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 2023
Impact of soil moisture stress at different phases of corn growth and development, Ranadheer Reddy Vennam
Evolution and epidemiology of channel catfish virus (CCV), Arun Venugopalan
Where did they come from? Why did they go? How engineering students’ perceptions cultivate experiences and influence behaviors, Sara Campbell Vick
College preparedness. Narratives of transitions from high school to college., Chelsey LuAnn Vincent
Nanoscale modeling of membrane systems under mechanical deformation in traumatic brain injury using molecular dynamics, Anh Thi Ngoc Vo
The impact of institutional culture on Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge in higher education, Kenna Spiller Vowell
Probing the biophysical interactions between autolysin proteins and polystyrene surfaces, Radha Paramee Wadduwage
Phenotyping cotton compactness using machine learning and UAS multispectral imagery, Joshua Carl Waldbieser
Managing iron deficiency chlorosis (IDC) in soybean through a cropping system approach, Katelin Savannah Waldrep
Distributionally robust unsupervised domain adaptation and its applications in 2D and 3D image analysis, Yibin Wang
Analysis of gene evolution in the long-lived Heliconius butterfly genus, LeAnn Ward
Effects of fire seasonality on Bachman’s Sparrows in the longleaf pine forests of Southern Mississippi, Michael D. Warren
Effects of Parkinson’s disease on motor asymmetry, Deborah Mazanek Watson
Quantifying seasonal and annual precipitation variability on San Salvador Island, Bahamas using surface observations and satellite estimates., John Bryson Wells
Evaluating teachers’ perceptions of the social validity of psychological report writing styles, Adam Weseloh
Evaluation of early maturing cultivars, optimal harvest timing, and canopy reflectance of peanut to maximize grade and yield, Joseph Bryan Whittenton
Re(engineering) student success: constructing knowledge on students’ experiences in engineering education programs to encourage holistic student success, Shaylin Williams
Development of an automated delivery system to apply copper sulfate crystals using precision dry fertilizer application technology, Kevin Charles Wise
Identification and characterization of silk gland specific UGT34 gene in Helicoverpa zea, Courtney Nicole Wynn
Network layer reliability and security in energy harvesting wireless sensor networks, Jing Yang
Quantum computers for nuclear physics, Muhammad F. Yusf
Relaxing dc capacitor voltage of power electronic converters to enhance their stability margins, Ali Zakerian
The cosolvent and association effect on polymer behaviors, Xiangyu Zhang
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Efficacy of antimicrobial treatments in vitro and on fresh produce against selected foodborne pathogens and microbiome diversity amongst blueberry farms, Angelica Maria Abdallah Ruiz
The chemistry and catalytic activity of dehydrogenative silylation and hydroboration of complexes bearing semirigid ligands with group 14 elements, Niroshani S. Abeynayake
Bayesian network development for depots location selection with biomass supply system excellence, Alaa Ashraf Abulhamail
Improving nutrition and food safety knowledge of small-scale fish processors in Delta State, Nigeria, Grace Adeola Adegoye
Developing novel optimization and machine learning frameworks to improve and assess the safety of workplaces, Amin Aghalari
The nexus among disasters, social vulnerability, subsidiarity assistance, and government finance in the U.S., Aisha Sarah Ahmadu
The influence of taste sensitivity to 6-n-propylthiouracil (PROP) on anthropometric measurements, body composition, and eating behaviors among female college students, Abeer Mohammedsharief Alardawi
Towards structured planning and learning at the state fisheries agency scale, Caleb A. Aldridge
A multi-method exploration of health disparities and COVID-19 incidence and mortality in the United States, S M Asger Ali
Plugging into a new age: the impact of social media use on undergraduate students’ perceptions of production agriculture and consumer decisions, Shannon K. Allen
Cyclosporine populational pharmacodynamic studies in dogs, Henrique Ellrich de Almeida Lupiano
Polyaniline-derivatives based on poly (heterocyclic diphenylamine) with improved electrochemical stability and processability, Mohammed Noifa Almtiri
Modeling multi-criteria decision-making problems with applications in last mile delivery and school safety assessment, Ayat Alrahahleh
Establishing the relationship between broiler beak size, starter feed particle size selection and performance, Maria Jose Alvarenga Ramirez
Time to set aside 19th century tools and move to the future: Testing the Portable Osteometric Device against the osteometric board., Eric H. Anderson
Studies on the impact of an insect growth regulator and host plant on reproductive physiology of Lygus lineolaris, James Houston Chance Anderson
Evaluating virtual training methods to train caregivers of individuals with CHARGE syndrome to conduct brief functional analyses conditions, Megan N. Anderson
The effects of short-term sea level rise on vegetation communities in coastal Mississippi, Brianna Michelle Andrews
Augmented reality fonts with enhanced out-of-focus text legibility, Mohammed Safayet Arefin
Procedures for genetic modification of Miscanthus x giganteus, a biomass crop, Anjali Arpan
Structural sizing of post-buckled thermally stressed stiffened panels, Walid Arsalane
