This community houses work produced by South Dakota State University graduate students. The collection includes both born digital ETDs, and digitized versions of printed theses and dissertations from 1883 to present.
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Theses/Dissertations from 1997
Evaluation of Copper Corrosion from Municipal Water Distribution and Wastewater Collection Systems, Robert J. Neath
A Narrative Analysis of the American Musical West Side Story, Julie A. Noonan
Population Characteristics of White-Tailed Deer During the Agricultural Production Season in Northeastern South Dakota, Robyn E. Oliver
Types of Caregiver Burden Experienced by Rural Caregivers, Lynette Olson
The Relationship Between Social Isolation and Nutritional Status of the Elderly, Sylvia K. Pickard
Manufacture of Reduced Fat Mozzarella Cheese Using Ultrafiltered Sweet Buttermilk and Homogenized Cream, Vinith Poduval
Am I My Brother's Keeper? A Well Child's Story of Living with a Chronically Ill Sibling, Sharon L. Potts
Historical Geography of Denali's Gateway Community: Healy, Alaska, Ann Marie Powalski
Paula Gunn Allen and Leslie Marmon Silko : Two Approaches to Traditional Keres Myths, Cecilia Ragaini
Agouti Locus Modulation of Murine Melanogenesis, Parthasarathy Ramasastry
An Analysis of Conflict Resolution in the Classroom Between International and Non-International Students and Their Instructors, Angela D. Ray
Osteoporosis: Perceived Health Beliefs and Preventive Behaviors of Men and Women 60 Years of Age and Older, Ruby L. Rhines
Cellular Localization of the Nucleocapsid, Membrane and Envelope Proteins of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) by Immuno-gold Labeling and Electron Microscopy, Deborah Jane Robison
Acetate Production Characteristics of Clostridium Thermoaceticum Strains Grown on Various Media, Kyle R. Schaible
Factors Influencing Marketing Decisions in the Cash Market for Slaughter Cattle, Steven M. Schamber
Ethical Problems Encountered by Nurse Practitioners in the Primary Care Setting, Julie A. Schock
The Witness of Landscape : Annie Dillard and Jose Maria Arguedas in Accord with Nature, Susan Helfert Shaw
Effects of Thyroxine Treatment on the Contractility and Morphometry of Dystrophic Hamster Muscles, Brahma N. Singh
The Severely and Persistently Mentally Ill Adult Living in the Community: The Experience of Loneliness, Lisa Smith-Kautzman
The Role of the Registered Staff Nurse: A Comparative Study: Associate Degree Nurse Educators and Nurse Administrators from Medicare Certified Nursing Homes, Margaret G.B. Smith
An Analysis of How American Publishing Company Daily Newspaper Executives Select the News for Front Page, James Joseph Smorada
Effect of Level and Source of Crude Protein on Site and Extent of Digestion and Microbial Protein Synthesis in Feedlot Cattle, Allen D. Stateler
Solid-State 113Cd Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Investigation of the Nature of Cation Binding Sites on Clay Minerals, David J. Sullivan
Solid-state 113Cd Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Investigation of the Nature of Cation Binding Sites on Clay Minerals, David J. Sullivan
Acetaminophen Use in Newborns to Relieve Circumcision Pain, Karey Thieman
Health Perceptions and Health Care Practices of Lakota Sioux Living Off the Reservation in Western South Dakota, Laura R. Thom-Withorne
Yield Response to Cultivation of Established Alfalfa, Bernard John Thyen
Application of Ultrafiltered Sweet Buttermilk and Sweet Buttermilk Powder in the Manufacture of Nonfat and Lowfat Yogurts, Nathanon Trachoo
A Portrait of a Prairie Daughter : The Development of Beret Holm's Character in Rølvaag's Trilogy, Renee Harms Van Der Werff
Factors Related to Continued Exercise Participation Among Healthy Employed Adults, Dawn Van Ruler
Short Photoperiod Induction of Endodormancy : Comparative Studies of Three Vitis Genotypes, Carol M. F. Wake
The Identification of Agouti Gene Exon 2 in Porcine Genomic DNA, Yan Wang
Universality and the Self-discovery Narrative : Three Works by Contemporary Writers, Paula L. Wehmeyer
The Agenda-Setting Process of a Daily Newspaper: A Case Study, Elizabeth Evenson Williams
Estimation of the Atmospheric Point Spread Function using a Collection of Neural Networks, Limin Wu
Spectral Properties of Sugar Beet Canopy Related to Sugar Content and Quality of Beet Roots, Biao Xie
Nutritional Management Strategies to Increase Energy Intake of Lactating Cows, Jonathan H. Ydstie
Sensitivity of Computed Surface Solar Radiation to Variation of Digital Elevation Model Representation, Zheng Zhang
The Relationship Between Activity Levels, Anxiety, Depression and Antepartum Fatigue Among Employed Pregnant Women, Lisa A. Ziegeldorf
ETDS from 1996
The Relationship of Social Support, Help-seeking Behaviors, and Hardiness to Academic Performance in RN Upward Mobility Students, Elizabeth A. Aanning
An Assessment of the Impact of Student Pre-College Characteristics and First-Year Experiences on College Freshman Persistence, Joann E. Abbott
Perceived Stressors and Relation to Emotional State Among Women Participating in Farming, Glenda H. Altena
Molecular Approaches to the Study of Agouti Gene Expression in In Vivo and In Vitro Models, Susan M.K. Andersen
