Theses and Dissertations
This collection assembles the theses and dissertations of Mississippi State University graduate students. The majority of the documents are born digital from 2001 to present; however, there are a few documents that have been digitized with the author's permission and added to the repository.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Functional Identity Mediates the Net Effects of Experimental Mass Mortality Events, Mariah Ellen Hodge
Predicting intent to study abroad among graduate students in higher education and student affairs programs at universities in the southeastern United States, Hannah Elise Holcomb
How sea surface temperature gradients contribute to tropical cyclone weakening in the eastern north Pacific, Brian Matthew Holliday
Implant-Related Osteomyelitis Models for the Assessment of Bacteriophage Therapeutics, Leah Kelley Horstemeyer
The Effects of Early Childhood Education on Academic Outcomes, Sherron Shawon Horton
Modeling thermodynamic and transport properties of soft and porous materials, MD Masrul Huda
A multiscale continuum fragmentation model motivated by lower length scale simulations, Bradley Huddleston
Durability characteristics of asphalt mixtures containing bioditives, Amanda Hufft
A systematic approach for waste management in the semiconductor industry, Vivian Hui
Predicting vulnerability for requirements: A data-driven approach, Sayem Mohammad Imtiaz
Selected minor properties of in-grade southern pine lumber, Nathan Edward Irby
Development of a coldlow based model to map ignition probabilities in a supersonic cavity, Philip Ivancic
Life History Patterns and the Spatial and Trophic Ecology of Batoids in a Northern Gulf of Mexico Estuary, Matthew Bernard Jargowsky
Numerical modeling of effects of extreme precipitation and flooding on earthen levees under a changing climate, Firas Jasim
Baseline free structural health monitoring using modified time reversal method and wavelet spectral finite element models, Nimesh Jayakody
A review of the feasibility of alternative energy system using an energy return on investment analysis, Joshua Hans Jeanson
Modeling micromechanics of solidluid interactions in granular media, Daniel Johnson
An Investigation of Variables Associated with Mortality in a Broiler Complex in Mississippi, Leslie B. Johnson
Early retention in rural schools: Alternate route teachers' perspectives, Autumn K. Jordon
Impact of Water Management Strategies on Populations of Rice Water Weevil, (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Franklin Read Kelly
Estimating recreational value of water quality in Mississippi lakes when water quality data are scarce, Caroline Kelsoe
Nano-Chitosan Wood Treatment : A Combined Fire-Retardant and Antifungal Treatment, Laya KhademiBami
Purification and characterization of CopR, a copper(II) dependent transcription factor, Prakash Khanal
Advanced data analytic methodology for quality improvement in additive manufacturing, Mojtaba Khanzadehdaghalian
Does Grit Protect against the Adverse Effects of Depression?, Jenna Kilgore
Adaptation, accessibility, and creative autonomy in Helen Fielding’s Bridget Jones series, Karleigh Elizabeth Welch Kimbrell
Energy performance evaluation and economic analysis of variable refrigerant flow systems, Dongsu Kim
Sensory and chemical/nutritional characteristics of concept foods made from underutilized sweet potato roots and greens, Shinyoung Kim
Impact of foot type, quadriceps angle, and minimalist footwear on static postural stability, Sachini Kodithuwakku Arachchige
Effect of occidiofungin on morphogenic transformation of Candida albicans, Rabina Kumpakha
Sedated Versus Non-Sedated Methacholine Challenge for the Diagnosis of Airway Hyper-Responsiveness in Horses, Amy Catherine Lack
Comparative assessment of human observation in virtual and physical reality, Oumaima Larif
Agronomic management of flooded soybean in Mississippi Delta, William Lassiter
Rice (Oryza sativa) response and management following exposure to sub-lethal rates of non-target herbicides, Benjamin Lawrence
Material Outgassing of Thermoplastics for Rocket Payload Application, Jonathan Michael Lee
An outdoor professional development model in the era of the next generation science standards, Shana Lee
Biofilm formation and physiological heterogeneity of Listeria monocytogenes, Yue-Jia Lee
The effect of maternal nutrition and genetic background on myogenic and adipogenic development in skeletal muscle of Angus and Brahman cattle offspring, Racheal L. Lemire
An analysis of the effects of climatic oscillations and hurricane intensification on the destructiveness of Gulf Coast hurricane landfalls, Michelle Lewis
The effects of impure water sources on the early-age properties of calcium sulfoaluminate cements, Wendy Long
Geospatial analyses of groundwater depletion and contamination: Multiscale - global, regional and local analyses, Aynaz Lotfata
Development and evaluation of an automated system to deliver a live-attenuated Edwardsiella ictaluri vaccine in commercial catfish production systems, John Wesley Lowe
Characterization of dissolved organic matter and determination of its biogeochemical significance in coastal and inland water bodies, Sankar Manalilkada Sasidharan
A long cane competition's impact on self-determination of youth with visual impairments, Kasey Markoski
High Order Implementation in Integral Equations, Joshua P. Marshall
