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ETDS from 1992
Growth and Viability of Bifidobacterium Bifidum in Cheddar Cheese, Panyam Dinakar
Needs of the Primary Family Caregiver of Cancer Clients During the Intermediate Phase of Illness, Lori L. Doeschot
Habitat Selection and Movement of Pallid Sturgeon in Lake Sharpe, South Dakota, Jonathan D. Erickson
Perceptions of Stress and Adaptation in College Aged Youth, Jana K. Fauske
Influence of Oilseeds on Ruminal Microbial Populations and Fermentation Patterns in Vivo and in Rumen-simulating Fermenters, Russ J. Fisher
A Q Study of Photographic Elements for South Dakota Tourism Advertising, Kimberly F. Fordham
Bioenergetics and Life History of Rainbow Smelt in Lake Oahe, South Dakota, Chris Edward Freiburger
Spring Wheat Varietal Differences to Trifluralin as Influenced by Selected Postemergence Herbicides, James F. Gaffney
Rhizosphere Variation in pCO2, pH and pe in Relation to Nutrient Uptake, Hero T.M. Gollany
Application of Computational Methods in Elasticity Problems, Ravindranath Govindachar
Perception of Life Expectancy and Patterns of Health-Promoting Lifestyles of Young Adults, Bette J. Gustafson
The Role of Glutathione in Cadmium Tolerance in Three Varieties of Tomato, Kevin Jon Gyolai
Agouti Locus Modulation of Tyrosinase Transcription, Shoko Izumi Hagen
Synthesis and Characterization of Barium Titanate Ceramic Powders, Sang-Sub Han
The Relationship between Affirmatory and Disaffirmatory Communication and Self-satisfaction among Pregnant Women, Lori J. Hanson
A Sediment Elimination Plan for Lake Campbell, South Dakota, Ronald W. Hayes
Effects of Rodeo Herbicide on Aquatic Invertebrates and Fathead Minnows, Catherine J. Henry
Feasibility of Indexing Largemouth Bass Population Density Using Electrofishing Catch Rate and Water Conductivity Measurement, Tracy D. Hill
An Investigation of Attributes Influencing the Quality of Model 1490T Toner Cartridge, Tan Chong Hin
Fathead Minnows, Aquatic Invertebrates, and Mallard Duckling Interactions in Man-Made Ponds, Todd A. Hoernmann
Power Augmentation in a Vertical Axis Savonius Type Wind Turbine, Narsimha Murthy Irrinki
Food Habits of Walleyes in Lake Oahe, South Dakota, Jeffrey J. Jackson
No Code and the Role of the Nurse: The Perception of the Older Adult, Rhonda Jensen
What Nursing Students Perceive as the Caring Ethic, Elizabeth A. Johnson
Power System Harmonics, Julius Jong
Influence of Rainbow Smelt Predation on Zooplankton Community Composition in Lake Oahe, South Dakota, Kim S. Karnitz
Habitat Selection By Female White-Tailed Deer in the Northern Black Hills, South Dakota and Wyoming, John F. Kennedy
Results and Advantages of a Spatially-Variable Technology for Crop Yield, Kent A. Klemme
Physicians' Knowledge of and Attitudes Toward a Hospice Program of Care and their Referral of Patients to that Program, Kathleen A. Knutson
Factors Limiting Overwinter Survival of Young-Of-The-Year Largemouth Bass in South Dakota, Todd D. Kolander
Population Characteristics and Habitat Selection of Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) in the Lower James River, South Dakota, Stephen J. Kubeny
Food Plot and Habitat Characteristics Associated With Ring-Necked Pheasant Use of Winter Food Plots in East-Central South Dakota, Donald T. Larsen
Effects of the Murine Lethal Yellow Allele (C57BL/6J-Ay/a) on Alpha-MSH Induced Melanogenesis in Vitro Using B16 Melanoma Cells, Eric Allan Larson
Evaluation of Alternative Marketing Strategy for Cull Cows, Hui Kiew Law
Thermal Performance Evaluation of Bentonite Grouts, Chak Hui Lee
Cognitive Factors Related to Success of Generic Associate Degree Nursing Graduates From One Program on NCLEX-RN, Kristin Lund Lefferts
Composition and Flavor of Milk and Cheddar Cheese from Cows Fed Unsaturated Dietary Fat, Kenneth D. Lightfield
The Relationship Between Practice Setting Characteristics and Health Promotion Activities of Family Nurse Practitioners, Paulette Maassen
Effect of an Educational Presentation on Neonatal Nurses' Knowledge of Bedside Blood Glucose Screening Using Chemstrip BG Reagent Strips, Sharon M. Martin
Spatial Variability of Soil Nitrate on an Eastern South Dakota Landscape, John Marshall Maursetter
The Relationship of Hardiness to Student Appraisal of Stress in a First and Final Clinical Nursing Situation, Lucinda K. Mehl
Food Habits of Walleye and Sauger in Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota, Steven W. Mero
Differences in Health-Promoting Actions Among Young Adults Who Highly Value Health and Those Who Do Not, Doreen Miller
Childhood Chronic Illness: Impact on Well Siblings, Diane L. Murray
Application of Lewin's Change Process to Nurses in Employment Transition, Nancy Nelson
Analyzing and Forecasting the Price of Slaughter Steers in South Dakota, Hock Hieng Ngu
The Effects of Bibliotherapy With Wives of Myocardial Infarction Patients on Perception of Family Functioning and Anxiety Levels, Christine S. Nicolai
Growth and Viability of Bifidobacterium Bifidum in Cheddar Cheese, Dinakar Panyam
