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Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports

This collection contains theses, dissertations, problem reports, and project reports (ETDs) from West Virginia University graduate students.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Adolescent Adventures in Geology: Impacts of Geoscience-focused STEM Education Combined with Recreation Activities on Adolescents’ Perceived Self-Efficacy, Lauren Janowicz

Rational drilling control parameters to reduce respirable dust during roof bolting operations, Hua Jiang

On Body Mass Index Analysis from Human Visual Appearance, Min Jiang

Comparative Study of the Fife and Drum Blues Traditions of Othar Turner and the Preservation, Development, and Innovation of Sharde Thomas and the Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band, Donnie Ryan Jobe

Essays on Employment Growth, Wage Discrimination, and Marijuana Legalization, Candon Johnson

The Energy Efficiency and Living Comfort of a Stabilized Rammed Earth Dwelling in Comparison with a Traditional Stud Frame Building, David C. Johnson III

Effects of Commission Errors during Noncontingent Reinforcement, Stephanie Hope Jones

Microfinance in Latin America: Poverty Alleviation and the Impact of Institutional Mimicry, Lindsay Jouben

Exploring Aspects of Science Literacy Demonstrated by Early Undergraduate STEM Majors through a Manuscript-Style Writing Assignment, Samantha Lynn Jusino

Application of Decline Curve Analysis to Unconventional Reservoirs, Majed Hisham Kabbani

A qualitative case study research investigation of youth outcomes during an Appalachian water-quality citizen science program, Jessica Kaplan

Evaluation of Process and Economic Feasibility of Implementing a Topping Cycle Cogeneration System, Unique Karki

The State and War on Poverty: British Welfare Development and its Legacies for Malawi, 1930s-1983, Gift Wasambo Kayira

Stable aggregate dynamics and carbon storage in acidified forest soils: Influence of atmospheric deposition and conifer conversion at the Fernow Experimental Forest, J E. Kemner

Comparative Study of Model-Based and Learning-Based Disparity Map Fusion Methods, Douglas E. Kerr Jr.

Characterization of the Biochemical Properties of Nudt8, a Novel CoA-degrading Enzyme that Localizes to the Mitochondria, Evan W. Kerr

Utilizing conservation genetics as a strategy for recovering the endangered Candy Darter (Etheostoma osburni) in West Virginia, Brin E. Kessinger

Association of Common Chronic Pain Conditions to Incident Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias in two Cohorts of Older Medicare Beneficiaries, Sumaira Khalid

Pulmonary immune responses to respirable elongate mineral particles of asbestiform and non-asbestiform morphologies, Timur Khaliullin

Review of Modern Nondestructive Testing Techniques for Civil Infrastructure, Shabnam Khanal

Capital Equipment Upgrade Strategy in the Context of Servitization, Muztoba Ahmad Khan

Palmprint Gender Classification Using Deep Learning Methods, Minou Khayami

Protein/peptide characterization using mass spectrometry and molecular dynamics simulations, Ahmad Kiani Karanji

Teacher as “Team Player”: An Early Career Teacher’s Refinement of Critical Pedagogical Discourses, Keisha-Moraé Hopkins Kibler

Association of Diet Quality with Fall Risk among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in a Fall-Prevention Program, Jae Hyun Kim

Improving the biological control of Persicaria perfoliata (Polygonaceae) using Rhinoncomimus latipes Korotyaev (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Jaewon Kim

Alluvial Fans, Loess Plains, Lakes, and Distributive Fluvial Systems: Depositional Systems of the Permian-Triassic Red Beds and Evaporites of Wyoming (USA), Jonathan Knapp

Bullets, Breeding, and Biodiversity: An analysis of trophy hunting in South Africa's green wildlife economy, Dave E. Knieter

Numerical Analysis and Gravity, Tyler D. Knowles

Experimental, Computational and Analytical Studies towards a Predictive Scenario for a Burning Accident, Furkan Kodakoglu

Injury-related infant mortality in West Virginia, 2010-2014, Wilson A. Koech

Utilization of a Numerical Reservoir Simulation with Water and Gas Injection for Verification of Top Down Modeling, Ashley Konya

