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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 2024
Implementation of an Evidence-Based Program to Reduce Fall Risk of Older Adults in Nevada, Hanna Brunty, Jordynn Cowan, Taylor DeRose, Kanosha Gray, and Kerry Margolin
Occupational Therapy-Led Tai Chi: Elevating Perceived Competence in Daily Activities Among Semi/Fully Retired Adults, Lester Buenviaje
Trauma-Related Cognitions and Discrimination as Predictors of Maladaptive Coping Among Marginalized Maltreated Youth, Shadie Burke
Study of Plan of the Day Adaptive Radiation Therapy Validity, Zane W. Burnett
A Case for the Caldecott: Librarians Tell the Story, Nicole Bylina-Streets
Acculturation Stress and Social Participation Amongst Elderly Filipino Immigrants, Mary Julianne Canda
Early Childhood Teacher Knowledge: Distinguishing Between Developmentally Appropriate Behavior and Maladaptive Behavior, Michela Carattini
Analyzing Fe/Mg-Silicate Chemical Gardens as Analogs to Silicate-Rich Hydrothermal Chimneys on Early Earth and Mars, Nancy Alejandra Carman
Exploring Intention Mapping and Action in Pursuit of Emotional Storytelling for Musicians, Douglas Carpenter
Development and Usage of Analytic Tools and Recommendations for Validation and Reliability Studies Using Consumer-Grade Wearable Technology, Bryson Carrier
Institutional Design of Intergovernmental Organizations: Cooperation, Vitality, and Evolution, Darrell James Carter
Global Structure and Asymptotic Profiles of the Endemic Equilibria of a Diffusive Epidemic Model with Mass-Action, Keoni Castellano
Uranium(VI) & Thorium(IV) Speciation In Organic Media Containing Organophosphorus & Diglycolamide Extractants, Joel Castillo
How Culture Impacts Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors in College-Aged Chinese Americans, Hui Ching Chan
The Influence of Bihemispheric Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Muscle Fatigue, Ananya Singh Chauhan
Characterizing the Molecular and Cellular Changes of Senescent Cells Induced by Diverse Stressors in 2D and 3D Microenvironments, Apoorva Chauhan
Improving Patients’ Readiness for Discharge: The Development of An Occupation-Based Group Therapy Protocol in Inpatient Rehabilitation, Valerie Cheng
Understanding Stress and Coping Among Adults in the United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Jocy-Anna Chevalier
This is My Place: The Academic Library as a Retention Resource, Ted Chodock
Effects of Common H1-Antihistamines on IL-6 and RANKL Expression in Osteoblasts, Kriztine Mae Chun
Effect of Asynchronous Virtual Interviews on Ethnic Minority Matriculation into a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, Conner Clark, Nanea Lagasca, Gladys Miller, and Jasmine Puspos
Perceptions of a Community-Based Playgroup to Promote Caregiver Knowledge of Resources and Prevention of Developmental Delays in a Rural Setting, Chesnee Clingman
The Influence of Bilateral Dual Source Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on the Progression of Muscle Fatigue, Eliza Clinton
Using Student Voices to Inform Educational Reform: Exploring High School Educational Desires to Improve Curricular Decisions, Anna Colquitt
Impact of Placement Disruption on School Outcomes in Maltreated Youth, Mallory Constantine
From Resistance to Host Response: An Integrative Study of C. difficile Infections, Amber Consul
The Effect of Dual Source Premotor Cortex Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Muscle Fatigue in Hand Muscles, Valentino Contini
A Comparison of Spinal Reflex Function and Morphological Adaptations of the Achilles Tendon Between Individuals Chronically Post-Stroke and Healthy Controls, Migi Contreras, Mira Seekins, Johanna Mendez, and Trevor Diez
