This collection contains theses, dissertations, problem reports, and project reports (ETDs) from West Virginia University graduate students.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Relationship between damper resistance and damper insertion depth, Ranjit Jangam
Effects of duty cycles on diesel engine component life estimation, Dave Jayasinghe
Left arm of the Republic: The Department of the Pacific during the Civil War, James Robbins Jewell
Web workload analysis and session characterization using clustering, Deepak Jha
Modulation of gene expression and DNA adduct formation by chlorophyllin in human mammary cells exposed to benzopyrenes, Kaarthik John
The mythical speech of Janine Antoni, Patrick L. Jones
The vessel and the sacred, Myra Kaha
Dewatering of fine coal slurries by selective heating with microwaves, Aashish Kalra
Predicting inflation, and the relationship between financial integration, financial *development and economic *growth, Lillian T. Kamal
The efficacy and repeatability of the Vita Easy Shade system when compared to traditional visual methods of shade evaluation, Ali Kanawati
Reduction of Toxic Air Contaminants (TACs) and particulate matter emissions from heavy-duty natural gas engines, Hemanth K. Kappanna
Theory of mind and the assessment of suggestibility in preschoolers, Aryn C. Karpinski
Efficient simulation of communication systems on a desktop grid, Raja Sekhar Katuri
The transtheoretical model and psychological skills training: Application and implications with elite female athletes, Linda Ann Keeler
Neutral density profiles in argon helicon plasmas, Amy M. Keesee
Impact of optimally placed VAR support on electricity spot pricing, Ramesh Kumar V. Khajjayam
Hepatic α-aminoadipate δ-semialdehyde synthase appears to be post-translationally regulated in mouse and chicken., Aaron S. Kiess
The effect of experimentally-provided supportive messages on middle-aged and old adults' performance on everyday problems., Kristopher J. Kimbler
Understanding the psychosocial development of neighborhoods: Implications for situational policing, Jeri Kirby
Experimental and numerical investigation of seepage into longitudinal drains, Ricardo Constantino Kiriakidis Longhi
The relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and beverage consumption among 5th grade students in West Virginia, Jill A. Kloss
Aluminum resistance of mycorrhizal plants, Katrina R. Klugh
Decision making through the simulation of centralized and decentralized distribution storage systems, Tomasz M. Kosalka
Surrendered resistance: Playing dead in American autobiographical writing, 1840-1933., Georgia R. Kreiger
Experimental testing of convective spray cooling with the aid of an electrical field using the Coulomb force, Paul Joseph Kreitzer
Analysis of computer science curriculum through development of an online crime reporting system, Linda Kress
A comparison of the relative efficiency of tracking signals in forecast control, Balasubramanya Krishnamurthy
Development of predictive NOx model for on -road heavy -duty diesel engines, Mohan Krishnamurthy
Durability of nanoclay FRP bars for concrete members, Vijayarajan Krishnaswamy
Application of a statistical zonation technique to Granny Creek field in West Virginia, Venkata Kristamsetty
An investigation of supports and barriers experienced by students with learning disabilities as they transition to and persist in the postsecondary setting, Shawn Mahoney Kuba
Decision -making in the use of instructional technology by novice and experienced public school teachers, Amy L. Kuhn
The effects of activity related fatigue on dynamic postural control as measured by the Star Excursion Balance Test, Timothy A. Kulpa
Selection of pilot buses for VAR support and voltage stability risk analysis, Talpasai Lakkaraju
The impact of relative permeability on type curves for coalbed methane reservoirs, Sunil Lakshminarayanan
Curve number dependence on basic hydrologic variables governing runoff, Samuel J. Lamont
David Amram's Sonata for Piano: A merger of contemporary classical and jazz styles, Amanda Yuet Hwa Lee
Enlightened defense: The national security *policy of Thomas Jefferson, Robert R. Leonhard
Resistance to change of responding to stimulus relations, Marta Leon
The evolving perception of Charles Ives and his music, Hsiang-Chi Liao
Spatial variation in brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis ) population dynamics and juvenile recruitment potential in an Appalachian watershed, Zachary W. Liller
One-dimensional computer modeling of electrical conductivity through methane and synthesis gas flames, Jonathan Patrick Lilly
Optimal bucking hardwood species in Central Appalachia, Jingang Liu
