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Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Effect of mechanical vibrations on light emitting diode luminaires, Jayalakshmi Paladugu
Fracture toughness, crack-growth-rate and creep studies of alloy 276, Joydepp Pal
Brothers are better than sisters: A semiotic, feminist analysis of HBO's "Rome", Patricia Mamie Peers
Comparing lodging REITs using DuPont analysis: Evaluating shareholder equity, John Richard Kane Pellika
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
Biofeedback assisted relaxation training program to decrease test anxiety in nursing students, Catherine Andrea Prato
Recession and its affect on the Las Vegas hospitality industry, William Provance
Optimization of solid oxide fuel cell interconnect design, Krishna C. Pulagam
Soil moisture and water stage estimation using precipitation radar, Sumit Puri
Technology integration in a Title I elementary school: An exploratory case study, Barbara Louise Radecki
Biology-Inspired Adaptive and Nonlinear Robust Control of BAUV Using Pectoral-Like Fins, Subramanian Ramasamy
Digital/social media as an audience marketing tool to promote corporate events, Corie Rand
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
A Multiple case study of college first-year seminars, Karen Ruth Mills Reid
The Meaning of being a primary nurse preceptor for newly graduated nurses, Jennifer Richards
Case study: Feasibility analysis of renewable energy supply systems in a small grid connected resort, Jody Robins
Exploring marketing and sales opportunities: How companies reach their target market using hospitality and tourism venues for distribution of the product or services, Ricardo J. Rodriguez-Canales
Turn Constrained Path Planning Problems, Victor M. Roman
Parental substance abuse and child neglect: A controlled trial of a developed treatment manual, Valeria Romero
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
The Swedish casino model: A comparative study of casino gaming models, Daniel Sahlin
Metal induced crystallization of silicon thin films, Sandeep Kumar Raju Sangaraju
Teacher candidates' attitudes toward immigration and teaching learners of English as a second language, Midena M. Sas
The Utilization of a hybrid task technologyfit-technology acceptance model for the evaluation of hotel Guest Empowerment Technologies usage, Thomas Schrier
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
The Inner Experience Of Older Individuals, Todd Michael Seibert
A Survey of Monge Properties, Swetha Sethumadhavan
Characteristics of children attending asthma camp -- American Lung Association (ALA) in Nevada, 2008, Priyank Shetty
Controlled functionalization of crystalline polyolefins and their application in soluble polymer support, Jihoon Shin
Women's health and fitness magazines: An accurate portrayal?, Jennifer M. Shymansky
Evaluation of low-temperature fluoride routes to synthesize actinide nitrides and oxide solid solutions, Gunanda Waduge Chinthaka Silva
Functions and correlates of deliberate self-harm among adjudicated male adolescents, Jenna Silverman
Parametric study of stimulus-response behavior incorporating vehicle heterogeneity in car-following models, Saidi Siuhi
Direct observation in high school physical education, Nicole Jennifer Smith
A Perspective of global capitalism, James Soller
Oxidation modeling by means of molecular dynamics, Chaiyod Soontrapa
Management and disaster, Eugene Soraghan
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
Business intelligence in meeting planning software, Svetlana Staneva
Justifications of a 21st century wind ensemble transcription of Mozart's "Overture to The Magic Flute" based upon late eighteenth century ideology, Teresa Corinne Stewart
Analysis of a caliche stiffened pile foundation, Richard C. Stone Jr.
Posttraumatic stress disorder and other consequences of a PICU admission, Stephanie Ann Stowman
From feminism, Adam Strauss
Mitigation of impact vibrations using impedance mismatch in cylindrical structures, Sachiko Sueki
Systematic analysis of identifying key dimensions of environmentally and socially responsible hotels, Courtney Suess
Mental illness, co-occurring factors and aggression as examined in an American prison, Stephanie Leigh Sullivan
Analysis of Boys Hope Girls Hope of Nevada, Andrea Sundberg, Brad Giles, Cedric Pittman, Imelda DeLatorre, and Rebbeca Morris Fridley
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
Effects of script fading on the abilities of children with autism to reciprocate information, Marc Alan Tedoff
Configurations of site-based financial leadership practice within school contexts, Sylvia Tegano
Perceptions of employers toward hiring graduates with online degrees, Leisa Dione Thompson
An Examination of vocal music by John Musto, Stephanie R. Thorpe
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
Investigating the emotional intelligence of adolescents with and without disabilities, Leota Tucker
Analytical method development for determination of volatile organic compounds in calcareous desert soil, Mary F. Turner
The AADERE model of progression in the hospitality and tourism industry: An empirical study of high-salaried Black managers, Ivan Benjamin Turnipseed
Mining wars: Corporate expansion and labor violence in the Western desert, 1876-1920, Kenneth Dale Underwood
The Relationship between destination personality, self-congruity, and behavioral intentions, Ahmet Usakli
Experimental and natural variation in hovering flight capacity in bees, Hymenoptera: Apidae, Jason Thomas Vance
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
Nathaniel Hawthorne and his biblical contexts, Conor Michael Walsh
Sponsorship of interscholastic athletics: An examination of state high school athletic/activity association sponsors, Justin Wartella
Employee orientation: Exploring blended learning strategies to improve learner outcomes and meet organizational goals, Paul Washington
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
Targeting and positioning Hotel Atlet Century Park in serving two distinct markets: Commercial and social, Grace Widiarti
Criticality studies of actinides within fissures, Trevor Wilcox
Ernest Farrar, "English Pastoral Impressions", Op. 26: A transcription for wind orchestra, William Wallace Woodworth IV
Introducing PR strategies into Chinese exhibition planning services, Fei Xia
Health motivation in health behavior: Its theory and application, Xiaoyan Xu
Nation branding: A case study of Singapore, F. Woo Yee
A Comparison of gambling motivation factors between Chinese and Western casino players, Lu Ye
Puebloan plain-weave pointed/rounded-toe sandals, David Toy Yoder
Examining play among young children in single-age and multi-age preschool classroom settings, Mia Song Youhne
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