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
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
Development of Novel Carbohydrate-Based Nanoparticles for Precision Drug Delivery, Krystal Ann Hughes
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
Replicating the functionality of Ghost Knifefish cerebellar feedback using Synthetic Nervous Systems, Sheldon Paul CJ Johnson
Comparing the efficacy of non-differential extraction methods coupled to probabilistic genotyping software to differential extraction workflows., Maria M. Johnston
Discovering Appalachia as a Political Place: The Influence of Appalachian Residence and Identification on Presidential Approval and Environmental Policy Preferences, Michael Bancroft Jones
Applications of Deep Learning for Optimizing Fingerphoto and Latent Fingerprint Biometrics, Amol Sanjay Joshi
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
Revitalizing the Urban Riverfront: Redesigning the West End Bridge in Pittsburgh,PA for Sustainable Multi-Use Connectivity and Public Space Creation., mina kargari rezapour
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
Green Bank CHIME/FRB Outriggers Commissioning and Analog System Development, Kholoud Sharif Tag Alkhatem Khairy
Three Essays on the Socioeconomics of Drinking Water PFAS Contamination, Nabin Babu Khanal
Neural Network-based Image Compression, Atefeh Khoshkhahtinat
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
Individuals' Trust of Bank Acquisitions, Christy McCollum Knight
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
State Determinants of Medicaid Fraud Convictions: Insights from Panel Regression Analysis, Kevin Patrick Krantz
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
Dynamic Force Feedback Controller Improves Metrics of Stepping in a Biomimetic Robot Leg, Isabella Mae Kudyba
Understanding the Prevalence of γ-hydroxybutyric Acid in Hair for Clinical and Forensic Applications, Collin J. Kustera
AI-Assisted System Optimization of a Heavy-Duty Diesel Engine Integrated with an Advanced Exhaust Aftertreatment, Almoutazbellah Adnan Kutkut
Exploring Teacher Perception and Implementation of SAE Programming in West Virginia, Joseph LaFlamme
The Effect of SARS-CoV-2 on Bacterial Diversity and Abundance in Community Wastewater, Joshua Lambert
Impacts of Trout Stocking and Non-Native Trout Populations on Wild Brook Trout Salvelinus fontinalis in West Virginia Streams, Xander A. Lamping
Development and Application of Computational Tools for Data-Driven Materials Science., Logan L. Lang
Parametric Analysis of Proppant Selection Impact on the Hydraulic Fracture and Productivity of Extended-Reach Marcellus Shale Wells, Nicholas Hunter Lapinski
An eDNA Assessment of the Diamond Darter (Crystallaria cincotta) in its Current and Historic Distribution Range, Cameron Moore Layne
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
New Manufacturing Strategies for Advanced Membranes, Brian Curtis Leonard
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
Repeatability and Reproducibility of Minutiae Mark-Up, Lyrek Lockley
Characterization and Engineering of Inter- and Intra-Electrical Transport in Percolated Graphene Networks, Harrison Alexander Loh
Beyond My Control: The Role of Sense of Control on Cognitive Functioning and Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults, Sabine Lohmar
Genetic Basis of Anthracnose Resistance in Tomato, Carlos Eloir Lopez Ortiz
Effects of environmental and anthropogenic gradients on fish beta diversity in central Appalachian streams, Alanna Kaylee Lowther Smith
Evolving Secure Authentication from 5G to 6G: Advancing Privacy and Resilience in Next-Generation Networks, Isabella Deanne Lutz
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
Communicated Narrative Sensemaking in the Grandparent-Grandchild Relationship, Madison Clara Martin
Simulation of AnnPET for Neural Network Training and System Performance Benchmarking, Pete Martone
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
The Effects of Operatic Voice Type on Singer Identity, Adelaide J. Mcdonald
Romantic Materialities and the Politics of Care: Negotiating Movement in a More-Than-Human World, April J. McGinnis
Power, Economy, and Food Systems in the Confederacy: A Material History of the Confederate Subsistence Department, John Martin McMillan
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
The effect of cerebellar feedback on the spatial processing of conspecific signals in the electrosensory system, Dakota Ray Miller
Characterizing the functional role of the MsAHNs in Drosophila melanogaster and development of a hybrid asynchronous onboarding course for undergraduate researchers., Malia Jourdese Miller