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 2013
Analysis of Geospatial Route Reconnaissance Methods of Modern Day Battlefields, Bradley Steven Ulmer
Mississippi Private Forest Owner Characteristics and Future Plans: Implications for Extension Forestry, Emily Fleming Vanderford
Evaluation of Producing Sand-Based Sod on a Fine-Textured Native Soil Using Transported Sand, John David Vanderford
School's Out for Weather: Early Dismissal in Public School Districts on Potential Severe Weather Days, Jessica Van Meter
Minimal Trusted Computing Base for Critical Infrastructure Protection, Arun Velagapalli
Fully Softened Shear Strength Testing: An Investigation into the Effects of Preparation Technique and Water Source, Lucas A. Walshire
Creation of an Internal State Variable Plasticity-Damage-Corrosion Model Validated by Experiments with Magnesium Alloys, Christopher Avery Walton
Conventional Pavements and Perpetual Pavements: A Rational and Empirical Approach, Wenqi Wang
An Examination of a Relationship between Reading Attitudes and Reading Achievement for a Group of Sixth Grade Students, Susan Lynette Ward
Inflated Expectations: An Investigation into College Students' Academic Entitlement Beliefs, Shane Tyler Warren
Acceptable Vibrations on Green Concrete, Mitchell Lewis Watkins
Assessment of Canine Immunity using Computational and Flow Cytometric Approaches, Kriston Weaver
Are Clinicians Better At Conceptualizing And Recalling Case Details?, Christopher Allen Webb
Creation of a Computational Simulation of Maternal Trauma in Motor Vehicle Accident, Benjamin C. Weed
Waterbird and Seed Abundances in Migratory Bird Habitat Initiative and Non-Managed Wetlands in Mississippi and Louisiana, Matthew Moraco Weegman
Effect of Fishing Effort on the Catchability of Largemouth Bass, Matthew Glenn Wegener
The Effects of Citrulline Malate on Multiple-Bouts of Lower Body Resistance Exercise, Kevin Mark Weldon
Scattering-Based Solar Concentrator, Jing Wen
Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction by Identification of Glacial Cave Deposits, Helderberg Plateau, Schoharie County, New York, Jeremy M. Weremeichik
Population-Level Genetic Structure of Acmispon Argophyllus on the Channel Islands of California, Gregory Lawrence Wheeler
Conversation of Values: A Community Perspective of Sustainable Development Criteria Concerning Revitalization Efforts in Jackson, Mississippi, Kenneth Barry White
Effect of Chopping or Cubing Hay on Apparent Digestibility of Nutrients When Fed to Angus, Hereford, and Charolais Steers, Rebecca Ann Willcutt
Positive Radial Solutions for P-Laplacian Singular Boundary Value Problems, Jahmario Williams
Comparison of Joining Processes for Haynes 230 nickel Based Super Alloy, David Hugh Williston
Characterization of a Test Stand for Evaluating Performance and Qualifying Metal Media Filters under ASME AG-1, John Andrew Wilson
The Effect of the Flipped Classroom Model on Achievement in an Introductory College Physics Course, Joshua Brian Winter
Comparison of Phonological Awareness Instruction with and without Reading to Read and Effects on Reading Skills, Heather Michelle Wolf
Evaluation of Quantitative Polymerase Reaction and Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds to Determine Resistance to Aspergillus Flavus in Maize, Alicia Kay Wood-Jones
Scrotal Castration as a Safe and Effective Means of Male Canine Sterilization, Kimberly A. Woodruff
Genetic Insight into the Function of Pcp1p, a Mitochondrial Rhomboid Protease, Ningyu Xiao
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons with Corannulene Subunits, Michael Yanney
Use of Biophotonic Models to Monitor Biological Compounds via the Angiogenic System, Ramey C. Youngblood
