This collection contains theses, dissertations, problem reports, and project reports (ETDs) from West Virginia University graduate students.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Parental influence on physical activity of 7 to 9 year olds., Janie Marie Leary
Numerical simulation of a load-based microindentation technique for nde on thermal barrier coating systems, Kwangsoon Lee
Essays on the Effectiveness and Competitiveness of State Government Expenditures, J. Sebastian Leguizamon
Reboot, Nick LeJeune
Hydroclimatic Variability in North-central Mongolia as Inferred from Tree Rings, Caroline Leland
Contraceptive Effect of a Vaccine Targeting Leukemia Inhibitory Factor that is Vital for Implantation, Angela Rae Lemons
Elementary Principals as Reading Instructional Leaders in Selected West Virginia Schools, Robin J. Lewis
Attitudes Toward Help Seeking Among Depressed and Non-depressed Postpartum Women, Terri L. Liberto
Group Colorability and Hamiltonian Properties of Graphs, Hao Li
Examining Sexual Assault Risk Factors in Female College Athletes, Eric Limegrover
Simulation Factor Screen in Binary Response Models, Minqi Li
MicroRNA Regulation of Kruppel-Like Factor 4 in Breast Cancer., Chen-Chung Lin
Suffix Structures and Circular Pattern Problems, Jie Lin
Tyrosine Phosphorylation linked to Cardiac Arrhythmias via HCN Pacemaker Channel, Yen-Chang Lin
A Simulation-Based Transfer Function Modeling Approach for Responsive Production Planning, Jingang Liu
A statistical approach for shadow detection using spatio-temporal contexts, Yiyang Liu
Wrestling for our Humanity: An Examination of College Degree Choice Processes used by Freshmen and Sophomores at West Virginia University, Cyprien N. N. Lokko
The Politics of Self-provisioning in North-central West Virginia, Autumn Long
The Social Transformation of Coffee Houses: The Emergence of Chain Establishments and the Private Nature of Usage, Dawn Marie Lozzi
Educators' Perceptions of Preparation and Practice for Teaching Algebra I to Students with Mathematical Learning Disabilities, Sararose DeVore Lynch
The effect of dietary inclusion of conjugated linoleic acid in finishing hog feed on sensory characteristics and storage quality indicators of pork loin, Kaitlin Hope Maditz
Diabetes Group Medical Visits and Biophysical Outcomes of Care in Uninsured Persons with Diabetes, Jennifer A. Mallow
Using Mentoring Enactment Theory to Explore the Doctoral Student-Faculty Member Mentoring Relationship, Daniel H. Mansson
Assessing the Effect of Tree Canopy Stocking on Home Energy Use Savings during Peak Cooling Months in West Virginia, Jared Manzo
Potential Energy Surface of Urea, Xiaojian Mao
Effects of Fixed-Time Reinforcement Schedules on Resurgence of Positively Reinforced Problem Behavior, Tonya M. Marsteller
An Investigation of Trait Aggression: Its Relationship with Reported Injuries and Moral Disengagement, Joseph N. Martinez
Variances in Diurnal Fatigue Patterns and Mood among Postpartum Women, Amanda L. McBean
Subsurface and Reservoir Analysis of the Upper Devonian Fourth Sand in Taylor County, West Virginia, Julia Dare McConnell
Exhumation in the Bendeleben Mountains (Seward Peninsula, Alaska) constrained by (uranium-thorium)/helium thermochronology., Kalin T. McDannell
Hybrid Organic/Inorganic Flexible Structures: Low Temperature Deposition of Silver Conductive Tracks on Flexible Substrates, Phillip R. McElfresh
Cologne During the Witch Hunts, 1627--1662, Megan E. McGee
Nesting Biology of Osmia cornifrons: Implications for Population Management, Matthew McKinney
Analog Signal Processing Elements for Energy-Constrained Platforms, Kyle Robert McMillan
Factors and processes influencing streambank erosion along Horseshoe Run in Tucker County, West Virginia, Abigail L. McQueen
Molecular Mechanisms of Chromium (VI) - Induced Toxicity and Carcinogenesis, Djordje Medan
Improving Student Coaches' Learning through Teaching Reflective Techniques, Wesley R. Meeteer II
Drug-drug interactions: A machine learning approach, William Wireko Mensah
Modeling and flight testing of differential thrust and thrust vectoring on a small UAV, Zachary J. Merceruio
The Effects of a Dental Team and an Oral Health Protocol on the Oral Health of Residents Living in Long-Term Care Facilities, Stephanie F. Meredith
Juxtaposition of In-Use Vehicular Emissions Measurement Equipment, Brock A. Merritt
Discovering the Perceptions of Pre-Service/Novice Elementary Educators Toward Health Education and Health Instruction in the Elementary Classroom, Beverly A. Michael
A Comparative Examination of the Published Editions of Alexander Glazunov's Concerto in E-flat Major for Alto Saxophone and String Orchestra, Op. 109, Christopher D. Mickel
Con[Text], Virginia D. Millard
Solidarity versus Sisterhood: Women's Issues, Feminism and Potential in Poland, Abigail E. Miller
