This collection contains theses, dissertations, problem reports, and project reports (ETDs) from West Virginia University graduate students.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Analysis of physiological partners of protein kinase CK2 in Drosophila melanogaster, Umesh C. Karandikar
Forced vibration and hygrothermal analysis of composite laminated beams under the action of moving loads, Praveen Kumar Kavipurapu
Preparation of acoustic emission data for neural network analysis using awk and C programs, Avinash Kaza
Performance analysis of iris based recognition system at the matching score level, Manasi V. Ketkar
Evaluating real-world idle emissions from heavy-duty diesel vehicles, ABM Siddiqur Rahman Khan
Essays on the publicness of education and the effects of school choice on student achievement, Kerry A. King
Entrepreneurial initiatives at public liberal arts and general baccalaureate colleges, Jack R. Kirby
The efficient dissemination of information in highly mobile ad hoc networks., Michael Gorden Kirkpatrick
State policy innovation and transfer: The role of bureaucratic professional communication networks, Rebecca Tatman Klase
Fictions of the gift: Generosity, obligation, and economy in eighteenth-century England, Cynthia J. Klekar
Melengestrol acetate (MGA) as an effective alternative to induce molting in laying hens, Jill Marie Koch
Methodology to determine post yield material mechanical properties from spherical indentation, Bharath Konda
Optical detection of multiple faults of a MEMS based linear comb resonator, Lakshmi Deepasree Konduparthi
Change in the political system of Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States (United States)-ROK alliance., Pyungwon Kong
Three essays on pricing and risk management in electricity markets, Serhiy Kotsan
The role of the Rx homeobox gene in development of the eye and pituitary gland., Elena A. Kozhemyakina
Evaluation of surface mechanical properties of pot hardware materials in continuous galvanizing lines, Anand Krishnaswamy
Gallium nitride-based blue laser diodes, Sridhar Kuchibhatla
Shared decision-making and its impact on inclusion for special needs students, Deborah E. Kuhns
The connection between leadership and pedagogy., Gregory M. Kuhns
Fourth graders' development of multimedia portfolios., Veronica D. Kuminkoski-Yurt
Analysis of aging effects and effectiveness of dewatering treatment methods on acid mine drainage sludge, Phanindra Kumar V. Kunderu
Performance evaluation of dryer units used in diesel emission measurement systems, Muhammad Nadeem Laeeq
Dental values as a factor affecting attendance among patients with high dental fear, Suzanne M. Lawrence
Exploring differences in level of involvement, educational outcomes, and satisfaction of resident students and commuter students at a rural community college, Richard Wayne Layman
Gradient and recurrence analyses of four marine zones in the Glenshaw Formation (Upper Pennsylvanian, Appalachian Basin), Joseph G. Lebold
Microstructure evaluations and thermomechanical properties of spinel (magnesium aluminum oxide) dispersed molybdenum alloys., Chee Kiat Lee
Critical issues for predicting worker exposure to gaseous contaminants in a wind tunnel, Jun Li
Pharmaceutical performance testing of commercially available calcium supplements, Jianqing Liu
Tabu search heuristics for the dynamic facility layout problem, Wen-Hsing Liu
Validating a neural network-based online adaptive system, Yan Liu
Graph algorithms for the haplotyping problem, Yunkai Liu
Modeling operational forestry problems in central Appalachian hardwood forests, Yaoxiang Li
The instructional control of problem solving: Emergent relations and blending of repertoires., Harold E. Lobo
Finite element modeling of cells in response to loading: Effect of cytoskeleton., Chee Wui Loke
The behavioral functions of stimuli signaling transitions across rich and lean schedules of reinforcement, Jessica B. Long
Computer aided detection of defects in FRP bridge decks using infrared thermography, Gajanan M. Lonkar
Combinatory effects of the bioflavonoid apigenin with chemotherapeutic drugs on prostate, colon, and lung cancer cell lines, Lesly Anne J. Lopez
Sound and fury the writing and acting of "Bang, Bang!!"., Nick Lopez
Essays on value added tax evasion and tax amnesty programs, Hari Sharan Luitel
The impact of points of impasse on conflict escalation during the special education conflict resolution process, DeEdra Jane Lundeen
"Oleanna" and the road to wisdom., Andrew H. Lyons
Differences among standardized test scores due to factors of Internet access at home and family affluence, Steve Macho
Spatial characterization of pollution sources: An analysis of in-stream water quality data from the Potomac headwaters of West Virginia., A. Andrew MacQueen IV
Numerical modeling of buried pipes with flowable fill as a backfill material, Hemachandar Mada
Analysis and synthesis of iris images, Sarvesh Makthal
