Theses/Dissertations from 2008
It Was Once So : Gender and Generation in College Yearbook Photos, Douglas R. Wermedal
Muntjac Deer (Muntiacus reevesi) as a Small Cervid Research Model and Their Susceptibility to Chronic Wasting Disease, Mackenzie Westby
Identification of FHB Resistance QTL in Tokai-66, Noah A. Wiedel
Sharing the Stories Behind Our Scars : A Qualitative Study of Self-disclosure of Parental Death During the Acquaintance Process, Addie M. Wolcott
Improving the Bioavailability of Topically Applied Ophthalmic Drugs, Patrick D. Youso
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Study of the Performance Characteristics of An Axial Flow Fan Using CFD, Rama S. Akula
Application of the RS Method to Detect Steganographic Messages in Database Tables, David Andrawis
A New Real-Time Algorithm for Obtaining the ECG-derived Respiration (EDR) Signal from the Electrocardiogram (ECG), Shivaram P. Arunachalam
Regional Distribution and Monitoring of Bats, Especially Species of Conservation Concern, Along the lower Missouri River in South Dakota, Brandon Terry Bales
Bacillus Strains Used for Biological Control of Fusarium Head Blight : Identification, Growth Studies, and Lipopeptide Production, Nichole Louise Baye
Production of Monoclonal and Polyclonal Antibodies Against the Non-Structural Proteins of Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus, Brandon J. Berkenpas
Design and Fabrication of Robust Tunnel Junctions for Gas Sensing, Sachin Bhandari
The Use of Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography to Obtain Bone and Muscle Measures in Children, Teresa Leuer Binkley
Chemopreventive Effects of Omega-3 Fatty Acid and Lignans Present in Flaxseed on Colon Tumor Development, Ajay Bommareddy
Self-Consolidating Concrete for Box Culverts in South Dakota Using Local Aggregates, Amanda Lee Boushek
Forest Characterization Using Multi-Resolution Satellite Data and In Situ Measurements of Chequamegon National Forest in Wisconsin, Adam Guy Jon Case
Production of Polyhydroxyalkanoates by Ralstonia Eutropha using Condensed Corn Solubles, Panchali Chakraborty
Using Geographic Information Systems to Improve Decision-Making in the National Environmental Policy Act Processes, Cheryl Black Chapman
Fate of Escherichia coli O157:H7 in soil, Amy Christie
Long-term Implications of Ethanol-Based Fuel on an Aviation Aircraft Fuel System, Daren Davoux
Performance Evaluation of a Pilot-Scale Fluidized Pellet Bed Reactor for The Treatment of RO/NF Concentrates, Bed P. Dawadi
Consumer Diagnosis: A Study of Consumers' Behavioral Reactions to Information Obtained on Medical Diagnostic Websites, Brandi A. Diedrich-Roling
Postprandial Thermogenesis : A Comparison of Various Proteins and Their Effect on Hunger, Satiety, and Appetite, Kevin A. Donnelly
Role of Fixed and Migratory Leukocytes in Scrapie Pathogenesis, Gamal Eldrediri Elmubark
Effect of Dried Corn Distillers Grains Plus Solubles Compared to Soybean Hulls, in Late Gestation Heifer Diets, on Animal and Reproductive Performance, Chanda L. Engel
The Presence of Heterotrophic Plate Counts in South Dakota Water Distribution Systems and Their Correlation with System Characteristics, Weston M. Engel
Effects of pH Enhancement on Sarcomere Length, Desmin Degradation, Cooked Moisture Retention, Palatability, and Consumer Acceptability of Normal and Callipyge Lamb, Amanda K. R. Everts
Effects of pH-Enhancement on Quality and Consumer Acceptability of Value-Added Meat Products, Andrew James Everts
Extending The Female Role to The Public Realm : Elizabeth Gaskell's Absent, Yet Omnipresent, Characters, Brandi Jo Fuglsby
