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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ETDS from 1978
The Effectiveness of Two Types of Visual Feedback on Performance of Selected Uneven Parallel Bar Skills, Wesley David McCloskey
Diet and Nutrition of the Pronghorn Antelope, Norman C. Messenger
A Study of the Attitudes of University Faculty Academic Advisers Toward the Reserve Officers Training Corps on the Campus of South Dakota State University, Terry Michael Monrad
Torsional Vibrations of a Composite Elastic/Viscoelastic Cylindrical Shaft, Deepak Kumar Mullick
The Columnar Junipers of Western North Dakota (An Investigation into the Cause of their Columnarity), James M. Murphy
Listeria monocytogenes in the Environment of Livestock in South Dakota, James W. Neiles
Fatty Liver-Hemorrhagic Syndrome (FLHS) in Caged Laying Hens, Richard A. Nelson
An Assessment of the Understanding of Human Sexuality Concepts Among Undergraduates at South Dakota State University, Les C. Odegaard
A Comparison Between Crossbred and Straightbred Production of Targhee Range Ewes, James M. Pajl
Water and Nitrogen Husbandry for Irrigated Corn in Central South Dakota, Stanley Eugene Papendick
Evaluation of Fish Stocking in Southeastern South Dakota Ponds, Paul J. Peeters
Molybdenum(V) Solutions in Hydrobromic Acid, Edwin Charles Perley
Bearing Capacity of Surface Footings on a Sand Layer Resting on a Rigid Rough Base, Tom Walter Pfeifle
A Study of Residential Water Demand in and Around the Big Sioux River Basin, Jeffrey Platek
Studies on the Gas Given off by Yeast When It Goes From an Anaerobic to Aerobic Metabolism, David C. Potts
Cell Surface Changes During Early Mouse Development, James Thomas Rector
The Rhetorical Practices of the Honorable Sigurd Anderson, Paul H. Rohde
Blood Gases and Certain Energy Metabolite Concentrations in Ammonia Intoxicated Sheep, George E. Romkema
Flumethasone Induction of Parturition in the Ewe, Donald H. Rommereim
The Lake Dakota Plain: An Area Study, Anselem H. Rumpca
Wildlife Habitat in the James River Valley, South Dakota, L. Paul Schneider
An Evaluation of High Protein Oat Forage for Dairy Cattle, Thomas Lee Schroeder
An In-Plant Waste Survey of an Egg-Processing Plant, James R. Schultz
Treatment Capabilities of a Rapid Infiltration Pilot Unit Treating Stabilization Pond Effluent, Richard G. Seas
Performance of a Diurnally Tracking Solar Energy-Intensifier, Calvin E. Siegel
Utilization of Whole Aspen Tree Material as a Ruminant Feed Component, Mahendra Singh
The Effect of Anxiety on Shooting Proficiency Among College Women Basketball Players, Betty Kae Smith
Feeding Value of Brown-Midrib Corn Silage for Lactating Dairy Cows, Joel Leigh Sommerfeldt
The Influence of Isotonic and Isokinetic Weight Training on Vertical Jumping Proficiency, Jeffrey Thomas Spielman
Partial Purification of Heat Stable Enterotoxin Produced by Escherichia Coli Isolated from a Case of Porcine Colibacillosis, Lee Ann Zochert Swanson
Reasons Why Cows Were Removed From the SDSU Fairy Herd 1. Discriminant Analysis to Classify Cows with or without Reproductive Problems, Fred Tidemann
Pregnancy Diagnosis in the Ewe, Michael J. Trapp
Observations on Attachment and Spreading of Zonaless tw32/tw32 (Brachyury Locus) and Control ICR Preimplantation Mouse Embryos, Ker Hwa Tung
A Study of Female Participation in the Labor Force in South Dakota from 1950-1970, Mary K. Wagner
Non-game Birds in Relation to habitat Variation on South Dakota Wetlands, Michael J. Weber
Plant Availability of Aqueous Phosphates Removed by Fly Ash, Paul D. Weeldreyer
Application Analysis of a Cellular Geographic Information System, Michael Edward Wehde
Communication Between U.S. Army Senior and Junior Officers as a Factor in Separation, Jeffrey H. Wetjen
The Effects of Added Dry Whey on Yield and Acceptability of Cheddar Cheese, James M. Wingfield
Effectiveness of a Curriculum to Change Attitudes of Adolescents Toward the Aged, Dorothy Jean Zuiderhof
ETDS from 1977
Dicamba Use in Relationship to Drift Injury on Soybeans in Southeastern South Dakota, Duane E. Auch
Effects of Listeria Hemolysin on Mouse Embryos, Bruce A. Beck
Digestibility of Common Forage Plants and Energetic Requirements of the Black-Tailed Prairie Dog, Maureen A. Beckstead
Attitudes of Participants Toward the Brookings Middle School Interscholastic Athletic Program, Benda Lou Berseth
A Conceptual Approach for Analysis and Evaluation of Branch Line Abandonment, Dale Bertsch
Comparative Analysis of Participation and Finances in Programs of the Brookings Parks and Recreation Department, Michael A. Blazey
Influence of Season on Immunoglobulin Absorption and Status in Young Calves, Lynn Maureen Boyd
Attitude Changes in College Women Resulting from a Four Year Program in Child Development and Family Relations, Judy Youngbauer Branum
Evaluation of Selected Sludge Disposal Methods, William W. Brinker
A Study of Selected Factors Associated with Formal Normative Inmate Behavior at the Maryland State Correctional Institution, Virgil J. Brown
