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 2002
An analysis of the relationship between hate crimes reporting and administrative policies as they relate to community policing., Everett Otto Elliott
Analysis of complex ventilation networks in multiple fan coal mines, Khaled Ali El-Nagdy
Effects of familiar versus unfamiliar therapists on responding in the analog functional analysis, Carie Lynn English
Progression of chronic renal disease in several animal models: Possible role of decreased renal nitric oxide production as a primary causative factor., Aaron D. Erdely
Assessing the perceived impact of Computer-Assisted Instruction on physical therapy education, Mia L. Erickson
Whitney preserving maps, Benjamin Espinoza
The potential of soil survey data in a quantitative evaluation of surficial geology mapping in northern Maine., Rosalia Evans
The influence of Spanish music in "Cerdana" by Deodat de Severac., Jaume Fabregas i Marcet
Narrating machines: Figurations of technology in "1 Henry VI", "Robinson Crusoe", and "The Matrix"., Robert Patton Fanning
Quantifying the impact of the WTO on Kuwait, Reyadh Y. Faras
The impact of a language learning context on Chinese students learning English., Saundra Enany Faris
Students' perceptions of nonnative ESL teachers, Etelvo Ramos Filho
Expansion of the scope of the allenic Pauson-Khand reaction to include carboxylic acids and esters, Kimberly D. Fisher
An evaluation of double-observer point count techniques and avian habitat use on the Camp Dawson Collective Training Area, Preston County, West Virginia., Greg Michael Forcey
Aging model for commercial polymers, Kevin J. Ford
The story of Valmont in Hampton's "Les Liaisons Dangereuses": An examination of an actor's process., Daniel Stephen Forsythe
Attachment, gender, and personality: An exploration into the affective components of adult attachment in a non-clinical sample., Daniel Joseph Fox
Numerical modeling of air blast effects on hybrid structures, Matthew J. Fox
Modeling the pultrusion process to obtain low void fraction composites, Adam Douglas Freed
Scenic design for Robinson Jeffers' "Medea"., Christopher Gadomski
Interaction between positive and negative effectors of embryonic and postnatal muscle growth in the chicken and the mouse, Scott Allen Gahr
Trading rule profitability and official intervention in foreign exchange markets of emerging economies., Leticia G. Garcia
The quality of student effort of nontraditional student persisters at Glenville State College., Marthenia Ellen Garrett
Geology, surface hydrology, and fish habitat relationships in the upper Shavers Fork drainage basin, West Virginia, Ryan Cooley Gaujot
The dynamics of orality, language, and identity in David Huet's "Zaza, la Réunion des années 50" (2000) and Erna Brodber's "Jane and Louisa Will Soon Come Home" (1980)., Weena Isabelle Gaulin
An oral hygiene education program based on an assessment of the oral health needs of children ages four to seven in Guastatoya, Guatemala., Heather Denise Gibson
Women's general and oral health topics in associate /certificate, baccalaureate, and master's degree dental hygiene curricula., Joan Carol Gibson-Howell
Kinematics of detachment folding, Appalachian Valley and Ridge, West Virginia, Matthew N. Giffels
Costume designs for "An Ideal Husband" by Oscar Wilde., Sharon Tobin Goeres
On the edge of chaos: A Delphi study of the changing role of the secondary principal., Rebecca H. Goodwin
Technologies of a "new world" citizenship: American frontier narratives in the late-twentieth century., Catherine Courtney Gouge
The effects of a one-week training course on preservice PETE students' knowledge of critical elements, error detection skill and feedback precision., Michael Allen Graves
West Virginia University ceramic arts production studio program, Jeffrey Stewart Greenham
The study of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) gene regulation in HepG2 cells by glucose induction and the study of G6PD mRNA localization by fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH)., Brian Nelson Griffith
Heart rate reactivity, aggression, anger, and antisocial behavior in dating males, Jennifer L. Guriel
Fine particle flotation for Florida dolomitic phosphate pebbles, Zhengxing Gu
Impact of early childhood perceptions and experiences on oral health practices in later life, Johnna Marie Guzzi
Effects of response-independent stimulus delivery and functional communication training, Shannon S. Haag
Electron transfer kinetic studies of 1-electron, 1-proton redox couples attached to electrodes, Robert M. Haddox
Growth equilibrium modeling of urban sprawl on agricultural lands in West Virginia, Yohannes G. Hailu
Development of antibiotic resistance due to chromosomal mutation caused by AH26® endodontic sealer., Jason J. Hales
Effects of high -dose chemotherapy on the bone marrow microenvironment, Brett Matthew Hall
Effects of vehicle weight and model year on vehicle contribution to atmospheric pollutant inventories., Timothy S. Hall
A comparison of faculty role ambiguity and role conflict at freestanding and component community and technical colleges in West Virginia., Pamela Jane Hamilton
A comparative examination and assessment of national study commissions., Barry S. Harrison
The effectiveness of hypermedia in West Virginia history: A study of the application of the HyperCard program, "The Battle of Philippi"., Timothy Allen Hart
Hate crime in the media: A content analysis of "The Washington Post" and "The New York Times"., Jennifer Michelle Hatcher
Personal tobacco use behaviors and tobacco cessation activities of dental and dental hygiene students in United States dental schools., Amanda Suzanne Hatfield
Opportunities and occupations in animal and veterinary sciences based on the current careers of West Virginia University alumni, Stacey Michelle Hawkins
