Dissertations from 2005
FIRST Robotics as a Model for Experiential Problem-based Learning: A Comparison of Student Attitudes and Interests in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology, Donald Sanford Griffith Jr.
Golden Handshakes: Pay for Failure and Executive Dismissals, Karim Gulamhusein
The Effect of Business-to-Business Electronic Commerce on Operating Performance in Manufacturing Companies, Douglas N. Hales
Validation of Supercritical Carbon Dioxide as a Sterilization Method for Medical Implants, Jason Douglas Hemmer
The Principal's Leadership Style as Related to Student Achievement in Middle Schools, Mary B. Hensien
Mutagenicity and Repair of Deaminated DNA Lesions in Prokaryotic and Mammalian Systems, Thomas Matthew Hitchcock
Development of Turbulence Models for Complex Unsteady Flows: Applications for Automotive and Gas Turbine Industries, D. Scott Holloway
Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer of Turbulent Flow in Rod Bundle Subchannels, Mary V. Holloway
Relationships between Amphibian and Reptile Communities and Forest Management in Upland Pine Stands of the South Carolina Coastal Plain, W. Jeffrey Humphries
Optimal Design for Additive Manufacturing of Heterogeneous Objects, Yuna Hu
Surface Modification of Poly(L-Lactide) Films by Grafting Hydrophilic Polymers and Branched Architectures, Amol V. Janorkar
Essays on the Organization and Impact of Professional Sports, John Jasina
Studied on Perfluorocyclobutyl (PFCB) Aryl Ether Polymers: From Fundamentals to Function, Jianyong Jin
The Interactions of Indicator Bacteria and Sediments in Fresh Water Streams, Louwanda W. Jolley
Kinematics and Implementation of Continuum Manipulators, Bryan A. Jones
Improving Parallel Job Scheduling Performance in Multi-Clusters Through Selective Job Co-Allocation, William M. Jones
Microeconomic Studies in Higher Education, Reynaldo Hernandez Julian
Does the Effect of Young Children on Mother's Labor Supply Differ by Education and Race? An Analysis of Married Women's Labor Force Participation and Worked Hours in the United States 1975-2000, Maria de la Esperanza Juri
Development and Characterization of Gelatin Films as Active Packaging Layers, Young Teck Kim
High Energy Neutron Spectroscopy with Thick Silicon Detectors, James D. Kinnison
Efficient Predictor/Multi-Corrector Algorithms Based on High-Order Accurate Time-Discontinuous Galerkin Methods for Second-Order Hyperbolic Systems, Prapot Kunthong
Establishment of a Tomato Physical Map and Genetic and Molecular Characterization of the Jointless-2 Region on Chromosome 12, Seunghee Lee
The Effect of Instructional Method on the Language Arts Learning of Middle School Students, Stephen Jeffrey Lewis
Essays on Education and Rural Economic Growth: Evidence from the U.S. South, Haizhen Li
Partial Permutation Decoding for Codes from Designs and Finite Geometries, Jirapha Limbupasiriporn
Hidden Subgroup Problem in Quantum Computing, Prasit Limbupasiriporn
Three Essays on the Golf Industry, Frank F. Limehouse
Accurate Modeling and Design Techniques for Loaded Monopole Antennas, Michael D. Lockard
Glycosaminoglycan Function, Instability, and Preservation in Bioprosthetic Heart Valves, Joshua James Lovekamp
Effect of Rare-Earth Doping on the Thermoelectric and Electrical Transport Properties of the Transition Metal Pentatelluride HfTe5, Nathan Lowhorn
Evaluation of Arterial Elastin and Collagen Scaffolds for Cardiovascular Tissue Engineering, Qijin Lu
Identification and Characterization of a Knockout in the Arabidopsis thaliana Group 1 LEA, ATEM6, Alicia J. Manfre
Development of Flight Leg Robustness Index and Its Applications in Robust Crew Scheduling, Vinay Mehendiratta
Fabrication of Multilayered Millimeter Wave Integrated Circuits in a Polymer Material System, Jabberia R. Miller
A Study Of The Effects That Grouping Laboratory Partners Based On Logical Thinking Abilities Have On Their Problem Solving Strategies In A General Chemistry Course, Minory Suhil Nammouz
The Influence of Soil Calcium on Land Snail Diversity in the Blue Ridge Escarpment of South Carolina, Travis H. Nation
The Lifetimes of Random Sets, Kanoktip Nimikiatklai
Quantum and Molecular Modeling of Polylactide, Christopher Paul O'Brien
Colorimetric Characterization of Printing Systems Using Targets Compensated for Tonal Value Increase, Liam O'Hara
The effect of transformational leadership training on a youth traffic safety education program, Philip Pidgeon IV
Heat Transfer Model for a Micro-Hydroponic Greenhouse Chamber, Robert Pollock
Heat Transfer Model for a Micro-Hydroponic Greenhouse Chamber, Robert Pollock
Quantification of the Effects of Crumb Rubber in CRM Binders, Bradley James Putman
Quantification of the Effects of Crumb Rubber in CRM Binders, Bradley James Putman
Impact of Usage of Inter-Organizational Information Systems on Supply Chain Capabilities, Abirami Radhakrishnan
The Influence of Variability on the Performance of a Manufacturing Cell, Howard Charles Ralph Jr.