Analysis of Humeral and Femoral Cross-Sectional Properties at Morton Shell Mound (16IB3), Sarah Marie Zaleski
Characterization of Novel Virulence Factors of Listeria Monocytogenes and their Roles in Pathogenesis, Ting Zhang
Antioxidative and Antimicrobial Activity of Casein Hydrolyzate in Cheddar Whey-Based Edible Coatings, Yin Zhang
Career Trajectories, Gender Differences and Accumulated Health Disparities over the Life Course, Li Zheng
A Framework for Identifying Appropriate Sub-Regions for Ecosystem-Based Management in Northern Gulf of Mexico Coastal and Marine Environments, Jennifer Sloan Ziegler
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
Passive Treatment for Removal of Metal and Organic Contaminants from Runoff and Effluent at Confined Disposal Facilities, Damarys Acevedo-Acevedo
The Biology and Management of Tarnished Plant Bug Lygus Lineolaris (Palisot De Beauvois), in Cotton, Gossypium Hirsutum (L.), in the Mississippi Delta, Brian Patrick Adams
Insights into the Taxonomy and Evolution within an Orchid, Platanthera Dilatata, based on Orphometrics and Molecular Markers, Binaya Adhikari
Cow-Calf Operations in the Southeastern United States: An Analysis of Farm Characteristics and Production Risks, Tracey Scott Adkins
Investigation of Chip Seal Aggregate Retention using Sweep and Long Term Performance Testing, Alejandro Jose Alvarado
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus: Biotypes and their Contribution to Pathogenesis of the Disease in Susceptible Cells, Mais Ghazi Ammari
Effects of Alcohol Consumption and Education on Juror Perceptions in a Rape Trial, Camille Elisa Anderson
Extensive Green Roofs in Mississippi: An Evaluation of Stormwater Retention under Local Climatic Conditions, Robert Mack Anders
Spatial Pattern of Yield Distributions: Implications for Crop Insurance, Francis Annan
Effects of Different Oral Doses of Cyclosporine on T-Lymphocyte Biomarkers of Immunosuppression in Normal Dogs, Todd Marlow Archer
Growth and Swimming Endurance of Juvenile Channel Catfish in High Temperature Environments, Michael B. Arnold
Recycled Glass Cullet as an Alternative Aggregate for Dredged Sediments in Coastal Replenishment: a Feasibility Study, Claire E. Babineaux
Stress Responses and Attachment of Listeria Monocytogenes in Food, Dongryeoul Bae
Total Variation Based Methods for Speckle Image Denoising, Arundhati Bagchi Misra
Determining Appropriate Outcome Measures in a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Model for the Mentally Ill: a Knowledgeable Citizen's Perspective, Susan Kay Baker
Accelerated Composting of Hardwood Bark Amended with Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer, Hoda Bakhshizadeh
Quantitative Analysis and 3D Visualization of Nwp Data Using Quasi-Geostrophic Equations, Joseph Michael Battalio
Bread Crumbs, Anna M. Bedsole
Mathematical Algorithm to Calculate Crack Opening Loads from Local Strain Records, Jonathan Wade Bennett
Adaptive Traction, Torque, and Power Control Strategies for Extended-Range Electric Vehicles, Brian Patrick Benoy
Rapidly Deployable Armoring System for Temporary Protection of Earthen Levees during Overtopping, Amanda Cheree Bilberry
Patterns of Mammal Incidents with U.S. Civil Aircraft, Kristin Michele Biondi
Comparing Recreational Amenities Of University Towns And Non-University Towns, Timothy Allen Bisantz
Field Survey of Native and Non-Native Subterranean Termites in Southeastern United States Forests, Nathan Allen Blount
An Assessment of Campus Police Departments across Mississippi's Public Community and Junior Colleges, Brad D. Boggs
The Effects of Prototype Testing Medium on the User's Overall Perception of Usability and Ability to Detect Usability Flaws, Chase Shelton Boothe
Single Camera Autonomous Navigation for Micro Aerial Vehicles, Jacob Bowen
