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Theses from 2016
Modulating the Release of Therapeutic Agents from PLGA Coated Cancellous Allografts, Seth Malinowski
Adolescents’ Emotion Disclosure to Same-Sex and Cross-Sex Friends and Associations with Empathetic Distress and Latino Boys’ Machismo, Janill Marquez
The Self Relevance Of Stigma: The Impact Of Weight Stigma On Normal Weight Women's Health Cognitions, Paige Martinez
Mechanical Behavior of Hybrid Glass/Steel Reinforced Epoxy Composites, Amanda McBride
Location Inference of Social Media Posts at Hyper-Local Scale, Brian D. McClanahan
Applications of Advanced Signal Processing Techniques in Pure and Applied Geophysics, Robert W. Mehl
Phonetic Retuning in Accented Speech: Is There a Role of Expectation?, Iliana Meza-Gonzalez
Tissue Tests to Guide Fall Fertilization of Cool-Season Turfgrass Lawns, Kevin M. Miele
Preschool Predictors of School-Age Academic Achievement in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Lauren Miller
Preventive Health Care among Immigrant Sudanese Women in the Greater Hartford Area of Connecticut, Fawatih Y. Mohamed-Abouh
Incivility as a Communication Barrier: The Effects of Incivility Experiences, Appraisals, and Context on Employees’ Constructive Voice Behavior, Kerri C. Nelson
Differences in Lip Projection with and without Labial Denture Flanges in a Maxillary Edentulous Population: An Un-blinded Subjective Analysis, Viensuong N. Nguyen
Changes in Power and Movement Strategy Over One Athletic Season, Alison C. O'Connor
The Examination of Medical Coverage, Emergency Policies and Procedures, and the Implementation of Prevention Strategies Before and After Sudden Death in the Secondary School Setting, Joseph M. Olivadoti
The Use of Cone Beam in Private Dental Practices in the United States: Cost and Reporting Patterns, Andrew J. Pakchoian DDS
Technological and Managerial Gaps in the Adoption of Improved Groundnut Seed Varieties in Uganda, Neha Paliwal
The Effects of Nicotine on Conditioning, Extinction, and Reinstatement in Humans Using a Virtual Reality Conditioned Place Preference Paradigm, Alexandra N. Palmisano
QM/MM Calculations of Spectral Tuning in Squid Rhodopsin, Jennifer Pardus
Physicians’ Perceived Roles in and Barriers to Identifying, Evaluating, and Managing Intimate Partner Violence, Adam F. Pennarola
A-Kinase Anchoring Protein (AKAP7) Interaction with Adenylyl Cyclase (AC3) and Cell Division Cycle Protein (CDC25), Akilah A. Plair
Full Analysis of Heat Pipes Including Fins and Nanofluids, Leonard M. Poplaski 5222235
HIV Testing Avoidance: A Comparison of Psychosocial Factors Affecting HIV Testing in Gay and Bisexual Men, Devon Michelle Price
Parents' Involvement in their Preschoolers Public Education: Families of Children with and without Disabilities, Lauren E. Racine
The Effect of Varying Intensity Levels of LIPUS (Low Intensity Pulsed Ultrasound) On The Rate of Orthodontic Tooth Movement in Mice, Afsaneh Rangiani
Deciphering the Outer Envelope of Thermotoga maritima, Chaman Ranjit
Strain and Dislocations in Nitride-Based Heterostructures, Johanna Raphael
Influence of Teeth Preparation and Obturation Material on Endodontically Treated Teeth, Yousef Redhai
Protest and Police Violence, in Black and White: Racial Differences in the Allocation of Attention, Mora A. Reinka
Ecological Risks and Benefits from the Novel Crop Camelina sativa (L.) Crantz (Camelina), Richard C. Rizzitello
Computational Design of Ceramic Bone Scaffolds Fabricated Via Direct Ink Writing, Jeffrey Roberge
"Vidya games are for nerds like us": Identity Deployment in the GamerGate Controversy, Matthew J. Rogers
Measuring and Modeling Oceanic Air-Sea Fluxes, Aaron M. Rosenberg
Latinos College Access: Effect of Cultural, Social, and Human Capital on Enrollment within the Metropolitan Area, Carissa Rutkauskas
Word and Concept Learning in Poor Comprehenders, Kayleigh Ryherd
Optimizing Quality of Additively Manufactured Inconel 718 Using Powder Bed Laser Melting Process, Magda D. Sadowski
