This collection contains theses, dissertations, problem reports, and project reports (ETDs) from West Virginia University graduate students.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2022

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Evaluating the Validity and Reliability of Textile and Paper Fracture Characteristics in Forensic Comparative Analysis, Zachary Bailey Andrews

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Essays on Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, Sharaban Tahura Anica

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Effects of Depression and Stress on Oral Self-Care among Perinatal Women in Appalachia: A Longitudinal Study, Jeongwi An

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Incentive Analysis of Blockchain Technology, Rahul Reddy Annareddy

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Elucidating Biogeochemical Reactions of Iron for Ammonium Removal and Nutrient Recovery from Wastewaters: Moving toward Sustainable Wastewater Management, Rifat Anwar

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Bloomland and Other Stories, Vahid Arefi

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Scaling Theory of 3D Magnetic Reconnection X-Line Spreading, Milton Arencibia

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Influence of Saturation Nonequilibrium and Variable Operation Conditions on the Electromechanical Performance of Ionic Polymer Metal Composite Actuator Architectures, Allison Maria Arnold

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Exploiting modulation of the Blood-Brain and Blood-Tumor Barrier permeability by Translational Focused Ultrasound for therapeutic delivery to CNS metastases, Tasneem A. Arsiwala

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TESOL and Feminist Pedagogy: The Application of Feminist Pedagogy in ESL versus EFL settings, Emil Asanov

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Integrated Large Discontinuity Factor, Lamodel and Stability Mapping Approach for Stone Mine Pillar Stability, Mustafa Baris Ates

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Population and Migratory Ecology of Canada Warblers (Cardellina canadensis) in the Central Appalachian Mountains, West Virginia, USA, Stephanie H. Augustine

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The Effects of Feed Additives and the Use of a Novel Wood Boiler Heat Exchanger on Litter Quality, Broiler Performance, and Immune Status, Victoria Ayres

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Multisided Quality Inspection in Smart Manufacturing Systems, Milica Babic

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Food Safety in the US: Regulation, Liability, and Tracing, Marziyeh Bahalou Horeh

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Global Engagement Model for Land-Grant Universities, a Grounded Theory., Lorena Ivonne Ballester

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The Use of Neural Networks in Accelerating Small Molecule Docking of GPCRs, John Barber

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A Tool for Biometric Interpretation of Forensic STR DNA Profiles, Ahmad Jamal Baroudi

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Fasciotomies, Gabriel Bass

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Investigating the interplay of the immune system, skin barrier, and microbiome following dermal exposure to triclosan, Rachel Baur

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Do Different Learning Environments Influence Graduate Students’ Professional Communication?, Lacey M. Beam

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How Do Higher Education Teaching and Learning Centers Contribute to an Institutional Culture of Assessment?, Tracey Jean Beckley

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Associations Between Self-Reported Awe and Heart Rate, Laura E. Bernstein

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The Burning Bush: Linking LiDAR-derived Shrub Architecture to Flammability, Michelle S. Bester

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Developing an Evaluation Process for Telehealth in a COPD Clinic, Jodi H. Biller

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Freeze! The Impact of a Guided Imagery Intervention on Looming Vulnerability and Subclinical Contamination-OCD Symptoms, Amber Lynn Billingsley

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Design and Control of Intensified Membrane Reactor Systems Through Module-Based Design Approach, Brent Bishop

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mtDNA Heteroplasmy in Hair Shafts versus Buccal Swabs for Forensic Applications, Sara R. Bodnar

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Investigation of a novel throughput agent on production rate and pellet quality and the development of a lab-based method to predict Salmonella reduction in poultry feed, utilizing varying feed manufacture parameters, Timothy Paul Boltz

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Investigating the mitochondrial protein mitoNEET in C. elegans models of aging and Alzheimer's disease, Jacob Ryan Boos

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Evaluating Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) Catch-and-Release Mortality at Elevated Summer Water Temperature, Ian Taylor Booth

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Development and Verification of Flight Data Informed Performance Estimation and Prediction Simulation Tool for Small Electrical Multi-rotor UAV, Nicholas Scott Borelle

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Comparison of Maintenance Cost of Medium and Heavy-Duty Alternative Fuel and Diesel Vehicles, Isaac C. Boyce

