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Theses/Dissertations from 2022

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In the Image of… Towards a Trans Talmud, Laurence Myers Reese

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An Educational Intervention in the Emergency Department for Adults Experiencing Vaso-Occlusive Crisis, Chericka S. Reese-Martin

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Mesozoic Sevier Thrusts Overprinted by Miocene-Quaternary Left-Lateral Deformation: Structures and Tectonism of the Kane Springs Wash Region, Nevada, Andrew Reid

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Chimaera: A Collection, Robert Ren

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Regional Health Benefits of the Nevada Renewable Energy Initiative, Alireza Rezaee

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Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Factors Among Hispanic Americans, Shannon L. Richard

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Characterization of Physical and Dosimetric Aspects of SRS HyperArc Treatment Technique, Emma S. Rickels

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A Performance Guide for Four Songs by Francisco Mignone, Amanda Mara Rizzotto Vidal Pessoa

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Locating a Marketplace at the Ancient Maya City of Lakamha’, Mexico Using the Configurational Approach, Jonathan Roldan

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Evidence-Based Intervention to Improve Health Literacy among Older Adults with Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation, Johana Rowe

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Vaccinator Communication Interventions to Address HPV Vaccine Hesitancy, JoAnn Rupiper

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Predicting and Mitigating Reactance Impact on Attitude and Behavioral Intention, Matthew Ryan

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Automated Approach for the Enhancement of Scaffolding Structure Monitoring with Strain Sensor Data, Sayan Sakhakarmi

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Effects of Patellofemoral Pain on Central Activation and Function of the Gluteus Medius Muscle in Physically Active Females, Michelle Samuel

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What You See You Perceive: Public Opinions of Potential Negative Consequences and Support for Officer Body-Worn Cameras, Jordyn Marian Sanders

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Physical Therapy Alumni Rural Employment Assessment, Karen Aleyda Santos and Nikkita Jacob Crozier

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An Integrative Variable and Person-Centered Approach to Representing Teachers' Self-Efficacy: A Cross-Cultural Perspective, Ana Paula Santos Loures Elias

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Exploring the Role of Video Self-Reflection in the Preparation of Special Education Teachers for Classroom Discourse, Suheyla Sarisahin

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New Mathematical Models for Acoustic Insertion Loss of Fiberglass Lining in HVAC Duct, Michael Anthony Schwob

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Consumers of Sex, Romance and the Spectacle: An Ethnographic Study of Female Tourists in Bangkok’s Adult Entertainment Zones, Jason H. Scott

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The World of the Living, Bronwyn Scott-Mccharen

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Day ‘N’ Nite: Habitability of Tidally Locked Planets with Sporadic Rotation, Cody James Shakespeare

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Bayesian Nonparametric Regression Models for Insurance Claims Frequency and Severity, Mostafa Shams Esfand Abadi

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Predictor of Hospital Closure in the United States, Haniyeh Shariatmadari

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Teachers’ Perspectives of African American Student Misbehavior in the General Education Classroom: A Mixed Methods Study, Ebony E. Sherman

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Diagnostic Ultrasound as a Reliable Tool to Measure Multifidus Thickness, Katherine Shigemoto, Valeria Garcia Arteaga, Jessie Peterson, and Nathan Gentry

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Balance Recovery Response in Community-Dwelling Adults with Unilateral Transtibial Amputation and the Potential Benefits of a Weight-Shifting Balance Training Intervention, Hui-Ting Shih

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Easing the Middle to High School Transition: An Evaluation of the Gold Program, Leilani Shive

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Development and Application of a Safety Index for Transit Stops: A Case Study from Las Vegas, Nevada, Rithesh Shivuni

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An In-Depth Examination of the Literature on Early Pubertal Timing and Disordered Eating in Women and Girls: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Megan Marie Shope

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Math Identity Experience of College Students in Developmental Courses: The Effects of Chronological Multicultural Mathematics, Jonah Shulman

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Tenrec ecaudatus: Hypoxic and Hypercapnic Effects on Aerobic Metabolism, Claudia Silva Rubio

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Attentional Focus and the Development of Skilled Performance, Harjiv Singh

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Our Mountains, Jordon Christena Smith

