Theses and dissertations produced by graduate students affiliated with Mississippi State University's College of Education.
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Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Struggling adolescent readers: A case study of teacher beliefs and practices using the How People Learn framework, Laura Katherine Thomas Hood
Teacher support and intrinsic motivation: The mediating roles of enjoyment, anxiety, and self-efficacy, Meng-Te Hung
International students’ perceptions of challenges; pre to post matriculation in United States’ professional psychology doctoral programs, Chathuri Ranmali Illapperuma
Graduation and retention of underrepresented minorities and male transfer students who enroll in an academic retention program, Jermaine Jackson
Selected discipline infractions and consequences associated with academic performance in the Mississippi Delta, Sheila B. King
The voice inside my head: College and career choices of females entering college, Dena Robison Kinsey
Evaluating the effects of class-wide interventions in a post-secondary special education setting, Anne H. Lipscomb
Examining attitudes towards sexuality in CHARGE syndrome, Emily S. Mathis
Engaging the iGeneration: A survey of elementary school teachers’ perceptions on effective instructional practices and their abilities to use technology as an instructional tool in the mathematics classroom, Elizabeth Yvonne McInnis
Does technology matter: The impact of Wi-Fi on student retention, Emily Miller-Bishop
Why do alumni continue to give back: The influencers of civic engagement of fraternity and sorority members, Jacqueline Carson Mullen
The effects of male high school students’ participation in athletic sports on academic achievement, Kendall Nahshon Pickens
Using animated videos and prompt delay procedures to train children with autism to label situation-based emotions, Margaret Powell
The impact of tutors’ metacognitive awareness on students’ metacognitive awareness and academic performance, Antonina Aleksandrovna Rakhmatova
Impact of acute aerobic exercise on motor learning and executive function in adults with intellectual disabilities, Yonjoong Ryuh
"Even if the research says it doesn't work, it works:" Teachers' epistemic beliefs and enactment, Dana Jeffcoat Seymour
Impact of sleep duration, sleep quality, and physical activity on obesity indices among adolescents, Sarah Thompson
Building a Predictor Model of Variables for Students Currently in a Counseling Program and the Impact Those Variables Have on Their Levels of Empathy, Susan Hope Tipton
More than a student worker job: transferrable skills matter in career readiness, T Jason Townsend
Investigating fear: Exploring mediators and moderators of mental health distress among LGBTQ+ communities using the minority stress model, Melanie R. Walsh
A phenomenological study: Professional profiles, induction processes, and reasons veteran teachers exit the profession, Margie Gonzales Westmoreland
Preservice teachers' preparation to teach English learners in poor rural areas, Daina Zhu
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Community College Governing Boards Effects of Structure and Composition on Student and Institutional Outcomes, Jason Lee Camp
Summer bridge programs: Their impact on community college students’ GPA, retention, graduation, credit hours and discipline, Chadwick Glen Case
The evaluation of using video prompting to teach a full meal preparation task to emerging adults with developmental disabilities, Amanda Cosgriff
Serving students with moderate to severe disabilities: Perspectives of career and technical education teachers in Mississippi, Patricia Kellie Fondren
High school teacher’s acceptance of technology and privacy concerns in the 1:1 Initiative Laptop Program, Ronald Gatewood Jr
Extended orientation: The influence on academic achievement of transfer students, Nicholas Gordon
College Students' Perceptions of Cell Phone Use in Class, John Harper
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
The Effects of Early Childhood Education on Academic Outcomes, Sherron Shawon Horton
Early retention in rural schools: Alternate route teachers' perspectives, Autumn K. Jordon
Impact of foot type, quadriceps angle, and minimalist footwear on static postural stability, Sachini Kodithuwakku Arachchige
An outdoor professional development model in the era of the next generation science standards, Shana Lee
A long cane competition's impact on self-determination of youth with visual impairments, Kasey Markoski
Media framing in Southeastern Conference Football, Mary Catherine Molay
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
Expanding the Brand of Athletics, Emily Pomykalski
The Effects of Leadership Practices: Influencing Student Achievement and Promoting Student Success, Wynesther Prescott Cousins
The effect of leadership courses on community college student success, Lisa Tanner Rhodes
Exploring the utility of brief functional analyses procedures for individuals with CHARGE syndrome, Hailey E. Ripple
First-generation African American women in TRiO: Self-efficacy and perseverance in STEM-related disciplines, Earnestine Yvett Roby
Three sixth grade social studies teachers’ beliefs, knowledge, and instructional practices of disciplinary literacy, Jennifer K. Sanders
Exploring Elementary English Language Arts Teachers' Writing Assessment Practices and Factors Influencing Decision Making, LaTonya Nicole Slater
Alternative methods of movement incorporation in middle school classrooms, Katherine Elise Spring
