Graduate theses were first published at Florida Technological University (later UCF) in 1972. The first thesis was defended in March of that year, titled Computer Method for Airport Noise Exposure Forecast, and was written by John M. Bateman.
Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Cluster-based relevance feedback techniques for web searches, Ziqiang Deng
Would pinocchio's eyes have revealed his lies? / a study of eye movements as indicators of deception, Christopher Robert Dillingham
The Cuban missile crisis : analysis of decision-making and power concerns, John Frank Dogaer
Characterizing and modeling spatial patterns of a longleaf pine savanna, Jason B. Drake
Lessons, Colleen Conn Dunkle
Finding the kinetic rate constant in a chemical reaction, Lori L. Dunlop
Symptom presentation and emergent treatment for the patient with exacerbated heart failure, Rosemarie A. Dunn
Length effect on concrete-filled FRP tubes using acoustic emission, Hazem El Echary
Evaluation of family of soft-switching DC-to DC PWM converters, Faouzi El Filali
Performance analysis of graphics acceleration for the opengl architecture system, Kamal Khazen Elkhoury
Computer modeling of a piloted solenoid valve, Ronald P. Enos
Color image segmentation of oranges within a color image of an orange tree, Joakim Eriksson
The development of a circuit markup language using XML and a corresponding editor/browser in java, Robert Eriksson
Gods cellar, Christopher Ray Evans
Dynamic channel assignment and reassignment in highway cellular networks, Chun Chin Fang
Gas dynamic and laser beam quality effects on fusion cutting, Khizar Farooq
Development and testing of a standardized format for distributed learning assessment and evaluation using XML, Teresa Ferrandez
C-MYC gene chromatin structure analysis of MCF-7 and BT-20 breast cancer cell lines, Shelina Folsom
The gubernatorial campaigns of Jimmy Carter, Jeffrey J. Frederick
Spectroscopy of S2 microwave-sustained discharges, Christopher John Fredricksen
Antenna-coupled thermocouple infrated detector, Chi Yen Fu
Transport property effects on the nitric oxide emissions of turbulent jet diffusion flames, Raymond Gabriel
Adhesional strength and mechanical properties of EVA for PV module durability, Kaustubh S. Gadre
Health care professionals attitudes and behaviors toward breast-feeding, Mary Ann Gagen
Development of object models within the high level architecture environment, William Richard Garbacz
Strategic evolution in the U.S. Navy : capital ships for the 21st century, Larry Lee Gatlin
The effect of lessons learned on organizational learning and performance, Robert Maurice Gaucher
The effects of speaker's eye contact and distance on receivers' evaluation of the speaker and speech, Stephen J. Geiger
An artificial life toolkit for VRML worlds, James B. Gershater
Design and VHDL simulation of send and receive filters for distributed data distribution management in HLA, Ralph F. Gesin
Personal characteristics of successful fund raisers, Thomas A. Gilson
Region-based variable quantization for JPEG image compression, Mitchell Ari Golner
Determination of unknown parameters in the logistic equation for modeling of growth, Roxana Greer
Autonomous automobile behavior through a context - based approach, Nils Patrick Grejs
Caregiver satisfaction with respite care services, Pamela Robin Griffin
A threat prioritization algorithm for multiple intelligent entities in a simulated environment, Ilker Gumus
Nutritional supplementation : an assessment tool for the primary care provider, Mary L. Hagood
Real-time visualization of a robot control manipulator, Ross S. Hamrah
The relationship of training history and self-assessed competency on task characteristic ratings, William T. Hamrick
Development of a generic database with replication features for a web-based educational system, Nimat Haque
Ballistic missile defense : an old idea whose time has come?, Lisa Hargrove
Statewide investigation of shrinkage and bulkage factors used in earthwork construction, Raja Karim Hatoum
TB epidemic in a community : a proposal for action, Kathleen L. Healy
Numerical calculation of streamlines, Perry L. Heard
Romantic nationalism and the peasants in Dostoevsky's literature, Jonathan F. Henderson
Pronoun resolution in encyclopedic texts, Karl Eric Herleman
The romantic heroines of George Sand : liberated women or domestic slaves?, Jennifer Doub Hirshman
Parent Childrearing Beliefs and Child Externalizing Behaviors in Families of ADHD and ODD Children, June E. Hoefling
The effects of pallidotomy on speech and voice in parkinson's disease, Bari Sandra Hoffman
Pavement responses due to aircraft impact loads during hard landings, Russell D. Holliday
The effects of acetic and propionic acids on enhanced biological phosphorus removal in long term and batch experiments, Cathy Rae Hood
