Theses from 2024
The Biobehavioral Effects of Embryonic Exposure to Neural Inflammation and Oxidative Stress in Zebrafish, Dalton J. Anderson
Using Sex Chromosomes to Differentiate Sexes of Immature Brown Widow Spiders, Claire F. Byram
Examination of Greenhouse Conditions That Influence Scale Infestation Rates on Begonia, Madeline M. Cusick
An evaluation of development in unhatched eggs from a population of Carolina Diamondback Terrapins (Malaclemys terrapin centrata), Ashleigh B. Feltman
Antimicrobial activity of cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) gut proteins on different days after blood feeding, Dhruva K. Karnik
The Effects of Light Cycle Disruption on the Reactive Oxygen Species Production in Zebrafish, Talia Sanders
Drosophila Squamous Cell Development Analysis, Caroline D. Scarborough
Theses from 2023
The effects of warming rate on the thermal tolerance of a southern population of striped bass (Morone saxatilis), James Barrett
Investigating the relationship between altered circadian rhythms and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) symptoms using zebrafish, Carolyn I. Cohen
Galleria mellonella as an Invertebrate Model of Bartonella bacilliformis Infection and Associated Antimicrobial Peptide Response, Garrett J. Cutchin and Marina Eremeeva
NEW SPECIES OF VAMPIROLEPIS YAMAGUTI, 1959 (CYCLOPHYLLIDEA: HYMENOLEPIDIDAE) FROM THE BLACK MYOTIS BAT (MYOTIS NIGRICANS) FROM PANAMA, Allysia Dunkins
Measuring Neuroinflammatory Responses in the Brains of Adult Zebrafish After Consuming Polystyrene Nanoplastics in the Food Chain, Clare M. Ganas
No Significant Difference Found in DNA Methylation between Alzheimer’s and Other Genes, Alden E. Hester
Effects of Human Oncogenes on Drosophila Ovarian Cells, Temilade O. Olaoye
Mapping next generation sequence data with BWA (Burrows-Wheel Aligner) on Galaxy software, Rabeh Z. Omar
Analyzing prominent genes in Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), shima z. omar
Effect of temperature on morphology of the cardiorespiratory system of striped bass (Morone saxatilis), Alley E. Permenter
The effect of larval competition on adult life history traits and the immune response of adult cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis), Piper N. Zellner and Lisa D. Brown
Theses from 2022
Impacts of Algal Morphology and Water Flow on Macroalgal Microplastic Capture, Cheyenne M. Adams
The effects of disturbance intensity on total bacteria concentration in the water within artificial streams, Seth C. Davis
In the Face of Climate Change, Does Human Trampling Affect Dune Resilience and Alter Ecosystem Services?, Alexandra O. Findlay
Monitoring stress levels of Urobatis halleri and Validating the Use and Precision of Point of Care Devices, Michael P. Folk
Sex and Starvation Influences Latrotoxin Expression in the Brown Widow Spider, Mattie Harris
Effects of Water Quality on Oyster Health on Georgia Coast, Laurel Henderson
What factors of Smilax morphology influence leaf miners’ selection?, Ashley L. James
Turning Algal Biomass Waste into a Sustainable Substrate for Oyster Settlement, Ariana Liezl M. Lipat
Influence of plant density on rainfall interception by Spartina alterniflora, Hannah K. Longaberger
Type of synthetic microfiber influences ingestion by freshwater worms, Sarah A. Martinez
DNA methylation among Chestnut-Crowned Babblers, Caddie E. Nguyen
The potential role of phenotypic plasticity in the ability of Hydrocotyle bonariensis to occupy two different habitats, Harold Ralph Parsons III
Analysis and identification of lipolytic bacterial species for the degradation of wastewater lipids, Lindsay C. Smoak