Effects of Morrow's honeysuckle control and the impact of the shrub on invertebrates at Fort Necessity National Battlefield, Pennsylvania, Jason Patrick Love
An experimental and computational investigation of dielectrics for use in quarter wave coaxial cavity resonators., Andrew D. Lowery
College adjustment experiences of first -year students: Retired athletes, non -athletes, and current varsity athletes, John R. Lubker
Design of a quick-release mechanism for a C-130 aircraft sensor platform, Seth D. Lucey
Transition-metal ions in II-VI semiconductors: zinc selenide and zinc telluride., Ming Luo
Identifying *assessment practices in undergraduate accounting programs, Anna L. Lusher
Training nursing students in evidence-based nonpharmacological pain management techniques, Jill E. MacLaren
Proton coupled electron transfer kinetics of redox centers attached to self -assembled monolayers on electrodes, Nicholas Madhiri
Changing patterns of indigenous economic systems: Agrarian change and rural transformation in Bungoma district, 1930–1960., Nicholas Ekutu Makana
An intelligent portfolio management approach to gas storage field deliverability maintenance and enhancement, Kazim A. Malik
Effect of high salt intake on arteriolar responses to metabolic stimuli, Paul J. Marvar
Long-term bandwidth estimation, Brian E. Masney
An evaluation of the Bailey Method to predict voids in the mineral aggregate, Craig Mason
Assessment and evaluation of noise controls on roof bolting equipment and a method for predicting sound pressure levels in underground coal mining, Rudy J. Matetic
Establishing a historic benchmark for rimrock pine communities at New River Gorge National River, West Virginia, Richard Stockton Maxwell
Subsurface stratigraphy and depositional controls on Late Devonian-Early Mississippian sediments in southwestern Pennsylvania, Bret A. McDaniel
An evaluation of vibration and other effects on the accuracy of grip and push force recall, Thomas W. McDowell
Silent, no more: The 1974 Kanawha County textbook controversy and the rise of conservatism in America, Justin J. McHenry
Database anonymization services, Chad B. Meador
An examination of factors contributing to adolescents' proportion of same-sex friends., Clare M. Mehta
Connecting WV fee-fishing businesses with the larger tourism market through the development of tourism package, Zongxiang Mei
The role of PI3K/AKT/TSC/p70S6K1 pathway in tumor growth and angiogenesis, Qiao Meng
Autonomous unmanned ground vehicle for non-destructive testing of fiber reinforced polymer bridge decks, Anthony Scott Mercer
Revisiting capital punishment: Factors that matter when receiving the death penalty (a state by state analysis), Bridget Ann Micka
Investigation of techniques and effects of diesel particulate filter cleaning, Nathaniel Moles
High school football player's nutritional knowledge and application, Kimberly A. Molnar
The effects of a specifically designed pre-school inclusion course on the attitudes of early childhood personnel, Kellie J. Morgan
Oxidative stress in skin induced by chemical and physical agents, Ashley Rebecca Murray
Thermal conductivity characterization of composite materials, Bhyrav Mutnuri
“The war on terror begins at homeâ€: The impact of domestic violence policy on homicide rates in the United States., Jami L. Myers
Facilitating sensor interoperability and incorporating quality in fingerprint matching systems, Rohan D. Nadgir
Coordinated traffic signal systems for municipalities, Scott K. Nale
Models for calculating confidence intervals for neural networks, Ashutosh R. Nandeshwar
A delphi study to identify teaching competencies of teacher education faculty in 2015, Sonhwa Na
The effects of age, instructions, and problem content on everyday problem -solving outcome using two scoring procedures, Tara L. Neely
Willingness to pay as a predictor of viability for three different recreational pass variables, Jessica Ann Neff
The use of β-actin mRNA degradation to estimate bloodstain age., Kristin Nicole Nestor
Women's body image, patriarchy, and photography: A pictorial content analysis of National Geographic's representation of women., Kathryn D. Newhouse
Development of gas production type curves for horizontal wells in coalbed methane reservoirs, Allen Ekahnzok Nfonsam
The effect of a diet supplemented with flaxseed oil on the lipid content and fatty acid profile of rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) muscle tissue, Jason P. Nguyen
A description and comparison of the fund-raising practices of NCAA Division II baseball and football programs., Randall A. Nichols
Recognition capacity of biometric-based systems, Francesco P. Nicolo
Portable transparent indenter instrumentation for material surface characterization, Julio A. Noriega