Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Analyzing policy issues in presidential speeches and the media: An Agenda-setting study, Jessica L. Hughes
Circuit Rider, Kimberley Harris Idol
Optimal design of discrete-time delta sigma modulators, Matthew Edward Jackson
Empirically derived formulas to predict indoor maximum, average, and minimum temperatures in roofpond buildings using minimum climatic information, Ibrahim Kivarkis Kako
Communication technologies: Diffusion of online news use and credibility among young web users in the information age, Chee Youn Kang
An Examination of body composition measurement methods in children, Robert Kaplan
Optimization of channel geometry in a proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cell, Jephanya Kasukurthi
A study of relevance feedback in vector space model, Deepthi Katta
A Validation study of Risk Management Systems, Bridget Kelly
Optimization of the microprecipitation procedure for nuclear forensics applications, Lyndsey Renee Kelly
Examining the impact of drug court participation for moderate and high risk offenders, Kara Kobus
Paradigmatic recrudescence: Classical realism in the age of globalization, Nerses Kopalyan
Two-tank indirect thermal storage designs for solar parabolic trough power plants, Joseph E. Kopp
Sequence and chemostratigraphic study across the basal Eureka Quartzite unconformity in the Great Basin, Nevada: Implications for the origin of the Late Ordovician carbon isotope excursion, Apostolos Paul Kosmidis
Mercury concentrations in muscle tissue from sportfish in Lake Mead, Nevada, Joanna L. Kramer
System architecture for an intelligent implantable bio-telemetry device, Karthik Kumar Nattamai Kumaresan
Structural Attributes Associated with the Prevalence of Hate Groups: A State-Level Analysis, Paula Jean Kutneski
Design and characterization of a shock and vibration mitigation seat system, George Samaan Ladkany
Parasocial relationships with celebrities: An illusion of intimacy with mediated friends, Amanda R. Laken
Advance practice nurses readiness to change assessment methods in parents of obese children, Carolyn Leach
Gray Zones of modern genocide, Megan Dale Lee
When did the ancestors of Polynesia begin to migrate to Polynesia? The mtDNA evidence, David Lesniewski
The Effects of ultrasound transducer velocity on intramuscular tissue temperature across a treatment site, Pamela Liceralde
Persuasiveness of the text: An analysis of Virginia Woolf's "Three Guineas", Carl William-John Linder
Trophic Interactions Associated With Indroduction of the Invasive Quagga Mussel in Lake Mead, Nevada, Eric Michael Loomis
Text Categorization Based on Apriori Algorithm's Frequent Itemsets, Prathima Madadi
Geoelectrical response of surfactant solutions in a quartzitic sand analog aquifer, Meghan Therese Magill
In situ element quantification in the hydrothermal diamond anvil cell using synchrotron x-ray fluorescence with applications toward subduction zone processes, Steven Joseph Maglio
Dancing in the ashes, Vytautas Adolph Malesh
On-board three-dimensional object tracking: Software and hardware solutions, Ajay Kumar Mandava
Extents and limits of radioscopic detection of nuclear materials in cargo containers with two megavoltage energy barriers, Vijay Kumar Mandava
Analysis of flaked stone lithics from Virgin Anasazi sites near Mt. Trumbull, Arizona Strip, Cheryl Marie Martin
A Place, near water, Kaitlin McClanahan
Spectral analysis of pathological acoustic speech waveforms, Priyanka Medida
Water quality changes in a constructed wetland at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas, Nevada, Aaron Mathis Miller
Standing in the night, Karin Jane Millhouse
till, Jonathan Peter Moore
Substrate Monitoring, Contaminant Monitoring, and Educational Outreach on Quagga Mussels (Dreissena bugensis) in Lake Mead, Nevada, Sara Ann Mueting
Arid climate decomposition and decay: A taphonomic study using swine, James William Munkres
Characterization of aerobic respiration in Great Basin Hot Springs, Caitlin N. Murphy
Gods r us, Alivelu Nagamani
Efficient clustering techniques for managing large datasets, Vasanth Nemala
Effects of plant uptake and micro-topography on chloride transport in arid soils, Wenming Nie
Send for success: A descriptive look at prescriptive manuals for email, Jean Reid Norman
Effect of mechanical vibrations on light emitting diode luminaires, Jayalakshmi Paladugu
Brothers are better than sisters: A semiotic, feminist analysis of HBO's "Rome", Patricia Mamie Peers
Evaluation of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) lead detection method for candy, Ashley Marie Phipps
Identification of arid soil inducible genes in Pseudomonas fluorescens strain Pf0-1, Katila Pipitone
