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 2017
A Delphi on Drowning Prevention Education Research, Adam Bradley Katchmarchi
Information Centric Strategies for Scalable Data Transport in Cyber Physical Systems (CPSs), Ajay Krishna Teja Kavuri
Molecular Simulation of Transport and Storage in Shale, Mohammad Kazemi
Aggregating Deep Features For Image Retrieval, Mohammad Eiad Kazkaz
#Physical Activity: Influencing Parent Behavior Change Through Social Media, Adam Keath
Seasons in the Woods---Exploring Whether Seminar Attendance Is Influenced When Landowners Are Involved in Topic Selection, Agnes Kedmenecz
High Touch, Andrew Kellner
Data Conversion Within Energy Constrained Environments, Brandon M. Kelly
Knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis Principles as an Outcome of Instructional Coaching, Cristin Ketley
Protein and Peptide Gas-phase Structure Investigation Using Collision Cross Section Measurements and Hydrogen Deuterium Exchange, Mahdiar Khakinejad
Social Capital Structure and Dynamics in Stream Restoration: A Social Network Analysis Approach to the Upper Shavers Fork, West Virginia, Paul J. Kinder Jr.
Revolutionary Pedagogy: A Historical Perspective on Improvising in Beethoven, Julia Kinderknecht
Ripple Effect Mapping of Youth & Adult Dyad Pairs Demonstrating Community Impact from iCook 4-H Intervention, Sina J.E. King
Amplifier Design for Underground Anomaly Detection Using Naturally Occurring Ultra Low Frequencies, Dakota James Kirby
The Effects of an Exercise and Kinesiotape Intervention on Forward HeadRounded Shoulder Posture and Scapular Dyskinesis, Lucas Klawiter
Corticospinal Excitability During Locomotion in Humans, Lisa Kogan
Comprehensive Analyses of miRNA and DNA Methylation in 17beta-Estradiol Exposed Juvenile Rainbow Trout Skeletal Muscle, Prasanthi P. Koganti
Non-Equilibrium Green's Function Based Calculations of Spin Voltage in Cobalt Based Spinel Oxides, Anveeksh Koneru
Analyzing the Costs of Nontraditional Choices: Role Congruity Theory and College Student's Perception of Attractiveness, Brittany M. Kowalski
Scholars and knowledge sharing on twitter, Pravija Krishna
Exposure monitoring and controlling hazards in additive manufacturing processes, Tyler John Kusich
On Factors That Influence User Interactions with Social Media Spam: Empirical Exploration Based on a Survey and Experiment, Thomas J. Kyanko
Bobcat Population Ecology in West Virginia, Stephanie Michelle Landry
Investigation of a Neural Network Approach in Modeling and Diagnostics of an Engine-out NOx Sensor, Zackery S. Layhew
Philosophical Approaches to Compositional Technique in Isang Yun's Works for Solo Flute, Mirim Lee
Student-Athletes' Experiences with Racial Microaggressions in Sport: A Foucauldian Discourse Analysis, Sae-Mi Lee
Investigating Social Perceptions Associated with Water Quality in Morgantown, West Virginia, Jonas G. Leveque
A Photogrammetry Program for Physical Modeling of Subsurface Subsidence Process, Yujia Lian
Clear days: selected essays, Kelsey Ananda Liebenson-Morse
A Work Flow and Evaluation of Using Unmanned Aerial Systems for Deriving Forest Stand Characteristics in Mixed Hardwoods of West Virginia, Henry Liebermann
Taiwanese Composer Tyzen Hsiao: Pedagogical Aspects of Selected Piano Solo Works, Tzu-Nung Lin
Charge Transfer Dissociation Mass Spectrometry of Biomolecules, Pengfei Li
3D Finite Element Seepage and Slope Stability Modeling of a Geomorphic Landform Reclamation, Iuri Lira Santos
Face Image Modality Recognition and Photo-Sketch Matching, Bingjie Liu
The Effects of a Six Week Lumbopelvic Control and Balance Training Program in High School Basketball Players, Margaret Long
Costuming "The Trojan Women", Produced at West Virginia University, Cody K. Lorich
Implications of Primary Cilia and Associated Lysophosphatidic Acid Signaling in Glioblastoma Biology and Therapy, Yuriy V. Loskutov
Core Flight System Cryptography Library, John Patrick Lucas
Diversity and Function of Fungi Associated with the Fungivorous Millipede, Brachycybe lecontii, Angie M. Macias
The Influence of External Load Configuration on Trunk Musculature and Spinal Stability during Manual Material Handling, Seyed Saman Madinei
Effect of Individual Cultural Speeches on Accuracy and Cultural Content Knowledge of Intermediate Spanish Students, Guadalupe Madrid
Hydraulic and Thermal Response to Intermittent Pumping in Unconfined Alluvial Aquifers along a Regulated Stream, Madan Maharjan
Complex Mixture Analysis Using Ion Mobility Spectrometry-Mass Spectrometry (IMS-MS) and Computational Techniques, Hossein Maleki
The Influence of Foot Posture and Load on Lumbar Biomechanics During Trunk Bending, Atefeh Malekinezhad
A Qualitative Study of Family Forest Owners' Experiences with Timber Transactions, Adam Maltempie
Thrombospondin-1 and Cd47 Mediate Peripheral Microvascular Dysfunction Following Pulmonary Exposure to Multi-Walled Carbon Nanotubes, W. Kyle Mandler
Factors Associated with Health-Related Quality of Life in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ellen M. Manegold
The Effectiveness of Video Education on Pre-operative Parental Knowledge and Anxiety, Terri Marcischak
On Designing Deep Learning Approaches for Classification of Football Jersey Images in the Wild, Rohitha Reddy Matta
