Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Problem Reports (ETD)
This collection contains theses, dissertations, problem reports, and project reports (ETDs) from West Virginia University graduate students.
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Creative Energies: Unearthing the Role of Romantic Ecocriticism, Nicole Marie Chambers-Stahl
Xanthine Oxidoreductase, Uric Acid, and Iron Homeostasis: Discovering a Therapeutic Vulnerability in Breast Cancer, Matthew G. Chapa
Do Dung Beetles Sink or Swim: Exploring Dung Beetle Response to Precipitation, Lauren T. Cheshire
Flower Cluster Matching Utilizing The Unscented Transform For Robotic Pollination, Andy Chu
If Heaven Has a Heart, Benjamin A. Clabault
Counter Framing the Majoritarian Narrative: A Hermeneutical Analysis of the Media Coverage of the Lynching of Jesse Washington, Kaiyah Clarke
Watershed-Level Survey of Antimicrobial Resistance from Onsite Wastewater Systems, Trey Franklin Clark
Mechanisms of neurovascular dysfunction in chronic ischemic stroke: insights from sex and aging, Briana L. Clary
Apostrophes and Archimedes, Evan J. Clough
Efficacy of Salmonella Surrogate Enterococcus Faecium in Poultry and Mash Broiler Feed, Corey Waitman Coe
The Effect of Alternative Work Regimes on Recruiter Productivity, Keith Sean Cogdell
Exploration of Occupational Therapy's Consultative Role for Social Emotional Development in the Rural Childcare Setting, Katherine M. Conley
Genomic Differences and Parentage in West Virginia's Reintroduced Elk (Cervus canadensis), Adam A.V. Cook
Identifying Factors Associated with Time to Diagnosis for Symptomatic Intestinal Malrotation in Pediatric Patients, Katie E. Corcoran
Probing the 10-23 DNAzyme Catalytic Core: Insights from Structural and Mechanistic Studies, Evan Rhyse Cramer
Ciliary ARL14B in Vision, Alexis Breann Crockett
The Wick of Youth, Brent Cronin
A Framework for Multilevel Coordination in Rural Transportation, Yessenia Cruz Caleno
An Investigation into Energy Consumption and V2G Potential of an Electric School Bus Fleet, Rupesh Dahal
Advancements in technology integration, screening methodologies, and modeling of fundamental behaviors of gunshot residues, Kourtney Ann Dalzell
Impact of Whey and Soy Protein Supplementation on Resistance Training in Young Adults: A Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analysis, Brandon Eric Davis
Adminstrative and Programmatic Supports to Enhance Veteran-Service Dog Programming, Madison Davisson
Multi-Scale Dynamic Modeling, Validation, and Uncertainty Quantification of Radial Flow Fixed Bed Contactors for CO2 Capture, Ana Flávia de Alencar Arraes Monteiro
Media Framing of the Local and National News Coverage of the East Palestine Train Derailment, Lauren DeLo
Characterization of the cannabinoid and terpene metabolic networks and their regulation in response to biotic stress in industrial hemp, Bikash Kumar Deo
Reuse of Calcium Carbonate (CaCo3) Recovered from Discarded Carpets as Filler in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites, Roshan Devkota
Native Mass Spectrometry using Capillary Vibrating Sharp-Edge Spray Ionization and Surface Analysis on Thin Films used in Superconducting Detectors, Vikum Kanishka Dewasurendra
An Initiative to Improve Sevoflurane Gas Flows Among Anesthesia Providers in an Academic Medical Center, Amy DiNicola
The characterization of IL-27 production and its impact on T cell antigen-specificity and diversity in a neonatal BCG vaccination model, Ashley M. Divens
Framework for Development Environment Selection in Digital Twin Applications, Carlos Dodero Fernandez
Determination of Spatial Origin of Striations on Fired Projectiles, Kaitlin A. Dolan
Imitation Learning in Robotic Manipulation Using Diffusion Models, Marlon Domingues de Oliveira
A Durability Evaluation of Class B Concrete Bridge Substructures Under West Virginia Freeze–Thaw Conditions, Nathaniel Wayne Dunbar
Molecular Insights into the Impact of Bone Marrow Stroma, CB-6644 Inhibition of the RUVBL1/2 Complex, and CEBPβ on Regulating Drug Sensitivity in Multiple Myeloma, Sebastian Adam Dziadowicz
