Theses from 2024
Analysis of CNN Performance utilizing JPEG Compressed Images Created on an FPGA, Timothy Shaughnessy
Hand Movement Analysis for Surgical Suturing Skill Assessment, Amir Mehdi Shayan
I’m a Forest, Not a Saltmarsh, Captain: Carbon and Sap Flow Dynamics in Coastal Forested Wetlands of the Southeastern United States, Chris Shipway
“Caroline”: Deviance in Southern Women’s Poetry, Sage Aspyn Short
Children of the Grave: The Rise, Fall, and Experience of Heavy Metal Music During the Latter Cold War From 1969-1991, Shelby Sibert
Modeling of Multi-Period Disaster Logistics Planning in the State of South Carolina, Emma Simon
Aboveground Biomass Estimation of Pastures Using Field Robotics, Jasanmol Singh
Optimizing Compression Efficiency with Adaptive Quantization Bit Depths, Carson Sisk
The Effect of Football Facemask Design Variability on Dynamic Impact Performance and Quasi-Static Stiffness, Adam W. Smith
Divisor Graph and Factorization Type, Masoumeh Soleimani
Exploring Creative Placemaking of Americana Outdoor Music Festivals in the Southeastern United States, Tyler Spencer
Beyond “Muscular Blueprints”: Sarah Ruhl and Access Intimacy in Dramatic Writing, Taylor Steck
Ahead of the Digital Curve: Digitally Documenting and Interpreting the Historic Built Environment In Museums, Hannah St. Onge
An Analysis of the Properties of Polar Codes, Luke Szramowski
Lateral Dispersal of Adult Trichoptera: Flight Distance and Traveling Pattern, Peilin Tan
Assessing the Potential for Photosynthetic Degradation of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances, Marlow Thomas
Extraction of Neutron-Gamma Irradiated Diffusion Pump Oils, Cooper L. Tillman
Impact of Nitrogen Species on Algal Carbon Capture, Lauren J. Todd
Redesign of X-Ray Irradiator to Expand Research of Low-Dose X-Ray Radiation, Lauren Ulbrich
Effect of Source of Trace Minerals on Nutrient Digestibility and Rumen Fermentation of Dairy Cows, Cesar Velasquez Rios
Evaluating Company Culture of Roofing Contracting Companies to Attract and Retain Women in the Industry, Gopika Viswanathan
Hyperspectral Image Classification of Bacteria Using a Deep Convolutional Neural Network, Bruce S. Vogelsberg Jr
Caught on Camera: Evaluating Wood Duck (Aix Sponsa) Cavity Occurrence and Trapping Efficiency, Cindy L. Von Haugg
“Playing the Blame Game”: How Social Media Users Make Sense of Coach-Athlete Sexual Violence and Institutional Betrayal, Claire Waddell
The Female Werewolf: The Wolf, the Woman, and the Dunce Outcast, Melina Wallace
Elucidating the Impact of Casting Solvent on Vanadium Ion Transport in Solution-Cast Ionomer Biocomposites Containing Lignin, Zhongyu Wang
Field Evaluation of Transverse Post-Tensioning and Latex Modified Concrete on Bridge Load Distribution, Paige Waters
Mechanical and Thermal Measurement Techniques for Crystalline-Core/Crystalline-Clad Optical Fibers, Evan Watkins
Transcriptomic Profile of Armillaria Root Rot Fungi Affecting the U.S. Stone Fruit Industry, Jared Weaver
AI at the Helm: Transforming Crisis Communication Through Theory and Advancing Technology, Timothy Whims
PFOS Alters Metabolism in the Liver and Skeletal Muscle of CYP2B-Null and Humanized CYP2B6-Transgenic Mice, Lanie Williams
Low-Resource ICD Coding of Discharge Summaries, Ashton Williamson
By the Devil’s Grace: Zofloya’s Victoria and the Recontextualizing of a Protagonist, Katherine Woods
Application of Lossy and Lossless Compression to DICOM Files, Yizhe Yang
Identity War: World War I Through the Lens of Carl Schmitt and Ideology, Charles Zambito
Estimating the Effect of Nuclear Energy on a Country's Electricity Generation Mix: Fukushima as a Case Study, Sarah Elizabeth Zarrilli
Hardware Applications of High-Speed Fault Detection Algorithms, Daniel Zintsmaster
Theses from 2023
The Influence of Diversity Dimensions on Student’s Collaboration Success: What It Means for Workforce Development in Manufacturing, Oyinkansola Adeite
Charleston, SC Boarding Houses 1840-1880: Prevalence, Placement, and Character, Holly Adington
A Systematic Review of Research on Treatment & Prevention of the Neglected Tropical Disease Leishmaniasis, Aryn Akerberg
Management of Nematodes Associated With Tobacco and Sweet Potato Using Non-fumigant Approach, Md Shah Alam
Assessing Key Factors Influencing Fire-Induced Spalling of Concrete Using Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI), Mohammad Khaled Gazi Albashiti
Integrated Energy-Aware Motion Planning and Charge Scheduling of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Hayleyesus Alemayehu
Bringing Vanished Landscapes to the Surface: A Multi-Tool Approach to Unearthing Charleston's Walled City, Alexis Allen
