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Theses/Dissertations from 2010

Pressure losses experienced by liquid flow through straight PDMS microchannels of varying diameters, Darrel W. Wright

Nursing interventions to promote coping strategies in adolescent oncology patients, Julie Wunderlich

Partisan progressivism : social politics and the 1912 progressive party, Justin K. York

Theses/Dissertations from 2009

Transplanted embryonic stem cells inhibit cardiac fibrosis and hypertrophy in type 1 diabetes, Dennrik Abrahan

Body and country exploited : how structural adjustment programs inpact human trafficking in developing nations, Modupeolu Adegoke

Hispanic consumers' perspectives of green hotels, Luisa F. Alvarez

South Florida water management : attitudes and priorities governing management, Mary Allison Andrews

An optimal, low-cost design for small wind turbine converters applied to charging batteries, Jonathan Baker

Spiritual seascapes : finding God in the waters of John Frederick Kensett, Amanda C. Banacki

The design and manufacturing of scandia-ceria stabilized zirconia ceramics for use as electrolyte material in solid oxide fuel cells, Glenn E. Bean

Inside out : tension between the US military's external and internal discourse, Daniel D. Beck

Preventing perineal trauma during childbirth, Jenna Benyounes

The gray wolf and Native American self-determination : a comparative study of the White Mountain Apache and Nez Perce Tribe, Kelci A. M. Block

The role of fairies as educators : a worldwide influence to stay, Anne Laure J. Bodin

Accounting Ethics and the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct: A View Through the Lens of Ethical Theory, Lalita D. Booth

A framework for blind signal correction using optimized polyspectra-based cost functions, Steven W. Braeger

The use of the developmental individual difference relationship-based (DIR) model on a child with autism in the classroom environment, Chloe N. Cavayero

The paradox of U.S. foreign policy towards revolutionary states, Aaron James Chilelli

The Hispanic American dream vs. the dream act and an overview of Hispanics' agenda in American public policy, Maria Teresa Chuquizuta

Investigating predictors of ageism : supportive relationship with older adult wanted, DeAnne R. Collins

Transistion through the abyss: archaeological interpretations of the iconographic raised-heel in classic Maya sculpture, Ryan H. Collins

The quality of sub-Sahara African democracies in the 21st century : the role of European colonizers, Melissa N. Cosgrove

The votive experience : from Brazil to the global perspective, Natalia da Silva Marques

Best practices : nursing care as infection prevention for icp monitoring, Mary Amber Davis

The efficacy of oral subglottic secretion suctioning to prevent ventilator-associated pneumonia, Joyce Degennaro

Nursing interventions for promoting maternal-fetal attachment, Cynthia L. Dey

Modern piracy on the high seas : an examination of the variables contributing to the act of piracy in three distinct regions of the world, Benjanim DiBiase

Dance evolution : interactively evolving neural networks to control dancing three-dimensional models, Greg A. Dubbin

The unification of portraiture and genre in paintings by Sofonisba Anguissola, Jessica Louise Duby

Variables associated with attraction to individuals with psychopathic traits, Amber Dukes

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Multiple minority identities : Queer and Muslim Arab Americans, Timothy A. Duvall Brown

Nuclear deterrence : insecurity and the proliferation of nuclear weapons, Christopher Estoch

The effects of Islam on the goverment policies of Britain, France, and the Netherlands, Amanda L. Fortier

Stomatal stem cell regulation by a novel protein in Arabidopsis, Kevin A. Funk

Epistemic rights and responsibilities in the age of the patriot act, Irina Gallagher

Relationships among socioeconomic status, family relationships, and academic achievement, Stephanie N. Gamm

Effect of social exclusion and cognitive ability on workplace deviance, Garrett Grainger

U.S. foreign relations after the cold war : a unilateral approach, an isolationist strategy, a hegemonic goal, Rachael J. Gray

Cultural competence in long term care : a qualitative phenomenological study of nursing home administrators' knowledge and perception of cultural competence, Sashai A. Green

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The role of transactive memory in work teams : a review, Megan E. Gregory

A comparative analysis of political development in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, Kellen Lawrence Grogan

Polymerase chain reaction restriction fragment length polymorphism identification of trebouxia lichen photosymbionts, Kevin Gysling

Digital control algorithms : low power wind turbine energy maximizer for charging lead acid batteries, Christopher Hamilton

Human trafficking : a modern day slavery, Anna Hamlett

The use of circumstantial evidence in convicting defendants in high profile murder cases, Lianna M. Hartwell

Diagnosing the growth management disconnect between policy and practice in the greater Orlando metropolitan area, Karen M. Heine

Evolution of TOO MANY MOUTHS and stomatal patterning mechanisms in the monocot Dioscorea bulbifera, Jennifer K. Heppert

An efficient method for the optimization of viscoplastic constitutive model constants, Erik A. Hogan

