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- Legacy Theses and Dissertations (1964-2006)
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Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Structural and Aerodynamic Design, Procedure and Analysis of a Small V-shaped Vertical Axis Wind Turbine, Odari J. Whyte
Investigation of the Performance and Emissions Characteristics of Dual Fuel Combustion in a Single Cylinder IDI Diesel Engine, Johnnie L. Williams Jr
The Role of Relatedness in Youth Athlete Burnout, Megan Wittenberg
Active Thermal Management of Electronic Devices Using Fractal Extended Surfaces, Tiesha M. Wolfe
Examining the Issue of Compliance With Personal Protective Equipment Among Wastewater Workers Across the Southeast Region of the United States, Tamara L. Wright
The Formation and Promulgation of Institutional Ethos by New University Presidents, Charles F. Ziglar
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Elimination of A Potentially Hazardous Chemical, Tetrakis (Hydroxymethyl) Phosphonium Chloride (THPC) From Water Using Biochar, Simpo Rose Ogwang Akech Miss
The Effect of Patellofemoral Pain on Joint Motion and Variability During a Prolonged Run, Klarie Ake
Electroencephalographic Signal Processing and Classification Techniques for Noninvasive Motor Imagery Based Brain Computer Interface, Md Erfanul Alam
Synthesis and Biological Activity of Novel Tu100 Derivatives, Oladotun J. Alao
Functionalization of Well-Defined Polyacrylates with TEMPO and PEG Moieties for the Modification of Hemoglobin-Based Oxygen Carriers, Omniya Alomainy
Persistence and Achievement in Academics, Robert L. Altman
Examining Determinants of Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Uptake Using the WHO's Vaccine Hesitancy Matrix, Urkovia Andrews
Pass/Fail Grading in Medical School and Impact on Residency Placement, Brittany L. Ange
Exploring Job Satisfaction and Preceptorship Capacity Among Applied Epidemiologists, Jessica C. Arrazola
The Burr XII Generalized Weibull Distribution with Applications, Sarah A. Ayoku
Retrospective Reports of Teasing and Emotional Distress: Examining the Mediating Effects of Self-Compassion, Lori A. Barfield
A Quantum Astrochemical Perspective on the c-C3H Radical with Application to the Interstellar Medium, Matthew Bassett
Graph Invariants of Trees with Given Degree Sequence, Rachel Bass
The Effect Of A PETTLEP Imagery Intervention-Based Pre-Performance Routine On Golfer's Short-Game Performance, Logan Baughman
Examining the Effects of Enclosure Size at Training and at Test in Spatial Reorientation, Zebulon K. Bell
Intelligent Vehicle Complex Environment Path Following Capabilities, Based on a Telemetry Sensor Fusion Approach, Utilizing Open Loop Navigation, Thomas A. Beyerl
A Comprehensive Analysis on EEG Signal Classification Using Advanced Computational Analysis, Kaushik Bhimraj
The American Pastoral Tradition and The Stories of Breece D'J Pancake, Christopher Blackburn
Wind Turbine Noise and Wind Speed Prediction, Tyler H. Blanchard
Liberty's Hidden History: The Dorchester Center and Citizenship Education in Southeast Georgia during the 1960s, Amy Blanton
Zen and the Art of the Journey, Brenda Christian Brown
Differences in Trunk and Hip Flexion/Extension Strength, Jasmin Brown
Asymmetric Membranes for High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes, Ian Byrd
Factors Affecting Growth Rates and Preferred Body Temperatures in Hatchling Gopher Tortoises, Gopherus Polyphemus: Clutch and Sex, Matthew Carey
An Exploration of the Underlying Mechanisms Causing Spasticity in Young People with Cerebral Palsy, Alexis Carnes
Design and Modeling for DC Nanogrids, Ormond D. Castle
Impact of Purposeful Professional Learning on Instructional Technology Integration in Daily Classroom Practices, Julie Chance
Intrusion Detection for Smart Grid Communication Systems, Brycent Chatfield
Leading Ladies: A mixed-method study of the influence of gender bias on leadership styles for women who lead secondary schools, Angela S. Coaxum-Young
Bahamian Elementary School Principals' and Teachers' Perceptions of Inclusive Education, Tracy Colebrooke
Leaf Litter Processing and Macroinvertebrate Assemblages in Three Coastal Plain Rivers of Southeastern Georgia, USA, Vallie B. Collins II
Graduate Student Perceptions of Support Services in Online Degree Programs, Lydia Karakolidis Cross
“There Was That in Her Face and Form Which Made Him Loathe the Sight of Her”: Disfiguration and Deformity of Female Characters in 19th Century American Women’s Literature, Kelsi E. Cunningham Miss
Evolutionary Linkage of Mimetic and Non-Mimetic Color Traits in a Coral Snake Mimicry Complex, John D. Curlis Jr
Reducing Substance Abuse Stigma in Employment Application, Timothy W. Curran
Secure Cloud Controlled Software Defined Radio Network For Bandwidth Allocation, Isaac J. Cushman
An Interactionist View of African American Males In Educational Leadership, Samuel D. Dasher Jr
Jackson & Jones: Black Nihilism and the African-American Condition, Ray Andrew Delva
Treatment Choice Among Combat Veterans, Zachary Clayborne Dietrich
Examining Preference of Home-Based Telemental Health among Rural Veterans, Paige Dixon
The Influence Of Resource Scarcity And Childhood Socioeconomic Status On In-Group Inclusiveness, Spencer Dobbs
Examining and Exposing the Darknet, Ton H. Don