Chemical Ionization Pyrolysis Mass Spectrometry of Humic Materials, Lynn E. Anderson
Water Intake as it Relates to Mood, Psychosocial Well-being and Behavior Patterns in an Extended Care Facility, Karen Annis
Bird Community Attributes in Critical and Noncritical Areas Within the Land-Water Interface of a Prairie Lake, Kristel K. Bakker
Reducing Calcium Magnesium Acetate Production Costs by Use of Condensed Corn Solubles (Stillage) as the Production Medium, Scott T. Benson
Pain Management: Administration of IV, IM, Oral and Rectal Analgesics for Pediatric Self-reported Pain, Nadine A. Bergin
Multiple Receptors on Porcine Intestinal Epithelial Cells for the Three Variants of Escherichia Coli K88 Fimbrial Adhesin, Lloyd O. Billey
The Role of Source Citation in Persuasive Communication: A Study Examining Source Citation in Persuasive Communication, Douglas L. Binsfeld
Impact of Reduced Soil Insecticide Application Rates on Northern and Western Corn Rootworm (Coleoptera : Chrysomelidae) Bionomics, Mark A. Boetel
Denitrification Potential, Sulfate Reducer Populations and Oxidation-Reduction Potentials of Wetland Soils Associated With Three Agricultural Management Systems, Thomas M. Boetel
Effects of MGA on Prepubertal Crossbred Beef Heifers, Lanette Mae Butler
A Field-Scale Study to Determine the Effects of Fractures on the Hydraulic Conductivity of Glacial Till Deposits, Michael J. Butler
Data Ordering System Interface Design, Kui Chen
A Study of the Reductive Coupling of E-3-Benzylidenecamphor, Sungjo Choi
Fallers in South Dakota Nursing Homes as Represented on the MDS+, Elizabeth A. Clayton
Effects of Grazing System and Stocking Rate on Patterns of Tiller Utilization, Jeffrey William Comstock
An Evaluation of Waterfowl Production Surveys in Eastern South Dakota, 1995, Thomas R. Cooper
Food Intake and Physical Activity Assessment of Native American Children with Acanthosis Nigricans and their Friends, Kathryn Cummins
The Prevalence of Obesity in Selected Hutterite Colonies, Lisa J. Duncan
Effects of Harvesting Ponderosa Pine on Birds in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming, Brian L. Dykstra
Wayne's World: A Rhetorical Analysis of Popular Culture Film, Jennifer M. Ell
Comparison of Coping Strategies of Elderly Widowed, Cheryl P. Fischer
Population Characteristics and Habitat Selection of Walleye in the Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Christopher J. Fisher
Early Life History of Yellow Perch in Eastern South Dakota Lakes, Shannon Fisher
Early Life History of Yellow Perch in Eastern South Dakota Lakes, Shannon J. Fisher
Halogenated Products From Caldariomyces Fumago, Tong Fu
Hope and Spirituality Among Well Elderly Living Independently, Geri Lynn Galles Specht
Characterization of a Low-Temperature-Specific cDNA from Winter Wheat Encoding a Putative Integral Membrane Protein, J. Ache Gana
Heritability of Tolerance to Phytophthora Root Rot in Two, Three, and Four-Parent Soybean Populations, Karl D. Glover
FAS Knowledge of Past Pregnant Women, Patricia A. Goeden
Adult Attitudes Regarding Sex Education in South Dakota Schools, Aleen M. Golis
Wood Duck Brood Movements, Habitat Use, and Survival Rates on Two Prairie Rivers in South Dakota, Diane A. Granfors
Effects of Artificial Recharge and Water Recovery on Water Quality of the Warren Aquifer, John Mark Graupman
Identifying and Evaluating Potential Microbial Biological Control Agents of Tan Spot and Head Scab of Wheat, Stephanie A. Gries Hansen
A Kinetic Study of the Reactivity of Various Cytochrome C Systems with Cobalt Phenanthroline and Cobalt Oxalate, Christine J. Guetzloff
Anthropogenic Organic Compound Interactions with Humic Materials, Thomas F. Guetzloff
An Assessment of Northern Pike Populations in Small South Dakota Impoundments, Scott D. Gurtin
Nursing Practices Related to Bedside Electrocardiographic Monitoring, Gail S. Hall
The Effect of Extended Photoperiod on Growth and Reproductive Performance of Crossbred Ewe Lambs Exposed for Fall Lambing, Dana J. Hanson
Ideas for Diabetes Prevention in High Risk American Indian Children: A Parent Focus Group Approach, Michelle M. Hanson
Effects of Grazing and Haying on Athropod Diversity in North Dakota Conservation Reserve Program Grasslands, Courtenay Kiley Harris
Leafy Spurge Haylage for Cattle, Jill Heemstra
Functional Status Assessment: Comparison of MDS+ Data with National Population Based Surveys, Denise S. Hemphill
κ-Casein and β-Lactoglobulin Genotype Effects for Milk Production and Maternal Calf Growth Traits in a Crossbred Cattle Population, David Henderson
Interpersonal Communication Patterns in Traumatic Perinatal Experiences, Elizabeth P. Hinkley
The Effects of Aeration and pH Adjustment on Copper Corrosion, Joeseph Anthony Honner
The Effects of Using Municipal Water Mains as the Heat Source or Sink for Electric Water-source Heat Pumps in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Michael J. Hubbard
Synthetic Cationic Lipopoyamines Enhance Electroporation-Mediated DNA Transfer into Cereals, Kalpana Isaac
Images of Women's Power and Powerlessness in the Texts of Lillie Devereux Blake, Harriet Prescott Spofford, Elizabeth Drew Stoddard, and Susan Petigru King, Karen J. Jacobsen
A Tolkien Tapestry : Interwoven Epic Threads in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, Alan Christopher Jalowitz