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 2003
Molecular cytogenetic evaluation of uveal melanoma cell lines and archival tissue, Jason Scott White
The role of nerve growth factor in neuropeptide up-regulation in trigeminal ganglia neurons following irritant exposure., Erin R. Wilfong
Effect of temperature variations on premature cracking of dowel jointed concrete pavements, Gergis W. William
Impacts on terrestrial and streamside herpetofauna by mountaintop removal mining in southern West Virginia, Jennifer Mravintz Williams
Loyalists: Economic, gendered, and racial minorities acting politically for king and country., Marcelle R. Wilson
Basic theory and experimental approach to characterize flow and fracture properties of fine powder bulk body, Wiratni Wiratni
Uterine uptake of diazepam and quantification by gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, Steven Scott Wolfe
Influence of live -load deflections on superstructure performance of slab on steel stringer bridges, Haiyong Wu
Two-dimensional numerical simulation and design of fully grouted bolts for underground coal mines., Asmaa Mohamed Yassien
Alkaline durability tests for E-glass/vinyl ester-reinforced polymer with nanoclay, Shu-Kai Yeh
Distributed dispatchers for partially clairvoyant schedulers, Kiran S. Yellajyosula
Affective factors in second language acquisition: A critical review of the literature., Laura M. Yokochi
Pharmaceutical quality performance of folic acid supplements, Islam Rasem Younis
Wildlife use and habitat quality of back channel areas associated with islands on the Ohio River, West Virginia, Andrew Karl Zadnik
FRAGM: A blasting fragmentation model of rocks., Sergey Victorovych Zagreba
The relationship between fibromyalgia and emotional expressivity and its influence on locus of control, ways of coping, and quality of life., Avril D. Zaharoff
Particle-induced pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis: Role of inflammatory mediators in the initiation and progression of occupational lung disease., Patti C. Zeidler
Essays on the predictability of equity returns: The roles of profit income and intangible assets., Duo Zhang
Three-dimensional numerical simulation and design of tensioned roof bolting for underground coal mines., Yunqing Zhang
Eulerian subgraphs and Hamiltonicity of claw -free graphs, Mingquan Zhan
Electron paramagnetic resonance study of gadolinium(3+) in single crystals of yttrium vanadate., Xinghai Zhao
Theses/Dissertations from 2002
Efficiency of shear-induced agglomeration of particulate suspensions subjected to bridging flocculation, Sushant Agarwal
Modulation of thiols and pulmonary immune responses due to diesel exhaust particle (DEP) exposure, Nabil Hussain Al-Humadi
Stream water quality management: A stochastic mixed-integer programming model., Md Kamar Ali
A parametric study of cutting transport in vertical and horizontal well using computational fluid dynamics (CFD)., Md. Wazed Ali
Advanced generation NIOSH automatically deployable rollover protective structure (AutoROPS), Khaled Ali Alkhaledi
Using waterflood performance to characterize flow-units in a heterogeneous reservoir, Vamsi Krishna Alla
Evaluation of two reference planes to the horizon in the natural head position, David M. Allport
Glass reinforcement of recycled polycarbonate, Adam Al-Mulla
Rubber toughening of glass-fiber -reinforced nylon 66, Fares D. Alsewailem
The development of policies and procedures for referring collegiate athletes with eating disorders., Brooke R. Andrews
Aerodynamic drag reduction of a racing motorcycle through vortex generation, Gerald M. Angle II
Thermodynamic effects of phospholamban on Ca-ATPase kinetics, Patrick L. Apopa
The effect of training infant joint visual attention on novel word learning., Melissa S. Atkins
The effects of process parameters on steel welding response in curved plates., Mokhtar Awang
Parameter identification of induction motor using a genetic algorithm, Edina Bajrektarevic
A comparison of steady state and transient emissions from a heavy-duty diesel engine., Bradley Robert Bane
Nondestructive evaluation of FRP composite members using infrared thermography, Gurudutt Sundara Ram Bangalore
The effects of diet and weight on induction of puberty and fertility response in yearling beef heifers., Quinn Stephan Baptiste
Mechanical characterization of aged recycled polymers and applications, Jose Ricardo Basto
Sensitivity of state aid allocation to measures of needs and resources in local governments, Adam Dale Baus
Land use, environmental quality and public policy: Interactions and implications for agricultural sustainability., Ramkumar Bendapudi
Effects of electronic communication on culture shock of spouses of international students, Diana Bennett
Professional Development School: Perceptions of student learning, success, respect and parent participation from a rural high school., Sarah M. Bennett-Harper
A survey of counselor trainee preferred learning style and its relationship to computer skills and technology use., Traci Berry
The effect of solvents and processing conditions on the solvent extraction of coal., Manish R. Bhole
A study to determine the relationship between the leadership styles of career technical directors and school climate as perceived by teachers., Dennis A. Blatt
