Dissertations from 2017
Multiscale Regional Liquefaction Hazard Assessment and Mapping, Chaofeng Wang
Essays on monetary policy and financial markets, Gang Wang
Study of the Anharmonicity of Vibrational Modes in Carbon Nano-Materials Using a Moments-Based Approach, Hengjia Wang
3D Tornado Wind Field Model and Risk Assessment of Tornado Damage, Jin Wang
Mobile Search Strategies and Detection Analysis of Nuclear Radiation Sources, Luyang Wang
Observer Based Cylinder Charge Estimation for Spark-ignition Engines, Zhe Wang
Real-time Observation of Dynamic Sarcomeric Addition in an In Vivo-like Cardiomyocyte Culture Model, Zhonghai Wang
A Descriptive Exploratory Study: Neighborhood Factors Related to Black Business Density, Janelle Williams
Integrating Parametric Structural Analysis and Optimization in the Architectural Schematic Design Phase, Nixon Wonoto
Parsimonious Space-Time Temperature Series Modeling, Yanbo Xia
Friction Stir Back Extrusion of Aluminium Alloys for Automotive Applications, Zeren Xu
Adaptive Robust Methodology for Parameter Estimation and Variable Selection, Tao Yang
Synthesis and Structure-Property Relationship of Phosphonium Polymers, Xiaoyan Yang
Feasibility Evaluation of a Vibration-Based Leak Detection Technique for Sustainable Water Distribution Pipeline System Monitoring, Sepideh Yazdekhasti
Secondary Land to Water Transitions: Turtles as Models for Understanding Morphological Evolution, Vanessa K. Hilliard Young
Femtosecond Laser Micromachining of Advanced Fiber Optic Sensors and Devices, Lei Yuan
Exploring the Role of Simulation and Visualization Tools in Improving Learning Outcomes in Support of Technology Programs, Melissa Isabel Zelaya-Floyd
Vehicle Parameters Estimation and Driver Behavior Classification for Adaptive Shift Strategy of Heavy Duty Vehicles, Darui Zhang
Proteinaceous Resin and Hydrophilic Encapsulation: A Self-Healing-Related Study, Ting Zheng
Dissertations from 2016
Using Soil Conditioners to Improve Soil Physiochemical Properties and Agricultural Productivity in Libya, Gandura Abagandura
Enabling Marker Assisted Breeding (MAB) for Phytochemical Compounds in Peach [Prunus persica (L.) Batsch], Asma Abdelghafar
A Multi-Model Approach to Design a Robust Fixed-Order Controller to Improve Power System Stability, Abdlmnam Abdlrahem Abdlrahem
Computational Studies of Molecular Mechanisms Mediating Protein Adsorption on Material Surfaces, Tigran M. Abramyan
Solution Techniques for Classes of Biobjective and Parametric Programs, Nathan Adelgren
Numerical Investigation of Porous and Non-Porous Pipe with Free Overfall, Tanjina Afrin
Understanding Allosteric Modulation of G-Protein Coupled Receptors, Vibhor Agrawal
A Probabilistic-Based Approach to Monitoring Tool Wear State and Assessing Its Effect on Workpiece Quality in Nickel-Based Alloys, Farbod Akhavan Niaki
Characterizing the Performance of a Ferrofluid-Based Electromagnetic Energy Harvester under Direct and Parametric Excitations, Saad F. Alazemi
Optimal Operation of a Northwest Grid of Saudi Arabia Including Renewable Resources, Hani Albalawi
Evaluation of High Sugar Ryegrass Varieties, Mariano Alende
Exploiting Stiffness Nonlinearities to Improve the Performance of Galloping Flow Energy Harvesters, Ali H. Alhadidi
An Examination of Leader-Member Exchange and Team Effectiveness, Brooke B. Allison
Online Social Networking and International Students' Adjustment, Sumood Makki Almaowashi
The Initial Design and Validation of the Teachers' Emotions, Appraisals, and Coping Habits when Facilitating Inquiry-Based Instruction (TEACH-FIBI) Instrument for Science Education, Daniel Mason Alston
Agricultural Commodity Futures Price Volatility: A Market Regulatory Policy Study, George P. Apperson III
Effects of Social Issues on Employment Outcomes for Individuals with Disabilities, Theresa Patricia Atkinson
Essays on Export Sophistication, Abdulbasit Aydin
Microbiological and Quality Characteristics of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) and Mung Bean (Vigna radiata) Sprouts Grown Using Different Water Sources and Treated Post-Harvest, Kimberly A. Baker
Optimization Techniques for Modern Power Systems Planning, Operation and Control, Karthikeyan Balasubramaniam
Acculturation, Ethnic Identity, and Psychological Well-Being of Albanian-American Immigrants in the United States, Albina Balidemaj
Evaluation of 1,4-Dioxane Biodegradation Under Aerobic and Anaerobic Conditions, Francisco J. Barajas Rodriguez
The Role of Community Participation for Green Stormwater Infrastructure Development, Nicole Barclay
Glycosome Heterogeneity, Dynamics, and ER Association in Trypanosoma brucei, Sarah Twitty Bauer
Examining the Effects of Interaction Fidelity on Task Performance and Learning in Virtual Reality, Jeffrey Wayne Bertrand
A Qualitative Study of African American Women in Engineering Technology Programs in Community Colleges, Jacquelyn Blakley
Genetic Study of Grain Yield and Quality Traits in Sorghum, Richard E. Boyles III
