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Dissertations and Theses: Recent submissions
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An experimental production of Irwin Shaw’s Bury the Dead
(University of Kansas, 1950-08-31)It is the purpose of this thesis to present in simple stage terms a summary of the director's interpretation and its application in an experimental production of Bury the Dead -
An investigation of the theory of the dispersion formula for nuclear reactions
(University of Kansas, 1949-08-31)The purpose of this investigation is to gain insight into the theory of nuclear structure and the theory of resonances in scattering processes. -
Methodological considerations of microdialysis sampling for determination of cerebral basal glucose concentration in extracellular space of freely moving rat
(University of Kansas, 1998-05-31)In the recent past there has been a controversy about the basal glucose levels in the brain of freely moving rats. Kinetic rate constants and transport parameters across the blood brain barrier and in the brain tissue ... -
The Catholic Bohemian German dialect of Ellis, Kansas
(University of Kansas, 1998-05-31)Beginning in the 1880s, many German speaking immigrants left the Austrian settlements in Bukovina for the United States. The Bukovina immigrants to the Ellis area in west central Kansas formed two distinct groups in Ellis. ... -
The printing of Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, 1594
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The evolution of female voice types in selected operas of Giuseppe Verdi
(University of Kansas, 1990-05-31)The operas of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) constitute an important aspect of nineteenth century operatic history. During the course of Verdi's compositional career, a time span of more than fifty years, an evolution of the ... -
Sulfoxidation of methionine in small model peptides: Evaluation of the ferric chloride/mercaptoethanol oxidizing system
(University of Kansas, 1995-05-31)Conversion of methionine to methionine sulfoxide can take place during postranslational modification, formulation, storage or synthesis of proteins. Therefore, methionine sulfoxidation is a major concern to pharmaceutical ... -
Investigations of potentially implantable glucose sensors
(University of Kansas, 1991-08-31)The catalytic oxidation of H2 02 on Pt and Pt/Ir electrodes in pH 7.4 phosphate buffer was studied. It was found that the electron transfer reaction is more favorable at low concentration and at a well stabilized Pt /Ir ... -
The Mesozoic and Tertiary deformational history of the Arica Mountains, southeastern California
(University of Kansas, 1997-05-31)The Arica Mountains lie along the northern edge of the Maria fold and thrust belt and along the western boundary of the Colorado River extensional corridor. The range lies within the hanging wall of the regional detachment ... -
Self concept and psychological health : Are they related to sex role identity?
(University of Kansas, 1984-05-31)This study investigated the relationship of sex role, as measured by the Bem Sex Role Inventory, and measures of self concept, satisfaction with self concept, psychological health, and personality integration, as measured ... -
Protein Thermal Stabilization and Delivery via Adsorption onto Porous Silicas
(University of Kansas, 2022-05-31)The cold chain is a problem that affects the whole pharmaceutical industry: in 2019, 45% of new FDA approved drugs required refrigeration or freezing. It is estimated that biopharma loses around 35 billion dollars every ... -
Modeling of the human trunk: the impact of stiffness gain and lumbar lordosis on stability
(University of Kansas, 2022-05-31)Low back pain and injuries are prevalent and costly musculoskeletal conditions in our society, afflicting most Americans at some point throughout their lifetime. In an effort to develop effective treatment and rehabilitation ... -
Teaching Graphing Using Enhanced Written Instructions: Does Chunk Size Matter
(University of Kansas, 2020-08-31)Graphing is an important feature of the field of behavior analysis, not only as a job responsibility of behavioral professionals, but as a visual analysis tool as well. While graphing can be taught using various methods, ... -
The Perspectives of Cameroonian-Americans on Communication Disorders in Cameroon and the United States
(University of Kansas, 2022-01-01)Cameroon is a West-Central African country on the Gulf of Guinea, comprised of over 200 languages including the country’s national languages, French and English. With limited access to speech-language pathology (SLP) ... -
Taxonomy of the American Hebridae and the natural history of selected species
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Is China’s increased diplomatic and economic influence in Oceania a threat to American good governance goals in the region?
(Global and International Studies, University of Kansas, 2020-06-20)This paper examines the impact of investment by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in the Pacific Island nations and assesses whether it is a threat to U.S. goals in the region. Specifically, it attempts to find correlation ... -
Unpacking the "Religious Freedom Peace": Religious Freedom as a Multivalent Determinant of Political Violence
(University of Kansas, 2020-12-31)According to the Religious Freedom Peace Thesis (RFPT), efforts to regulate religious expression stimulate political violence around the globe. Not only does this indicate that the spread of religious freedom abroad is an ... -
Biocompatibility studies on a glucose biosensor : investigation of the in-vivo sensitivity loss phenomenon
(University of Kansas, 1999-05-31)Since the inception of the in-vivo electrochemical glucose biosensor, great expectations seemed to await insulin-dependent diabetics. However, even after decades of intense research, the sensor still suffers a major ... -
Philmont Scout Ranch : National Boy Scout Reservation, Leadership Training Area, Working Ranch
(University of Kansas, 1969-05-31)This thesis is devoted to the understanding and importance of the scouting movement with·emphasis on the redevelopment of its national scout reservation, Philmont, near Cimarron, New Mexico. In this document sufficient ... -
Site-specific oxidation in peptides and proteins by metal-catalyzed oxidation reactions
(University of Kansas, 1997-05-31)