Use of Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy in the Measurement of Nutrients and Dietary Fibers in Ground Oats, Woojoon Park
The Use of Video in Marketing Nonprofit Organizations: A Study of Local and National United Way Videos, Cindy J. Price
Characterization of Shiga-Like Toxin I Mitogenic Activity on Porcine Lymphocytes, Usha A.K. Raman
The Effects of Wet-Dry Cycling on the Hydraulic Conductivity of Compacted Clay, Katherine Ann Redlin
Maternal Descriptions of their Unborn Children During Pregnancy, Peggy F. Schuelke
The Relationship of Registered Nurses' Demographic Characteristics to their Perceived Level of Autonomy, Renee G. Schulz
Does the Lethal Yellow Allele (Ay) Cause a Defect in Lymphocytes?, Uma Seetharaman
Evaluation of Water Management Practices on Water Table Depth for the Lake Andes-Wagner Area, Cristopher J. Skonard
Major Needs of Women who Have Survived Breast Cancer, Teresa Smith
Multiple Forms of Ribonuclease and Freeze Resistance in Winter Barley, Lynda L. Solberg
Combined Half-Sib and S, Recurrent Selection for Drought Tolerance in a Maize (Zea mays L.) Population, Gilberto Sosa-Dominguez
Psychodynamic Development in Theatre Activities: An Analysis of Katz's Five Issues Relating to the Collegiate Experience, Roger Speidel
Toni Morrison's Child, Quester, and Ancestor Characters: Discord and Harmony in the Community, Diane M. Steiger
Algorithms for the Automated Matching of Remotely Sensed Imagery, Daniel R. Steinwand
Analysis of Strain Readings on I-90 Bridge #50-189-164, Keith M. Stroh
Interaction of Growth Factors With Cellular Receptors and Their Metabolic Effects on Avian Skeletal Muscle, Sangsoo Sun
Native American Connections in the Art of Willa Cather: A Close Neighbor to the Sun, Stephen Cassius Swinehart
A Study of High School and College Competitive Discussion: A Status Update, Robert A. Sylskar
Longitudinal Crack Analysis in Concrete Prestressed Girders: Justification and Implementation, Robert B. Szrot
Tryptophan Needs of Lactating Sows Fed High Lysine Diets, David J. Uttecht
Fluorescent and Biophysical Characterization of Resting and Activated Lymphocytes, Brian Keith Walker
Differences in Fish Abundance Among Habitat Types in a Warmwater Stream; The James River, South Dakota, Richard J. Walsh
Electrophoretic and Morphological Evaluation of Stizostedion Species Collected from Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota, Neil E. Ward III
A Re-Evaluation of the Etiology of Mulberry Heart Disease, Eric M. Weaver
Strength and Stiffness of Metal-Clad Roof Sections, Chuan Liang Wee
Landsat Multispectral Scanner (MSS) Data Acquisition and Usage, Kathleen Carol Wehde
Population Status and Characteristics of Macrhybopsis Gelida, Platygobio gracilis and Rhinichthys cataractae in the Missouri River Basin, Selena J. Werdon
Preschool Children's Understanding of Counting: In Relationship to Gelman's Counting Principles, Julie M. Wermers
Caregiving: A Family Day Care Provider's Perspective, Sandra A. Williams
The Effect of Foxtail (Setaria spp.) Interference in Spring Wheat, James A. Wilson
Preterm Birth Prevention Program Analysis, Venita J. Winterboer
Production and Quantification of the Bacteriocin Nisin From Lactococcus Lactis Subsp. Lactis ATCC 11454, Charlene E. Wolf
Catabolism of Pyrimidine Bases by Pseudomonas Stutzeri, Guorong Xu
Dynamic Response of Layered Stratum Due to Harmonic External Load, Yaohua Zhang
ETDS from 1991
Difference between Nurses' Role Conception and Perceived Image, Judy A. Anderson
Financial Profile of South Dakota's Farm Sector 1969-1989, Lemlem Tzeggai Bahta-Natnael
Biology and Population Dynamics of Fusarium oxysporum and Pythium ultimum in Soybean, Colette M-S Beaupré
The Feasibility of Participation in the Farmer Mac Secondary Market for Agricultural Real Estate Mortgages by South Dakota Banks, Scott D. Below
Effects of Air Stripping on Rotating Biological Contractor Performance, Deepak L. Bhojwani
A Bioassay and Histopathology Study on the Effects of Nosema Locustae in Melanoplus Sanguinipes and Melanoplus Bivittatus, Christopher William Brey
Mycorrhizal Fungi and Nitrogen Transfer in Maize/Legume Intercropping, Kalyn A. Brix-Davis
Impacts of Transportation Changes on Agricultural Marketing and Local Communities, Jaeseob Choi
Injury and Self-Esteem: A Test of Sonstroem and Morgan's Model, Steven L. Connelly
Habitat Characteristics Associated with Ring-necked Pheasant Use of Winter Food Plots in Eastern South Dakota, Peter L. Crookston
Maggie, Dorothea, Gwendolen: Expectation and Duty in Three Eliot Novels, Bernadette Pauline Degreef
The Feasibility of a Quality Control Program at a Sheltered Worksite, Thomas Eugene Dejong
Use and Care of Protective Clothing by Certified Private Pesticide Applicators: A South Dakota Study, Janet Alene Dickerson
Human Response to Rising Lake Levels of Lake Thompson, South Dakota, Brian E. Doherty
Gender Role Socialization and the Choice of an Agriculture Curriculum, Brenda Donelan
Truncation Effects of a Debanding Algorithm Used on Landsat TM Images, Thomas Eugene Drackley