Honors College Theses
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Theses from 2021
Wealth and Poverty within the Prosperity Gospel and the Gospel of Luke, Rachel Rubio
Multi-axial Measurement of Casting Wall Movement During SGI Solidification and Cooling in the Mold, Jacob Sapp
Heart Health: lifestyle factors that influence cardiovascular well-being, Holly K. Sawyer
Survey of Dirofilaria immitis in Members of Anopheles quadrimaculatus sensu lato in Southeastern Georgia in the United States of America, Natalie Schaut
Chatham County Dental Initiative Marketing Support, Brianna L. Shirey
Effects of Synthetic Estrogen (17α-Ethinyl Estradiol) on Male Fiddler Crab Aggression, Micayla Shirley
A Sign of the Times- How Ethnonationalist Executives Affect Democracy, Adam M. Sikes
Functional Morphology of the Coral Catshark Atelomycterus marmoratus Electrosensory System, Charissa L. Simpson
From Camp Meetings to Crusades: African American Religious Songs in Context, Konner B. Smith
INVESTIGATIONS OF THE NEGATIVE TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT REGION OF SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUELS FOR MITIGATION OF GLOBAL WARMING, Richard C. Smith III
Does God Condone Assault? How Religious Commitment Impacts Trauma Following Sexual Abuse, Madison Snider
High rates of polygyny in tropical Mexico within the native range of Vespula squamosa., Alex K. Snyder and Kevin J. Loope
Écorché figures in Mannerism as influenced by the reemergence of systematic human dissection, Megan Tanner
Irish Rock Music Amid a Time of Troubles: Thin Lizzy and U2 as a Bridge during a Time of Division, Jacey L. Thomas
Effects of anharmonicity in a Dual-Sagnac interferometer, Stephen Thomas
A Needs Assessment of Butts County After-School Programs and their Inclusivity, Gracie P. Thompson
Synesthetic Perception: Exploring the Senses of a Synesthete Through Theatrical Art-Wear, Makenna Trujillo
Degradation of Plastics in the Environment: A Review on Ecotoxicological Effects, Meghan M. Turner
Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis Forming an Interdisciplinary Bridge for Positive Patient Outcomes, Rachel Ann Vaughn
Analysis of Data to Evaluate the Performance of Air Filters Used for Filtering Nanoscale Particles Generated by Smoke, Pascal J. Wagemaker
Groundwater Flushing Time and Vegetation Health in a Georgia Salt Marsh, Jessica R. Ware
Influence Tactics as a Function of Supervisor Age, Zachary R. Weiner
Development in Singers with Perfectionism, Melody F. White
Childhood, Moral Obligation, and the Law in the Trials of Gabriel Fernandez, Allison Williams
Understanding the Mechanistic Roles of Integrin Alpha 6 in Tumor Development Using a Humanized Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model System, Ashley B. Williams
Restoration of a Nation, Deshauna Williams
Exploring the Impact of Animal-Assisted Therapy on Children’s Literacy Skills in Speech-Language Interventions, Samantha Wingate
Non-medical use of ADHD prescription drugs among US college students at a public research university in a small rural town, Laura A. Witteveen
The Relationship Between Optimism and Perceived Health in Generation-Z An Explanatory Investigation, Natalie D. Woodward
NZE Residential Test Facility analysis throughout summer/winter peak months for Thermal Comfort Prediction, Yearim Yang
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
Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing: Educating Nurses to Educate Patients, Lori M. Boltz
The Ubiquity of Patronage, Mykaela Brown
Symbolic Construction of Matrix Functions in a Numerical Environment, Evan D. Butterworth
Investigating the toxicology of intramuscular injected CNT-AB in mice followed by microwave hyperthermia., Conner Clark
Noise Traders, Fintech, and Equity Market Volatility, William T. Collins
Screening Genocide: Euphemisms as Terministic Screens in Situations of Genocide, Hannah Conway
The Super Bowl and Individual State Income Taxes, Benjamin T. Cosby
How the Franks Became Frankish: The Power of Law Codes and the Creation of a People, Bruce H. Crosby
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
Un-Affirmative Action: The Persistence of Anti-Black Racism in the Higher Education System of Postcolonial Brazil, Zakiya T. Daniel
Data Analysis to Evaluate the Performance of Breathing Masks used for Filtering Nano-Level Particles at Manufacturing Sites, Gracia M. Dardano
The potential role of Broad in border cell migration in Drosophila melanogaster ovary Literature Review and Experimental Design, Cameron G. Driskell
Improved Signal Performance for Smartphones, Devin A. Ferrell
The #MeToo Movement and Social Dominance Orientation, Elaine N. Forbes
Study on the Viability of Preparing Plaster Molds for Rapid Prototyping of Complex Ceramic Parts using the Lost PLA Method, Shelton F. Fowler IV
Rainbow Stew: a novel, Bodie L. Fox
A Study into the Continuation of Work Life Balance, Hayley Fritch
Using Photovoice to Measure Learning Objectives at Camp with Adults with Developmental Disabilities, Delaney M. Grimm
