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About the Collection
This collection contains UNLV graduate student theses, dissertations, professional papers, and capstone projects from 1956-present. Records produced before 2009 were previously available only in print or microfilm and were digitized by the University Libraries. Records are organized by Year, Author, and Title.
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Community Detection and Ranking in Big Data Graphs, Matin Pirouz Nia
Machine Learning Applications in Graduation Prediction at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Elliott Collin Ploutz
A Numerical Model of an Axial Wind Turbine, Andrew Liam Poland
Epidemiology of Love: A Survey, Maegan Poland
Do I Enact What I Learn?: Examining Novice Science Teachers Approximations of Practice, Helene Pollins
Nutrition Transition of Hadza Foragers: Implications for Juvenile Behavior, Trevor Pollom
The Effectiveness of State Ethics Commissions on Curbing Corruption and the Effect of Corruption on State Economic Performance, Anthony J. Prato
The Future of Construction as it Applies to the Colonization of the Moon and Mars, Julian Prestia
Petrogenesis of Enriched and Intermediate Poikilitic Shergottites: From Magmatic Source to Emplacement, Rachel Rahib
A Machine Learning Approach to Predict First-Year Student Retention Rates at University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, Aditya Rajuladevi
Boys to Men: Masculinity, Victimization, and Offending, Shon Michael Reed
A Novel Approach to Analyzing Strain Heterogeneity in Polycrystalline Quartz Specimens Deformed at High Pressure and Temperature, Nolan Ambrose Regis
Primordial Black Holes in the Cosmological Context and Transient Electromagnetic Signatures from Merging Black Hole Binaries, Jared Robert Rice
Use of Sodium Bismuthate Chromatography for Separation of Americium from Curium and Other Elements in Spent Nuclear Fuel, Jason Michael Richards
A Descriptive Exploration of a Self-Directed Professional Development Approach, Derek R. Riddle
Disastrous Voting, Moritz Peter Rissmann
The Importance of Cultural Competence: The Defining Characteristic Separating Veteran Treatment Courts from Other Specialized Dockets, Kyle Nathan Rodgers
Solvent Extraction and Extraction Chromatography of Homologs and Pseudohomologs of Rutherfordium Using TEHA and TEHP, Jeffrey Rolfes
The Structure of Psychopathology and Its Relationship to Personality and EEG, Vincent Rozalski
Electronic Health Record Instruction in First-Semester Nursing Students: A Comparative Study, Angela Ruckdeschel
Prokaryotic Diversity and Aqueous Geochemistry of Subsurface Environments of the Death Valley Regional Flow System, Joshua David Sackett
Effect of Curing Conditions on Mechanical Properties and Durability of Concrete, Edgar Lazaro Salas-Borrero
A Qualitative Study of School Psychologists' Perception and Interpretation of Their Professional Identity, Elizabeth A. Sanders
A Quantitative Study of Mitigating Resistance to Change through a Neuro Linguistic Approach: With the Use of Narratives and a Neuro Linguistic Pattern, Mary J. Sanders
Calculation of Access Charge for High Speed Rail XpressWest of Nevada, Sameeksha Sapkota
The Acute Effects of Cupping Therapy on Hamstring Range of Motion Compared to Sham, Matthew Schafer
Evaluation of a Brief “Surf the Urge” Intervention, Kimberly N. Schubert
Studies of Inner-Shell Chemistry of Mercury Based Compounds at Extreme Conditions, Sarah Schyck
Envisioning Shadows in Romantic Ekphrasis and Early Photography, Joseph Kevin Tuvera Sebastian
Application of Machine Learning Techniques in Credit Card Fraud Detection, Ronish Shakya
Design and Analysis of First and Second Order K-Delta-1-Sigma Modulators in Multiple Fabrication Processes, Shada Sharif
Applications of Nanoporous Materials in Gas Separation and Storage, Amit Sharma
Identifying the Molecular Functions of the C-Terminal Region of the Human Proteins, Surbhi Sharma
Electron Monte Carlo Dose Calculation Model Dependency on Optional Applicator Specific 1D Profiles, Ryan Sharp
College is for Everyone: Examination of Family Support for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Transitioning to Postsecondary School, Allison Simpson
Efficacy of Combined 5-Fluorouracil and Photodynamic Therapy in Glioma Spheroids, Karanjit Singh
Measuring Implementation Success of Pay Structures and the Role of Human Resources in Higher Education, Derek Spencer Smith
Beyond All of This, Jack Stilwell
Social Media Influencer Endorsement and Events: An Integrated Framework of Congruence, Jie Sun
Cocoa, Postprandial Lipoproteins, And Inflammation in Type 2 Diabetes: A Secondary Data Analysis, Rickelle Tallent
Prevalence of Cariogenic Microbial Flora among Scardovia wiggsiae-Positive and Negative Patients, Amy Tam
Secure Device and Knowledge Discovery in Internet of Things, Shahab Taregh Tayeb
Surface Resistivity for Concrete Quality Assurance, Stanley Tat