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Measuring Impacts and Vibrations on a Volumetric Modular House During Transportation, Seung Ho Song

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The Unexpected President: An Instrumental Case Study on Women University Presidents, Jessica Soria

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Comparing Forgetting Rates Between Pattern Separation and Item Recognition, Rhiannon N. Soriano Smith

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Real–Time Semantic Segmentation for Railway Anomalies Analysis, Paul Stanik Iii

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An Empirical Investigation into the Impact of Automated Grading, Alex James St. Aubin

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Examination of the Relationship Between Loneliness and Binge Eating Symptoms, Kimberly Stevens

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The Association between Neighborhood Social Media Use and Social Cohesion, Sense of Community and Perceived Safety among Adults in Clark County, Nevada, Emily Strickler

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Understanding the Role of Identity Salience in the Relationship between Experience of Ethnic/Racial Discrimination and Mental Health Symptomatology, Michelle Strong

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Parental Education on Human Papillomavirus Vaccination, Marguarette J. Suprien

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The Road Ahead: An Occupational Therapy Manual to Infant Development for Parents in the NICU, Nicole Suzuki-Uyeno

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What Happens in Vegas: The Influence of Las Vegas on High-Risk Attitudes and Behaviors, Marissa Tiemann

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Efficient Networks-On-Chip Communication Support Solutions for Deep Neural Network Acceleration, Binayak Tiwari

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Food Insecurity and Dietary Intake in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Southern Nevada, Elizabeth Torres

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Development of Online Modules to Introduce Prospective Students to the Profession of Occupational Therapy, Hosia Towery

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The Impact of Alzheimer Disease on Semantic Knowledge, Maileen G. Ulep

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Display Applications for Grating Angle Magnification Accelerated Angular Scanners, Daniel Jesus Valdes

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Describing Bacterial Mutagenic Hotspots and Signatures Along with the Factors that Drive Them, Carmen Vallin

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Global Transcriptional Profile of the Tubby Mouse Retina, Richard Van

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Predicting the Progression of Diabetes Mellitus Using Dynamic Plantar Pressure Parameters, Mathew Sunil Varre

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Exploring WRKY Transcription Factors to Study the Molecular Mechanism Underlying Rice Response to Drought and Find Solutions to Food Insecurity, Anne Jinky Villacastin

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Reachability and Turn Constraint Paths, Sabrina Wallace

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Paleoenvironmental Changes Across the Devonian-Carboniferous Transition, Audrey M. Warren

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College Students’ Attitudes Toward Condom Use in Pornography: Associations with Sexual History, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Pornography Use, Bailey M. Way

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Student Device Usage, Learning Management System Tool Usage, and Self-Regulated Learning, Nancy Webb

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The Role of Peer Relationships in Developing, Promoting, and Maintaining Teachers’ Social and Emotional Competence in the Charter School Setting, Ted Jason Weisman

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Promoting Paradise: The Recruitment of Volga German Immigrants to the American Midwest, 1870-1900, Kassidy N. Whetstone

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Student Choice During Silent Solitude: An Examination of Reading Motivation in an Urban Elementary School, Elizabeth A. White

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Violin Performance Influences of Fritz Kreisler, Walter Daniel White

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Communicating Pain Unseen: Addressing Health Outcomes in Sexual Activity for Women with Endometriosis, Madison Wiese

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Lawrence T. Odom: Techniques and Commentary on Arranging for the Wind Band, Clinton L. Williams

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The Effects of Protonated Nicotine on Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth (Shed), Mark Wittchow

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Comparative Effects of High-Intensity Interval Warm-Up Exercise and Bronchodilator on Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction in Children with Mild Asthma, Michael Wong

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The Antagonistic Tetrad and Romantic Attachment Styles, Kayli H. Wrenn

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Scientific Collaboration and the Cold War: 1945-1970, Autumn Wyland

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Quantifying the Effect of Disturbance on Native Mojave Desert Shrubs, Tamara J. Wynne

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Retrospective Varying Coefficient Association Analysis of Longitudinal Binary Traits, Gang Xu

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Tracing the Shadows of Gothic Bach: An Overview of J.S. Bach’s Keyboard Music in American Horror Films, Siyu Yang