Investigating Simple Shear Mechanics of Bovine Cartilage Using a Triaxial Shear Test Machine, Stephany Santos
Individual Differences in Sensitivity to Morphological Structure in Words and Nonwords, Oliver M. Sawi
Approaches to Form in First Movements of Clarinet Concertos from Mozart to the Twentieth Century, Amy L. Schneider
The Symbiotic Green Algae, Oophila (Chlamydomonadales, Chlorophyceae): A Heterotrophic Growth Study and Taxonomic History, Nikolaus Schultz
Environmentally Sustainable Practices at Small Community Sport Facilities, John Schumacher
Testing the Sea Level Hypothesis with New Records along the Southern East Pacific Rise and Pacific Antarctic Ridge, Emily I. Seeley
Micro-grid Reliability Modeling and Analysis Approaches, Xiaofang Shi
The Mediterranean Diet and Cardiovascular Disease: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis, Julia E. Shook
Perceived Self-Efficacy and Financial Incentives: Factors Affecting Health Behavior and Body Weight in Individuals with Overweight and Obesity, Julia Ann Simon
The Impacts of Surface Conditions on Sea Breezes over Coastal Connecticut, Eric Zachary Sinsky
The Association of Ethnic-Racial Socialization with Ethnic-Racial Identity in Black Youth: A Meta-Analysis, Khris-Ann K. Small
Long-term Feeding Ecology of Early-stage Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis) and American Shad (Alosa sapidissima) in the Hudson River Estuary, Michael G. Smircich
Black Queer Feminist Thought: Theory and Praxis in a Community-Based Movement Organization, Christina Victoria Sneed
Study of Seal Glass for Sodium Sulfur Batteries, Gyuho Song
Reducing the STEM Gender Achievement Gap: Investigating Factors Influencing Female Students’ Major Choices, Shiyu Song
Development of a Biodegradable Polymer-Metal Composite as a Novel Biomaterial, Tyler Stahl
The Relationship Between Emotional Support and Health Related Self-Efficacy in Older Inmates, Deborah N. Steciak-Noujaim
Increased Delta as a Compensatory Strategy During Working Memory in High-Performing Patients with Schizophrenia, Faith Steffen-Allen
With a National Park Next to Its Downtown: Forecasting the Distribution of the Economic Impacts of the Coltsville National Historical Park within Hartford, Connecticut, Dmitriy V. Tarasov
Use of Turkish Verbal Morphology by Children with Primary Language Impairment and their Typically Developing Peers, Treysi Terziyan
Serine Dipeptide Lipid and Prostaglandin E2 Recovery in Pulps and Tooth Apices: Relationship to Pulpal Status, Aniuska Tobin
The Receptacular Nectar Tubes of Pelargonium (Geraniaceae): A Study of Development, Length Variation, and Histology, Timothy Tsai
Overtime Work Hours, Health Behaviors and Health Outcomes for Correctional Officers: An Examination of Moderated Effects, Diana C. Tubbs
Behavioral Modeling of Motor Drive Systems Efficiency, Artur Ulatowski
Does the Shortened Environmental Symptoms Questionnaire Accurately Represent Physiological Adaptations Following a 10 Day Heat Acclimation Protocol and the Decay Thereafter?, Rachel Marie Vanscoy
Novel Ceramic Surface Treatment To Enhance Restoration Durability, Konstantinos Vazouras
Comparative Mutagenicity of the Two N2-2’-Deoxyguanosine Adducts Formed by 1-Nitropyrene, Chaitra Veerabhadrappa Surugihalli
Childhood Obesity Prevention in Income-Disadvantaged Populations: An Evaluation of Two Novel Approaches, Kayla L. Vosburgh
A Biomechanical Analysis of Different Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgical Techniques, Spencer T. Warshauer
Comprehensive Applications of Rice Husk Biomass, Zichao Wei
Exploring the Experiences of Novice Athletic Trainers as they Gain Role Inductance into their First Full-Time Position, McLain M. Whitney
Design and Development of seco-B Ring Compounds as Effective Non-Classical Antifolates Against Gram-negative and Gram-positive Pathogens, Kyle Wickersham
Gender in 17th Century Southern New England, Megan K. Willison
An Analysis of Anterior Mandibular Anatomy Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography: A Study of Dentate and Edentulous Mandibles, Roberta A. Wright D.M.D.
