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ETDS from 2015
Status and Distribution of Franklin's and Richardson's Ground Squirrels in Eastern South Dakota, Tait Ronningen
Organic Foliar MilStop Exhibits Efficacy Against Soybean Aphid Aphis glycines Matsumura (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on Soybean Glycine max (L.) Merrill (Fabales: Fabaceae), Philip Anthony Rozeboom
Evaluation of Central Cooling Systems for Institutional Energy Efficiency, Zack Rykhus
Effects of Processing Conditions on Nutritional Quality and Glucosinolate Concentration of In vitro Incubations of Several Oilseed Meals, Adolf N.O. Sackey
Anti-metastatic and Anti-cancer Effects of Glutathione Disulfide Liposomes, Staya Sai Sadhu
Nutrient Removal from Agricultural Subsurface Drainage Using Denitrification Bioreactors and Phosphate Adsorbents, Morgan Salo
An Investigation of Perceived Stress and Depressive Symptoms in Division I Student-athletes, Heidi Sartorius
Age, Growth, and Trophic Interactions of Lake Trout and Northern Pike in Pactola Reservoir: Implications for Lake Trout Management, Natalie C. Scheibel
Vitamin D and Antioxidant Quercetin Effects on Muscular and Cardiorespiratory Performance in Physically Active Adults, Shane David Scholten
Evaluating the Use of Modified Corn Distillers Grains as a Fish-meal Protein Replacement in Yellow Perch Perca flavescens, Dustin A. Schulz
Advances in FRET Microscopy for the Analysis of multiple Protein-protein Interactions in the Three-dimensional Space of the Living Cell, Brandon L. Scott
Protein Intake in Physically Active Young Females : The Effect of Increased Beef Consumption on Biochemical Markers of Bone Turnover, Corey Selland
Effects of Angular Misalignment on Material Properties' Characterization by Cylindrical Flat Tip Indentation, Naureen B. Shahjahan
Quantifying Rural Highway Safety Performance: Application of the Highway Safety Manual and Development of Mixed Distribution Statistical Models for Predicting Crash Frequency, Md.Razaur Rahman Shaon
A Validation and Update of Landsat Sensor Calibration Using Pseudo-invariant Sites and Dark Targets, Ashish Shrestha
Photovoltaic & Photophysical Study of Dye and TiO₂-nanoparticle Interactions in Porphyrin-sensitized Solar Cells, Maheshwar Shrestha
Spray Coated Electrospun Carbon Nanofibers as Low Cost Counter Electrodes for Efficient Dye-sensitized Solar Cells, Sudhan Sigdel
Population Ecology of Rocky Mountain Elk in the Black Hills, South Dakota and Wyoming, Benjamin D. Simpson
A Comparison Between South Dakota and North American Standard Sampling Gears in Lakes and Reservoirs, Bradley J. Smith
Sisters of Mercy: The Walking Nun's Siouxland Journey and Experiences in Nursing (1890-1965), Diane L. Smith
The Evaluation of Chromium Propionate Supplementation on Insulin Responsiveness in Finishing Steers and Energy Status in Newly Weaned Steer Calves, Zachary K. F. Smith
Investigation and Optimization of Bio-oil From Fast Pyrolysis of Brassica Carinata Meal, William Daniel Sonnek
An Evaluation of Life History Parameters and Management of White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus) in the Red River Valley of Northeastern North Dakota, Kristin M. Sternhagen
A National-scale Assessment of Vegetation Canopy Height Using Airborne Lidar and Landsat Data, Jason M. Stoker
Liquid Chromatography-tandem Mass Spectrometry of Next-generation Cyanide Antidotes, 3-mercaptopyruvate and Cobinamide, with the Pharmacokinetic Analysis of 3-mercaptopyruvate, Michael W. Stutelberg
A CFD Template for Evaluating Aortic Aneurysm Repair Design, Taylor Neal Suess
Organic Pi-conjugated Materials : Photochemical Stability and Photovoltaic Cell, Jianyuan Sun
