This collection contains theses, dissertations, problem reports, and project reports (ETDs) from West Virginia University graduate students.
Students: See Prepare Your ETD for formatting requirements before you Submit your ETD
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Refinement of a thermodynamic model to explain the weathering patterns of ignitable liquids on household substrates at elevated temperatures, Chaney Ashlyn Ganninger
The Quick DASH Reformed: Increasing the Holisticity and Occupational Nature of Upper Extremity Therapeutic Evaluation, Lauren E. Garcia
A Quality Improvement Initiative to Decrease Sugammadex Expenditures, Jordan Austin Gardo
The Effect of Facial Phenotypes on Differential Performance of Facial Recognition, Evan R. Garrett
Analysis of the Public Acceptance of Cryptocurrency in the Central African Republic, Bruno Gbado
Optical Measurements of Magnetic Fields in Low-Temperature Plasmas via Quantum Spectroscopy, Tyler James Gilbert
Skeletal and Dental Effects of the Carriere Motion Appliance™ in Non-Growing Class II Patients: A Cephalometric Study, Anna Cathlyn Giles
A framework for biomimetic robot design applied to the development of a robotic model of Drosophila melanogaster, Clarissa A. Goldsmith
How Do the Commitments Required to be an Agricultural Education Teacher Impact the Children of Female Agricultural Education Teachers as Perceived by Their Children?, Danielle Nicole Grant
Neuroendocrine Regulation of the Luteinizing Hormone Surge and Puberty Onset in Sheep, Max J. Griesgraber
Sensory Evaluation and Consumer Acceptance of a Protein Enriched Energy Bar, Brennah T. Groves
Root coverage outcomes in mandibular anterior teeth: A retrospective analysis of GPST vs traditional methods., Abhijeet Gupta
Permeability of Politics: Exploring the Impact of Mobilization on Political Discussions in a Closed Religious Community, Sara K. Guthrie
An Epidemiological Study of Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries in the Department of Air Force and US workers, Melody Kay Gwilliam
Media Power and Racial Representation: A Critical Discourse Analysis of Football Player, Tyreek Hill’s Police Encounter, Paulina Serwaa Gyamfi
Photocarrier Dynamics in Dielectric and Metal-Dielectric Nanocatalysts in Ambient and Operando Conditions, Sunil Gyawali
Neural and computational approach to understanding environmental modulation of behavioral identity in zebrafish, John W. Hageter
Framing the Moment, Shaping the Movement: News Narratives and Public Response to George Floyd’s Death, Madison B. Hall
Resilience in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: The Relation between Grit, Benefit-Finding, Diabetes Distress, HbA1c and Health-Related Quality of Life, Hannah Hardiman
Dataset Evaluation of a Hybrid Additive Manufacturing System for Continuous Carbon Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Printing Using a Robust Feature Selection Machine Learning Pipeline, Austin Douglas Harper
Quantitative Assessment of Knee Joint Stability Using Inertial Measurement Units in Patients with ACL Reconstruction Performing Single-Legged Hopping Tasks, Haley Hartman-Mongold
Capillary Electrophoresis Analyses Using Ultraviolet Detection and Novel Mass Spectrometry Interfaces for the Characterization of Small Molecules and Nanoparticles of Pharmaceutical Interest, Yousef Shaaban Hassan
A Limb-Speed-Driven Locomotor Control System and Its Ability to Adapt, Emily Marie Herrick
Exploring Relationships Among Higher Education Accreditation Outcomes, Credit Ratings, and Subsequent Institutional Responses: A Quantitative Study, Joshua Allen Hertlein
An Evidence-Based Practice Initiative to Improve Blood Pressure Control, Teresa D. Hines
Abundance Estimates and Habitat Use of the Candy Darter in the Critical Habitat Designation of the Gauley River National Recreation Area, David Cole Hoffman
Dynamically Scaling Biomimetic Robots Through Parallel Viscoelastic Actuators, Foster Olaf Holmquist
Didn’t He Hide Out In Egypt Though? A Mixed Methodological Study of Black American and Gendered Socialization and Perceptions of the White Jesus Phenomenon, Stephanie Marshelle House-Niamke