Toward a University-Led Community Indicator Project for West Virginia, Daniel Carson Eades
Improving Large Scale Face Recognition with Identity Codes, Mohammad Saeed Ebrahimi Saadabadi
Long-term trends in Brook Trout production and large wood in West Virginia headwater streams, Halden D. Edwards
Pancreatic Cancer in Appalachia: An Examination of Detection, Associated Factors, and Provider Experiences with a Focus on West Virginia, Melissa Mae Elder
What Does It All Mean? Differences in Self-Defining Memories Between Community and Adjudicated Youth, Hannah Elias
Risk Factors and Fraud Loss Magnitude: Informing Anti-Fraud Strategies, Robert Elias
Neurobiological Variables Mediating the Relationship between Breast Cancer and Sleep Disruption, Brittany Domenique Elliott
Providing Health Providers Best Practice Strategies when Working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Population: A Continuing Education, Noah L. Epperson
Towards Reliable Defect Detection in Laser Additive Manufacturing: AI-Driven Solutions for Domain-Specific and Interconnected Challenges, Israt Zarin Era
Evaluation of Novel Extraction Strategies for the Mass Spectrometric Analysis of Drugs in Complex Biological Specimens for Clinical and Forensic Toxicology Purposes, Kailey Ann Evanowsky
Tree Crown Economics of Broadleaf Deciduous Forests, Yiting Fan
Influence of Actuated Air Brakes on the Apogee of Sub-Orbital Rockets, Michael L. Farha
Rewiring Inflammation: Modulating Neutrophil Signaling to Alter the Course of Alzheimer’s Disease, Jacob William Feldmann
Rethinking Compliance: How Goal Congruence Can Lead to Noncompliance and Positive B2B Performance, Paige Harrison Fender
Social Support and Negative Affective Outcomes Among Older Adults: Does Valuing Autonomy Matter?, Erika Anne Fenstermacher
Peace Education: Exploring Educational Possibilities, Erica Ferrer Ariza
Soft Epilogue, Chloe c. Firth
Scenic Design for Jen Silverman’s Phoebe in Winter, Jess A. Ford
Evaluation of Manufacturing Processes and Firearm Examiners Assessment of Subclass Characteristics, Veronica L. Franklin
Cultural Immersion and Practices: Ellie Mannette’s Steel Pan Building Processes in Morgantown, West Virginia., Timothy Clark Friedhaber
Rare Earth Element Recovery from Acid Mine Drainage Using Ion Exchange and Selective Precipitation Processes, Paubla Andrea Gallego Lopez
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
A Difference-in-Differences Investigation of the Impact of State-Mandated Campus Carry Laws in Texas on Violent Campus Crime Rates, Ryan Matthew Gibson
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
Survival and Spatial Ecology of North American River Otters (Lontra canadensis) in West Virginia, Laurel Marie Glover
Motivation and Well-being: A Study of WVU Extension volunteers, Amber Renae Goff
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
Improving Timely Palliative Care Consultation in the MICU: A Nurse-Driven Quality Improvement Initiative, Sandy Louise Gray
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
A Multi-institutional Review of College Adapted Physical Activity Courses, Junghun Han
Development of a Mixed Reality Robotics Testing Environment, Haneen Hanoon
Bridging the Gap between Structural and Cellular Biology: Insight into the Organization of Glycolytic Enzymes in Cells, Heather Hansen
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
Non-lethal Sampling Methods for Fish Health Assessments Using Smallmouth Bass Micropterus dolomieu, Lindsey Nicole Hartzell
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
Wild Introgression and Comparative Genomics for Breeding Septoria Leaf Spot Resistant Tomato, Inty Omar Hernandez De Lira
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
Characterizing Nursery Habitat for Juvenile Invasive Carp (Hypophthalmichthys spp.) on the Ohio River, Rebecca Hiller
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
Evidence-Based Lighting Design for Healthcare: Health Effects of Timed Blue-Light at Night (bLAN) on Night-Shift Staff, Seyedeh Nazli Hosseini
In-Plane Shear Stiffness of Stay-In-Place Forms and Bracing Effects on the Torsional Stability of Press-Brake-Formed Tub Girders, Ethan L. Host