Case Study of Vegetative Treatment System Performance, Sihan Sun
Role of Protein Interactions in Tailoring the Viscosity of Skim Milk Concentrate and Improving the Heat Stability of Whey Protein Isolate Solution, Suresh Sutariya
Exploring the Relationship of Secondary Traumatic Stress and Lack of Anonymity in nurses, Marilyn A. Swan
Scoring a Software Development Organization with a Single Number, Ryan M. Swanstrom
Mapping Oil Palm Expansion in the Brazilian Amazon, Ashley Swartos
Improvement of Transient Stability of Photovoltaic-hydro Microgrids Using Virtual Synchronous Machines, Ujjwol Tamraker
Improving Ecosystem Services and Yield of Bioenergy Feedstocks Through Topographically Matched Polycultures, Kwan Hong Teoh
A Nano-particle Based Adjuvant to Treat Breast Cancer Induced Secondary Lymphedema, Brianne Thicke
Work-Family-School Conflict Among Non-traditional Students, Amy Trautner
Fiber-reinforced Concrete for Structure Components, Micah Underberg
A Revision of the Bee Genus Ptiloglossa Smith (Hymenoptera: Colletidae: Diphaglossinae), Rita Isabel Velez-Ruiz
Optimization of Nutrient Requirements, Growth Conditions for Cyanobacteria Using a Flat Plate Reactor and Harvesting by pH Induced Flocculation, Jayasurya Vijayakumar
The Ecological Significance of Emerging Reservoir Deltas : Evidence From the White River Delta in South Dakota, Malia Anna Volke
Impacts of Crop Residue and Cover Crops on Soil Quality Under a Corn-soybean Rotation in South Dakota, Brianna R. Wagner
The Superstore Next Door : The Effects of "Growth Machine" Interests, Controversial Land-use Procedures, and Place Meanings on Local Attitudes in the Rural-urban Fringe, Jonathan R. Wallner
Improving Nitrogen Utilization Through Amino Acid Supplementation and Optimizing Dietary Protein Sources, William Douglas Weich
Changing Arable Field and Farm Sizes of the Conterminous United States, a Decennial Assessment, Emma Victoria White
A Multi-media preventive Reproductive Health Intervention in a Family Planning Setting, Jane M. Wrede
An Analysis of Grain Characteristics and Their Potential Impact on Test Weight in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.), Dalitso Noble Yabwalo
Evaluation of Metamodels Performance in Investigating Debonding Fragility Assessment of Reinforced Concrete beams Strengthened with FRP Sheets, Shadi Zandyavari
Make OS Independent Software: A Bare-PC Build Tool X86 PCs, Mo Zhang
Develop Hydrocarbon Biofuel From Non-food Oilseeds Through Catalytic Cracking Pathways, Xianhui Zhao
ETDS from 2014
Critical Thinking in Higher Education, Tyson Abbott
Natural Solar Photolysis Organic Halogen in Water, Ibrahim Abusallout
Quantitative Trait Locus Analysis of Iron Deficiency Chlorosis in Soybean, Sarah Adjei-Fremah
Inheritance and Molecular Mapping of Soybean Aphid Resistance in Soybean Germplasm Accession PI 603432B, Mukhtar Omar Agoub
Evaluation of Ice Loads on Bridge Structures in South Dakota, Brittney Deann Ahrenstorff
Essays on the Impact of Ethanol on the Agricultural and Rural Economies in the United States and the Midwest, Samson Ola' Akinfenwa
Novel Protein Core-shell Nanoparticles for Oral Drug Delivery, Mohammed Saeed Ali Alqahtani
Relationships, Representation, and the Balance of Power in P.G. Wodehouse's My Man Jeeves, A Damsel in Distress, and Piccadilly Jim, Casey Alsaker
Anticancer and Antiviral Activities of Cucurbitacins Isolated From Cucumis Prophetarum var. Prophetarum Growing in the Southwestern Region of Saudi Arabia, Abdulrhaman Saleh Alsayari
FGMM-based Computer Aided Diagnosis to Classify Benign/Malignant Breast Mammogram Images, Samaneh Aminikhanghahi
Study of TiO2 Films Sensitized with Dye by Functionalized Carboxylate Deposition for Dye Sensitized Solar Cells, Sanjib Baral