Community Belonging: Experiences of Outsiderness in Appalachia, Erin Hudnall
The Professional Backgrounds and Experiences of Higher Education Trustees and Its Influence on Decision Making, Jade J. Irving
DEVELOPING A SIMPLIFIED METHOD OF MEASURING ULTRAFINE PARTICULATE MATTER DOSE CONCENTRATIONS FOR DIESEL EMISSIONS, Nafisat Ohunene Isa
Beyond the Byproduct: Exploring Approaches for the Sustainable Valorization of Underutilized Food Streams, Ian Phillip Israelsen
Family Dynamics and Youth Delinquency A Sociological Perspective on Family Functioning, Atmosphere, And History, GULZAR MAHMOOD JALAL
Quantifying Subsurface Pavement Temperatures Subject to Future Climates and Implications for Pavement Resilience, Austin Michael Jarrell
Microwave-assisted Reduction of Critical Metal Oxides from E-Waste Mixture, Kurundu Shavinka Jayasekera
Development of Sexual Health Curriculum for West Virginia University’s Occupational Therapy Program, Abigail Jeske
Artificial Intelligence Approaches for Membrane Fouling Prediction, Yazhou Jiang
Three Essays on the Interaction between Macroeconomics, Money, and Government Bonds, Zejun Jiang
Investigation Of Spalling Effects on The Brittle Behavior of Rectangular Pillars in Underground Stone Mines, Yolver Yesid Jimenez Ibanez
Three-Dimensional Spreading of Magnetic Reconnection Between Non-Parallel Flux Ropes with a Guide Field, Regis John
From Sequencing to Conservation: Genomic Analysis of Three Sportfish Species in West Virginia, Andrew Johnson
Reassessing Hourly Neurological Assessments: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Haley Lynne Johnson
Increasing Preparedness for Malignant Hyperthermia Crises: An Evidence Based Quality Improvement Project, Elise Jozwiak
Examining the Relationships Among Value Placed on Autonomy, Use of Compensatory Control Strategies, and Suicidal Ideation in Older Adults, Catherine Huang Ju
Keep It Quiet: A Quality Improvement Initiative to Reduce Noise in the Operating Room during Anesthesia Induction, Ghislaine Fasseu Kameni
MINERALOGICAL AND GEOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT OF RARE EARTH ELEMENT AND OTHER CRITICAL MINERAL OCCURRENCES IN COAL-DERIVED MATERIALS FOR RESOURCE RECOVERY POTENTIAL, Sai Hemanth kancha
Three Essays on the Economics of Crime and Education, Joy Kanengiser
Thermal Inactivation of E. Faecium on Ground Poultry, Joseph Katz
Exploratory Analysis and Improvement of Mine Accident Data, Hatice Esin Kaydim
Haven: Viewing the Concept Album Through the Classical Lens, Maria Keane
Machine Learning and UASs for Managing Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata) on Reclaimed Surface Mines, Sean Michael Keane
A New Electronic Handoff Tool to Facilitate Patient Transfer from the OR to SICU: A Quality Improvement Initiative, Kaylan Jean Kerrigan
Attentive Optimism in the Face of Uncertainty: Balancing Exploration-Exploitation in Multi-Armed Bandits, Hamed Khosravi
Demonstrating the potential of biophilic design, sustainable site initiatives, and regenerative landscape design to transform neglected and underutilized spaces into vibrant, eco-friendly hubs in Mckeesport Pennsylvania., Chinweuba Stephen Kikanme
Electro-Mechanical Behavior of Core-Shell Carbon Grease-Silicone Fibers Fabricated via Coaxial Direct Ink Writing, fahrettin kilic
An Investigation into How the Prostate and Androgens Mediate Greater Levels of Uric Acid in Males Compared to Females, Rachel D. King
La2NiO4+δ-based Solid Oxide Electrolysis Cell (SOECs) Electrodes Enhanced with Complex Perovskite Nanocatalyst Processed by Surfactant-Enabled Infiltration, Cole Samuel Klemstine
Mourning and Haunting in Irish Gothic Fiction from the Victorian Era to Modernism, Wenyu Kong
Does the Time Spent with Same-Gender Peers Matter? Gender Segregation and Attitudes about Coercive Sex in College Students, Kourtney L. Kotvas
Simulated Slot Machine Gambling in Relation to Sign-Tracking, Polina Krom
Characterization of Lipids in Tenebrio molitor Larvae and Pupae Under Various Extraction Methods, Nariman A. Ktil
Understanding the Prevalence of γ-hydroxybutyric Acid in Hair for Clinical and Forensic Applications, Collin J. Kustera
