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Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Particle Removal and Disinfection Byproducts at the Fort Thompson Microfiltration Plant, Tanya L. Miller
The Perceived Benefits and Barriers to Treatment Regimen Adherence for Adults with Hypertension, Rebecca Marie Moen
Laboratory Test Program of Rotary Plate Sprinklers, Micheal J. Monnens
Information-Seeking Behavior of International Students Attending South Dakota State University : How Do They Access Information from their Respective Countries?, Susan Brenda Musoke
Dynamical Response of Adhesively Bonded Beam Subjected to Harmonic Peeling Loads, See-Meng Ng
Sexuality Education in the Schools : A Comparison of Parent Opinion and Current School Curriculum, Jennifer Hegge Noteboom
Identification of a Pullulan Gene in the Polymorphic Fungus Aureobasidium Pullulans, Anna R. Oller
Synthesis and Characterization of Titanosilicate Materials, Richard Peterson
A Comparison of Parents' and Teachers' Perceptions of Quality Attributes of a Preschool Teacher, Susie L. Peterson
Allelopathic Potential of Echinacea angustifolia's Ethanolic Root Extracts, Kimberly Piechowski
Psychosocial Adjustment to Illness : Uncertainty and Coping in the Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Population, Evelyn M. Provell
Fatty Acid Composition of Milk, Cream, and Butter as Influenced by Feeding Cows Fish Oil, Extruded Soybeans, or Their Combination, Natesan Ramaswamy
On The Road to a GHz Adder, Vijayalakshmi Ranganna
Availabilty of Potential Invertebrate Foods for Anatini Ducklings Above and Below the Water Surface of Eastern South Dakota Wetlands, Rebecca L. Rasmussen
The Influence of the Colostral Environment on the Capacity of Maternal Leukocytes to Cross Intestinal Epithelium and Modulate the Neonatal Immune System, Adrian J. Reber
Predictors for Success on the NCLEX-RN for Associate Degree Nursing Students, Rochelle L. Reider
Farmers' Choice of Conservation Wetland Practices, Randall K. Rogers
Production of Milk and Butter Higher in Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Other Healthful Fatty Acids from Cows Fed Fish Oil, Jyothirmayi Ryali
Assessment of Plant Available Potassium in East-central South Dakota Soil as related to Quantity-intensity, Reduction-oxidation, and Chemical Prediction, Frank V. Schindler
Development of Lure Forages for Minimizing Winter Depredation By Deer in South Dakota, Lowell E. Schmitz
Seed Analysis with Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy, Soja Sekharan
Inheritance of Glume Length in Oats, Mei Shen
Analysis of Laterally Loaded Pile in Rock Using the Borehole Jack Test, Hyung-Suk Shin
Factors Influencing Rainbow Smelt Entrainment Through Oahe Dam, South Dakota, Kevin A. Smith
A Machine Vision System and Calibration Procedure for Imaging Mushrooms for Harvest, Jagadish Srinivasan
Eating Problems : What Professionals in South Dakota are Doing to Prevent and Treat Them, Solsaa Stacy
Survival, Movements, and Habitat Use of Mallard Broods Produced on Overwater Nesting Structures in Eastern South Dakota, Joshua D. Stafford
Implementation Rate Predictors of the South Dakota State University Industrial Assessment Center, Amber Stout
Analysis of Ground Water and Surface Water Interaction in a Prairie Pothole, Brookings County South Dakota, Alison Renee Sumption
Identification and Characterization of the Adhesive Region of the Escherichia coli K88ac Fimbria, Ronggai Sun
Transitioning by Older Frail Persons from Traditional Living Environments to Those of Assisted Living, Mariah J. Tenamoc
Numerical Modeling of the S-349 Structure for Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park, Angeline Peileen Teng
Production of Gellan by Sphingomonas Paucimobilis Using Condensed Corn Solubles, Andrea Vanderhoff
Characterization of Functional and Rheological Properties of Cheeses, Vimalkumar Venugopal
A Descriptive Analysis of the Work of Julie Taymor in the American Theatre, Anita K. Vogeler
Food Habits of Walleye and Saugeye When Stocked as Secondary Predators into Small South Dakota Impoundments, Dray D. Walter
In-Plane Free Vibration and Stability of Rotating Annuler Disks, Huinan Wang
Interaction of Bovine Herpesvirus Type 1 with Bovine Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells, Pu Wang
Differences in Exposure of Environmental Light Between an SPMI and a Non-SPMI Group, Susan Elizabeth Weaver
The Lived Experience of Depression in Rural Women, Debra E. Smith Webb
The Gendered World of Disney: A Content Analysis of Gender Themes in Full-length Animated Disney Feature Films, Beth A. Wiersma
The Perceived Personal Needs of Family Members of ICU Patients, Brenda Kay Wills
Relationship Between Bone Mass and Lifelong Calcium Intake and Activity Levels in the Female Hutterite Population, Karen S. Wosje
Polymorphisms at the Melatonin (MTNR1A) Gene and Their Association to Reproductive Performance in Fall Lambing Ewes, Casey D. Wright
Transformation of Soybeans with GFP and GUS Genes Aided by Vir Proteins of Agrobacterium, Xiyou Zhou
An Analysis on Chinese Students' Intercultural Adaptation : Qualitative Study on Communication Competency, Mingya Zong