The relationship between preschoolers' academic self-esteem and the quality of their child care center., Kara Lynn Bodnovich
Environmental justice through pollution prevention: Development of a quantitative method to assess community vulnerability and air emission hazard for optimal impact., John Lewis Boettner III
Chemical and physical properties of acid mine drainage floc, Catherine M. Bohan
Atmosphere: Transformation and process., Jason Thomas Bohnert
Relationships among spirituality, cognitive processing, and personal control, Karri Bonner
Combined effects of water chemistry, canopy cover, and stream size on benthic macroinvertebrates along a Central Appalachian stream continuum, Jesse Adam Bopp
Imagery use in fencing, Jason Michael Boron
Mode I fracture and durability of the CFRP -concrete interface bond, David Moses Boyajian
Stereotypes, intolerance, and policy supports for women, minorities, and gays: The diversity course impact on students pursuing higher education in the SREB states., Christine J. Brehm
Sowing barren ground: Constructions of motherhood, the body, and subjectivity in American women's writing, 1928-1948., Virginia Blanton Broaddus
Creating loyalty in relationship marketing: A descriptive study of supermarket loyalty programs., Catherine Maria Brumley
The association of selected personality traits with perceived teaching program effectiveness., Mitchell Eugene Bryant
A helping hand?: The United States, "Questions of the Far East," & the Washington Conference, 1921-1922., David R. Buck
Developing a model to facilitate the improvement of the quality of crash data collection in West Virginia, David Scott Bucy
Design, construction and testing of an innovative mechanism for manual wheelchair propulsion, Thomas S. Burke Jr.
Why national missile defense: A test of three competing models., Christopher Lee Campbell
Birch rod to arsenal: A study of the naval ordnance plant at South Charleston, West Virginia and the search for a government industrial policy., Joe Hardin Camp
Hand transmitted vibration in a simulated industrial task: A psychophysical evaluation., Sergio Augusto Caporali Filho
The relationships between teacher self-disclosure, student motives, student affect, relational certainty, and student participation., Jacob L. Cayanus
Manufacture and rehabilitation of guardrail posts using composite fabrics, Ram Chamarthy
Small mammal communities on a reclaimed mountaintop mine/valley fill landscape in southern West Virginia, Howard Douglas Chamblin
The Longest Distance Between Two Points., David Lee Chance
Learning to do the job: The transfer experiences of three child welfare workers., Patricia Ann Chase
Off-line Thai handwriting recognition in legal amount, Watchara Chatwiriya
Determining the effects of phosphorylation on AFAP-110 function, Lidia Nikolayevna Cherezova
Problem solving and personality factors of two at -risk *college populations, Cory John Clark
Establishing design vehicles for the hang-up problem, Amy Lorraine Clawson
The role of power and energy demands in hybrid vehicles., John Jason Conley
Pulse charging lead-acid batteries to improve performance and reverse the effects of sulfation, Robert B. Cooper
The efficacy of a media literacy program for the prevention and treatment of eating disturbances: Implications for the continuum model of eating disorders., Janelle Wilder Coughlin
Induction -year mentors' self -perceptions and reflections on their training and administrative support, Joy Rise Cowdery
Explaining Viking expansion, Darrin M. Cox
The Great Awakening and religious freedom., Heather Cunningham
Expression and regulation of c-myb in B-lymphocyte development, Candice LaShawn Damiani
Use of West Virginia permanent traffic recorder data to develop factors for traffic and truck variation, Jacob Scott D'Angelo
The status of seamless articulation within West Virginia's education system., Kathy Jo D'Antoni
Integrated through -wafer optical monitoring of MEMS for closed -loop control, Jeremy Michael Dawson
Psychometric evaluation of the Sport Disengagement Questionnaire, Heather Renee Deaner
The effect of student verses teacher instruction on motor skill acquisition., Mary Ann DeLuca
Monitoring process and assessing uncertainty for ANFIS time series forecasting, Yan K. Cathey Deng
Spiraling towards success: An Africana artist's exploration of the creative process of writing and performing a monodrama., Nina Christine Domingue
A study of the relationship between coal mine fatalities and the length of time a mine has been opened., Nancy L. Dorset
Variables affecting compliance of pigeons, Adam H. Doughty
Technology and schooling in the United States Virgin Islands: A case study of the role of computers at Salt Pond School., Carolyn J. Drost
The meaning of technology: A theology of technique in Jacques Ellul., Paul L. Dunham
The significance of metallothionein isoform 3 gene expression in human prostate cancer., Rana Dutta
A case study exploring streaming video in a university setting., Brent Matthew Eastwood
A comparison of psychologists who engage in nonsexual and sexual dual relationships with psychologists who do not., Debra Kristine Ehlert
Three empirical essays on environmental regulations, strategic interaction, and regional trade agreements, Paavo Eliste