Work-Life Coexistence in the Age of Gen Z: A Comprehensive Examination of Expectations and Industry Realities, Ameenullah Amiri
Detection And Microhabitat Use Of The Cryptic Patch-nosed Salamander (Urspelerpes Brucei) In Three Occupied Streams, Chelsea Anderson
The Floral Thermal Environment: Physical, Morphological, and Environmental determinants, and their impact on Plant-Pollinator Interactions, Jennifer Apland
Cú Chulainn's "Vigil on the Hound Fords": The Centrality of Borders in the Táin Bó Cuailnge, David Atkinson
Apparatus and Instrumentation Design for Investigation of Surface Impact Effects on Superconductivity, Austin Back
1-Methyl-4-Phenyl-1,2,3,6-Tetrahydropyridine (MPTP)-Treated Adult Zebrafish as a Model for Parkinson’s Disease, Emmeline Bagwell
Visualizing Project Life-Cycle Data in a Hybrid Dashboard for Federal Capital Projects, Prajakta Bapat
Trust is Not Enough: Examining the Role of Distrust in Human-Autonomy Teams, Sydney Begerowski
Identifying Genetic Sources of Anthracnose Resistance in Global Sorghum Lines, Mary-Frances Behnke
Factors That Influenced Current Gen Z Undergraduate Students Enrolled in Construction-Related Programs to Pursue a Career in Construction, Bishesh Bharadwaj
The Influence of Premium Finished Paper Packaging on Consumer Behavior, Sahil Bhayani
Thermal Energy Storage Using High Temperature Borehole Heat Exchangers in Unconsolidated Materials, Kayla Bicknell
Quantum Artificial Intelligence Supported Autonomous Truck Platooning, Pronab Kumar Biswas
Development of Modeling Approaches for A Molecular Level Understanding of Ligand-Lanthanide-Water Systems, Sayani Biswas
Individual Differences in Vulnerability to Phishing, Fake News, and Vishing, Jeff Black
Evaluating the Feasibility of Using Strain Measured During Sinusoidal Rate Pumping Tests to Characterize an Aquifer, Riley Blais
Comparative Design Space for Bistable Composites: An Integrated Framework of Optimization, Finite Element Analysis, and Experimental Testing, Jonathan Bolanos
SHADE, Jonathan Bolton
The Role of Peer, Supervisor, Mentor, and Organizational Support on Workplace Ostracism and Inclusion, Erica Boucher
Measurement of Microplastics in a Freshwater Micro-Watershed, Cole Bowman
Evaluation of the Long-Term Performance of OGFC in South Carolina, Rishiraj Brahmbhatt
An Investigation Into the Origin and Molecular Mechanism of Species-Specific Craniofacial Sexual Dimorphism in Lake Malawi Cichlids, Ashleigh Brandon
Effects of AntagomiR-22-3p on Muscle Size in Older Lambs using Computed Tomography Imaging, Anna Brewer
Universal Short-Circuit and Open-Circuit Fault Detection for an Inverter, Buck Brown
Hibernating Tricolored Bats at a Southeastern Recreation Site: Microsite Use and Public Perceptions, Rebecca Brown
“Oh, That’s For Girls”: Barriers to Men’s Enrollment in College Sex Education Courses, Savannah Burke
Enhancing Peanut Harvesting: Evaluating Factors That Influence Yield and Developing a Web-Based Field Drying Forecast Tool, Charles Burkett
“Why I Sing the Blues”: The Blues and the Individuals Who Played Them, Daniel Byrd
Dynamic Translation of Drone View to Vehicle View for Autonomous Driving, Grayson Byrd
Racial Discrimination in NBA Contracts, Andrew Byrne
Enabling Breeding for Fruitlet Freeze Tolerance in Peach, Ufuk Caglar
Use of Biorational Products for Botrytis Management in Floriculture Crops, Josselyn Calidonio
An Empirical Examination of Consequential Factors of Negative Program Culture as Determinants of Affective Well-Being in Graduate Students, Morgan Chandler
Social Bonding in Social Isolation: Social and Religious Support for Substance Use Recovery during COVID-19, Lindsey Chapman
(Un)seen: Reshaping Emotional Abuse, Emily Collins
Thawing and Storage Effects on Quality of Plant-Based Sausage Patties, Dakota Cook
The Characterization of Atmospheric Turbulence and its Effect on Laser Beam Propagation, Michael Cox
Vibration Fatigue of Leaded Solder Joint Interconnects for PCB Electronics, John Crowder
Politics, Players, and Legislation in the California Housing Crisis, Andy Daly
Winter Cover Crop Performance in the Southern Piedmont Region of South Carolina, Payton Davis
Experimental Investigation of the Long-Term Bending Deflection and Creep Performance of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT), Aaron DeSantis
Using Visual Effects as a Means of Establishing or Reinforcing Scale in 3D Visual Works, Eric DiNicolantonio
The Invisible Influence: How Women and Enslaved People Shaped Colonial South Carolina, Abigail Doyle
Augmented Human Inspired Phase Variable Using a Canonical Dynamical System, Timothy Driscoll