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Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Meta-Analysis of the Association between Interleukin-1 Genetic Polymorphisms and Fracture Risk, Heejin Mun
Effects of a Remote Exercise Intervention on Aerobic Endurance in Individuals with Down Syndrome, Andrew Murata, Elena Wolf, Jonathan Crimm, and Benjamin Lee
Increasing Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Intent and Knowledge Through an Educational Intervention, Angelica E. Musumeci
Hyperspectral Image Analysis of Food for Nutritional Intake, Shirin Nasr Esfahani
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance Behavior among Hispanics/Latinxs in Nevada: A Theory-Based Analysis, Tara Marie Naoe Tacderan Wong Nerida
Mechanoelectrical Behavior in Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Based Soft Polymer Gel Smart Sensors for Soft Robotic Applications, Justin Neubauer
Taxonomic and Physiological Insights into Novel Bacterial Class Fervidibacteria, Nancy Nou
Neo Development Of The Workplace Environment In Response To Evolutionary Social Changes, Dafne Odette
Source and Parental Melts of Poikilitic Shergottites: Implications for Martian Magmatism, Evan W. O'neal
Dynamic Surface Tension of Surfactants Through Separation of Diffusion and Dilation Effects, Brandon Ortiz
The Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Motor Learning in Complex Motor Tasks, Milan Pantovic
Evaluation of an Advance Care Planning Workshop to Improve the Self-Efficacy of Health Care Providers, Joy Patrick
The Metabolic Change of Lipid Species in STAM Mice with Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Devin J. Peart
Alleviating Labor Crunch in Singapore's Hospitality Industry, Chuah Peini
Differential Expression of Cellular and Exosomal MicroRNA Isolated from Oral Cancer Cells and Their Resistance to Chemotherapy, Brady Petersen
Quantifying Road Bicycle Wheel Vibration, Kyle Petersen
Student-Athletes’ Career Adaptability, Academic Motivation and Athletic Motivation, Alexandria N. Petrolia
Identifying Gaps in Social Determinants of Health Among Patients 65 Years and Older with Congestive Heart Failure: A Secondary Data Analysis, Sandra Pierre-Louis
Along Strike Tectonic Evolution of the Neogene Bermejo Foreland Basin and Eastern Precordillera Thrust Front, Argentina (30-32ºs), Zoey Catherine Plonka
Hunter-Gatherers in Context: Hadzabe People and Early Nutrition Transition, Trevor Pollom
Disentangling Instrumental and Reactive Aggression in the Competitive Reaction Time Task and Their Associations with Factors of Meanness in Psychopathy, Ashley Michelle Poston
Trauma on Top of Trauma: How Child Welfare Failures Affect Trafficked Children, Christie J.w. Ra
Experimental Study of a Polycarbonate Urethane Knee Implant Using Custom-Designed Knee Simulator, Maria De Lourdes Ramos Gonzalez
Awareness and Knowledge on Aging and HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder: Service User and Provider Perspectives in Southern Nevada, Brandon C. Ranuschio
Jazz Sampling Hip Hop: A View of the Expanded Rhythm Section and the Musical Interactions Between Musicians and Machines, Molly Kaylynn Redfield
In the Image of… Towards a Trans Talmud, Laurence Myers Reese
An Educational Intervention in the Emergency Department for Adults Experiencing Vaso-Occlusive Crisis, Chericka S. Reese-Martin
Chimaera: A Collection, Robert Ren
Regional Health Benefits of the Nevada Renewable Energy Initiative, Alireza Rezaee
Metabolic Syndrome and Associated Factors Among Hispanic Americans, Shannon L. Richard
Characterization of Physical and Dosimetric Aspects of SRS HyperArc Treatment Technique, Emma S. Rickels
A Performance Guide for Four Songs by Francisco Mignone, Amanda Mara Rizzotto Vidal Pessoa
Locating a Marketplace at the Ancient Maya City of Lakamha’, Mexico Using the Configurational Approach, Jonathan Roldan
Evidence-Based Intervention to Improve Health Literacy among Older Adults with Newly Diagnosed Atrial Fibrillation, Johana Rowe
Vaccinator Communication Interventions to Address HPV Vaccine Hesitancy, JoAnn Rupiper
Predicting and Mitigating Reactance Impact on Attitude and Behavioral Intention, Matthew Ryan
Automated Approach for the Enhancement of Scaffolding Structure Monitoring with Strain Sensor Data, Sayan Sakhakarmi
Effects of Patellofemoral Pain on Central Activation and Function of the Gluteus Medius Muscle in Physically Active Females, Michelle Samuel
What You See You Perceive: Public Opinions of Potential Negative Consequences and Support for Officer Body-Worn Cameras, Jordyn Marian Sanders
Physical Therapy Alumni Rural Employment Assessment, Karen Aleyda Santos and Nikkita Jacob Crozier
An Integrative Variable and Person-Centered Approach to Representing Teachers' Self-Efficacy: A Cross-Cultural Perspective, Ana Paula Santos Loures Elias
Exploring the Role of Video Self-Reflection in the Preparation of Special Education Teachers for Classroom Discourse, Suheyla Sarisahin
New Mathematical Models for Acoustic Insertion Loss of Fiberglass Lining in HVAC Duct, Michael Anthony Schwob