The impacts of pregnancy status, abortion risk, and other factors on replacement female values in Mississippi cattle auctions, Tori Lee Marshall
Service and empathy: a comparison study of intercultural experiences among students at Mississippi College, Victoria Rose Marshall
On gamma kernel function in recursive density estimation, Xiaoxiao Ma
Effects of Feeding Endophyte-Infected Tall Fescue Seed on Beef Cattle Performance, Hepatic Enzyme Activity, Lipid Oxidation, Metmyoglobin Reductase Activity, and Mitochondrial Lipid Composition, Brandon J. McClenton
Rice (Oryza sativa) response to sub-lethal concentrations of crop desiccants, Justin M. McCoy
Mesophication of upland oak forests: Impacts on flammability via changes in leaf litter and fuelbed traits, Jennifer K. McDaniel
The impact of custodial grandparenting on levels of cognition in a longitudinal sample of grandparents raising grandchildren, Ian Timothy McKay
Multi-LiDAR placement, calibration, and co-registration for off-road autonomous vehicle operation, William Meadows
Low-power high-resolution image detection, Caleb Merchant
Reduced herbicide antagonism through novel spray application techniques, Luke H. Merritt
Analysis of open test section flow in a closed return wind tunnel, Salma Mfaddel
Assessing the Early Growth Performance and Survival of Two Oak Species and Three Planting Stocks on Hurricane Katrina Damaged Land, Charles Holden Miles
A discrete event simulation-based approach for managing cyber vulnerabilities in a full-service deep waterway port, Hebah Mohammed Mimesh
Understanding large strain deformation behavior of physically assembled triblock [ABA] copolymer gels in B-selective solvents, Satish Mishra
Evaluating effects of southern yellow pine biochar and wood vinegar on poultry litter, Maryam Mohammadi-Aragh
Landscape performance of Callistemon citrinus under environmental stress conditions, Riyadh Mannaa Mohsin
Media framing in Southeastern Conference Football, Mary Catherine Molay
An evaluation of the effects of annual ryegrass cytotype on herbage mass, nutritive value, and cattle performance, Sarah Marie Montgomery
Behavioral Ecology and Conservation Genetics of the Sister Islands Rock Iguana, Jeanette Blair Moss
Possible barriers to Mississippi's Farmers' Market Nutrition Program redemption, Mildred Elizabeth Murphree
Subject analysis of depth perception in augmented reality through vuforia and hololens tracking, Veera Venkata Ram Murali Krishna Rao Muvva
Morpho-physiological, yield, and genetic characterization of indica rice (Oryza sativa L.) genotypes for salinity and drought tolerance, Naqeebullah Naqeebullah
Black flies (Diptera: Simuliidae) occurring in Mississippi, and their medical, veterinary, and economic impacts, Tina M. Nations
Racial and Gender Differences in Perceptions of Illicit Use of Prescription Stimulants, Kara Lynn Nayfa
Alternative therapeutic mechanisms of novel phenoxyalkyl pyridinium oximes to treat organophosphorus compounds, Royce Harrison Nichols
A functional analysis of the defense response of Glycine max as it relates to parasitism by the plant parasitic nematode Heterodera glycines, Prakash Mani Niraula
The influence of multimodal distractions on computer user performance, Ziyi Niu
Impact of early season insect management decisions on yield of soybean, John Hartley North
An Evaluation of Self-Perceived & Assessed Weather Knowledge, and Weather Consumption of 18-24 Year Olds, Christopher L. Nunley
Investigating the effects of open versus closed systems on trust in autonomous vehicles, Morgan Helen Nutt
Optimal portfolio design to manage oyster resources, Frederick Nyanzu
Office for Civil Rights Letters of Findings at American Community Colleges: Supporting Students with Disabilities, Karita Sue Orr
Examining the Rural Brain Drain: Can Community Colleges Plug the Drain?, Katie Laurel West Oswalt
Analysis of defense signaling pathway genes associated with fungal resistance to Aspergillus flavus and aflatoxin accumulation in corn, Felicia Marie Parish
Predictive modeling and risk analysis of Solar Hybrid Kiln, Mukul Parkhe
Intersecting identities and social support impacting suicidal ideation and attempts among gender minority adults, Ashley R. Pate
The Effects of Inhibitory Control and Perceptual Attention on Cyber Security, Ed Pearson
Supporting student success in chemistry using peer mentoring, laboratory experiments, and eye-tracking analysis, Viveka Lakruwani Perera
Finite element analysis of the mechanisms of impact mitigation inherent to the North American bison (Bison bison) skull, Andrea Karen Persons
Using internal state variables to model shear influenced plasticity and damage effects of high velocity impact of ductile materials, Luke Andrew Peterson
Fertilizing Faith Religion and Rural Reform in the Deep South, 1908-1945, Larsen Baxter Plyler
Expanding the Brand of Athletics, Emily Pomykalski
The influence of preschool absence rate and stability on the school readiness of children, Taylor Watson Poole
The Effects of Leadership Practices: Influencing Student Achievement and Promoting Student Success, Wynesther Prescott Cousins
Effects of Reed Sedge Peat on Lambs at Weaning with Regard to Stress and Apparent Nutrient Digestibility, Rhianwedd O. Price
Impacts Analysis of Cross-Coupling Droop Terms on Power Systems with Converter-Based Distributed Energy Resources, Thaer Qunais