Quantity-based cost forecasting system for street construction projects, Nipesh Pradhananga
Optimization of solid oxide fuel cell interconnect design, Krishna C. Pulagam
Soil moisture and water stage estimation using precipitation radar, Sumit Puri
Biology-Inspired Adaptive and Nonlinear Robust Control of BAUV Using Pectoral-Like Fins, Subramanian Ramasamy
The plunge into secession: The Presbyterian schism of the Reverends. Charles Hodge, James Henley Thornwell and Benjamin Morgan Palmer, Deborah Jane Rayner
Design of a "Figure-8" Spherical Motion Flapping Wing for Miniature UAV's, Zohaib Parvaiz Rehmat
Turn Constrained Path Planning Problems, Victor M. Roman
Effects of a collaborative parent-professional positive behavior support team training on challenging behaviors of children with autism, Traci Elaine Ruppert
Low power FFT processor design considerations for OFDM communications, David Layne Rushforth
Seismic Evaluation Of Clark County Critical Bridges Using Nonlinear Static Procedures, Ahmad Said Saad
Studying the impacts of primary incidents on freeways to identify secondary incidents, Rohit Reddy Saddi
Metal induced crystallization of silicon thin films, Sandeep Kumar Raju Sangaraju
Evaluating the response styles theory of depression using descriptive experience sampling, Theresa A. Scott
Torturing terrorists for national security imperatives: Mediated violence on "24", Michael D. Sears
A Survey of Monge Properties, Swetha Sethumadhavan
Characteristics of children attending asthma camp -- American Lung Association (ALA) in Nevada, 2008, Priyank Shetty
Women's health and fitness magazines: An accurate portrayal?, Jennifer M. Shymansky
A Perspective of global capitalism, James Soller
Determinants of academic achievement and intention to complete the program among PGA Golf Management students, Brian James Soule
"The latent enmity of Georgia": Sherman's March and its effects on the social division of Georgia, Michael Jason Spurr
From feminism, Adam Strauss
Mental illness, co-occurring factors and aggression as examined in an American prison, Stephanie Leigh Sullivan
Human identification using pyroelectric infrared sensors, Aron E. Suppes
Examining the influence of restaurant green practices on customer return intention, Audrey L. Szuchnicki
Anti-islanding schemes for machine-based distributed generation, Temesgen Tadegegn
New Yarmouth, Eastern Neck, Maryland: Resistance to town building from the Colonial Period to the present, Brynn Torelli
An evaluation of lead hazards in pre-1978 residental housing within Clark County, Nevada, USA, Erika Raquel Torres
The Breath we walk on, Sean Matthew Tribe
Analytical method development for determination of volatile organic compounds in calcareous desert soil, Mary F. Turner
The Relationship between destination personality, self-congruity, and behavioral intentions, Ahmet Usakli
Filipino physician-turned nurses: A phenomenological study, Victor Rey Cui Vapor
Effects of similarity metrics on document clustering, Rushikesh Veni
Investigation of feasibility and potential mechanisms for the bioregeneration of perchlorate laden gel-type anion exchange resin, Arjun Krishna Venkatesan
Islanded operation of a distribution feeder with distributed generation, Chandu Venu
Shuttle to serenity: The history and impact of Zion National Park's transportation system, Reuben Edward Wadsworth
Novel techniques in iris recognition, David Walker
Sponsorship of interscholastic athletics: An examination of state high school athletic/activity association sponsors, Justin Wartella
Targeting youth—Hit or miss? Juvenile certification in Clark County, Nevada examined, Brittnie Turquoise Watkins
Child neglect and trauma: The additive traumatic effects of neglect on maltreated adolescents, Adrianna Rachel Wechsler
Puebloan plain-weave pointed/rounded-toe sandals, David Toy Yoder
Static high pressure FT-IR spectroscopic studies of TATB, Brian F. Yulga
Diversity leader: Case study of a selected organization's transformation, Aileen Guerrero Zaballero
Decentralizing police detectives: Increasing efficiency of property crime investigations, Jon M. Zeh
Improving casino profitability through effective offer packages, Ren Zhang
Performance evaluation of network-on-chip interconnect architectures, Xinan Zhou
Job satisfaction comparison between foreign educated nurses and U.S. educated nurses, Kari Zizzo
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Activation of platelet-activating factor acetylhydrolase by proinflammatory mediators, Mohammed Abdel-al
Mathematical model to simulate a hybrid lighting system, Ahmad Abu Heiba
Estimating the effect of the 2003 Illinois gaming tax restructuring on riverboat gaming volume, Mikael Ahlgren