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 2020
The Effect of Neonicotinoid Clothianidin on Ring-Necked Pheasant Survival and Reproduction, Michael Sundall
Development of Methods to Improve Lactose Recovery from Permeate and Drying Characteristics of Greek Acid Whey, Venkateswarlu Sunkesula
Semantic Segmentation Using Modified U-Net Architecture for Crack Detection, Michael Sun
Understanding the Effect of Single- and Twin-Screw Extrusion Processing Parameters on Physical and Physico-Chemical Properties of Sprouted Quinoa and Sprouted Proso Millets, Gabriela John Swamy
Optimization-based Fast-frequency Support in Low Inertia Power Systems, Ujjwol Tamrakar
Working Capital Management and Economic Policy Uncertainty, Jacob Kplorla Tandoh
Plant Microbial Interactions in Wheat: Fusarium Head Blight and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi, Yaqoob Rashid Thurston
Assessing the Relationship Between Principal Priorities, Written Wellness Policies, and School Wellness Policy Implementation, Courtney Trapp
Factors Influencing Adoption and Adoption Intensity of Precision Agriculture Technologies in South Dakota, Md Mahi Uddin
Giving Voice to Adults Living with Cystic Fibrosis: A Phenomenological Study, Brandon M. Varilek
The Relationship Between Food Rules and Childhood Obesity in Rural and Non-Rural Families, Anna Venjohn
A Natural Antimicrobial from Bacillus Subtilis as a Biosanitizer for Resilient Membrane Biofilms, Pratishtha Verma
Single Droplet Drying Technology for the Optimization of the Dairy Ingredients with Best Quality and Functionality, Hiral Narendrabhai Vora
Responses of Land Surface Phenology to Wildfire Disturbances in the Western United States Forests, Jianmin Wang
Biodegradable Cellulose Films as Alternatives to Plastics, Cecilia Wambui Wanjuu
Rednecks and Hillbillies: A Thematic Analysis of the Construction of Pride and High Self-Esteem Exhibited by Southern Characters, Casey R. White
Impact of Coaching by Extension Professionals on Rural Wellness Coalition Success, Taylor Willhite
The Effect of Triptorelin on Ovulation Rate and Conception Rate in Gilts and the Endocrine Profile in Non-Pregnant and Early pregnant Gilts, Joseph Wollbrink
CRISPR/Cas9 Whole Genome Screens Reveal Novel Regulators of Endocytic Processes in Macrophages, Jared Wollman
Biodegradable Biomaterials as Suitable Alternatives to Water Treatment Technologies, Most Farzana Yesmin
The Biology of the Influenza D Virus, Jieshi Yu
Developing Microbial Based Process to Produce High Value Natural Antimicrobial (Glyceollin) in Soybeans and Pullulan from Sucrose, Andrea Zavadil
Biophysical and Socioeconomic Impacts of Farmer Managed Natural Regeneration in Burkina Faso, Basnewende Brice Fulgence Zoungrana
ETDS from 2019
Finite Mixture of Regression Models for Complex Survey Data, Abdelbaset Abdalla
Integration of Molecular Techniques for the Investigation of Bovine Respiratory Disease, Amy Abrams
The Effect of Proteolytic Queues on Antibiotic Tolerance and Persistence Cells Population in Escherichia Coli, Alawiah Abualrahi
Diversification and Its Implications for South Dakota Farmers’ Identity as Farmers: Wind Farm Diversification as a Case Study, Abdelrahim Abulbasher
Natural Sunlight Photodegradation of Halogenated Disinfection Byproducts in Water, Ibrahim Abusallout
Novel Hybrid Analogs of Estrone Origin Exhibits Cytotoxic Effects against EGFR-dependent Cancers, Felix Acheampong
A Dynamic Fault Tolerance Model for Microservices Architecture, Hajar Hameed Addeen
Mass Spectrometry-Based Quantitative Proteomic Analysis of Biological Fluids, Patience Akosua Afedi
Evaluation of the Effect of Carvedilol on the Thioredoxin Pathway in H9C2 Rat Cardiomyocytes, Metab Alharbi