Case Study: Armenian and Cuban Ethnic Interest Groups in American Foreign Policy, Harry H. Terzian
Beyond the Bench and the Bedside: Examining Women’s Success in STEM via Active Learning Projects, Sarah E. Thoman
Cohousing Design Strategies for Active Aging, Marisela Thompson
Estimation of the Parameters in a Spatial Regressive-Autoregressive Model Using Ord's Eigenvalue Method, Sajib Mahmud Mahmud Tonmoy
An Examination of the Community and Environmental Impact of a Las Vegas Convention Food Rescue Program, Samantha H. To
The Caspase Cascade during Hibernation in the Golden-Mantled Ground Squirrel, Spermophilus lateralis, Michael David Treat
Notes on Linear Divisible Sequences and Their Construction: A Computational Approach, Sean Trendell
Channel Estimation and ICI Cancelation in Vehicular Channels of OFDM Wireless Communication Systems, Vahid Vahidi
Investigations into the Airside Cooling of a Heat Exchanger, David Vallet
Predictors of Child and Adolescent Bias and Flexibility in the Attractiveness Domain, Stephanie Verba
Hearts and Minds: An Analysis of Checks and Safeguards, Monitoring, and Performance Review of Executive Boards and Their Executive Directors within Select Nonprofit Corporations., John Michael Wagner
Corporate Social Responsibility and Consumer Purchase Behavior: The Moderating Role of Self-Presentation, Mandy May Walsh
The New Cambrian Children, Shin Watanabe
Levels of Interleukin-1β and Interleukin-17 in the Tension and Compression Sites of Teeth during Orthodontic Movement, Suzanne Wen
The Effects of Physical Attractiveness in the Health Care Industry, Richard Shane Westfall
The Life of a Marimba Master: Zeferino Nandayapa Ralda; Composer, Band Leader, Soloist, Lindsay Michelle Whelan
Screening for the Novel Cariogenic Pathogen Scardovia Wiggsiae among Orthodontic Patients, Adam Whiteley
Cosmic Valentine, Gabrielle Faith Williams
A Middle Pueblo II Production Zone for Shivwits Ware Ceramics: Implications for Understanding Settlement Patterns and Socio-Environmental Responses on the Shivwits Plateau, William Morrow Willis
Investigating the Use of an Emotional Intelligence Intervention with Young Elementary Students Receiving Services in a Self-contained Setting for Students with Emotional Disturbance, Kristin Lian Withey
Does Distance Climbed in a 30-S Maximal Effort Test on a Simulated Climbing Machine Correlate with Wingate Variables?, Kayla Wright
CFD Modeling of Smoke Movement in an Atrium, Robin Wu
Design & Delivery of Automated Winston-Lutz Test for Isocentric & Off-Axis Delivery Stability Utilizing Truebeam Developer Mode & Electronic Portal Imaging Device, Mahmoud Mohammad Yaqoub
Study of Blockchain-as-a-Service Systems with a Case Study of Hyperledger Fabric Implementation on Kubernetes, Aniket Jalinder Yewale
The Effect of Titanium Dioxide on Nucleate Pool Boiling Using an Aluminum Substrate, Kevin Yim
Performance-Based Economical Seismic Design of Multistory Reinforced Concrete Frame Buildings and Reliability Assessment, Chunyu Zhang
Acculturative Stress, English Proficiency, Social Support, and Coping Strategies Among Chinese International Students, Jiabao Zhang
Design on High Performance Nanoscale CMOS Circuits with Low Temperature Sensitivity, Ming Zhu
Development of the Emotional Verbal Learning Test - Spanish (EVLT-S), Davor Nicolas Zink
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Non-blocking Priority Queue based on Skiplists with Relaxed Semantics, Ashok Adhikari
Upper Extremity Muscle Activity During Simulated Dryland Swimming While Wearing Wetsuit, Ciro J. Agnelli
Stride Leg Ground Reaction Forces Pre- and Post-Fatigue in Collegiate Baseball Pitchers, Courtney Alley
The Bioarchaeology of Inequality during the Middle Bronze Age in Central Anatolia, Cheryl Anderson
The Impact of Visual Impairments on Mobility Performance in Community-Dwelling Older Adults, Lauren Andrew, Talia Davis, and Christian Johnson
Competitive Power Down Methods in Green Computing, James Andro-Vasko
True-self and the uses and gratifications of Instagram among college-aged females, Jocelyn Apodaca
Going Old School: Using Eighteenth Century Pedagogy Models to Foster Musical Skills and Creativity in Today's Students, Monique Arar
Specification of Mixed Logit Models Using an Optimization Approach, Cristian David Arteaga Sanchez
Practical Applications of Revenue Management in Full Service Restaurants, Sean Aten
The Effects of Fatigue on Balance in Individuals with Parkinson's Disease: Influence of Medication and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Genotype, Michael Baer, Bradley Klemetson, and Diana Scott
Analysis of Human Movement Patterns during Endurance Running, Joshua Paul Bailey
High School Gardens Program across the Nation: Current Practices, Perceived Benefits, Barriers, and Resources, Noehealani Cierra Bareng- Antolin
Reality and Nature in Robinson Jeffers, Joshua D. Bartee
Phosphate Release: The Effect of Prebiotic Organic Compounds on Dissolution of Merrillite, Whitlockite, Chlorapatite, and Fluorapatite, Courtney Lea Bartlett