Rewriting the American Work Narrative: Modernist Literature and the Paradox of Patriotic Labor, Jesse Cook
“Sex is Fun”: A Study of Hook Up Behaviors and Experiences of Post-College and Middle-Aged Adults, Joshua Corum
Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices to Improve Treatment for Patients with Neck Pain: A Pilot Study, Kristine David, Sarah Kaderka, and Christoffer-Judd Villarias
Investigating Controls on Temporal and Spatial Variation of Dissolved Uranium at Springs in Horn Creek Drainage, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA, Collin Davidson
Educational Series on Sensory Processing Differences and Sensory-Related Responses: An Occupational Therapy Perspective to Promote Caregiver Understanding, Jessemae Delarmente
Can Occupational Therapy Take a HIT? A Guide to High-Intensity Training in Stroke Rehabilitation, Jared Demke
Characterizing GSK3β Interaction and Kinetics via Isothermal Titration Calorimetry, W A Bhagya De Silva
Cultured Coils: A Multiple Case Study Exploring Black Mothers’ Hair Choices and the Impacts on Their Black Daughters, Acacia R. Dorsey
Experiment Development and Validation of a Granular Jamming Robotic Gripper, Jacob R. Dowd
Biological Reduction of Mixed Oxyanions in Wastewater Brine, Katherine J. Earp
Post-Operative Endotracheal Reintubation Rates, Robert Erickson
Harnessing NLP and Large Language Models for Pattern Discovery and Information Extraction in Electric Health Reports, Mina Esmail Zadeh Nojoo Kambar
Let’s Get in (Racial) Formation: A Three-Paper Exploration of Dual- and Multiple-Designated Minority-Serving Institutions, Kristine Jan Cruz Espinoza
Relationships Between Psychopathology, Impulsivity, and Disordered Eating, Repairer Etuk
Understanding Levels of Perceived Racism and Discrimination When Utilizing Perinatal Care, Alexandria S. Evans
Female Adolescent Cyberbullying: Exploring Students' Intentions to Pursue a Postsecondary Education, Ryan Evans
Understanding Failure Mechanisms for Two Colorectal Anastomosis Techniques, Youssef Sherif Sadek Fahmy
Inbreds & Cannibals & Savages, Oh My!: A Genre Analysis of Appalachian Atrocities, Kerri Farley
Causal Attribution Tendencies of Early Childhood Practitioners and the Efficacy of Attribution Retraining, Alex J. Faucheux
From Extraction to Attraction: Case Studies in Historic Preservation, Heritage Tourism and Interpretation, 1945-2010, Paige Figanbaum
Gender Stereotyping in an Agricultural Sample, Andrea Fink-Armold
An Analysis of Truancy Causes and Prevention Programming in Clark County, Nevada, Jennifer Ashley Fletcher
New Insights into the Diverse Intraplate Volcanism Present within the Howland and Baker Island United States Exclusive Economic Zone, Nicholas Foresta
Barriers to a Real Second Chance: Seeking Redemption While Set Up for Failure, Kara Forrai
Effect of Epistemic Cognition and Self-Regulation on the Evaluation of Online Information, Devin T. Foschi
Contextualizing High Fragmented Remains as Complex Mortuary Practices in the American Southwest (AD 700-1700), Julia Cristina Freiberger
Remote Detection of Leaks in High Level Waste Storage Tanks, Hunter Frey
Haloacetonitriles (HANs): Factors Affecting Their Formation and Mitigation, Amit Gajurel
Predicting the Response of an Underactuated, 3D Printed Prosthetic Hand, Lucas Gallup
Predicting High School Students' Stem Career Choice Through Supervised Machine Learning Algorithms and Chi-Square Analysis, Zekeriya Gogebakan
Redirection of Current in a Dense Plasma Focus, Rocky Gonzalez
Performance Effects of Dissociated Hydrogen in Nuclear Thermal Propulsion Engines, Richard Adam Gorrell