Ultra-High Resolution Steady-State Micro-Thermometry Using a Bipolar Direct Current Reversal Technique, Jason Y. Wu
A NAC Domain Transcription Factor, XVP, Regulates Vascular patterning, Stem Cell Proliferation and Xylem Differentiation in Arabidopsis, Jung Hyun Yang
Flammability and Emission Analysis of Recycled Carpet Based Particle Board, Xiaodong Yan
Synthesis of Dual Rod-coil Brush Polymers and Their Solution Properties, xixian ye
Information Processing in the Hippocampus and the Medial Prefrontal Cortex During Hippocampal Dependent and Independent Task: An LFP Analysis, Jinah Yoon 4863671
Beyond Economics: The Effects of Religion, Migration, and Women’s Education on Nonmarital Fertility in Poor Counties, Jessica E. Yorks
Fluorescent Carbon Nanoparticles for Sensitive and Selective Detection of Palladium (Pd2+), Sichen Zhang
Modeling and Computationally Efficient Algorithms for Analysis of Battery Equalization Systems, Chen Zhou
Modeling Site Suitability of Living Shoreline Design Options in Connecticut, Jason M. Zylberman
Theses from 2015
The Effect of Heat Acclimation on Hand Cooling Efficacy During Exercise Heat Stress, Elizabeth Adams
Detection of Artificially Created Root Resorption Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography Operating with Varying Acquisition Protocols, Fatima AlDashti
The Influence of the Facial Pattern on Anchorage Control, Saleh Alwadei
Winter Deicing Effects on Groundwater Quality Beneath Permeable Asphalt, Derek R. Angel
Biologically Inspired Micropillar Patterned Polymer Electrodes for Electrocardiogram Monitoring, Justin bales
Modeling and Analysis of a Steel Truss Railroad Bridge Traversed by Trains at Various Speeds, surendra baniya Mr.
Interaction between Au25 Monolayer Protected Clusters with Lipid Nanodiscs, Yue Bao
Ergonomic Study and Redesign of a Medical Device to Enhance Usability in Laparoscopic Surgical Populations, Jacob Baril
The Effect of Overactive Bladder Syndrome on Health-Related Quality of Life in an Assisted-Living Community, Allison M. Berken
Taxonomy, Systematics, and Host Associations of Cestodes of Triakid Sharks, James Bernot
The Applications of Low-cost Liquid Crystal Display for Light Field Modulation and Multimodal Microscopy Imaging, Zichao Bian
Effects of Reading Ability on Lexically-Informed Letter Perception, Alexandra T. Bohner
The Professional Development Needs of Early Childhood Providers in Connecticut: A Focus Group Study, Chelsea E. Bourn
Self-Compassion and Mindfulness Differentially Predict Eating Behaviors Among Emerging Adults, Tosca Braun
Analysis and Design of a Frame-Membrane Habitat Subjected to Extreme Temperatures on the Lunar Surface, Kevin M. Brown
Client Perceptions of Engagement in Child Welfare and Housing Services, Katherine Bryce
Predicting Flood Severity for New England Basins with a Semi-Distributed Hydrologic Model, Eric W. Buckley