Performance Management in Family Microbusinesses, Alice M. Brawley
Exploring the Effects of Network Dynamics on Student Test Scores in a Rural Middle School, Bridget C. Briley
A Safety Analysis of Spatial Phenomena about the Residences of Drivers Involved in Crashes, Kweku Tekyi Brown
Essays on Mandated Vertical Restraints, Jacob E. Burgdorf
Organization-Stakeholder Interaction Through Social Media: A Tri-level Investigation, Categorization, and Research Agenda, James Edward Burleson
Burnout Among Pastors in Local Church Ministry in Relation to Pastor, Congregation Member, and Church Organizational Outcomes, Crystal Mary Burnette
Ethical Decision-Making Examined in Greek Letter Organization Members: A Case Study, Matthew Robert Burns
Middle School Subject Area Teachers' Self-Efficacy with English Language Learners: A Mixed Methods Study, Tracy Dawn Butler
The Role the N-terminal Domain Plays in Spidroin Assembly, Krystal Audrey Cadle
Investigating Materials that Promote New Organic Methodology and Remediation of Volatile Organic Compounds, McKenzie Louise Campbell
Characterization and Control of Ophiosphaerella spp. Causing Spring Dead Spot of Bermudagrass in South Carolina, USA and Buenos Aires, Argentina, Alejandro L. Canegallo
An Analysis of Three Trio Student Support Services Projects at Public Two-Year Institutions in South Carolina, Caroline W. Canty
The Adaptable Growth of Seashells: Informing the Design of the Built Environment through Quantitative Biomimicry, Diana Ann Chen
Optimizing Virtual Resource Management in Cloud Datacenters, Liuhua Chen
Ceramic Thin Films with Embedded Magnetic Nanofibers or Nanorods of Controlled Orientations, Zhaoxi Chen
Employee Well-Being Profiles: A Person-Centered Approach to Understanding Multiple Dimensions of Psychosocial Well-Being, Janelle H. Cheung
Functionalized Cellulose Nanofiber Membranes for Heavy Metals Removal from Impaired Waters, Nithinart Chitpong
Brand Community Interface Design: An Adapted Method for User Experience Research, Heather Dunn Christiansen
Nutrient Related Mechanisms of Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, Sarah Elizabeth Cisewski
Functional Analysis of Human Long Non-coding RNAs and Their Associations with Diseases, Steven Cogill
Demand-Control Interactions in Older Workers: Health and Well-Being as Outcome Measures, Sarah DuBose Coldiron
Essays in Directed Technical Change, Randy Cragun
On The Modal Effective Nonlinearity of A Class of Tapered-Cantilever Beams, Clodoaldo Jose da Silva
Manipulating Cardiovascular Cellular Interactions and Mechanics: A Multidimensional and Multimodal Approach, Aesha Yogesh Desai
Low Cost, Carbon-Based Micro- and Nano-Structured Electrodes for High Performance Supercapacitors, Kryssia Pamela Díaz Orellana
Expander Graphs and Coding Theory, Michael C. Dowling Jr.
Light Echoes and Late-Time Emissions of Type IA Supernovae, Dina Drozdov
Ironic Feminism: Rhetorical Critique in Satirical News, Kathy Elrick
Creation of a Pioneer-Neuron Axonal Pathfinding Model for Future Applications in Developmental Neurotoxicity Testing, Nicholas Robert Erdman
Connected Vehicles at Signalized Intersections: Traffic Signal Timing Estimation and Optimization, S. AliReza Fayazi
Developing Unit Cell Design Guidelines for Meso-scale Periodic Cellular Materials, Mohammad Fazelpour
Manufacturing System Energy Modeling and Optimization, Lujia Feng
Three Essays on the Introduction and Impact of Baggage Fees in the U.S. Airline Industry, Alexander Fiore
Computational Engineering Analysis of Materials and Structural Aspects of Gas Turbine Engine Ceramic Matrix Composite Components, Rohan Ram Galgalikar
On Becoming a Graduate Student Teacher of Mathematics, Eliza Dargan Gallagher
Unobserved Heterogeneity and Self-Selection: Essays in Labor Economics and International Trade, Mallika Garg
Characterization of Tributyl Degradation Using FTIR-ATR Spectroscopy and Carbon Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry, April Renae Gillens
Understanding the Transcriptional Landscape of Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) Cell Lines Using Next-Generation Sequencing Technology, RNA-seq, under Industrially Relevant Conditions, Yogender Kumar Gowtham
Hyperspectral Diffuse Optical Tomography Using the Reduced Basis Method and Sparsity Constraints, Rachel Elizabeth Grotheer
Where Cultures Collide: Hispanic Family Involvement in Education Among Different Socioeconomic Groups, Holly M. Grover
Advanced Specialty Fiber Designs for High Power Fiber Lasers, Guancheng Gu
Attitudes Toward Marriage Among Albanians: Establishing Baseline Attitudinal Clusters and Predictors from the 2008 European Values Study, Timothy Paul Hagen
me of the Lowercase Variety: Reflections on the American Dream, Power, Privilege, and self, jared m. halter
Collective Sensemaking About the Implementation of Two Multi-Tiered Systems of Support: A Comparative Case Study of Two Selected Elementary School Teams, Ellen M. Hampshire