Better Gait Quality and Speed in Adults with Down Syndrome when Wearing Supportive Shoes Compared to Unsupportive Shoes and Barefoot, Bailey Gosse, Kimberly Nguyen, and Zoe Zelensky
The Phenomenon of Creative Seeing as Discovered by Descriptive Experience Sampling: A Case Study, Amber Goto
Effect of Slot Dimensions on Aligner Retention, Kory Grahl
Monstrous Women: Adaptation as Humanization, Amie Greene
Suite de Ballet by Gustav Holst: A Transcription for Wind Orchestra, Charles Greggerson
Cellular Mechanisms of Embryonic Eye Regrowth in Xenopus Laevis, Randolph L. Grell
Regulation of Embryonic Eye Regrowth in Xenopus Laevis, Dylan Guerin
Promoting Situational Interest in Computer Science Classroom: A Utility Intervention Approach, Mustafa Gunozu
Social Network Analysis: How Social Media Groups Can Influence Policies Among Hispanic Families, Valeria Gurr
The Influence of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Binge Eating in a Demographically Diverse US Community Sample, Jessica H. Habashy
Roadblocks to Momentum: An Analysis of College Major GPA Restrictions and Stranded Students, Michael J. Hack
Peer Led Learning Curriculum on Sexual Education, Hannah Harris
Biopsychosocial Occupational Therapy Interventions for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – A Pilot Manuscript, Cinthia Hartman
Investigating Productivity of Modular Buildings, Sibgat Mehedi Hasan
Development of Non-Proprietary Ultra-High-Performance Concrete and Railway Tie Application, Ariful Hasnat
Removal of Permethrin and Bifenthrin Insecticides from Runoff Water by Activated Carbon Adsorption, Ernesto Hernandez
Leveling the Playing Field: An Ethnographic Study of Latinx Youth Soccer Leagues in Las Vegas, Jeannette Hernández
Dónde Está Mi Gente? Latinx/a/os in Rural Hispanic-Serving Institutions, Juana K. Hinojosa
Screening of Orthodontic Patients and Age-Matched Non- Orthodontic Samples for High-Risk Oncogenic Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Strains, Hunter Hinton
Linking Scholarly Learning Activities and Professional Identity in OTD Students, Andrew Loc Ho
An Empirical Investigation into the Transitional Friction of Block-Based Programming Languages, Alex Hoffman
A New Canon: Dismantling Racist Exclusion in Opera and Paving the Way for Inclusive Representation, Kourtney J. Holmes
Standard and Non-Standard Log-Linear Models For 2 × 2 Contingency Tables, G M Toufiqul Hoque
Pediatric Trauma-Informed Care and Implications for Occupational Therapy Practitioners, Quaneka Hoskin-Chase
Algorithms for Certain Computational Mathematics Problems, Shen Chan Huang
Uptake of Contaminants of Emerging Concerns (CECs) by Plants Irrigated With Recycled Waters, Abid Hussain
A Performance Guide to lisabeth-Claude Jacquet de La Guerre’s Cantate Fran oise: Semel, Cho Hee Hwang
Increasing Self-Efficacy with Menstrual Management for Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness Using the Inclusive “U N ME” Education Program, Edellene Ignacio
Image Processing Techniques for Water Droplet Penetration Time and Contact Angle Estimation, Sai Balaji Jai Kumar
Osteoarthritis in the Temporomandibular Joint and Knee Joint: A Macroscopic Study of Cadaver Specimens, Jeremy James
Scoring Single-Sample Pathway Expression Level Using Graph Autoencoder, Eunyoung Jang
Development of Uranium Fluoride Microstructures, Harry Jang
Developing a College Readiness Skills Program Aimed at Improving Self-Efficacy for Foster Youth in Academic Settings, Natasa Janjusic
Investigative Research on Design Parameters and Criticality Models for Microreactors, Cameron Jensen
A Culturally Responsive Approach to Mindfulness and Mental Health Informal Education, Anastasia Jerbic-Gonzalez