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A Preoperative Intervention to Improve Glycemic Control in Surgical Patients with Diabetes, Kelsey L. Boyd

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The Way Things Come Back And Other Essays, Rachael Taylor Bradley

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System Development of an Unmanned Ground Vehicle and Implementation of an Autonomous Navigation Module in a Mine Environment, Jonas Amoama Bredu Jnr

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Student Understanding of the Definite Integral When Solving Calculus Volume Problems, Krista Bresock

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A Novel Tool to Promote Surgical Team Awareness of Nurse Anesthesia Students’ Level of Training, Joseph Lewis Britz

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The Contribution of Artists Sydney Laurence, Belmore Browne, and Olaus Murie to the Preservation of Public Land in the Northwest United States, Madelyn Brodie

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Implementation of an Advanced Training Program to Increase Nurses’ Knowledge of Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Management, Shane M. Brost

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Factors Associated with Service Utilization in Injured Workers in West Virginia, Brandy Brown

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Investigating the Marketing Language among Online Retailers of Violin Strings to Determine the Implied Aesthetic, Kira Kay Browning

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COVID-19: Examining Adherence through the Health Belief Model, Leah Ashton Brown

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Population Characteristics of Three Black Bass Species in the Upper Ohio River Drainage, Levi Foster Brown

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Mechanisms of Nourishment, Raymond Lloyd Brown III

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Raising Awareness of Second Victim Phenomenon and SupportingYOU: A Quality and Safety Initiative, Megan Renee Bryant

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Wetland Mitigation Performance Standards: The Intersection of Science, Practice, and Policy, Jessica Anne Bryzek

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THE IMPACT OF PERCEIVED DAILY RACISM AND RACIAL IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT ON BODY DISSATISFACTION AMONG ASIAN AMERICAN FEMALE COLLEGE STUDENTS, Mary E. Burkhart Polk

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Behaviors, Contextual Influences, and Consequences: Relationships that affect Student Decision-making of Academic Misconduct in College, Justine A L Burnett

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Mechanistic Insight into Chronic Stress-Induced Cerebrovascular Dysfunction, Emily Nicole Burrage

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Genetic Analysis and Telemetry Study of Migration Habits of the Endangered Atlantic Sturgeon, Cassia Marie Busch

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Multi-Task Neuromuscular Generalization and Changes Through the Lifespan, Hannah Delaney Carey

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Synthesizing Realistic Substitute Data for a Law Enforcement Database using a Python Library, Anthony Carrola

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Combinatorial Approaches for Effective Design, Synthesis, and Optimization of Enzyme-Based Conjugates, Jordan Scott Chapman

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Current Practices Used to Increase the Success Rate of The Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block in Mandibular Molars With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis, Nishtha Chauhan

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Accuracy, Prosthetic Outcomes, and Patient-related Outcomes with Immediate Loading of 4-Guided Implants Supporting an Unsplinted Maxillary Implant-Retained Overdenture, Nathaniel Chertok

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Invisible Confidence: Developing an Innovative Leotard for Urinary and Menstrual Protection, Desiree' Nicole Childers

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Assessment of Electronic Cigarette User Terminology and Knowledge using Mixed Methods, Margaret G. Childers-Kakos

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Development of a Thermal Desalination System Using Low Quality Thermal Energy, Takudzwa C. Chipunza

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Immediate Loading Of 4 Guided Implants Supporting A Maxillary Overdenture Using A Novaloc Retention System, DoHeum Choi

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Developing Teaching Adaptability in Pre-service Teachers using Practice-Based Teacher Education, Kyuil Cho

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Studies of electromagnetic counterparts to gravitational-wave sources and the nonlinear gravitational-wave memory effect, Ashok Choudhary

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Stylistic Changes in the Music of Ruth Crawford Seeger, Xinlei Chu

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Direct Ink Writing Printability – Ashby-like Plots for Guided Design, Domenic Cipollone

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Cattywampus, Katie Mae Clendenin

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Evaluate the Efficacy of a Mixture of Peroxyacetic Acid and H2O2 Against the Survival and Cross-Contamination of the Salmonella Surrogate Enterococcus Faecium on Tomatoes during Triple-Wash, Corey Waitman Coe

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The Business of Behavior: Appalachian Teachers’ Experiences in using Positive Behavior Interventions and Support, Erin Michele Coffield