Theses from 2021
Evolution and development of staminodes in Paronychia (Caryophyllaceae), Andrea D. Appleton
Investigating the roles of human genes in Drosophila melanogaster, Ashley Avila
Characterization of Cuticular Hydrocarbon Profiles in Southeastern Argentine Ant (Linepithema humile) Colonies, Katherine R. Barrs
Examining the mechanistic roles of Integrin Alpha-6 in cancer metastasis., Chase T. Clark
The Influence of Autism Linked Gene Topoisomerase 3B (Top3B) on Neural Development in Zebrafish, Sydney Doolittle
Size and Condition of Seven Coastal Elasmobranchs from Georgia Nursery Areas, Alyssa J. Entrekin
A Forward Genetic Screen to Identify Human Genes of Interest and Their Roles in Ovarian Cancer, Susan A. Ihejirika
A Novel Application of Galleria mellonella Larvae to Study Pathogenesis of Rickettsia rickettsii Infection, Jacob M. Jones
Evolution of blood-feeding, non-blood-feeding, and mixed populations of Wyeomyia smithii, Abigail N. Martin
The Efficacy of Scent Lures in Camera Trapping Canis latrans in Southeast Georgia, Catherine E. Miles
Localization of Aquaporin 1aa, 1ab, 4b2, 8ab and 10b2 in the kidney nephrons of the American Eel, Anguilla rostrata, Lydia L. Odlin
A genetic screen to identify the roles of human genes in Drosophila, Lily A. Paculis
Molecular Analysis of MCHM Toxicity in Zebrafish, Cassandra Pelton
Survey of Dirofilaria immitis in Members of Anopheles quadrimaculatus sensu lato in Southeastern Georgia in the United States of America, Natalie Schaut
Effects of Synthetic Estrogen (17α-Ethinyl Estradiol) on Male Fiddler Crab Aggression, Micayla Shirley
Functional Morphology of the Coral Catshark Atelomycterus marmoratus Electrosensory System, Charissa L. Simpson
High rates of polygyny in tropical Mexico within the native range of Vespula squamosa., Alex K. Snyder and Kevin J. Loope
Degradation of Plastics in the Environment: A Review on Ecotoxicological Effects, Meghan M. Turner
Understanding the Mechanistic Roles of Integrin Alpha 6 in Tumor Development Using a Humanized Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model System, Ashley B. Williams
Theses from 2020
Effects of Overlying Snow Depth on Arctic Interstitial Sea Ice Communities, Travis C. Anderson and Craig Aumack
Effect of Fire Suppression on Aquatic Invertebrates in Ephemeral Wetlands Embedded in Longleaf Pine Forests, Hailey E. Baker
Comparing Water Quality for Aquaponics Systems with Different Solids Removal Methods and Biofilter Media, and Effluent Output to Grow Beds, John W. Cutt, Heather M. Joesting, and Brigette A. Brinton
The potential role of Broad in border cell migration in Drosophila melanogaster ovary Literature Review and Experimental Design, Cameron G. Driskell
The role of reactive oxygen species in the gut immune response of cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis), Clark Hall
The adaptive benefit of decoy coloration depends on decoy color and habitat type, Jamie R. Heninger
Assessment of the toxicological effects of CNT-Ab in mice followed by microwave hyperthermia 14 days post treatment., Andrew C. Mixson
Species Dispersal Modes in Amphitropical Plant Species of North and South America, Samera Lemma Mulatu
Course-Based Research Experiences: Predictors of Student Learning Gains, Sana Omar
The Effects of Auditory Predator Cues on Foraging Patterns in Peromyscus polionotus, Christina L. Sartain
Steady heartbeat: Field and laboratory studies indicate unexpected resilience to high temperatures for the ribbed mussel Geukensia demissa, Ashlyn N. Smith Ms.