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Measuring Residents’ Pro-Tourism Citizenship Behavior: Scale Development and Validation, Huiying Zhang

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Customer Willingness to Pay for All-Inclusive Resorts: A Choice-Based Conjoint Analysis, Liheng Zhang

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Towards High-Efficient Broadband Omnidirectional Light-Trapping: Discrepancy-Assisted 2D/3D Deterministic Quasi-Random Nanostructure Design, Optimization, and Fabrication, Yihong Zhao

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Development of a Model for Affordable Senior Living Community, Nyx Wenlin Zhu

Theses/Dissertations from 2021

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Acute Care Nurse Practitioners’ Role in the ICU: A Retrospective Analysis of Central Line Access Delays for Patients in Septic Shock, Violeta Aguirre

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Investigating Acculturation, Health-Promoting Lifestyle, and Health Status among Nigerian Immigrants in the United States, Frank Uche Akpati

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Axon Initial Segment Morphology Across Typical Cortical Development and in Mouse Models of Neurodevelopmental Disorders with a High Incidence of Epilepsy, Rachel Ali Rodriguez

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The Castles We Built, Therin Aloïs Alrik

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Implementation of a Protocol in the Freestanding Emergency Department to Screen For and Identify Possible Victims of Human Trafficking, Joe Alvarado

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Description, Reliability and Validation of a Novel Ground-Reaction-Force-Triggered Protocol for Simulation of Tripping Perturbations During Gait, James Anderson, Samuel Hadley, Denise Ng, and Catrina Fabian

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Standardized Test and the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Phenomenological Multi-Site Case Study of Singapore and Southern Nevada within a Culturally Responsive Evaluation Framework, Rosnidar B. Arshad

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Plasma Aerodynamics: Experimental Quantification of the Lift Force Generated on an Airfoil Using Plasma Actuation to Estimate Power Requirements in Small UAV Applications, Getachew Ashenafi

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Effects of an Online Learning Module for Pediatricians Regarding Early Intervention Services, Nicole L. Atwell

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The Influence of Sports-Related Concussion on Lower Extremity Injury Risk in Adolescent and Collegiate Athletes, Jason M. Avedesian

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Biotransformation of Trace Organic Compounds via Microbial Ammonia Oxidation in Biofiltration Systems for Water Reuse, Nicholas Babcock

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Investigating Ancient Maya Late Postclassic Period Households and the Associated Function of the Buildings at Santa Rita Corozal, Belize, Melissa Badillo

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The Effect of Perceived Justice and Organizational Embeddedness on Employee Morale and Voluntary Turnover Rate After Layoffs in the Hospitality Industry, Jungjoo Bae

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The Silence She Broke: Black Women Escaping Abuse Narratives, Regaining Personal Agency, and Healing, Tajanae LaBria Barnes

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Understanding the Motivations of Esports Fans: The Relationship Between Esports Spectator Motivations and Esports Fandom Engagement, Joshua Barney

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Investigation of Algorithms to Assess Validity of Wearable Technology During Field Testing, Brenna Barrios

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Presumed Illegal Microaggressive Experience (Prime): A Microaggression Targeting Latinx Individuals, Aldo M. Barrita

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Quality Assurance of Service Learning Back School, Eric Bashaw, Vu Pham, Tyler Parvin, and Ryan Pauly

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Relationships between Mindfulness, Nonacademic Factors, Stress, and Test Performance: A Cross-Sectional Study, Rebecca A. Baumeister

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Rail Fixed Guideway Systems in Western U.S. Regions, Kelly A. Beavers

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Numerical Studies of Regularized Navier-Stokes Equations and an Application of a Run-to-Run Control model for Membrane Filtration at a Large Urban Water Treatment Facility, Jeffrey Belding

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Exploring the Role of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Among Gendered Racial/Ethnic Groups of Justice-Involved Youth, Linsey A. Belisle

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Dynamic Analysis of a Microgrid Powered With an Inverter and Machine-Based Distributed Resources, Brandon William Blackstone

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Essential Competencies for Occupational Therapy in End-of-Life Care, Karmella Bognot

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Treatment and Perceptions of LGBTQIA+ Persons, Emily Bolshazy