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Machine Learning Approach to Health Risk Determination, Levi Butcher Cole

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In Darkness There Is Light: Designing for The Insect Play, Seret Teresa Cole

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An Action Research Evaluation of an Online Inclusive Sport Peer Coach Training, Margaret Roberts Condon

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Integration of Spectroscopic and Mass Spectrometric Tools for the Analysis of Novel Psychoactive Substances in Forensic and Toxicology Applications, Travon Cooman

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Knowledge and Training in Language Sample Analysis of US Speech-Language Pathology Graduate Students, Allegra Cornaglia

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Implementation of an Amiodarone Infusion Nurse Practice Guideline to Reduce the Incidence of Phlebitis: A Quality Improvement Project, Kristen N. Cottrill

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Top-Down & Bottom-Up Approaches to Robot Design, Dylan Michael Covell

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Discussing Changes in Historical Human–Environmental Dynamics Through Ecosystem Services Interactions and Future Scenarios in a Rural-Mining Region of Central Appalachians, Vincenzo Cribari

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Autonomous and non-autonomous requirements for the c-Jun N-terminal kinase signaling pathway in early forebrain development, Jessica G. Cunningham

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The Most Common Vocal Fault in the Baritone Voice, Matthew Derek Cyphert

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An Analysis on Adversarial Machine Learning: Methods and Applications, Ali Dabouei

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Aerodynamic Analysis of Damage State Missiles using Overset Meshing Techniques for Application to Computational Fluid Dynamics Simulation, Jonathan A. D'Alessio

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Electrochemical and mass spectrometry methods for identification of gunshot residues (GSR) in forensic investigations, Kourtney A. Dalzell

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Inferential Statistics and Information Theoretical Measures: An Approach to Interference Detection in Radio Astronomy, Morgan R. Dameron

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Adverse Childhood Experiences and Alcohol Use Trajectories in College Students, Rebekah Lynn Damitz

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EVALUATION OF CROSS-LAMINATED TIMBER PANELS PRODUCED WITH YELLOW-POPLAR (Liriodendron tulipifera), Rafael da Rosa Azambuja

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Human Welfare & Emergencies: Education, Natality, and Violence, Erika Antolin Davies

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Noise Exposure Trends Among Violating Coal Mines, 2000 to 2021, Hanna Grace Davis

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Evaluation of a Comprehensive Diabetes Mellitus Protocol at a Rural, Federally Qualified Health Center in Southern West Virginia, Hannah D. Davis

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Modeling Post-Crisis Monetary Policy, James Dean

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Advancing Compound Detection and Identification Using Vibrating Sharp-Edge Spray Ionization, Anthony Paul DeBastiani

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Modeling, Simulation, and Hardware-in-the-Loop Implementation of Distributed Voltage Control in Power Systems with Renewable Energy Sources, Ali Dehghan Banadaki

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Microwave-Assisted Carbon Nanotube Growth from Methane on Surface Catalyst Exsolving Perovskite Oxide, Angela M. Deibel

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Association of Early Life Stressors with Deficits in Child and Adolescent Cognitive Functioning, Emily M. Deming

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Thermochemical Water-Splitting using Novel High-Entropy Perovskite Oxides, Hector Alexis De Santiago Hernandez

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Prevalence of Cortical Bone Fenestration and Sinus Membrane Thickening in Association with Endodontic Infection. A Review of CBCT Scans., David Desta

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Simulated Annealing Heuristics for the Dynamic Generalized Quadratic Assignment Problem, Yugesh Dhungel

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Designing and Achieving Airness: Theatrical Lighting Design of Airness by Chelsea Marcantel, Colleen Marie Doherty

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Photophysics and Photochemistry Enabled by Ligand-to-Metal-Charge-Transfer: Unusual Carbon-Carbon Bond Formation at a Zirconium Center, P. Minh N. Do

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Electronic Cigarette Dependence: User and Device Characteristic Predictors, Ashley E. Douglas

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Seeing Our Voices: Using Photovoice with Trauma-affected Black Women College Students within a PWI to Explore Success and Persistence, Dariane B. Drake

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A Multi-method Evaluation of Parent and Child Factors Associated with Child Abuse Potential, Lindsay R. Druskin

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Cycle decomposition for integral current homology, Kristin Julia Duling