Diet, Prebiotics and Probiotics: Effects on Gut Microbiota in Obesity and Metabolic Disorders, Thamer Aljutaily
Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Effects of Glycemic Status on Body Composition, Bone, and Lipid Profile in Men Aged 20 to 66 Years: A Population-Based Study, Khaleal Almusaylim
Role of Glial Glutamate Transporter in Animal Model of Acute and Chronic Inflammatory Pain, Ghallab Alotaibi
Localized Transdermal Delivery of Chemopreventive Agents to the Breast, Abdulsalam Alqahtani
Thiol Specific Fluorogenic Agents for Live Cell Subcellular Organelle Thiol Imaging, Yahya Alqahtani
Using Isoconversional Methods to Study the Effect of Antioxidants on the Oxidation Kinetics of Milk Fat, Khalid Ahmed Alsaleem
Design, Synthesis and Biological Screening of Novel Cucs-inspired Estrone Analogs towards Treatment of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma, Khaled Alseud
The Impact of Location Characteristics on Population Distribution in the United States, Shuruq Alsharif
Disease Resistance in Wheat and Its Relatives, Ethan James Andersen
Abundance and Diversity of Grasshoppers and their Ectoparasitic Mites in South Dakota, Erica Anderson
In-Silico Design and Synthesis of Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators Targeting Ovarian Cancer, John Apraku
The Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Academic Success and Athletic Identity in Collegiate Student-Athletes, Zoe E. Arnold
Exploring Educational Journeys, Barriers, and Motivating Factors of Tribal College Students through Capabilities Approach, Francis Arpan
Nodule Zone-Specific Gene Expression in Soybean, Sadikshya Aryal
Influence of Sporulation and Germination Behavior of Bacillus Licheniformis on Microbial Quality of Skim Milk Powder, Nancy Awasti
Methods for Earth-Observing Satellite Surface Reflectance Validation, Moe Talal Badawi
Development of a Data-driven Patient Engagement Score Using Finite Mixture Models, Eric Bae
A Kinetic Monte Carlo Study of Mesoscopic Perovskite Solar Cell Performance Behavior, Behzad Bahrami
Analysis of the Molecular Mechanisms Governing FCγ Receptor Activation on the Surfaces of Macrophages by Advanced Optical Microscopy, Elizabeth Michelle Bailey
Intra-Day Solar Irradiance Forecasting for Remote Microgrids Using Hidden Markov Model, Abhilasha Bajracharya
Development of a Novel Nanotechnology-Based Vaccine Adjuvant and Delivery System for Systemic and Mucosal Immunity, Mohammed Ali Bakkari
Development of Tissue-Derived Biomaterial ‘Cornea-ECMIX’: Its Utility in the Management of Corneal Diseases, Somshuvra Bhattacharya
Brassica Carinata Growth and Yield Response to Nitrogen and Sulfur Fertilizers and Impacts on Selected Soil Parameters and GHG Fluxes, Dwarika Bhattarai
Childhood Bullying Impact on the Social Determinants of Adults' Health in Saudi Arabia, Dalal A. Bin Hamden
Diversifying Cornfields by Interseeding Cover Crops: Practical Implications and the Response of Invertebrate Communities, Michael Bredeson
Prairie Dogs and Livestock in Rangeland Systems: Balancing Biodiversity and Production in the Northern Mixed-Grass Prairie, Jameson Robert Brennan
Cropping Sequence Affects Subsequent Soybean Yield, Soil Microbiome and Soil Health, Izzet Bulbul
Physical Activity Environments in Rural Communities: Exploring the Relationship between Community Perceptions and the Environment, Elizabeth M. Bye
Mechanical Properties of 3D Printed Acrylonitrile Styrene Acrylate, William Cahyadi
A New Lens: Psychological Ownership as an Element to Promoting Organizational Change, Tyler Carlson
Effects of Increasing Dietary Levels of Carinata Meal on Feeding Behavior, Performance and Carcass Characteristics of Beef Growing Steers, Alejandro C. Casella