Damage detection in cantilever beams using modal strain energy variation, Scott Edward Hynes
Evaluation of a full scale integrated membrane system, David Lee Ingram
Numerical modeling of bond-slip in plain and fiber reinforced concrete using fracture mechanics, Dragana Jankovic
A new real-time fault detection methodology for systems under test, Sanjay Jayaram
Development and validation of a team situational awareness measure, Elizabeth Jimenez Muniz
An examination of counselor knowledge of attitude change theories, Michael W. Johnson
Physician-patient relationships: the patient's perspective and view of physicians, R. Heather Jordon
Analysis of the effects of cone angle on a cavity backed log periodic array antenna, Brian A. Karr
Bricks, bonds, and boosters : the good roads movement in Central Florida, 1890-1929, Bradley R. Keeler
Integrated circuit yield modeling : optimization and validation using wafer probe bin maps, Rick Edward Langford
Extending the evaluation of tactical reconnaissance in simulation through the demonstration of intent, Louis J. Lartigue
Characterization of the stability of aluminum oxide (Al2O3) slurries for optical polishing, Margareth Lauwidjaja
Patient acceptance of nurse practitioners as primary care providers, Mary M. Leadbeater
Social support : an effective tool against stress in the workplace?, Kathy Marie Lee
The Florida scrub-jay at the Disney wilderness preserve, Maureen Leonard
Forced-miss data referencing methods for benchmarking multiprocessor memory hierarchies, Juan Carlos Leon Barth
Strength, redundancy, and ductility of rc bridges rehabilitated with fiber reinforced plastic, Laura Ann Lewis
Soft-switching DC to DC resonant converter topologies, Hsiao Ping Lin
Virtual simulation : effectiveness for the training of teamwork, Michael James Lipinski
CW and Q-switched operation of a Nd : YAG laser at 1074 nm, Gary Luntz
A plan for implementation of a clinical data tool for wellness promotion in children, Lota Lee Luther
The need for nostalgia, Miriam K. Macblane
Design of a foldable series fed microstrip array antenna for radiometric applications, Riad Mahbub
Modeling and analysis of substrate noise coupling in mixed-signal integrated circuits, Mir M. A. Mahin
Synthesis and biological evaluation of polyamine DNA-intercalator conjugates, Shah Sapna Majmundar
The effects of response cards on class participation and academic achievement, Lisa H. Martin
Impact of failure to matriculate into graduate school on post-baccalaureate speech-language pathology students, Aimee Denise Mathews
Simulation and fabrication of the power mosfet under cryogenic conditions, Robert Joseph Mauriello
:Ultra-high temperature materials for thrust vector control jet vane applications, John G. McCarthy
Development of monlithic fiber reinforced polymer deck for use in movable bridges, Melissa Telitha McConaughy
Order-theoretic results for sets of monomials, Laura C. McCrary
Issues Surrounding Daily Self Measurement of Blood Pressure and its Influence on Compliance Behaviors of Hypertensive Patients, Boney K. McGone
A correlational study of the applicability of the factors indentified in the McCubbin Resiliency Model to family caregivers for persons with alzheimer's disease, William Earl Meadors
Currency valuation & structural models : lessons from the Asian experience, Mark A. Meek
Approximation of the scintillation index for the gaussian beam wave in strong turbulence, Julie B. Meer
Anais Nin's theoretical fictions and their (french) feminist implications, Melissa L. Mellon
Perceptions toward treatment reginmen in adults diagnosed with hypertension, Deborah L. Michalski
Does perceived status influence the monitoring and detection of errors?, Dana M. Milanovich
How identity in technical communication is enhanced by computer technologies, John W. Miner
A base line population study of the southern fence lizard, sceloporus undulatus undulatus, in Central Florida, Eleanor Ruth Mobley
Medical applications of stereolithography : case of design and creation of customized knee implants, Zadhya R. Mohammed
An investigation of the relationships between the Inwald Personality Inventory, Nelson-Denny reading test and field training officer performance, Brandon G. Montgomery
Development of a system for reverse engineering from a portable CMM to construct parametric feature-based solid models, Edward L. Moore
Modeling of traffic accidents on principal arterial, Habib Ibne Mostofa
Stress and physical health outcomes : the role of religious and spiritual variables - a review of the literature, Kareen Alexandra Mourra
Architecture and performance of internet-based distributed object systems, Cesar Munoz
Software tools for solid freeform fabrication, Lee James Napravnik