This collection contains theses, dissertations, problem reports, and project reports (ETDs) from West Virginia University graduate students.
Students: See Prepare Your ETD for formatting requirements before you Submit your ETD
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
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
Investigation of relative humidity and induced-vortex effects on aircraft icing, Egemen O. Ogretim
Comparison of numerical simulation to existing experimental data involving downwash wake reduction for the V-22 Osprey, Brian O'Hara
Distribution and habitat use of the crystal darter ( Crystallaria asprella) and spotted darter (Etheostoma maculatum ) in the Elk River, West Virginia, Elizabeth A. Osier
Maximum size t-cross-intersecting and intersecting families with degree conditions, Yongbin Ou
The Startup and Evolution of The State Journal: A Statewide Newspaper Reports on Business, Phillip Daniel Page
Use of conventional tomography to evaluate changes in the nasal cavity with rapid palatal expansion, Jacqueline R. Palaisa
Evaluate the adaptability of present licensing requirements to new nuclear fuels for use in current reactors, Samuel A. Paletta
An exploration of mentoring in athletic training clinical education: Establishing a preliminary model based on the grounded theory., Michelle Lynn Panseri
The effects of explanatory style on bowling performance., Paula M. Parker
Adaptive edge-based prediction for lossless image compression, Rahul G. Parthe
Evaluation of Superpave mixtures in West Virginia using the asphalt pavement analyzer, Gabriel E. Patino
Classroom justice as a predictor of students' perceptions of empowerment and emotional response, Michelle L. Paulsel
Data mining framework, Hemambika Payyappillil
The effect of adding multiple triangular vortex generators on the leading edge of a wing, Francisco Adolfo Pino Romainville
Investigation of fabrication process development for integrated optical grating structures, Divya Pisharoty
Changing religious structures and civil society in Latin America: The case of Nicaragua, John G. Poffenbarger
I. Development of the West Virginia Dairy Quality Assurance Program, Daniel H. Poole
The impact of error propagation on software reliability analysis of component-based systems., Petar Popic
Culvert inventory and effects on fish assemblages in a Central Appalachian watershed, Ira O. Poplar-Jeffers
MFA thesis exhibition, Damir Verona Porobic
Seawater proteomics: The recovery, separation, and characterization of dissolved proteins in seawater., Matthew Jacob Powell
Performance evaluation of FRP bridge deck under shear loads, Woraphot Prachasaree
Parents' perceptions of the gluten-free casein-free diet for their children with autism, Annette Puglisi
Structural performance of low-profile FRP composite cellular modules., Deepthi Punyamurthula
3D P- and Converted Shear wave characteristics of the Morrow production trend in the Buffalo Valley field, Chaves-Eddy County, New Mexico, Sandeep Pyakurel
"Islam is the blackman's religion": Syncretizing Islam with black nationalist thought to fulfill the religio-political agenda of the Nation of Islam., Sultana Rahim-Barakzoy
Characterization of noise and design of active noise control technology in longwall mines, Arunkumar R. Rai
Localized double-quantum filtered correlated spectroscopy on 3T MRI/MRS scanner, Senthil Ramamurthy
A study on the impact of visual stimuli on initial saccades., Sruti Ramnath
Durability of E-glass fiber reinforced vinyl ester polymer composites with nanoclay in an alkaline environment, Naveenkamal Ravindran
Remote sensing of corridor landscapes: A case study of the National Road, Wheeling, West Virginia., Brian N. Renzella
Enumeration of the generalized Catalan numbers, Steven L. Richardson Jr.