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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
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
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
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
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
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
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