Discovery and Optimization of Anti-Cancer Properties of Traditional Herbal Medicines Using Zebrafish-Human Tumor Xenografts, Ashleigh M. Solheim
Presence of Dirofilaria immitis in mosquitoes in Southeastern Georgia, Angelica C. Tumminello
The combined effects of chemicals used in textile processing on plankton communities., Diana Wilson
Theses from 2019
Comparing Feeding Accuracy between High and Low Predation Trinidad Guppies, Lydia J. Bonnell
Understanding the Tumor Microenvironment Using Humanized Zebrafish Tumor Xenograft Model, Reid D. Loveless
Identification of Bird-Associated Nonpoint Sources of Microbial Contamination in Sediments, Savannah D. Mullins
The Sucking Louse Fauna of Mongolian Rodents: Host Associations, Molecular Phylogenetics and Description of Two New Species, Chase N. Robinson
A multi-scale investigation of habitat selectivity in Coastal Plain stream fishes, Hayley A. Robinson
The combined effects of pH and temperature on the physiology of the temperate coral Oculina arbuscula, Sarah H. Rogers
Analysis of the Temporal Patterning of Notch Downstream Targets during Drosophila melanogaster Egg Chamber Development, Molly A. Rowe
Molecular survey of helminths infecting ground dwelling birds in the grouse subfamily Tetraoninae, Briana M. Sesmundo
Role of Integrin alpha 6 (ITGA6) in Neurovascular Development and Stroke, Benjamin D. Siclare
Herbicide toxicity to non-target aquatic organisms does not increase in mixtures with surfactants, Courtney L. Telfort
Developing Sensory Behavioral Assays for Zebrafish Autism Model, Shannon Wagner
Ecomorphological variation among redbreast sunfish populations of the South-Eastern United States, Grayson Ariel Walker
Theses from 2018
Successional Processes in the Benthic Invertebrate Communities at Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Alexis A. Bivens
The Behavioral Response of Mosquitoes to Different Snake Odors, Caitlyn E. Hicks
The Combined Effects of Atrazine and Tetracycline on Primary Producers and Zooplankton in Freshwater Microcosms, Madison R. Kelly
Morphological Comparison of Fourth-Instar Larvae from Various Populations of Wyeomyia smithii, Kendra D. Moore
Size-Dependent Predation on Rough Earth Snakes (Haldea striatula), Quinton M. Taylor
Analysis of Genes Encoded by a Chromosomal Insert in Rickettsia philipii, Sydney A. Wright
Theses from 2017
Time of Death: Using Insects to Develop a Postmortem Interval Estimate, Taylor M. Burns
Immunohistochemical Localization of Ion and Water Transporters in the Nephron of the Elasmobranch Dogfish (Squalus acanthias), Karen Campbell
Inbreeding Depression in the Introduced Spider Latrodectus geometricus, Margaret A. Howard
The Biological Stress Response in Bluegill Sunfish (Lepomis macrochirus) to variations in environmental temperature and dissolved oxygen content., Monique Kellman
The Effects of Elevated CO2 Levels on Broad Bean, Vicia faba, Growth/Defense Tradeoffs, Harley B. Kitching
The surfactant alkylpolyglucoside affects phytoplankton communities differently alone than in a commercial mixture in artificial streams, Laina G. Latzsch
Comparative Floristic Studies of Georgian Sandhill Ecosystems Reveals a Dynamic Composition of Endemics and Generalists, James M. Long and John Schenk
Determining the reproductive patterns of the Titan Acorn Barnacle (Megabalanus coccopoma) in its introduced range, Isabel L. Moran Ms.
THE EFFECT OF ACUTE THERMAL STRESS ON GENE EXPRESSION LEVELS OF HSP70 IN THE ANTARCTIC NOTOTHENIOID, Notothenia coriiceps, Eudiah Ochieng
Blow fly (Diptera: Calliphoridae) Responses to Different Colors of Baited Traps, Oluwadamilola Olufunso Oke
Soil microbial community within loblolly pine and eucalypt tree plantations at the extreme ends of a groundwater depth gradient, Bolanle Fawzia Osi Efa
An Analysis of White-Tailed Deer, Odocoileus virginianus, Killed in Deer Vehicle Accidents on Bulloch County, GA Roadways, Mackenzie P. Payne 4003933
Testing the Optomotor Response in Sepia bandensis, Lauren E. Thompson