3D Printed Bioreactor with Optimized Stimulations for Ex-Vivo Bone Tissue Culture, Anirban Chakraborty
Hydrodynamic Cavitation as In-line Process to Control Common Dairy Sporeformers, Pratibha Chaudhary
Analysis of Natural Convection Flow in a Detector Using Computational Fluid Dynamics, Weston Christensen
An Initial Exploration of the 2005 Iowa Rural Interstate Speed Limit Increase using Linear Regression, Thomas Ryan Cook
Escherichia Coli Removal from Stormwater Using Steel Chips Filter, Peng Dai
Growth Performance, Metabolic and Rumen Profile, Nutrient Utilization, and Health of Calves Fed Condensed Whey Solubles with Starter Pellets, Michaela Joy Della
Developing Food Quality Standards for Distiller’s Dried Grains – Evaluating Composition Quality and Safety, Tanvee Deshpande
Effects of Weight Loss on Gut Microbiota, Samitinjaya Dhakal
Evaluating Green Solvents and Techniques in Extraction Methods, Shanmugapriya Dharmarajan
Make the Inaugural Great Again: A Rhetorical Analysis of Donald J. Trump’s Inaugural Address, Danielle F. Dickerson
Evaluating the Efficacy of Foliar Insecticide and Soybean Seed Treatment in South Dakota, Cole Dierks
Level of Satisfaction Among Food Pantry Clients, Staff/Volunteers, and Directors and its Association with Client Choice in Food Pantry Layouts, Myranda Dunmire
Data-Driven Test Cases for Sustainability Assessment of Smart Grid Initiatives in Organized Electricity Markets, Venkat Durvasulu
Techno-Economic and Sustainability Study of PV Inverter Controllers in Distribution Networks for Voltage Regulation, Kapil Duwadi
Investigating Anions and Hydrophobicity of Deep Eutectic Solvents by Experiment and Computational Simulation, Amos Kwabena Dwamena
Advanced Analysis of Compounds of Toxicological Importance by Ice Concentration Linked with Extractive Stirrer (Icecles) GC-MS and RP-HPLC-ESI-MS-MS, Joseph K. Dzisam
Interactions of Arbuscular Mychorrhizal Fungi and Bacterial Endophytes on Disease Resistance of Common Root Pathogens in Wheat, Janice L. Eibensteiner
Optimization of Reproductive Success in Beef Cattle by Implementation of Estrus Resynchronization, Nutritional Management, and Evaluation of Disease Prevalance, Kaitlin M. Epperson
African American Student-Athletes: Factors Influencing Choice of Graduate School, Tanner Feterl
Does Medicaid Increase Emergency Room Use: Evidence from Oregon Health Program?, Md Fourkan
Long-Term Impacts of Manure and Inorganic Fertilization on Soil Physical, Chemical and Biological Properties, Asmita Gautam
Anabolic Hormone Exposure during Various Stages of Growth: Effects on Post-Weaning Performance, Frame Size, and Carcass Characteristics of Calf-Fed Steers, Wesley W. Gentry
Comparative Assessment of the Flow State Scale and the Work-Related Flow Inventory: A Relative Weights Analysis, Samantha Gildemeister
Effects of Energy Development on Movements, Home Ranges, and Resource Selection of White-Tailed Deer in the Western Dakotas, Bailey S. Gullikson
Applying Machine Learning Algorithms for the Analysis of Biological Sequences and Medical Records, Shaopeng Gu
Impact of Concussion and Orthopedic Injuries on Physical Activity and Quality of Life after Sport Retirement, MaKenna Hancock
Investigation of Intergroup Bias in Two Neuromaturationally Distinct Age Cohorts: An ERP Study, Reuven M. Hanna
Machine Learning for Load Profile Data Analytics and Short-term Load Forecasting, Md. Rashedul Haq
Stoichiometric Homeostasis in Two Native and Two Invasive South Dakotan Grasses, Joshua Thonas Harvey
Development of a Neural Network-Based Object Detection for Multirotor Target Tracking, Spencer Harwood