Antibiotics and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Coastal Plain Streams, Jason Duff
Internet Information Seeking and Its Association with Adherence to Cancer Screening Guidelines Among U.S. Women in 2013-2014, LaPonda McKoy Edmondson
Disaster Risk Assessment of Emergency Preparedness in Georgia's Public Health Districts Using the GREaT Hazard Vulnerability Evaluation Tool, Linda I. Ekperi
A Journey to Fuzzy Rings, Brett T. Ernst
Assessing the Genetic Status and Factors Leading to the Decline of the Roanoke Bass (Ambloplites Cavifrons), Jackman C. Eschenroeder
Resilience as a Mediator of the Relationship Between Negative Life Events and Psychological Well-Being, Anna L. Faircloth
A Case Study of Student Veteran Efficacy in the College of Engineering and Information Technology at Georgia Southern University, Kevin G. Finley
Meeting the challenges of 21st century education: Neoliberalism, vocational education, and critical media literacy, Jennifer P. Fitzner
'Light Passed on from an Original Flame': Marilyn Nelson's Cross-Writing, Amanda H. Ford
The Organizational and Policy Level Barriers and Facilitators Towards Stricter Tobacco Control at an Army Installation as Examined With the Diffusion of Innovations Theory, Marjorie D. Freeze
Cultivating Ecological Literacy and Rethinking Our Connections to Nature, Sean Fretwell
Natural Convection Heat Transfer of Inclined Sierpinski Carpet Fractal Fins, Luke A. Fussell
Variability and Stability of 13 to 19 Month Olds Infants' Gait Affect by Wet and Dry Diaper and Underwear, Sally Marie Futch
The Effect of Loving-Kindness Meditation on Physiological and Psychological Reactions to Violent Stimuli, Joseph A. Garcia
Energy Storage Management and Simulation for Nano-Grids, Shantu Ghose
Energy And Environmental Optimization Of Thermal Insulation Solutions For Rapidly Deployable Housing, Debalina Ghosh
Combinatorics of Compositions, Meghann M. Gibson
Thermal Performance of a Double-Pipe Heat Exchanger with a Koch Snowflake Fractal Design, Anton Gomez
Approaches Toward Novel 1,2,3-Triazole Sensors for the Detection of Anions and Heavy Metal Cations, Richard D. Govan
Relationship Between School Climate and Student Achievement, Gail H. Greenway
Media Impact: Misfits in the Media, Ashley Gregory
The Effect of Repetitive Head Impacts on Postural Control Over the Course of a Single Season, Katelyn E. Grimes
Validity and Reliability of the Balance Tracking System™ During Static Stance, Cody L. Grotewold
A Markov Decision Process Approach to Adaptive Contact Strategies, Artur Grygorian
On Gallai-Ramsey Numbers of Complete Bipartite Graphs, Seth Gutierrez
Have Our Say: Shining Light on Necessary Voices in a Historically Black High School in Georgia, Marquez Hall
The Parton Paradox: A History of Race and Gender in the Career of Dolly Parton, Lindsey L. Hammers
Methods on implementing solutions to antenna design and biomedical problems, Joshua B. Haney
An Efficient Data Vault-based Data Warehouse Model Implementation for a Corrections Environment, Gary R. Harmon
Design and Performance Analysis of Small Scale Horizontal Axis Wind Turbine for Nano Grid Application, Md Mehedi Hasan
Modeling Volatility of Financial Time Series Using Arc Length, Benjamin H. Hoerlein
Assessment of Short-Term Toxicity of Titanium Dioxide Nano Fiber (TDNF) in Sprague Dawley Rats, Daniel Hunter
Advancing Intersection Management by Utilizing Cost Effective Intelligent Vehicle Concepts and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure Communication Techniques, Bernard O. Ibru
Study Of Wideband Circularly Polarized Antennas And Propagation Modeling, Zabed Iqbal
Study and Implementation of Wideband Bow-Tie Antennas, Md Rakibul Islam
“We're All Part of Each Other's Harmony and Everything”: Vedantic Influence in J.D. Salinger's Nine Stories, Kaitlyn Johnson
Examining Eating Disorder Pathology Through the Interpersonal Expression of Perfectionism and Contingent Self-Esteem, Kara M. Johnson
Differentiating the Effects of Animal-Assisted Versus Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy on Positive Psychological Outcomes Through a Stress Induction Context, Catherine J.V. Jones
Puzzled Representations: Popular Media and How Educators Come to Know Autism, Vanessa N. Keener
How Does Parental Attachment Affect Black Male Delinquency in Rural and Urban Contexts?, Chelsea J. King
Producing a College Graduate Using Retention, Progression, and Graduation (RPG) Initiatives: A University Systems’ Approach, Deborah N. Kittrell-Mikell
Effect of Symmetric Bifurcation Angles on Fluid Flow through Tree Like Flow Network of Varying Scale, Subhadeep Koner
The Reliability Of The Navicular Drop Test and Its Transferability To Dynamic Movement, Joshua Krispin
The Effects of Stimulant Medication on Reaction Time in Recreationally Active Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Nichole Ashley LaFortune
Finding My Voice: Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse, Diane LaFrance
Pattern Containment in Circular Permutations, Charles Lanning
A Non-intrusive Wearable Bio-sensor Based Assistive Robotic System for Human Mental and Physical Intervention, Kyle Lansing
Psychopathy and the Effect of Imitation on Empathetic Pain, Emily N. Lasko
Examining Anxiety Schemas through the Context of a Stress-Intrapersonal Model, Kayla M. LeLeux-LaBarge