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
Investigation of the effects of thermal enrichment and acid mine drainage on sensitive aquatic biota in the Stony River, Grant County, West Virginia., Christopher D. Horn
Computer-assisted learning of Japanese kanji, Adam D. Horne
A national survey of college level percussion teachers regarding the importance of certain characteristics of percussion materials in beginning instrumental methods., Ronald George Horner
Essays on macro factors and asset pricing: Theory and evaluation., Dayong Huang
Towards large eddy simulation of dispersed gas -liquid two-phase turbulent flows, Gusheng Hu
Design, construction and initial testing of experimental test package for convective spray cooling in terrestrial gravity conditions, Charles Andy Hunnell
Channel development on unreclaimed surface mines in the Beaver Creek watershed, Tucker County, West Virginia, Wendy Dawn Igo
Sarah Livingston Jay, 1756--1802: Dynamics of power, privilege and prestige in the Revolutionary era, Jennifer Megan Janson
Effects of elevated temperature on Panax quinquefolius ecophysiology and pharmacological activity on human breast MCF-7 carcinoma cells, Gera M. Jochum
Influence of a thermal denuder on diesel exhaust particle size distributions, Bobby John
Competing fictions: Eighteenth-century domestic novels, women writers, and the trope of female rivalry, Elizabeth Johnston
Approaches to improve the ovulatory response and reproductive performance of ewes introduced to rams during seasonal anestrus, Katherine Mead Jordan
Economic and humanistic impact of medication nonadherence in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Ashish V. Joshi
Numerical analysis of seepage in earth slopes, Kishan Kakarla
Ozone forming potential of exhaust emissions from heavy-duty diesel engines, Ravi Kaklasaria
Image quality assessment for iris biometric, Nathan D. Kalka
Assessing the cost-effectiveness of tumor necrosis factor inhibitors and prescribing practices of rheumatologists in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, Khalid M. Kamal
Assessing the effectiveness of descriptive and experimental analyses to identify variables influencing problem behavior in domestic dogs, Susan D. Kapla
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