Reframing the Role of Renaissance Women: Anne Boleyn as a Humanist, Kara E. Guthrie
The role of reactive oxygen species in the gut immune response of cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis), Clark Hall
Project VENONA: Breaking the Unbreakable Code, Cassandra Hankin
Lowering Antibiotic Resistance Utilizing Breastmilk, Moriah J. Harris
The Impact of Lighting Type on Consumer Behavior in the Purchase of Healthy Products, Sarah E. Hartmann
The adaptive benefit of decoy coloration depends on decoy color and habitat type, Jamie R. Heninger
Princess Olga: Eastern Woman Through Western Eyes, Lee A. Hitt
Does Description Equal Prescription? A Case for Gender Quotas in Latin America, Samuel E. Hobbs
Attachment Style: Connecting the Personality Traits of our Parents to How We See God, Kaitlyn C. Holcombe
Positive Correlates of Fantasy Engagement Among Self-Described Geeks, Katelyn Hughes and Brandon J. Weiss
Impact of Sustainability on Investment Returns in the United States, Oluwatise S. Ifidon
The Effect of Empathy on Compassion Fatigue and Quality of Life on Bachelor of Science Nursing Students, Parker E. Intonato
Drone Control Surfaces: A Piezoelectric Approach, Nicholas T. Jenkins
Replenishing Qualities of Prayer, Morgan A. Kennon
Undergraduate Nursing Student Perceptions and Knowledge of Chest Tube Drainage Systems, Nada J. Kent
Perceptions of the Police in Different Communities, Brittney J. Kindell
Measuring the Lag: How Long Does It Take Universities and AACSB to Catch Up to AICPA?, Ashley F. Kubel
The Prevalence of Intimate Partner Violence and Victim Resources at Georgia Southern University, Elizabeth Lacey
Evaluation of Student Reactions to Consumer Products, Bryce K. Lesher
Generation Z preferences: Biophilic interior design incorporated through visual art and technology , Kelly A. Lesh
Examination of Early Stage Grey Iron Solidification through the Development of Fast-Quench Methodology, James C. Liggett
Designing Peptides to Bind kappa B DNA and Mimic NF-kappa B Protein Complexes, Nicholas A. Markowich
Seeking Justice: Reform to the Resolution of Sexual Harassment Workplace Claims, Maygen Martinez
Synthesized Tripodal Amine as Potential Anti-Cancer Therapeutic, Abigail G. McNamee
Examining Personal and Structural Mental Healthcare Disparities in Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Individuals, Aiden W. Mintah-Jumbo
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
Age is an attitude, not a number: The change in perceptions of college students about aging., Jennifer Nelson
Course-Based Research Experiences: Predictors of Student Learning Gains, Sana Omar
Shackles and Servitude: Jails and the Enslaved in Antebellum Savannah, Haley E. Osborne
Investigating the Effects of Tax Cuts on Capital Expenditures as an Alternative to Restore the United States Economy from the COVID-19 Pandemic, Carlos M. Parodi
An Investigative Study of Combustion and Emissions with Noise and Vibrations Of Synthetic Fuels within an Aero-Gas Turbine, Camille J. Phillips
Green Book (2018) and BlacKKKlansman (2018): An Analysis of White and Black Perspectives in Contemporary Films Using Critical Race Theory, Kelsie E. Posey
Silicon Quantum Dots Conjunctive with Stable Radicals: Potential Application in Non-invasive Cancer Diagnostics, Daylan R. Post
Interior Design Based Evaluation of Noise in a University Learning Environment, Margaret Katherine Price
Body Language and Sales, Adam Puckett
The Culture Gap: The Role of Culture in Successful Refugee Settlement, Chelsea Lorraine Riley
The Effects of Auditory Predator Cues on Foraging Patterns in Peromyscus polionotus, Christina L. Sartain
Unremitting Resilience: How Gender Shaped the Lives of Women During the Holocaust, Savannah L. Savage-Johnson
The Clean Wehrmacht: Myths about German War Crimes Then and Now, Narayan J. Saviskas Jr.
The Classroom as a Catalyst for Change: Promoting Anti-Racist Pedagogy Through Tolerance in the Elementary Classroom, Madison Setchell
The Effects of a Powerful Military on Compliance with International Human Rights Tribunals, Ian Z. Sheppard
Muscle Excitation of the Lower Extremity During a Single Leg Rotational Squat in Individuals With and Without a Previous Hamstrings Strain Injury, Claudia M. Simpson
Structure activity relationship (SAR) studies of neurotoxin quinoline-derivatives, Dylan Smeyne
Steady heartbeat: Field and laboratory studies indicate unexpected resilience to high temperatures for the ribbed mussel Geukensia demissa, Ashlyn N. Smith Ms.
Natural Light and Its Effect on Student Perceptions of Learning Performance and Well-Being in Classroom Environments, Hannah B. Smith
Discovery and Optimization of Anti-Cancer Properties of Traditional Herbal Medicines Using Zebrafish-Human Tumor Xenografts, Ashleigh M. Solheim
Post-Reunification Services: Resources to Improve Family Unity, Jordan D. Spires
Dynamic Loading Experimentation and Surface Imaging of Pressure Vessel Loadcell Fractures, Austin T. Sumner