Consumers of Sex, Romance and the Spectacle: An Ethnographic Study of Female Tourists in Bangkok’s Adult Entertainment Zones, Jason H. Scott
The World of the Living, Bronwyn Scott-Mccharen
Day ‘N’ Nite: Habitability of Tidally Locked Planets with Sporadic Rotation, Cody James Shakespeare
Bayesian Nonparametric Regression Models for Insurance Claims Frequency and Severity, Mostafa Shams Esfand Abadi
Predictor of Hospital Closure in the United States, Haniyeh Shariatmadari
Teachers’ Perspectives of African American Student Misbehavior in the General Education Classroom: A Mixed Methods Study, Ebony E. Sherman
Diagnostic Ultrasound as a Reliable Tool to Measure Multifidus Thickness, Katherine Shigemoto, Valeria Garcia Arteaga, Jessie Peterson, and Nathan Gentry
Easing the Middle to High School Transition: An Evaluation of the Gold Program, Leilani Shive
Development and Application of a Safety Index for Transit Stops: A Case Study from Las Vegas, Nevada, Rithesh Shivuni
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
Math Identity Experience of College Students in Developmental Courses: The Effects of Chronological Multicultural Mathematics, Jonah Shulman
Tenrec ecaudatus: Hypoxic and Hypercapnic Effects on Aerobic Metabolism, Claudia Silva Rubio
Attentional Focus and the Development of Skilled Performance, Harjiv Singh
Our Mountains, Jordon Christena Smith
Measuring Impacts and Vibrations on a Volumetric Modular House During Transportation, Seung Ho Song
The Unexpected President: An Instrumental Case Study on Women University Presidents, Jessica Soria
Comparing Forgetting Rates Between Pattern Separation and Item Recognition, Rhiannon N. Soriano Smith
Real–Time Semantic Segmentation for Railway Anomalies Analysis, Paul Stanik III
An Empirical Investigation into the Impact of Automated Grading, Alex James St. Aubin
Examination of the Relationship Between Loneliness and Binge Eating Symptoms, Kimberly Stevens
The Association between Neighborhood Social Media Use and Social Cohesion, Sense of Community and Perceived Safety among Adults in Clark County, Nevada, Emily Strickler
Understanding the Role of Identity Salience in the Relationship between Experience of Ethnic/Racial Discrimination and Mental Health Symptomatology, Michelle Strong
Parental Education on Human Papillomavirus Vaccination, Marguarette J. Suprien
The Road Ahead: An Occupational Therapy Manual to Infant Development for Parents in the NICU, Nicole Suzuki-Uyeno
What Happens in Vegas: The Influence of Las Vegas on High-Risk Attitudes and Behaviors, Marissa Tiemann
Efficient Networks-On-Chip Communication Support Solutions for Deep Neural Network Acceleration, Binayak Tiwari
Food Insecurity and Dietary Intake in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Southern Nevada, Elizabeth Torres
Development of Online Modules to Introduce Prospective Students to the Profession of Occupational Therapy, Hosia Towery
The Impact of Alzheimer Disease on Semantic Knowledge, Maileen G. Ulep
Display Applications for Grating Angle Magnification Accelerated Angular Scanners, Daniel Jesus Valdes
Describing Bacterial Mutagenic Hotspots and Signatures Along with the Factors that Drive Them, Carmen Vallin
Global Transcriptional Profile of the Tubby Mouse Retina, Richard Van
Predicting the Progression of Diabetes Mellitus Using Dynamic Plantar Pressure Parameters, Mathew Sunil Varre
Exploring WRKY Transcription Factors to Study the Molecular Mechanism Underlying Rice Response to Drought and Find Solutions to Food Insecurity, Anne Jinky Villacastin
Reachability and Turn Constraint Paths, Sabrina Wallace
Paleoenvironmental Changes Across the Devonian-Carboniferous Transition, Audrey M. Warren
Student Device Usage, Learning Management System Tool Usage, and Self-Regulated Learning, Nancy Webb
The Role of Peer Relationships in Developing, Promoting, and Maintaining Teachers’ Social and Emotional Competence in the Charter School Setting, Ted Jason Weisman
Promoting Paradise: The Recruitment of Volga German Immigrants to the American Midwest, 1870-1900, Kassidy N. Whetstone
Student Choice During Silent Solitude: An Examination of Reading Motivation in an Urban Elementary School, Elizabeth A. White
Violin Performance Influences of Fritz Kreisler, Walter Daniel White
Communicating Pain Unseen: Addressing Health Outcomes in Sexual Activity for Women with Endometriosis, Madison Wiese
Lawrence T. Odom: Techniques and Commentary on Arranging for the Wind Band, Clinton L. Williams
The Effects of Protonated Nicotine on Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth (Shed), Mark Wittchow
The Antagonistic Tetrad and Romantic Attachment Styles, Kayli H. Wrenn
Scientific Collaboration and the Cold War: 1945-1970, Autumn Wyland
Quantifying the Effect of Disturbance on Native Mojave Desert Shrubs, Tamara J. Wynne
Retrospective Varying Coefficient Association Analysis of Longitudinal Binary Traits, Gang Xu
Measuring Residents’ Pro-Tourism Citizenship Behavior: Scale Development and Validation, Huiying Zhang