Ecological Benefits of Mitigation on a Large River Mainstem in an Intensively Mined Appalachian Watershed, Eric Mitchell Miller
The Dynamics of Collaboration in Universal Pre-K Counties of West Virginia, Kimberly S. Miller
Avian assemblages and Red-eyed Vireo nest survival within mineland forest, Jeremy Mizel
Scenic Design Process for The Compleat Female Stage Beauty, Andrew K. Moeggenborg
A Dutch Woman in an English World: The Legacy of Alida Livingston of New York, Melinda M. Mohler
At-Risk Student-Athletes and Academic Achievement: Experiences of Successful and Unsuccessful First Year Collegiate Football Players, Samantha J. Monda
Spatial Features of Okun's Law Using U.S. Data, Casto Martin Montero Kuscevic
Department Chairs' Perceptions of Part-Time Faculty Status in Maryland Public and Private Higher Education Institutions, Daniel L. Moorehead
Something Almost Necessary, Victoria Charlene Moore
The Sharing of and Reactions to Positive Events in Romantic Relationships, Jennifer N. Morey
Development of an Artificial Neural Network to Predict In-Use Engine Emissions, Melissa L. Morris
The Sustainability of Hunger Relief: Analysis of Emergency Food Providers in Low Access Counties of West Virginia, Juston Chad Morrison
Characterization and genetic manipulation of ergot pathway inefficiency in fungi, Prashanthi Mulinti
Comparison of a Work-Based Window Method to NTE Method for Reporting In-Use Emissions, Nathan Music
Modeling of heat transfer and reactive chemistry for particles in gas-solid flow utilizing continuum-discrete methodology (CDM), Jordan M. H. Musser
Predicting child safety: The effect of custodial grandparents' depression, home safety knowledge, and gender., Danielle K. Nadorff
Automated Image Analysis Comparing EDTA and Maleic Acid in Smear Layer Removal from Instrumented Human Posterior Root Canals, Lauren P. Namsupak
Constellation Shaping for Communication Channels with Quantized Outputs, Chandana Nannapaneni
A Parametric Study and Economic Evaluation of Drilling Patterns in Deep, Thick CBM Reservoirs, Ali Omran Ali Nasar
Pain and Suicide in a Population-Based Sample, Sarra Nazem
Functionalization of Buckled Graphene, Timothy C. Nelson
Mathematical Modeling and Analysis of Epidemiological and Chemical Systems, Calistus N. Ngonghala
Experimental analysis of the post-failure behavior of coal and rock under laboratory compression tests, Dachao Neil Nie
Exploring Influences on Parent Support for Child Physical Activity in West Virginia, Jill A. Nolan
The Effect of Social Presence on Students' Perceived Learning and Satisfaction in Online Courses, Joseph Nyandusi Nyachae
Father-Son Family Communication Patterns and Gender Ideologies: A Modeling and Compensation Analysis, Kelly G. Odenweller
An Examination of the Characteristic, Resilience, and Leadership Practices in Public School Elementary Principals, M. Suzanne Offutt
Understanding cliff use at the New River Gorge National River: combining visitor observations and resource impact assessments, D. Kyle Olcott
What makes good climbing rock? A petrographic, structural, and mechanical investigation of the lower Nuttall Sandstone in the New River Gorge, West Virginia, Katelyn A. Huffman Olcott
An Evaluation of West Virginia's Non-Industrial Private Forest Landowner Participation in Conservation Easements, Matt D. Oliver
A Study of Additives for Aquagel/Bentonite Based Drilling Fluids in Relation to Filtration and Rheological Properties, Smectite Inhibition and Their Application to Marcellus Shale, Ike Eleanya O. Onuoha
The Performance of Asynchronous Cooperative Diversity with SIC Receivers, Harish Palakurthi
Parental Support and Pressure in Sports and Children's Anger, Sadness, and Worry Regulation, Cara A. Palmer
Analysis and Classification of Current Trends in Malicious HTTP Traffic, Risto Pantev
Real-time acquisition of multi-view face images to support robust face recognition using a wireless camera network, Srikanth Parupati
Iris Recognition in Multiple Spectral Bands: From Visible to Short Wave Infrared, Raghunandan Pasula
Factors Influencing 4-H Leader Volunteer Recruitment and Retention in Lincoln County, Rachael L. Payne
A Survey of Bariatric Surgical Patients' Experiences with Behavioral and Psychological Services, Jessica C. Peacock
Controlled Drug Substance Use in West Virginia: An investigation into Doctor Shopping, Pharmacy Shopping, And Prescription Histories, Gretchen L. Peirce
Aircraft parameter identification for application within a fault-tolerant flight control system, Kerri B. Phillips
Three Essays on the Political Economy of Foreign Aid Practices in the Development Assistance Committee Countries, Jared A. Pincin
A Study of Satisfaction and Perceived Learning and Development of Peer Mentors in Higher Education, Karen L. Posa
Mothers' Accuracy and Bias in Predicting their Toddlers Performance on the Bayley Scales of Infant Development, Darcey N. Powell