Accuracy of BLX and BLT guided implants in the edentulous maxilla: an in vivo study, Benjamin Andrew Kordusky

Review of Established and Emergent Methods for the Production of C4 Olefins, James Matthew Koval

Development and implementation of a novel voltage-free interface for capillary electrophoresis-mass spectrometry separations of proteins, Courtney J. Kristoff

The Effects of Instructor Self-Disclosure on Students’ Cognitive Learning: A Live Lecture Experiment, Stephen Michael Kromka

Global existence and Asymptotic Behavior of the Solutions to Models for Chemotaxis Systems with Chemo Attractants and Repellents, Aesha Lagha

Process Development of Shale Gas Assisted Lignin and Biomass Reforming through Novel Reaction Pathway and Catalyst Design To Produce Hydrogen Rich Syngas for Fuels and Value Added Chemicals, Amoolya D. Lalsare

Evaluating Inorganic Feed Phosphate Type and Further Potential of Phytase Supplementation using a Commercial Broiler Model, Angela Elsie Lamp

Clear Aligner Therapy vs. Traditional Brackets on Smile Arc, Sarah Elizabeth LaRue

Fast Decision-making under Time and Resource Constraints, Kyle Gabriel Lassak

The Importance of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion in Clinical Training: Outcomes Related to Self-Assessed Competency and Self-Efficacy in Psychologists-in-Training, Chelsea Latorre

Effect of Particle Concentration, Sealing Condition and Breathing Rate on Total Inward Leakage for N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators, Taoreed T. Lawal

Evaluating the Accuracy of Firearm Examiner Conclusions using Cartridge Case Reproductions, Eric Freeman Law

Family Forest Owners Satisfaction with Timber Transactions, Jeffrey M. Lee

Sergei Prokofiev's Third Piano Sonata, OP. 28: Stylistic Analysis and Performance Suggestions, YOUNGJU LEE

Comparing and Linking Organic Carbon and Iron in Soil and Headwater Stream in a Pasture and a Forest Catchment in a Central Appalachian Region, West Virginia, Lili Lei

Evaluation of Salmonella Enteritidis and Escherichia coli O157:H7 Volatile Organic Compound Analysis for Food Safety Monitoring: a Preliminary Study, Jessica E. Lemley

Cu-Based Electrocatalysts for Carbon Dioxide Conversion to Value-Added Chemicals, Qingyang Li

Weighted Modulo Orientations of Graphs, Jianbing Liu

Cobalt-Catalyzed Aerobic Oxidative Cyclization Reactions of Bisnucleophiles: New Methodologies and the Role of Bisnucleophiles in O2 Activation, Jiaqi Liu

Next Generation of Applications of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Energy and Environmental Sustainability, Qian Liu

Quality Improvement of Substance Misuse Screening of Older Adults in Primary Care Using Evidence-based Training, Kelly Lopez

Exploring the Relationship Between Hardiness and Performance in Collegiate Baseball Players, Kevin R. Lou

Early Black Poetry, Social Justice, and Black Children: Receptions of Child Activism in African American Literary History, Tabitha LaShay Joy Lowery

Grainyhead-like 2 Sensitizes Cells to Natural Killer Cell Cytotoxicity and Promotes the Interferon Response, Ian Philip MacFawn

Effect of sire breed on grass-based lamb production, Camren L. Maierle

Monotonic Response of RC Exterior Beam-Column Joints Reinforced with Filler-Modules and FRP Composite Wraps/Gussets, Praveen Kumar Reddy Majjigapu

On-Site Measurement of the Water-Cementitious Ratio and Heat of Hydration of Delivered Concrete, Seyednavid Mardmomen

Role Centrality and Shared Activities with Grandchildren: Effects on Grandparent Wellbeing, Madeline Marie Marello

Avian and salamander response to young forest management in West Virginia, Eric L. Margenau

Allopurinol alters the expression of cytokines and mediators of immune cells in the systemic 2 tissue by decreasing plasma urate., Lundrim s. Marku

Solution Tool to Predict Filter Cake Formation for Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Slurries, Roberto Ecuador Martinez Ochoa

Top-Down Model Development Using Data Generated from a Complex Numerical Reservoir Simulation with Water Injection, Yvon Andrea Martinez