Evaluation of warm season vegetables using sustainable production practices, Jacob Arthur
Phosphorus enriched modified-Douglas fir biochar as a soil amendment, Beatrice Arwenyo
Mechanical property relationships of cement or lime stabilized soils throughout a pavement's life, Leigh E.W. Ayers
Diversity-productivity relationships in forests of the southeastern United States: Leveraging national inventory data and tree functional traits, Elizabeth Baach
Photocatalytic degradation of organic contaminants by titania particles produced by flame spray pyrolysis, Noah Babik
Metabolic profiling of firefighter plasma using 1H NMR platform following curcumin, ketone supplementations and carbohydrate restricted diet benefits for oxidative stress suppression, Richard Eugene Baird
Assessment of mechanical engineering skills: a synthesis of industry and academic graduate level curriculum requirements, Francie Baker
Recognizing traffic signaling gestures through automotive sensors., Benjamin James Bartlett
An investigation of geostationary satellite imagery to compare developing and non-developing African easterly waves, Jenna Bartlett
Bayesian network development and validation for siting selection, Abdullah Hassan Battawi
Assessment of current Hatch-out Program curriculum implemented in K-12 for Mississippi, Marissa Kaytlyn Beasley
The effect administrators have on employee morale within the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, Sherry L. Beaty-Sullivan
Development of alternative air filtration materials and methods of analysis, Ivan Philip Beckman
The impact of high- vs. low-load resistance training on measures of muscle activation, strength, body composition, and hormonal markers, Marissa Laina Bello
Dynamics of redox-driven molecular processes in local and systemic plant immunity, Philip Berg
Towards a model of support: Redefining the focus of early parenting, Keancelar E. Birge
Classification models for 2,4-D formulations in damaged Enlist crops through the application of FTIR spectroscopy and machine learning algorithms, Benjamin Blackburn
Interpolating and dominating sequences, Ethan Black
Molecular dynamics of high temperature hydrogen attack, Mike Travis Bodden Connor
Structural and biological analysis of faults in basalts in Sheepshead Mountains, Oregon as an Earth analogue to Mars, Allison Bohanon
Non-traditional adjuvants and methods for applying root-promoting compounds in commercial cutting propagation, Anthony Turner Bowden
Insights into molecular recognition and reactivity from molecular simulations of protein-ligand interactions using MD and QM/MM, Jerrano L. Bowleg
Non-classroom involvement among rural community college students: An application of Tinto and Astin’s models, William Johnson Bowlin
Barnyardgrass control in Mississippi with different herbicides and herbicide mixtures, Hunter D. Bowman
Natural capital value of fisheries under environmental stressor: A case of blue crab under hypoxia in the Gulf of Mexico, Shelby Leigh Brewer
The temperature dependent mechanical response of M250 maraging steel and its implications on wire arc additive manufacturing, Frank M. Brinkley III
Mitigating the shrink-swell capacities of the Yazoo Clay through application of lime and biochar, Austin Alan Brister
Alteration of the viral immune response in the lung of juvenile rats by cannabidiol, Kylee J. Burroughs
Cause for alarm: Punk rock, politics, race, and the problem of irony in modern America, Colin Shea Campbell
The effects of professional experience on ethical profiles of housing and residence life staff, Sirena L. Cantrell and Sirena L. Cantrell
Supplier performance scorecard utilization in the medical device manufacturing healthcare supply chain, Justin Cardisco
Investigation of the material properties of poly pipe irrigation tubing for identifying performance characteristics by thickness, Victor Frank Carey IV
Nondestructive assessment of flexural and tensile properties for southern pine structural lumber, Marly Gabriela Carmona Uzcategui
Incorporating follicle stimulating hormone to stimulate multiple corpora lutea for embryo transfer in beef cattle, Bryan Carter
U.S. financial literacy: Does urban-rural residency matter?, Mckenzie Leanne Carvalho
Quasi 1D modelling of a Scramjet engine cycle using Heiser-Pratt approach, Asmaa Chakir
Effects of post-fire disturbance responses of Microstegium vimineum on native hardwood seedling growth and survival, Zachary A. Chandler
Development of a novel loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay for the rapid detection of Clostridium perfringens, Deepa Chaudhary
White savior projects: An examination of the Antitrafficking Social Movement, Jennifer A. Cheek
Essays on insider trading, innovation, and political economy, Jiawei Chen
Behavioral and histological inflammatory analysis of a single, mild traumatic brain injury and repeated subconcussive brain injury using a rodent model., Anna Marie Clay
Effects of temperature on growth, metabolic rate, and lower dissolved oxygen tolerance of Speckled Peacock Bass Cichla temensis, Manuel E. Coffill-Rivera
Department of longing, Anthony Gabriel Coffman
Molecular insights into the redox of atmospheric mercury through laser spectroscopy, Rongrong Wu Cohen
Exploring the impact of end-user engagement on the diffusion and adoption of a climate resilience tool in the Gulf of Mexico, Renee C. Collini
Novel silviculture practices for non-industrial private forest landowners, Darcey Alyce Collins
A mechanical and finite element analysis of bone screw thread design, Timothy H. Cook