Model Study of Swine Manure Pit Ventilation Systems, Gary W. Buller
Food, Growth, and Reproduction of White Crappies (Pomixis Annularis) and Black Crappies (P. Nigromaculatus) in Lake Poinsett, South Dakota, Thomas R. Busiahn
Probabilities of Solar Weather, Hand-Hung Chen
Mercury-Selenium-Arsenic Interrelationships in Broiler-Type Growing hicks, Jiing-Chnan Chern
Wildlife Habitat Evaluation of the Unchannelized Missouri River in South Dakota, James R. Clapp
A Microprocessor Controlled Clock System, Joseph P. Clarke
The Minnesota River Lowland : An Area Study, Ronald R. Crawford
A Study of Factors Associated with Community Satisfaction Among Residents of a South Dakota Community, Javan E. Dargan
Meeting Wastewater Discharge Standards by Use of High-Rate Infiltration-Percolation Basins, Larry D. DeMers
The Fate of Nitrogen in Wastewater Applied to Rapid Infiltration-Percolation Basins, John Peter Dickinson
A Comparison of Enrollment in Physical Education Courses and Leisure Time Physical Activity Patterns Among Selected South Dakota State University Graduates, Le Anne Elhoff Dobratz
Sodium Bentonite, Sodium Bicarbonate and Limestone Supplementation in High-Concentrate Diets for Ruminants, Barry Howard Dunn
The Transmission of Mycobacterium Avium Among Swine: An Immunologic and Bacteriologic Study, Steven R. Ellsworth
Control of Phomopsis Blight of Eastern Redcedar with Benomyl, Douglas J. Fiedler
The Relationship Between Soil Test and Small Grain Response to P Fertilization in South Dakota Field Experiments, Paul Elias Fixen
The Effects of Varying Intensities of Physical Activity on Performance of a Gross Motor Task, Jan E. Flynn
Epiphytic Movement and Survival of Pseudomonas Syringae on Spring Wheat, Sandra J. Fryda
Lysine-Energy Relationships in Corn-Soybean Meal Diets for Growing and Finishing Swine, James L. Girard
Organochlorine Insecticide, Polychlorinated Biphenyl and Metal Residues in Birds of South Dakota, Brian Gueck
Sampled Household Views on Various Aspects of Selected Rural Services in Haakon, Grant, and Brookings Counties, South Dakota, Terry L. Hickenbotham
Inheritance of Regrowth and Other Characters in Smooth Bromegrass, Geprge Lance Holborn
Bacterial Methylation of Selenium, Wen-Ing Hwang
Marriage Role Expectations of High School Seniors, Pearl Klaudt Ivers
The Photochemical Behavior of Adsorbed Stilbene, Jeffrey L. Jensen
Use of Municipal Water Quality Data to Estimate Suitability of Lagoon Effluents for Irrigation, Dale Allen Johnson
Biology of the Porcupine (Erethizon Dorsatum) in northwestern South Dakota, Judith Johnson
In Vitro Analysis of Pre- and Early Postimplantation Development of Lethal Yellow (Ay/Ay) Mouse Embryos, Linda L. Johnson
Supplemental Space Heating using a Solar Energy-Intensifier-Thermal Energy Storage System, James L. Julson
The Effect of Oral Ferric Nitrilotriacetic Acid (Fe-NTA) Alone and in Combination with Ascorbic Acid and Choline on Serum Iron Concentration in Swine, Thomas Michael Juntti
Project Remand : Estimating Probability of Failure to Appear, Glen Arthur Just
A Leptospirosis Survey of Small Mammals in Brookings County, South Dakota, Raymond Elton Kiewit
Investigation of Nitrogen and Utilization and Efficiency in 17 Corn Inbred Lines, Michael A. Koopman
Infiltration-Percolation Capacities and Groundwater Table Influence of a High-Rate Land Wastewater Disposal System, Alan L. Larson
The Investigation of Several Species of Bacillus to Determine their Potential as Biocontrol Organisms on Wheat, Venance H. Lengkeek
Factors Affecting Waterfowl Brood Use of Stock Ponds in South Dakota, Gene D. Mack
An Analysis of Urban Sprawl and its Impact on Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Adjacent Areas, Robert G. McKay
Winter Operating Constraints of a High-Rate Infiltration-Percolation Treatment System for Wastewater, Eugene A. Miller
The Effects of Mental Warm-up on Jump Shooting Accuracy Among Selected Boys' High School Basketball Players, Thomas J. Murphy
Services, Practices, Characteristics and Other Factors Affecting a Farmer's Selection of a Farm Supply or Marketing Firm, Karla Jean Nelson Kraner
The Relationship Between Achievement Motivation and Performance Among Intercollegiate Gymnasts, Lisa Patricia Nesvig
Estimating the Elasticity of Demand for Rail Transportation of South Dakota Wheat, Karen Ann Olson
Preparation and Analysis of Coal for Metals, Jim Parker
Estimate of Production By a Population of Fathead Minnows, Pimpephales promelas, In a South Dakota Prairie Wetland, Ronald D. Payer
The Eugene O'Neill Memorial Theatre Center's Origin, Development, and Functions, Susan Marie Peterson
Value of Farm Groves to Nesting Songbirds in Sioux County, Iowa, Dennis L. Pluimer
The Distribution of Small Mammals on Samuel H. Ordway Memorial Prairie, Richard D. Puetz
Cover Use and Activity Time Budget of Blue-Winged Teal, Mallard, and Pintail Broods, James K. Ringelman
Variables Associated With Breeding Waterfowl On South Dakota Stock Ponds, Jay A. Roberson