The Big Three as related to receiver apprehension and listening behaviors., Jamie Lynn Hayhurst
The role of endophyte -infected grasses as biologically mediated control strategies for plant -parasitic nematode suppression in West Virginia orchards., James Robert Hendricks
The effects of rumination and emotional writing on heart rate recovery following anger recall., Danielle H. Hernandez
Integrated responses of overstory sweetgum (Liquidambar styracuflua L.) trees to elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide: A field experiment at the Duke Forest FACE site., Jeffrey David Herrick
Perceptions of banned drugs in athletics in relation to sport participation, gender, and socioeconomic status, Torri P. Hill
Family Conflict Communication Model: Constituents of constructive and destructive conflict communication., Lois L. Hinkle
The effect of math anxiety, math self -efficacy, and computer -assisted instruction on the ability of undergraduate nursing students to calculate drug dosages., James Edward Hodge
Effect of peptidoglycan-polysaccharide complex on reproductive efficiency and mastitis in sheep, Ida Holaskova
Costume design for "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Charlotte Chorpenning., Kathleen Hoover
Impact of student teaching experiences, personal demographics, and selected factors on the decisions of pre-service agricultural education teachers to enter into teaching, Gene Allen Hovatter
Development of lightweight FRP bridge deck designs and evaluations, Isaac Lem Howard
Immunomodulatory roles of endotoxin and glutaraldehyde in the development of latex allergy, Michael D. Howell
Modeling trade and environmental interactions, Haixiao Huang
Perceived efficacy and utilization of the OralCDx brush biopsy, Courtney Niccole Huffman
Uncertainty assessment for CFD using error transport equation, Gusheng Hu
Experimental characterization of the mechanical consequences of a debonded total hip stem with an unsupported distal tip, Keith Thomas Hustosky
In vitro genotoxicity investigations of jet fuel, Shawna M. Jackman
Reducing interferences in glow discharge spectroscopies using transient operation and collision -induced dissociation, Glen Paul Jackson
Career maturity and the use of disability support services: The effect of locus of control and career self -efficacy for college students with disabilities., Bethanne T. Jacobson
A tabu search approach for the dynamic space allocation problem., Juan R. Jaramillo
Organic carbon and fertility of forest soils on the Allegheny Plateau of West Virginia, Anthony Blaine Jenkins
Mode-I fatigue fracture of interface for fiber -reinforced polymer composite bonded to wood, Junhui Jia
GASMAK2 model for longwall gob gas emission, Qinghua Jin
Dendritic development of GABAergic cortical interneurons revealed by biolistic transfection with GFP, Xiaoming Jin
Otherworldly Goods, Grant Johnson
The contributions of optimism and pessimism to physical and psychological well-being among adults with type 2 diabetes., Jenessa C. Johnson
Effects of d -amphetamine and morphine on behavior maintained by fixed -interval schedules, Jennifer L. Johnson
Costuming "It's a Wonderful Life"., Jerry L. Johnson
Spatial and predictive foraging models for gray bats in northwest Georgia and a comparison of two acoustical bat survey techniques, Joshua Begg Johnson
Differentially expressed genes in the mutualistic Neotyphodium coenophialum-tall fescue interaction, Linda Joy Johnson
The prevalence of heart-healthy menu items in restaurants of West Virginia., Jenni Lin Jones
The economic role of West Virginia's food systems in a globalized economic environment., Sangnyeol Jung
Nest-site resources for cavity-nesting birds in the southern Allegheny Mountain forests of West Virginia, Harry A. Kahler
Even a small star shines in the darkness: Overcoming challenges faced by pianists with small hands., Tretip Kamolsiri
Effects of nitrogen fertilizer and red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) component on productivity of grass-legume mixed swards, Chamil Salinda Kandapola
Comparison of 19mm Superpave and Marshall Base II mixes in West Virginia, Vasavi Kanneganti
Nucleation and coagulation of particulate matter inside a turbulent exhaust plume of a diesel vehicle, Donghee Kim
Stress response genes in the human proximal tubules, Doyeob Kim
Cross-border workers' compensation coverage and NAFTA: Analysis of coverage in American and Canadian jurisdictions., Patricia Cathleen Kimpan
Seepage in earth slopes with longitudinal drainage trenches, Ricardo Constantino Kiriakidis L.
Depression and self -silencing in lesbian and heterosexual women, Samantha Ann Kirk
A study of student characteristics and their effect on student satisfaction with online courses., Karen Elizabeth Kirtley
Slow wave ion heating and parametric instabilities in the HELIX helicon source, John L. Kline
The induction of sensitization and airway hyperreactivity by 3-amino-5-mercapto-1,2,4-triazole in a murine model., Kimberly Jean Klink
Effects of morphine, d-amphetamine, and food deprivation on temporally organized behavior, Todd William Knealing
Measurement of total hydrocarbon emissions with MEMS using a portable FID and a novel exhaust flow meter, Jared Gregory Knight
Design of 2.4 GHz and 5GHz RFIC front-end components in CMOS and silicon-germanium HBT technologies., Rahul Madhav Kodkani
Anatomical and physiological properties of the superior paraolivary nucleus in the rat, Randy Joseph Kulesza Jr.
Wheat, wealth, and western Maryland: The growth and evolution of flour milling in Frederick County, Maryland, 1748-1789., John F. Kvach
Spatial population dynamics of brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) in a central Appalachian watershed, Peter John Lamothe
What is the effect of West Virginia principals' leadership styles, their levels of computer anxiety, and selected personal attributes upon their levels of computer use?, James Patrick Law