Browsing UW Milwaukee Electronic Theses and Dissertations by Issue Date
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Question Classification in the Cancer Domain
(2012-08-01)We are investigating question classification for restricted domains with the broader goal of supporting mixed-initiative interaction on mobile phones. In this thesis, we present the development of a new domain-specific ... -
Assessment of Dim Mutants of the Vibrio harveyi species isolated from the Gulf of Mexico
(2012-08-01)Isolating environmental dim and dark mutants of V. harveyi gives insight into the positive selection and maintenance of lux genes in a natural setting. Mutants were isolated from Boca Ciega Bay, FL., on the basis of the ... -
Photobiomodulation in Inherited Retinal Degeneration
(2012-08-01)The retinal degenerative disease, retinitis pigmentosa (RP), is the most common cause of inherited blindness in the developed world and is caused by the progressive degeneration of rod photoreceptor cells preceding cone ... -
Development of a Methodology for the Quantification of Physiological Load for Soccer Players
(2012-08-01)The overall aim of this research project was to devise valid mathematical models for quantifying the physiological load (PL) of practices and competitions for female and male NCAA Division I collegiate soccer players. Data ... -
Effect of Mechanical Abrasion on Oil/water Contact Angle in Metals
(2012-08-01)In this study the oil/water angle for brass, aluminum, hastelloy and 316 stainless steel was experimentally studied as a function of surface roughness. Samples were mechanically abraded by sandpaper in the way that all the ... -
A Configuration Management System for Software Product Lines
(2012-08-01)Software product line engineering (SPLE) is a methodology for developing a family of software products in a particular domain by systematic reuse of shared code in order to improve product quality and reduce development ... -
Quality and Coordination of Care for Persons with Brain Injury in the Community: Developing a Survey
(2012-08-01)Background: Because of increasing demand on primary care physicians and a complex, fragmented, healthcare "system", people now must coordinate their own healthcare and services. In response, care coordination has become a ... -
Using the Strain Index and TLV for HAL to Predict Incidence of Aggregate Distal Upper Extremity Disorders in a Prospective Cohort
(2012-08-01)Work-related distal upper extremity (DUE) musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are very prevalent and costly in the United States. It is important to recognize working conditions that lead to these disorders, in order to lessen ... -
Access to Spatial Data: The Political Power of Legal Control Mechanisms
(2012-08-01)According to the U.S. Supreme Court (Island Trees School District v. Pico, 457 U.S. 853, 1982), the Constitution presupposes that the free flow of information between the government and the public is essential to maintaining ... -
An Improvised World: Jazz and Community in Milwaukee, 1950-1970
(2012-08-01)This study looks at the history of jazz in Milwaukee between 1950 and 1970. During this period Milwaukee experienced a series of shifts that included a large migration of African Americans, urban renewal and expressway ... -
Optical Cryoimaging of Celular Redox in Kidneys from Diabetic Mice
(2012-08-01)Diabetic Nephropathy (DN) is the major single cause of end stage renal diseases (ESRD) in the United States. Diabetes is the third leading fatal disorder after cancer and heart disease. It is affecting 8.3% of the residents ... -
The Neutron-Star Equation of State and Gravitational Waves from Compact Binaries
(2012-08-01)The equation of state (EOS) of matter above nuclear density is currently uncertain by almost an order of magnitude. Fortunately, neutron stars (NS) provide an ideal laboratory for studying high density matter. In order to ... -
Decadal Changes and Future Projections of Precipitation in the Metropolitan Area of Milwaukee
(2012-08-01)This research investigated decadal changes and future projections of precipitation in the Metro Milwaukee and surrounding area, the largest urban area in Wisconsin. Spatial and temporal precipitation patterns derived for ... -
An Efficient Methodology for Learning Bayesian Networks
(2012-08-01)Statistics from the National Cancer Institute indicate that 1 in 8 women will develop Breast cancer in their lifetime. Researchers have developed numerous statistical models to predict breast cancer risk however physicians ... -
Motivating Healthy Diet Behaviors: The Self-As-Doer Identity
(2012-08-01)Background: Self-identity predicts healthy eating behaviors and intentions above and beyond Theory of Planned Behavior components (TPB; i.e., attitudes, perceived behavioral control, and subjective norms), but interventions ... -
From No Choice to Forced Choice to School Choice: A History of Educational Options in Milwaukee Public Schools
(2012-08-01)Americans cherish freedom and value local control of education. The issue of "school choice," a movement that supports publicly funded tuition vouchers for students who attend private schools, appeared on the public agenda ... -
Understanding the Development of Alphabet Knowledge in At-Risk Populations: The Influence of Pre-Literacy Skills
(2012-08-01)In the current research, alphabet knowledge has been confirmed as a critical component of children's developing emergent literacy proficiency. The assessment of pre-literacy skills, such as alphabet knowledge, plays an ... -
Effects of Physical Exertion and Alignment Alterations on Trans-Tibial Amputee Gait, and Concurrent Validity of Prosthesis-Integrated Measurement of Gait Kinetics
(2012-08-01)This study investigated the effects of slight changes in the alignment of the artificial limb of trans-tibial amputees on the walking pattern on the level of forces and moments, particularly when physical exertion levels ... -
Never Stop Working: Examining the Life and Activism of Howard Fuller
(2012-08-01)Howard Fuller, a long-time community activist born in Shreveport, Louisiana and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, has become a nationally renowned advocate for school choice. Coming from humble beginnings, Fuller learned ... -
The Evolution of the ROK - U.S. Relations: A Multi-Method Analysis
(2012-08-01)This dissertation examines the relations between South Korea and the United States and how they have evolved and what affected changes in these relations by focusing on the national development of South Korea. To address ...