Re-Coloring Images for Gamuts of Lower Dimension, Karl Rasche
Essays on Financial Malfeasance, Charles Steven Reback
Influence of Dissolved Organic Matter Source and Chemical Characteristics on Acute Copper Toxicity, Adam C. Ryan
A Hybrid Interactive Random-Key Genetic Algorithm for a Symmetric Multi-objective Traveling Salesman Problem, Funda Samanlioglu
Formation of Polymeric and Organic Nanoparticles by RESS and RESOLV, Amporn Sane
Novel Routes for Direct Preparation of Surface-Modifying Polyelectrolyte Layers and Patterned Polymer Surfaces, Amit Y. Sankhe
Investigation of the Response of Low-Rise Wood-Frame Roof-Wall Systems Under Combined Uplift and In-Plane Shear Loads, Elizabeth Scoville
Investigation of the Response of Low-Rise Wood-Frame Roof-Wall Systems Under Combined Uplift and In-Plane Shear Loads, Elizabeth Scoville
Recombinant Protein Production from E. coli Fermentations: Use of Intein Fusion Proteins and Reduced Genome E. coli Strains, Shamik S. Sharma
Food Tourism and the Culinary Tourist, Sajna S. Shenoy
A New Paradigm for Integrated Bi-objective Robust-Tolerance Design Modeling and Optimization, Sangmun Shin
Self-Stabilization Protocols, and Distributed Protocols in Mobile Ad Hoc Networks, Zhengnan Shi
Optimal Control for Polymer Process Modeling, David C. Szurley
Acoustical Properties of Nonwoven Fiber Network Structures, Mevlut Tascan
Effects of Brick Air Scrubber By-Product on The Physiological Responses of Selected Plant Species and its Utilization in Lagoon Sludge Treatment, Carla N. Thomas
Development of a Composite Bone Graft Substitute for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications, Chuck Brandon Thomas
Career and Technical Education Program Graduates: What Happens After Graduation? A Look at Employment and Job Satisfaction, C. Justice Tillman
Fetching the Future: A Delphi Study of the Future of Education, Terrell Seawell Tracy
Technical Efficiency of South Carolina Shrimp Fishery, Exchange Rate Pass-through of Shrimp Exporters, and the Evidence of Market Integration in Shrimp Markets, Ferdinand Dimaculangan Vinuya
Spatial Ecology of Sympatric Rattlesnakes in the South Carolina Coastal Plain, Jayme Linn Waldron
An Exploratory Study of Travel Constructs in Mature Tourism, Yawei Wang
Gambling and the Poor, Andrew Weinbach
Synthesis and Characterization of Molecularly Imprinted Polymer Films, Xiaolin Wei
Fine Root Attributes of Endomycorrhizal Woody Plants and the Application of Endomycorrhizae to Urban Horticulture, Phillip Eric Wiseman
The Multi-Body Contact Problem with Friction, Dariusz Wlodarczyk
Characterization of Phytochemicals in Feverfew (Tanacetum parthenium) and Their Biological Activities, Changqing Wu
Behavior and Mortality of Adult Striped Bass in J. Strom Thurmond Reservoir, South Carolina-Georgia, Shawn P. Young
The Role of Knowledge Spillovers in U.S. Industries and Regional Economic Development, Yunlong Zhang
A Study of the Impact of Six Sigma on Firm Performance: Theoretical Analysis and Empirical Investigation, Xingxing Zu
Dissertations from 2004
Renewable Resources Lactide Derived Novel Materials: Synthesis and Characterization of Fluorinated Polyactides, Epoxy Terpolymers, Oligoethylene-end-Capped-Polylactides and Poly(ester Amide)s, Nilmini K. Abayasinghe
Crystal Chemistry and Physics of Selected Transition Metal Compounds, Edward Ernst Abbott
Meningeal Worm (Parelaphostrongylus tenuis and Ectoparasite Issues Associated with Elk Restoration in Southern Kentucky, Karen Jane Alexy
Attitudes of South Carolina Agricultural Educators Regarding the Integration of Science Competencies Into the Agriculture Curriculum, R. Brian Ashley
Studies of New Ionomers for Polymer Electrolyte Membrane(PEM) Fuel Cells, Jennie R. Atkins
Using Gravity Equation for Explaining Home Bias in Cross-Border Equity Flows, Ahmed Badawi
In vivo Diagnosis of Skin Cancer Using Polarized and Multiple Scattered Light Spectroscopy, Matthew Bartlett
Predictors of Life Satisfaction Among Private Liberal Arts College and University Faculty, Thomas Bradley Bechtold
The Effects of Indirubin-3'-Monoxime, A Novel Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor Ligand, on Gene and Protein Expression and Function in Human U937 Monocyte/Macrophages, Alison Evey Becker
Effect of Concentration and Degree of Saturation on Ress Product Morphology and Size, André Blasig
Analysis of Cell Adhesion and Proliferation of Human Epithelial Tumorogenic Cells Laminin-5 α3 Chain G3 Domain Protein, Heather P. Borick
The Effects Of Collaborative Grouping On Problem Solving In First-Year Chemistry, Edward Leo Case
Teacher Perceptions of Modular Technology Education Laboratories, Kara Sue Case
A Generalized Tchebycheff-Based Approach and its Applications to Multicriteria Scheduling Problems, Rew-Win Chen
Online Measurements of Microstructure using Raman Spectroscopy during Blown Film Extrusion of Polyolefins, Srinivas S. Cherukupalli
The Determinants of Pharmaceutical Research and Development Investments, Abdulkadir Civan
A Study of Production and Product Quality Related Issues of Recombinant Proteins, Kevin J.R. Clark
Three Essays In Game Theory, Doru C. Cojoc
The Effect of a Church-Affiliated University on the Values Development of Traditional and Non-Traditional Students, Daryl Couch