Opening our hearts to the magic of other kingdoms : cultural sharing between Japan and the United States in kingdom hearts, Chelsea Horton

Juvenile crime and punishment : a closer look at habitual offenders, Amber Karkauskas

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Numerical solution of the two-phase incompressible navier-stokes equations using a gpu-accelerated meshless method, Jesse Kelly

A tale of two countries : Ghana and Malaysia's divergent development paths, Javed Khan

The ambient sound engine : a tool built for improving interactive and improvisational performance, Christopher L. Kidwell

How play supports the development of the whole child : implications for parents of children ages 2 to 6, Amber Kirlew

The way to freedom in existential philosophy, Benjamin B. Knob

Exploring the contributing factors of success in department of defense schools : a literature review, Callie M. Lane

McCarthy's God : determining a worldview from Cormac McCarthy's fiction, Robert J. Lang

Exploring the effectiveness of 3D file browsing techniques for file searching tasks, Anamary Leal

Asian American students' adjustment to college : does membership in an ethnic student organization make a difference?, Cuong T. Le

Dab-1 over-expression increases acumination of Beta-catenin in HNSCs' nucleus and promotes differentiation in HNSC cells, Meng Li

Dental disease in ancient Egypt, Jessica Lowell

Using personality theory in the construction of an original play, Adam Lydon

Financial issues of small, U.S. based enterprises, aspiring to expand globally, Courtney R. Lynch

A comparison of tomb art from New Kingdom Egypt and classic period Oaxaca, Mexico, Valeri J. Madigan

The fates of Clytemnestra and Cassandra, Tamra Artelia Martin

Nursing interventions for stimulation in comatose state patients, Kathryn Matkovich

Nursing utilization of sensory stimuli on the impact of infant cognition, Kristina A. May

Introduction of grand solar belt of America : combinatorial optimization using genetic algorithms, Roberto; Miguez

Exploring and implementing select character education programs for young children in Florida, Erin Farrell Monaghan

The death penalty : a grave injustice, Mercedes Morno

Effects of electrode microstructure and electrolyte parameters on intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cell (ITSOFC) performance, Edward J. Naimaster

Quacks, queens, and interpreting dreams : a psychoanalytic literary theory manual for english majors, Jordan A. Nesseler

The evolution of tales in Europe and George Sand's work throughout the K-12 curriculum, Maria Teresa O'Brien

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Anthropological reflections on tattoos amongst punk women, Megan A. O'Shea

Understanding voluntary turnover during the uncertain times of mergers and acquisitions : a descriptive case-study, Nicole L. Owens

Cultural implications of reading motivational methodologies, Catherine Jane Page

Bottle water storage location and its impact on microbiogical quality, Hilary R. Palmer

Parenteral anticoagulant therapy and resultant hematoma formation, Sarah A. Parker

Terrorism at the U.S. -Mexico border, Matthew L. Paull

Toward 'another cartography' : border negotiations with artists Frida Kahlo and Guillermo Gomez-Pena, Megan Peck

Nonpharmacological pain management in pediatric patients in the acute care setting, Jo Anna Pompeii

Perturbation analysis of fluctuations in the universe on large scales, including decaying solutions and rotational velocities, Jarrad W. T. Pond

Use of the yeast two-hybrid system to define the function of THAP5 protein, Paiyal V. Popat

In the name of Saint George : ivory saddles from the fifteenth century, Robyn Dora Radway

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Critical success factors in Florida's bed and breakfast industry, Catherine I. Rash

Development and stability in Sub-Saharan Africa : making the case for education in the developing world, Stephanie A. Rash

Degrees of Freedom and Responsibility: How Consciousness Impinges on Action, Tristan Reiniers

Analysis of the orbit lowering and attitude control performance of a magnetic coil-augmented gossamer sail, John Robinson

Examining the critical issues of IFRS implementation in the United States, Mary E. Robinson

Affirmative action and a principle of colorblindness, Drew G. Rolle

Elementary school teacher's belief about developmentally appropriate tasks in mathematics, Cynthia L. Romero

Examination of traditional and v-variable fractals, Emily L. Ross

An exploration of the influence of advertising exposure on the propensity to donate to non-profit organizations, Adam C. Rush

Seeing with the heart : a documentary film that explores origins of guilt among gay christians, Erika K. Rydell

Pakistani American young adults' ideal marital relationships : do bollywood films influence their attitudes?, Madiha Sajid

Stress, job satisfaction, and related outcomes in intensive care unit nurses and labor and delivery unit nurses, Noreen Salsamendi

Redefining identities in art through Santeria, Wendy Sanchez

Asperger's disorder and social phobia : a comparison of social functioning, Nomara Santos

Neopatrimonialism and foreign aid in Africa : the cases of Kenya and Zimbabwe, Stephanie Emma Schoppert

Discovering the postmodern graphic novel in the works of Alan Moore, Justin S. Schumaker