Effects of hydrotherapy vs land based exercises on dual task postural control in a geriatric population, Alana Joy Turner
Effects of a 28-day carbohydrate-restricted diet on metabolic and performance markers in professional firefighters, Hunter Scott Waldman
The Founding of a Rural Mississippi Community College and its Continuing Economic Impact 100 Years Later, Christopher I. Warren
Shaping the Southeastern Conference: Commercialization and deregulation during the Great Depression and World War II, James Lawrence Watkins
Examining the effect of program design on career and technical program completion, technical skill attainment and job placement, Jennifer Candace Weaver
The effects of mentoring program type on organizational commitment for cooperative education students, Charles W. Wilder
An examination of video self-modeling as a reading fluency intervention, Shengtian Wu
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Prediction of Energy Expenditure from Accelerometers During Physical Activity in Adults with Down Syndrome: The Effect of Accelerometer Placement, Anthony T. Allred
Effect of Curcumin Supplementation on Exercise-Induced Oxidative Stress, Inflammation, and Muscle Damage, Steven Allen Basham
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren in the 21st Century, Lillian L. Bell
The Differences in Stress Levels for African-Americans working in Technical Based Occupations and Non-Technical based Occupations in Mississippi, Michelene Piege Brock
Teachers' Understandings and Attitudes about Argument and the Effects of an Extended Professional Development, Manya L. Chappell
Using Photovoice to Derive the Shared Experiences of Adolescents at a Camp for Autism Spectrum Disorder, Matthew Collier
The Use of Social Media Tools in the Classroom: Perceptions among Community College Students, Shivochie L. Dinkins
Disaffection in Southern Baptist Churches: Perspectives of the Marginalized, Sondra Robertson Dowdle
Opportunities, Responsibilities, and Perceptions of Professional Development Leaders in Mississippi's Community Colleges, Darrell Rance Easley
Scaling Undergraduate Scientific Writing via Prominent Feature Analysis, Katarzyna Zaruska Gallo
Bullying In Schools: Exploring the Lived Experiences of Early-Career Elementary School Principals, Jason Q. Harris
Administrators' Perceived Knowledge, Importance, and Perceptions of the International Society for Technology in Education Standards for Administrators and Virginia Technology Standards for Instructional Personnel, Kimberly Tomeka Hill Muchenje
The Effects of a Web-Based Instructional Program: Promoting Student Growth in Reading and Mathematics Achievement, Penelope Pritchett Hill
The Impact of Pre-Kindergarten Attendance on Later Academic Achievement in a Mississippi School District, Lisa Cox Hull
The Effects of Dual Enrollment on an Institution: Student Persistence and Degree Attainment at the Community College, Stacey S. Irwin
Tailoring Math Curricula for Community Colleges: A Process Approach, Ira Lindsay McFarland Kinard
The Importance of Carbohydrate Timing during High-intensity Training while Consuming a Low Carbohydrate Diet, Benjamin Michael Krings
A Curriculum Review of a Construction Management Program for Consideration of Accreditation by the American Council for Construction Education, Thomas Michael Leathem
Examining the Impact of Trauma on Reading Performance among Elementary Students, Shelby Lynn McGrew
Student Perceptions of Quality Online Instruction, Tamika Kutrice Moorehead
An Examination of the Caught being Good Game in a High School Special Education Setting, Reeva Christine Morton
Community College Student Retention: Effectiveness of Online Intervention Methods in Retaining Students on Financial Aid Probation, Victor S. Parker
Effects of Acute Carbohydrate Supplementation on Performance for Female, Division I, Collegiate Cheerleaders, Rogelio Alberto Realzola
The Effectiveness of Two Consultation Models on Teachers' Use of Behavior Specific Praise and Class-Wide Student Disruptive Behavior in an Elementary Setting, Rebecca Fran Roberts
Sustainability of Preparations Programs Initiated through the Information Technology (IT) Professionals in Health Care Program, Nena Parrish Scott
Biomechanics of Functional and Dynamic Tasks in Individuals with Chronic Ankle Instability, Jeffrey Daniel Simpson
Just Do It: Sport Apparel Branding on Twitter, Kelsey Slater
A Case Study To Identify How Shared Decision Making and Collaboration between General and Exceptional Education Teachers Impact Effective and Ineffective Inclusion Practices, Faith Renee Strong
Effects of Tai Chi Exercise on Fine and Gross Motor Function in Older Adults Residing in Independent Living, Saira Talwar
Improving Dropout Rates in Mississippi Schools: A Case Study Examining Effective Dropout Prevention Programs in Mississippi High Schools, Shevonda Williams Truman
The Relationship of Student Demographic and Academic Characteristics on Students' Success in High School Online Courses, Jerri Luemora Ward
Peer Counseling/Mentoring and its Impact on the Academic Success and Retention of African American Students at a Predominantly White Institution, Eva Maria White
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Perceptions of Quality in an Online Learning Environment: A Faculty Outlook, April Michele Adams
Strategies for Passing School Bond Elections, Christy Harris Adams
An Examination of Job Satisfaction among Full-time Faculty in a Selected Mississippi Community College, Dana Martin Arnold
