  • Limiting copper loss from treated wood in or near aquatic environments

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    Mitsuhashi Gonzalez, June M.
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    Copper migration from treated wood has created concerns within the environmental community because of the potential effects of this heavy metal on aquatic organisms. Migration can be limited, to some extent, by more controlled treatments and by post-treatment processing, but these actions cannot completely overcome the problem. An alternative approach...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Jeffrey J. Morrell Copper migration from treated wood has created concerns within the

  • The effects of hormone replacement therapy on muscle strenght and morphology in early postmenopausal women

    Creator:
    Lewis, Danielle R.
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    Postmenopausat women on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have been reported to be stronger when compared to women who are not using HRT. The first goal of this study was to investigate whether muscle morphology was altered in women who use HRT when compared to women who do not use HAT....
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    Masters Thesis
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    . Jeffrey Widrick for his guidance, support, and assistance with all aspects of this project. He was always