Proteomic and Metabolomic Analyses of Biological Systems with Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry and Ion Mobility Mass Spectrometry, Megan M. Maurer
Marriage and Textiles in the American Civil War South, Hannah McClearnen
Examining the Efficacy of a 1-Session Brief Behavioral Activation Intervention with University Students with Mild to Moderate Depressive Symptoms, D. Lee McCluskey
Peer-To-Peer Support Responses to LGBT Suicidal Ideations in an Online Community, Kayla McCormick
The Role of Somatostatin in the Regulation of Gonadotropin Secretion in Sheep, Richard B. McCosh
Temperature-Dependent Selenium Sorption to Mine Drainage Solids: Implication for Diel Cycling, Rebecca K. McGrail
Study of Parameter Estimation and Model Calibration Using Bayesian Analysis of Noisy Data for a Virus Model, Alejandro Mejia
The Effect of Early Skin-to-Skin Contact on Breastfeeding Duration and Exclusivity: a Mixed Methods Study, Cristina Menking-Hoggatt
The Economic Benefits of Portable Instrumentation on the Criminal Justice System: A Comprehensive Return-on-Investment Analysis, Korina Menking-Hoggatt
The Dynamics of Economic Status and Health among Working-Age Adults in the United States, Abdulkarim Mohammad Meraya
Researching History and Performance Practice Regarding Improvisation and Ornamentation in Mozart's Keyboard Works, with Special Attention to Cadenzas, Josiane Merlino
Student Interview and Preference Assessment as Functional Behavior Assessment Tools in Schools, Gabrielle Mesches
Three Essays on Monetary Policy, Income Inequality, and Capital Flows, John Meszaros
The Assessment of Fingerprint Quality for a More Effective Match Score in Minutiae-Based Matching Performers, Alyshia Meyers
"Our Own Flesh and Blood?": Delaware Indians and Moravians in the Eighteenth-Century Ohio Country., Jennifer L. Miller
On Some Parabolic Type Problems from Thin Film Theory and Chemical Reaction-Diffusion Networks, Fatma Naser Ali Mohamed
Novel Treatment Strategies for Brain metastases of Breast Cancer, Afroz Shareef Mohammad
Modeling, Simulation and Decentralized Control of Islanded Microgrids, Farideh Doost Mohammadi
Evaluation of Small Tree and Shrub Plantings on Reclaimed Surface Mines in West Virginia, Alexis Monteleone
Two Essays on Macro-Financial Linkages, Jennifer Moreale
Physical Property Modeling of Solvent-Based Carbon Capture Processes with Uncertainty Quantification and Validation with Pilot Plant Data, Joshua Cole Morgan
Examining Diabetes, Depression and Suicide in Middle-Aged and Older Adults, Kimberly Morton
Using Telephone Education to Decrease Fasting Blood Glucose Prior to Surgery, Christine Mott
Love that will not let you go, Sarah Elizabeth Munroe
C-Jun N-Terminal Kinase Signaling Guides the Migration of Interneurons During Cortical Development, Abigail K. Myers
An Area-Based Calculation of the Analysis of Roof Bolt Systems (ARBS), Aanand Nandula
Deep Features based Hierarchical Classification Scheme for Face Recognition in Heterogeneous Environments, Neeru Narang
Study of stress anisotropy on shale rock permeability, Charbel Nasr
Dissertation: Building and Recovering Trust in the Buyer-Seller Relationship, Christopher A. Nelson
Continuing Education Dispositions of NCAA-DI Football Strength and Conditioning Coaches: A Qualitative Analysis, Joshua G. Nelson
A characterization of laminar and turbulent boundary layers for use in an investigation of boundary layer state effects on turbine blade film colling schemes, Christopher Michael Nestor
Narrow Representation? The Impact of Implicitly and Explicitly Racial Issues on Opinion and Representation, Franchesca V. Nestor
Retrospective Evaluation of Skeletal, Dentoalveolar, and Periodontal Changes of Microimplant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE) In Skeletally Matured Patients, Uyen Kelly Nguyen
Forecasting Automobile Demand Via Artificial Neural Networks & Neuro-Fuzzy Systems, Armin Niaki
Fit to be Tied: Social Network Structures and Evaluation Apprehension, Andrew L. Nicholson
Signal and Schedule Functions when Pausing is the Operant, Tyler D. Nighbor
Influence of Sex and Blood Collection Method on Innate Immune Response following Lipopolysaccharide Administration in Sheep, Hoda Nikpour
Enhancing Student Perceptions of Middle Eastern People and Culture through Music, Dance, Folk Literature, Culture, and Virtual Field Trips, Jason A. Noland
Fashioning a Soldier: Male Clothing, Union Volunteers, and the Adaptation of a Soldierly Image, Robert W. Novak
Chronic Illness and Physicians' Referrals to Psychologists: A Pilot Study, Nicole O'Barto-Trainer
The Investigation of Motor Primitives During Human Reaching Movements and the Quantification of Post-Stroke Motor Impairment, Erienne Virginia Olesh
The Effects of Signaled Reinforcer Duration on Preference, Anthony C. Oliver
Beyond OralDigital: Ghanaian Electronic Literature as a Paradigm for African Digital Textuality, Kwabena Opoku-Agyemang
Unifying the Visible and Passive Infrared Bands: Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Multi-Spectral Face Recognition, Nnamdi C. Osia
Development of a Spherical Micro-Indentation Test Methodology for Creep Analysis and On-set of Tertiary Creep for Solder Alloys, Dumbi Azubuike Otunyo