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Theses/Dissertations from 2016

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A Framework for Hybrid Intrusion Detection Systems, Robert N. Bronte

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A New 2,1,3-Benzothiadiazole-Fused N-Heterocyclic Carbene and Its Metal Complexes, Ossie J. Buckner

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The Effects of Amphetamine Exposure on Neurodevelopment and Behavior in Early Life Stages of Danio Rerio, Jennifer D. Bullard

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Improving the Prediction Accuracy of Text Data and Attribute Data Mining with Data Preprocessing, PRIYANGA CHANDRASEKAR

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Comparative Study of Dimension Reduction Approaches With Respect to Visualization in 3-Dimensional Space, Pooja Chenna

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Towards Understanding and Developing Virtual Environments to Increase Accessibilities for People with Visual Impairments, Miao Dong

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Conservation Genetics and Mark-Recapture Monitoring of the Rare Pigeon Mountain Salamander (Plethodon petraeus) within a Highly Restricted Range, Kate Donlon

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Color Image Segmentation Using the Bee Algorithm in the Markovian Framework, Vehbi Dragaj

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Comparisons of the socio-behavioral differences between chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and bonobos (Pan paniscus), investigating the impact of a naturally occurring polymorphic microsatellite deletion in the 5’ flanking region of arginine vasopressin receptor 1a (AVPR1a) on gene expression and sociality within the Pan genus, Robert E. Evans

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Lead-Free Gunshot Residues as Forensic Evidence, Lashaundra A. Fambro

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Perceived Effectiveness of E-Learning for Technology Instruction in Public Library Staff Development Programs: A Survey Based on the Technology Acceptance Model, Julia Huprich

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Distances Between Species in Food Webs: Evaluating Alternative Metrics' Predictive Power, Molly C. Johnson

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Synthetic Methods for the Preparation of 1,3-S,O-Esters, α-Phosphonovinyl Triflates, and α-Alkynylphosphonates, David P. Kercher

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The Effects of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on development and hyperekplexia in embryonic zebrafish model, Olivia Christine Mistretta

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Novel Cell Penetrating Peptides Effect Endosomal Escape and Deliver Protein Cargos into Living Cells, Verra M. Ngwa

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Weight, Temperature, and Transcutaneous Bilirubin of the Term Neonate at Discharge: A Comparative Study Between a Traditional Nursery and Rooming-in Model of Care, Jennifer L. Pass

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Definition of a Method for the Formulation of Problems to be Solved with High Performance Computing, Ramya Peruri

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Understanding the Surface Induced Phosphorylation of Prebiotic Molecules by Schreibersite, Danna Qasim

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Isothermal Titration Calorimetry Uncovers Substrate Promiscuity of Bicupin Oxalate Oxidase, Hassan Ali Rana

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The HV1 proton channel of Lingulodinium polyedrum localizes to the bioluminescent scintillon, Juan D. Rodriguez

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Cyberbullying, General Strain Theory, and the Moderating Effect of Anonymity in College Students, Matheson T. Sanchez

THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING MEDIA LITERACY: A CULTURAL APPROACH TO NAVIGATING MEDIA LANDSCAPES, Vanessa Schill

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The Context of Tool Control in an Aircraft Assembly Environment Related to Productivity, Taylor Jay Sisson

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Religious Identity, Ideology, and Dilemma of Bangladeshi Muslims in Atlanta, Naznin Sultana

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Effects of Electronic Health Record Use on the Ambulatory Surgical Services Nurse's Time, Heather D. Taylor

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The Turning Point of Who Shall Be Master: Killer of Sheep, Naming, Gender, and the Gaze of African American Women, Sean Davis Watkins

Theses from 2015

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Phytoextraction of Lead from Contaminated Urban Soils by Panicum virgatum Enhanced with Phytohormone, EDTA, Benomyl, and Citric Acid Application, Matthew Aderholt

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REPSA Directed Assessment of Native Cleavage Resistance of DNA to Type IIS Restriction Endonucleases and Modification of REPSA for High Temperature Application, Matthew Beyer

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Detection of Lightweight Directory Access Protocol Query Injection Attacks in Web Applications, Pranahita Bulusu

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Comparison of Older Urologic Patients' Perceptions and Nurses' Assessments of Discharge Readiness, Elizabeth Dodge

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Analysis and Comparison of the Photodecomposition Reaction of Methanol on CeO2 Impregnated TiO2 Surfaces Versus Bare TiO2 Surfaces, Christopher A. Estes

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"I'm Rich Bitch:" Black Class Performance and the New Nouveau Riche, Nykia Hannah

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Akirin-Mediated Gene Regulation During Cardiac Development, Austin M. Howard

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First Steps of Putting Research into Practice: Utilizing Concept Inventories to Identify Biochemistry Misconceptions and the Development of a Guided Inquiry Activity to Correct the Identified Misconceptions, Ellen Humphreys

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Assessing Feeding Preferences and Spatial Patterns of Lagodon rhomboides Linnaeus, Alexandria v. Lamle

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The Legends of Bigfoot: Or How I Regained My Manhood, Blaine McCarty

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Delineation of Aeromonas hydrophila Pathotypes by Dectection of Putative Virulence Factors using Polymerase Chain Reaction and Nematode Challenge Assay, John Metz

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An Empirical and Theoretical Comparison of the Socio-ecological Behaviors of Captive Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes), Bonobos (Pan paniscus), and Western Lowland Gorillas (Gorilla gorilla): Social Tolerance and Behavioral Responses to Changes in Food Quality and Distribution, Scott C. Milne

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The Role of EphA Receptor Signaling in Neuroblast Survival During In Vitro Differentiation, Tasia M. Nabors

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Content Analysis of Pre- and Post-Jones Federal Appellate Cases: Implications of Jones for Fourth Amendment Search Law, James A. Purdon

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Investigation of Spontaneous Combustion Inhibition of Coal Fires Utilizing Differential Scanning Calorimetry and Thermogravimetric Analysis, Christopher J. Raymond

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Eph-Ephrin Signaling and the Role of EFN-4 in Caenorhabditis Elegans Nervous Systems Development, Alicia Schwieterman