Digital Infrared Thermal Imaging and its use in Domestic and Non-Domestic Species, Susan Denise Bowers
Determining the Etiology of Decreased Tensile Strength in Tissues of Quarter Horses with Hereditary Regional Dermal Asthenia (HERDA), Jacquelyn Elizabeth Bowser
The Role of a Community College Writing Center in Preparing an Educated Workforce: A Case Study of the Itawamba Community College Writing Center, Stephen Kyle Brandon
Managing 16th Section Lands and Expending Revenue Generated from 16th Section Lands, William Lundy Brantley
The Role of Twinning in the Initiation of Fracture in Am30 and Az61 Magnesium Alloys, Nicholas Robert Bratton
Characterization of a Conventional Friction Stir Welding Machine, Michael Smith Brendel
Investigation of the Deformation Mechanisms of Core-Shell Rubber-Modified Epoxy at Cryogenic Temperatures, Hayley Rebecca Brown
Word Frequency and the Recall-Recognition Paradox, Willie Brown
Evaluation of the Immune Response of Angus Heifers with Different Genetic Markers for Marbling when Challenged with Lipopolysaccharide, Joe O. Buntyn
Volume of Fluid Simulations for Droplet Impact on Dry and Wetted Hydrophobic and Superhydrophobic Surfaces, Emily Nicole Burtnett
An Optimization-Based Method for High Order Gradient Calculation on Unstructured Meshes, Alcides Dallanora Busatto
Assessment of the Lactation Index for Managing White-Tailed Deer Populations, Kamen Lee Campbell
Family Structure and its Effect on Children's Prescription Stimulant Abuse, Andrew David Cannatella
Creation and Testing of a Semi-Automated Digital Triage Process Model, Gary DeWayne Cantrell
Effect of a Proprietary Medication on Wound Healing in the Horse, Elizabeth Anne Carothers
An Applied Investigation of Corn-Based Distillers Dried Grains with Solubles in the Production of Natural Fiber-Plastic Composites, Hugo Eudosio Castillo
Multihypothesis Prediction for Compressed Sensing and Super-Resolution of Images, Chen Chen
Optimal Placement of Distributed Generation on a Power System Using Particle Swarm Optimization, Derrick Dewayne Cherry
The Effects of Land Use and Contaminant Transport at a Proposed Reservoir Site in Smith County, Mississippi, William Earl Cherry
Cellulosic Fiber-Derived Carbon Catalyzed by Iron Oxide Nanoparticles, Wen Che
Computational Prediction of Flow and Aerodynamic Characteristics for an Elliptic Airfoil at Low Reynolds Number, Varun Chitta
Genomic and Functional Analysis of Next-Generation Sequencing Data, Philippe Chouvarine
Aberrant Placental Immune Parameters in the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (Fiv)-Infected Cat Suggest Virus-Induced Changes in Leukocyte Function, Lyndon Bart Chumbley
Enhancing Plant Tolerance to Cold, Heat and Drought Through the Use of Selected Plant Health Protectants, Diana Renae Cochran
Tennessee Williams and the Reinvention of the Southern Plantation, Elizabeth Faye Coggins
Gender Differences in Parenting Dimensions and Contraceptive Use at First Sexual Intercourse, Sherelle Cohen
Answers in Diagenesis: Assessing Mussel Shell Diagenesis in the Modern Vadose Zone at Lyon's Bluff (22Ok520), Northeast Mississippi, Joe Dan Collins
Does Social Network Opinion Matter? How Implicit Theories and Social Network Opinions can Influence Romantic Relationship Dynamics, Lauren Whitney Colvin
Protective and Risk Factors Predicting Juvenile Delinquency and Conduct Problems, Justine Cheri Connolly
Studies in Applied Materials Science: Drug-Biofluid Interactions and Light-Emitting Polymer Films, Ashley Lynn Cornell
The Effects of Topography on Spatial Tornado Distribution, David Austin Cox
Impact of Sodium Lactate and Acetic Acid Derivatives on the Quality of Fresh Italian Pork Sausage Links, Courtney Alissa Crist