Inclusion of Fermented Soybean Meal in Rainbow Trout Diets, Michael E. Barnes
Disease Resistance Genes and Their Evolutionary History in Six Plant Species, Benjamin V. Benson
Beyond Performance: Issues of Female Agency in Eliza Haywood's Fiction, Aubrey Berger
The Experience of Feeling Respected for Rural Nurse Leaders, Diana Lois Berkland
Analysis of Cash Value Trends of Agricultural Lands in South Dakota, Kopila Bhattarai
Electrophoretic Deposition of Si and TiO2 Nanoparticle-based Films for Solar Cell Applications, Braden Bills
Rural Mental Health Nurse Work Environment, Mentoring, and Retention, Kelly Boese
Structural Assessment of As-Built and Retrofitted Bridge Bents Under Heavy Vehicle Impact Using Computational Models, Abdullah Boudaqa
Sugar and Spice and Everything Fabulous: A Thematic Analysis of Coming Out as a Drag Queen, Hannah Bowman
An Exploratory Study on Bullying, Obesity, and Social Support, in Middle School Aged Children, Kristine Braastad
The Incidence of Spores and Thermoduric Bacteria in Midwest Dairies and Commercial NFDM Samples and their Reduction via Ultrasonication, Kimberly Page Buehner
A Comparative Genomics Analysis of Seven Strains of Mycoplasma Hyosynoviae, Eric Bumgardner
Flavonoid Consumption of College Athletes, Biyi Chen
Regulated Intramembrane Proteolysis in Anabaena Variabilis, Kangming Chen
Customer Portfolio Cluster Analysis in a Community Bank, Lance Cundy
Evaluation of Mycotoxin Accumulation and Bran Thickness Between Red and White Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Near-Isogenic Lines, Hema Durga Prasad Damecharla
Yellow Perch Recruitment and Potential Interactions with Smallmouth Bass in Eastern South Dakota Glacial Lakes, Daniel Jay Dembkowski
Spatial Data Analysis, Mitra Lal Devkota
Impact of Low-Amylose, Waxy Wheat (Triticum Aestivum L.) Flour Blends on Functional Tortilla Characteristics, Rodrigo Sampaio Dos Santos
Developing Techniques to Quantify Phenological Development of Smooth Brome (Bromus inermis Leyss.): Sampling Variability, Justin Dupey
Simultaneous Mapping and Pyramiding of Fusarium Head Blight Resistance Loci in Wheat Breeding Populations, Jonathan Tyler Eckard
Studies on Wheat Molecular Responses Under Abiotic and Biotic Stresses, Moustafa Eldakak
The Contribution of Foreign Aid and Foreign Direct Investment to Poverty Reduction, EL Mechry EL Koudouss
Cooperation and Punishment in the Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis: Insight into Nutrient Exchange Mutualistic Evolutionary Stability, Carl R. Fellbaum
Windswept in Middle America: Attitudes, Values, and Expectations for Underdeveloped Utility-Scale Wind Projects in South Dakota, Joshua Fergen
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Effect on Obtaining Photos for FASD Screening in Infancy, Christa Ann Friedrich
The Evaluation of a High Forage Ration on Productivity of Late Lactation Dairy Cows and Yeast Supplementation in a Diary Calf Starter, Dana Lynn Gadeken
Role of Fusarium Graminearum sRNAs in Fusarium Head Blight Pathogenesis on Wheat, Aravind Galla
Applying Kane's Method to Model the Response of the Human Body to Whole-body Vibration, Emma Gantzer
Runoff Simulation Using Apex from Long-term No-till and Grazed Pasture Watersheds, Sagar Gautam
Assessment of Corn Stover Torrefaction On-Farm Biochar Production, Christina M. Gerometta
Porous Polycrystalline Silicon for Application in Optoelectronic Devices, Bhaibhav Ghimire
The Voice of the Nursing Student After Experiencing Collaborative Testing, Dawn M. Gordon
Volatility Transmission: A Linkage Between Grain Markets and Food Companies, Angela Sarah Graham
Plasma Treatment of Biochar for Energy Storage Devices, Rakesh Kumar Gupta