Interoperability Of IP-Based Cameras, Faythe C. Maston

Tree growth and water use efficiency during the twentieth century: from global trends to local drivers, Justin Michael Mathias

Environmental contaminants, parasitism, and neoplasia in white perch Morone americana from Chesapeake Bay, USA, Mark Arnold Matsche

Spawning Characteristics of Yellow Perch during Periods of Water Level Fluctuations in a Hydropower Reservoir, Kyle J. Matt

Genetic and Biochemical Characterization of Ergot Alkaloid Synthesizing Fungi and their Symbionts, Matthew Duane Maust

Respectable Women, Ambitious Men: Gender and Family Networks in Victorian Sheffield, Autumn Mayle

Accumulation, Erin McCarty

Seasons Past: Wildcat Strikes and the Smith-Connally Act During World War II, Andrew Robert McCloskey

WV Dental Hygienists' Knowledge and Educational Approach for Pregnant Women, Isabella Hope McDaniel

When We Go Back Forward, Luke Daniel McDermott

Storyland, Andy McIntyre

Integrating Care: Evaluation of a Hepatitis C Clinic Co-located with Harm Reduction and Addiction Treatment Programs in a Rural Clinic, Susan Ruth McKenrick

West Virginia Dentists' Perception of the Knowledge and Skills of Two vs. Four Year Dental Hygiene Graduates, Kaitlyn M. McQuain

Comparative Assessment of Different Ultra-Low NOx Measurement Instruments for Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines, Diego Bernabe Mejia

Process Modeling and Techno-Economic Analysis of Thermo-Catalytic Dimethyl Ether Synthesis and Microwave-Based Aromatics Production Technologies from Shale Gas, Chirag Mevawala

Microbial responses to unconventional oil and gas development may alter ecosystem function in headwater streams, Rachel Michaels

Barriers and Facilitators of Seeking Psychological Help for Muslims in the United States, Sarah R. B. Milam

Enabling and Threatening Factors Affecting Persistence. A Qualitative and Quantitative Study on Rural First-Generation STEM Students’ and STEM Faculty's Perspectives., Travis A. Miller

An Examination to Pathways Powering Car Using Clean Energy, Marina Miranda

Investigation of Molecular Functions of Zinc Finger Protein (ZNF71) in Non- Small Cell Lung Cancer, Rehab O. Mohamed

Deep Learning Based Face Detection and Recognition in MWIR and Visible Bands, Suha Reddy Mokalla

Internalization of Sociocultural Standards of Beauty, Perception of Career Barriers, Depression, and State Physical Appearance Anxiety Among College Women, Adrionia Molder

Automated and Standardized Tools for Realistic, Generic Musculoskeletal Model Development, Trevor Rees Moon

Understanding Academic Relevancy: Linking Practice to Classroom Through Adventure STEM Education, Alice Morgan

Confirmation of TDM Capabilities in Modeling Compartmentalized WAG EOR, Anthony William Morrow

Making a Dent, Emily Morwood

Metaheuristics for the Generalized Quadratic Assignment Problem, Roseline Mostafa

Evaluation of control strategies for overhead work using electromyography of rotator cuff muscles, Hossein Motabar

Three Essays on “Production and Technical Efficiency”, Douglas Mugabe

The Effects of Punctuation Events on the Oil Policy Network: A Network Analysis of Rulemaking Outputs, Fadi M. Mugheirbi

The Idea of a Citizen: The Role of Higher Education Institutions in the Development of Citizens and an Exploration of Innovative Teaching Techniques to Aid in the Process, Eric Matthew Myers

Multi-objective Optimization of a Ridesharing System Performance, Mohammad Nasr Azadani

Effects of Appalachian Culture and Pregnancy Status on Pain-Related Fear, Cecelia Irene Nelson

The Effect of Newspaper Closure on Local Media Ecology, Cody David Nespor

Evaluation of the Performance of Probabilistic Genotyping Software on Complex Mixture Samples, Kristen Newland

Obese Zucker Rats as a Reverse Translational Model of Human Left Ventricular Hypertrophy, Mackenzie Shelby Newman