Theses/Dissertations from 1999
Evidence of Glycoprotein E Tyrosine Phosphorylation Dependent and Independent Pathways of Bovine Herpesvirus Type 1 Replication, Shaw M. Akula
Serenity and the Quality of Life in the Older Adult, Mardi Beaumont
Low-flow Characteristics for Selected Streams in the Big Sioux River Basin, South Dakota, Shirish Bhat
Apoptosis in Mammalian Spermatogenesis : Can Mature Sperm be Apoptotic?, Janet Christensen Bjordahl
Information and Decision-Making Preferences of Community Dwelling Elderly People with Diabetes Mellitus, Grace A. Bourne
Comparison of Learning Styles and Preferred Instructional Methods of the Native American Nursing Student, Robin Brown
A Comparison of Satellite Derived Vegetation Metrics and Climate Variables in the Central United States, Michael E. Budde
The Social Construction of Gender as Represented in Popular Fiction, 1990-1997, Laura E. Colmenero
Differences between right and left arm blood pressure measurement : A Descriptive Study, Denton Combs
Row Spacing Effects on the Growth and Yield of Hybrid Corn (Zea mays L.), Craig Ryan Converse
The Effects of Self-esteem on NCLEX Success, Julie F. Crary
Influence of Dietary Fish Oil on the Concentration of Conjugated Linoleic Acid and Other Healthful Fatty Acids in Milk Fat from Lactating Dairy Cows, Douglas Christopher Donovan
An Economic Examination of Potential Effects of the 1996 Farm Bill on Crop System Diversity, Linda Marie Dumke
The Relationship of Parental Stress and Social Support in Grandparent-headed Families in Rural South Dakota, Karen L. Eads
Sexual Harassment Guidelines and The Use of Touch in The University Studio : A Communication Paradox?, Mary Jo Elizabeth Edeburn
Floristic and Vegetational Analysis of the Hecla Sandhills of Northeastern South Dakota, Eric W. Fairlee
Seasonal Investigation of Native Fishes and Their Habitats in Missouri River and Yellowstone River Backwaters, Shannon J. Fisher
Flightless Giant Canada Goose Depredation Abatement and Disgestibility of Selected Crops in South Dakota, Christopher J. Flann
Practice Patterns of Health Care Providers to Assess, Treat, and Evaluate Urinary Tract Infections Among Residents of Long-term Care Facilities, Rhonda S. Fliehs
Hospice Cancer Patients' and Hospice Nurses' Reported Barriers to Management of Pain, Pamela S. Gabbert
Descriptive Comparative Study of Nurse Aide Job Satisfaction in Long Term Care Facilities, Janis M. Guenther
Willa Cather and Bess Streeter Aldrich : Portraying Realistic Women of the Plains in The Cult of True Womanhood, Kristen Haar
Strategic Analysis: A Case Study of the Brookings Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Tonya Jo Hansen
Attitudes, Beliefs, Perceived Risk, and Knowledge of Colorectal Cancer in an Adult Population in a Northern Plains Community, Donna K. Harris
Comparison of Rehabilitation Resources and Outcomes by Functional Measurement, Nancy A. Haugen
Car-Deer Accidents in South Dakota : A Geographical Analysis, Tyrell J. Heaton
Floristics and Cover Characteristics of Native Tallgrass Prairie Remnants in Eastern South Dakota, Jeremy J. Higgins
Hospital Nursing Staff's Perception of their Professional Relationship with Clinical Faculty Instructors, Nancy Hobson-Marx
E-mail : Its Effect on Student Family Communication, Joan Hogan
Comparative Study of Circadian Salivary Cortisol Levels in Colic and Noncolic Infants, Alisa L. Hogue
Temperament and Preschool Children's Social Play Behaviors, Linda S. Howlett
Evaluation of Strawberry Clover for Potential Use in the Amelioration of Cadmium Contaminated Sites, Peter Jauert
A Benchmarking Study of the Collection System, Wastewater Treatment, and Biosolids Management of Brookings Municipal Utilities, Kevin M. Johnson
Local Land Trusts of Colorado, Kirk D. Johnson
The Relationship Between Stepmothers' Social Structure and Self-structure : A Use of Symbolic Interactionism and Role Theory, Jason L. Karsky
A Descriptive Study of Employer Demand for Nursing Personnel in South Dakota, Kim D. Kee
A Non-Aristotelian Analysis of Selected Press Briefings of Michael D. McCurry, Jason J. Kemnitz
Comparative Study of Bereaved Parents' Needs and Bereaved Parents' Needs as Perceived by Nurses and Clergy Members, Pamela A. Koepsell
Role of Lipids in the Sorption and Binding of Nonpolar Anthropogenic Organic Compounds to Soil Organic Matter, Scott D. Kohl
Role of Lipids in the Sorption and Binding of Nonpolar Anthropogenic Organic Compounds to Soil Organic Matter, Scott D. Kohl
Parametric Vibration and Stability of Flexible Cam-follower Systems, Jeong-Hoi Koo
Spousal Health Beliefs, Values, and Behaviors of Participants in an Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Program, Elizabeth A. Laird
Returning to Traditional Beliefs and Practices: A Solution for Indian Alcoholism, Elden Lawrence
Landsat-5 Thematic Mapper Cold Focal Plane Characterization, Siau-Way Liew
Echinacea angustifolia DC: Variation of Agronomic and Morphological Traits in a Common Garden, Richard S. Little
Aphid Resistant Gene Transformation of Wheat by Biolistics, Zhuying Li