Exploring Teacher Perception and Implementation of SAE Programming in West Virginia, Joseph LaFlamme
Development and Application of Computational Tools for Data-Driven Materials Science., Logan L. Lang
Improving Postpartum Outcomes Through Therapeutic Individual and Group Occupational Therapy Sessions in Hospitalized Antepartum Patients, Melissa C. Learish
Development of Fast and Comprehensive Approaches for Gunshot Residue Interpretation Using Ambient Ionization, Mass Spectrometry, and Microparticle Sampling Studies, Thomas Dimmey Ledergerber
Sensory Integration in the Intensive Care Unit Environment, Kara M. Lee
THREE ESSAYS ON ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION AND ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION IN ENERGY RICH REGIONS, Young Gwan Lee
Coming Out to My Christian Loved Ones: Online Workshop Effectiveness For Increasing LGBTQ+ Individuals and LGBTQ+ Ally Communication Efficacy and Impacts On Personal-Enacted Identity Gaps, Samantha Renee Leggett-Bradley
Assessing the Feasibility of the Virtual Reality Training Protocol for Sport, Jarad A. Lewellen
NUMERICAL INVESTIGATION OF PRESSURIZED OXY-COMBUSTION, Lei Li
Functionalized Carbon Nanohoops: Synthesis, Structural Insights, and Pathways to Carbon Nanobelts, Liu Li
Forensic Characterization and Comparison of Modern Nail Polish Products by Their Physical Features and Chemical Composition, Madison Meredith Lindung
The Origin and Properties of Ionized Gas in the Inner Milky Way Disk, Dylan J. Linville
Engineering Nanomaterials from Phase-change Biological Materials Reacting with Carbon Dioxide, Qingyang Li
Modeling Energetic Electron Precipitation: Radiation Belt Loss, Its Drivers, and Atmospheric Impacts, Zhi Gu Li
Beyond My Control: The Role of Sense of Control on Cognitive Functioning and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults, Sabine Lohmar
NephroCheck Implementation and its Impact on the Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery, Michael MacCourtney
Therapeutic Roles for Alkaline Phosphatases to Target Intestinal Dysfunction in Mouse Models of Experimental Sepsis and Ischemic Stroke, Rhiannon V. Macom
Expanding the Vibrating Sharp-Edge Spray Ionization Toolkit for Oligonucleotide Characterization, Sultan Mahmud
Biomechanics of Teeth Alignment Using Clear Aligners with Various Attachment Shapes and Orientations, Egon Mamboleo
Prioritizing AMD Impaired Watersheds for Watershed-scale Restoration Using Multi-criteria Decision Analysis, James Nicholas Marino
It Takes Two to Tango: The Overlooked Process of Co-creation in Services Marketing, Natalie A. Marquart
Community-wide impacts assessment of Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) in the Ohio River, Luka Marques
A COMPARISON OF ENDODONTIC ROOT-END FILLING TECHNIQUES: A MICRO-COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (micro-CT) ANALYSIS PART II, Andrew M. Marra
Molecular Characterization of Fungus-Arthropod Associations, Angie M. Martin
The Barbosa Model: Supporting Faculty in Online Course Development through a Structured Instructional Design Approach, Gabriela Martin Barbosa
Multifaceted Life Skills Training and Job-Orientation Supports For Individuals in Vocational Rehabilitation Programming, Laura R. McCray
VITAL RATES AND NEST SITE SELECTION OF MERRIAM’S WILD TURKEYS (MELEAGRIS GALLOPAVO MERRIAMI) IN SOUTH-CENTRAL, SOUTH DAKOTA, Luke N. McCray
Romantic Materialities and the Politics of Care: Negotiating Movement in a More-Than-Human World, April J. McGinnis
Manualized Interventions For Individuals Experiencing or At-Risk for Adverse Life Experiences, Sierra P. McNicol
Implementing Noninvasive Capnography Monitoring to Enhance Early Recognition of Postoperative Respiratory Decline in High-Risk Patients: A Quality Improvement Project, Trevor A. Messenger
Physics-Informed Neural Network Based Aerodynamic Modeling Framework, Nathaniel E. Michek
Investigating the biology, hypovirulence, and pathogenicity of three canker-causing phytopathogenic fungi in the Cryphonectriaceae and Cytosporaceae on American chestnut (Castanea dentata) and oaks (Quercus spp.) in the eastern U.S., Danielle N. Mikolajewski