The politics of the evolution of global tobacco control: The formation and functioning of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), Hadii M. Mamudu
Maurice Ravel's "La Valse": Historical context, structure, harmony, and challenges for interpretation in the solo piano version., Jeni M. Maneva
The effects of UV-B radiation on the growth and physiology of non-agricultural plant species under changing environmental conditions., Chintamani S. Manish
Fiber reinforced polymer composite decks for military applications, Srikanth Mantri
Floristic dynamics of Appalachian pine-oak forests over a prescribed fire chronosequence, Michael A. Marsh
Crisis management: The effective use of image restoration strategies when an organization/individual is faced with a crisis., Anthony Lewis Martin
The effects of the route of viral infection on the balance of T helper immune responses., Alicia R. Mathers
Thermal stresses in the superstructure of integral abutment bridges, Kevyn C. McBride
A qualitative study of pre -service teachers using co -teaching as a method to understand scientific process skills to teach *inquiry, Jennifer Carter McCain
Using GIS and landowner survey to determine if the Forest Stewardship Program is effective at generating involvement in forest health issues in West Virginia, David Page McCann
Geospatial framework for water quality impact assessment: Corridor H., Jennifer R. McGee
Measurement and evaluation of the performance of an integral abutment bridge deck, Kenneth McGowan
Lighting design for Steven Dykes's "Kolonists"., Colin Mckeen
Art interpretation: Constructing meaning through poetic and non-verbal responses., Lori A. McPherson
A study of the continuum of integration of mathematics content with science concepts at the middle school level in West Virginia., Edna Marie Meisel
America and China: Cultural differences in online learning motivation, Zongxiang Mei
Three essays on immigration and outsourcing, Arsen V. Melkumian
Arithmetic and algebra word problems: Preservice teachers' content knowledge, attitudes, and appreciation of students' strategies, Marc D. Michael
Recycling baler material properties for safer baler operation, Tracy A. Mick
Applications of the covering property axiom, Andres Millan Millan
Characteristics of farmers' market vendors in West Virginia, Stacy M. Miller
Agenda setting and denial in the states. Nonprofit hospital tax exemptions: A North Carolina case study., Linda Struyk Millsaps
If You're from Here..., Melissa Minsker
Economic evaluation of prophylactic antiemetic regimens for prevention of chemotherapy -induced nausea and vomiting (CINV), Reema R. Mody
Computer Aided Home Energy Management system, Asawari A. Moholkar
Empathic adolescents: Associations with religiosity and spirituality., Bethanie Renee Morris
Falling Is Like This, Laura Leigh Morris
Development of a vehicle road load model for ECU broadcast power verification in on-road emissions testing, Nathan A. Moynahan
Effect of enamel bleaching on bond strength of orthodontic brackets: An in vivo and in vitro study., Joseph M. Mullins
Fatigue life prediction of GFRP composite material at coupon and component level, Praveenkumar Munagala
The role of heat shock proteins in skeletal muscle adaptation to resistance training in young and old rats., Zsolt Murlasits
Efficacy of compost amendments and extracts in the control of foliar disease in organic tomato production, William Kraft Murray
Electromagnetic nondestructive inspection of aircraft structures by using a magnetic flux leakage method, Iyad Mahmood Ali Muslih
Political economy of railway extensions in Kenya: The case of the Uasin Gishu Railway, 1901–1930., John Mwaniki Mwaruvie
Glutathione conjugation of a cocaine pyrolysis product AEME and related compounds, Alan Lewis Myers
Coal hydrotreatment with coal-derived solvents to produce carbon product precursors, Madhavi Nallani Chakravartula
Automated dental identification: A micro-macro decision-making approach, Diaa Eldin M. Nassar
Survey of athletic training clinical education: Perceptions from the field, Alan Nasypany Jr.
Mass communication delivery methods used and possessed by Extension agents in West Virginia, Lisa Michelle Neehouse
The effects of contextual factors on dyadic everyday problem solving in adulthood, Tara L. Neely
Consulting foresters of West Virginia: A profile, services and fees, Dheeraj Nelli
Comparison of 9.5 mm Superpave and Marshall Wearing I mixes in West Virginia., Jason W. Nelson
Essays on excise taxation: Cross -border effects, quality substitution, and tax earmarking, Todd M. Nesbit
Investigation of soil-geosynthetic interface properties, Jonathan Niemiec
Staten Island Ferry emissions reduction, John Nuszkowski
Psychosocial moderators in the relation between CD4 count and physical symptoms among African American women with HIV, Cara F. O'Connell
Management of the suckled post-partum beef cows: Pasture-based weaning system., John F. Odhiambo
Multi-resolution dental image registration based on genetic algorithm, Mythili Ogirala