Preparatory Scale Protein-Rich and Fiber-Rich Fractions from Distillers Spent Grain, Mary Lynn F. Gengler
Female-to-Female On The Court : An Ethnographic Study of Athletic Communication in a Girls' Varsity Basketball Team, Katherine L. Gronewold
South Dakota Pheasant Hunting Preserves, Andrew G. Hopp
Effect of Weeds, Water and Landscape Position on Corn and Soybean Yield and Plant Residue, Jeffrey Charles Jackson
Teaching High School Journalism in South Dakota : A Case Study of 10 Veteran Female Educators, Jessica J. Jensen
Development of Web-Based Intelligent Tutoring System for SDView, Hee Jung Jeon
Fluctuation of Soybean Fatty Acids in South Dakota Environments, David Karki
Interviewee Perceptions of Group Interaction in An Employment Interview, Mary A. Kurtz
The Success Rate of a Team-led Approach to Weight-loss Compared to a Traditional Weight-loss Program, Kari Labat Bailey
Mist Net Interaction, Sampling Effort, and Species of Bats Captured on Montserrat, British West Indies, Roxanne J. Larsen
College Students' Attitudes Towards Abortion : A Multivariate Analysis of College and Non-College Variables, Kerry L. Livingston
The Effect of Nutrition on Performance and Immune Response of Dairy Animals, Manal Mohamed Ahmed Mahmoud
Differential Gene Expression During Chilling Requirement Fulfillment in Vitis Riparia Buds, Katherine Lynne Mathiason
Evaluation of a Novel E. Coli-Derived Phytase Fed to Growing Pigs, Leann M. McGinnis
Effects of Potential Antimicrobial Ingredients Used to Control Listeria Monocytogenes on Quality of Natural Casing Frankfurters, Louis Kenneth Muench
Effects of pH-Enhancement of Beef and Chicken on The Destruction and Growth of Escherichia Coli O157:H7 and Salmonella SPP., Carissa A. Nath
Gene Discovery with NCBI and EMBOSS Tools, Erin Nichols
Determination of Biodegradation Kinetics of Select Aromatic Hydrocarbons Using Extant Respirometry, Nawaraj Panta
Fault Tolerant Linux Kernel 2.6 with Checkpoint and Recovery Facility, Hyung Bae Park
Influence of Anabolic Implant Dosage and Delivery Pattern on Anabolic Responses in Steers, Sandi L. Parr
Edith Wharton's Male Protagonists : Artists and Advocates of The "Republic of The Spirit", Katherine A. Pavel
Comparison of Swedish Wordchain Test Scores to Dakota STEP (State Test of Educational Progress) Reading Scores, Laura Anne Peterson
Geographic Information Systems : Instruction in South Dakota's Secondary Classrooms, Paul A. Peterson
The Effects of Caloric Expenditure on Post Exercise Hypotension in Prehypertensive and Normotensive Adults, Judy M. Pitzl
Improving The Fermentation Characteristics of Corn (Zea mays L.) Through Agronomic and Processing Practices, Graig Reicks
Habitat-Based Distribution of Breeding Landbirds at Custer State Park in the Black Hills of South Dakota, Madeline R. Schickel
Two Problems in Ramsey Theory on The Natural Numbers, Lynae Schoeneman
Design, Synthesis, and Evaluation of Novel Glutathione Reductase Inhibitors and Their Effect on Cancer Sensitivity to Doxorubicin, Teresa M. Seefeldt
An Enhanced Retrieval Tool of Enterprise JavaBeans Components for CBSD, Sun-Ae Shin
Evaluation of Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Canola Grown in The North Central Region of North America, Dayasagar Thudukurthy
The Effect of Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus on Immune Gene Expression of Bovine Leukocytes, Beresabeh Tigabu
DC-Side Transient Supression [i.e. suppression] Requirements for Photovoltaic Power Electronics, Panakalu Vangala
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Landsat Scene Normalization Using MODIS 250 Meter Tree Cover Map, Bernard Adusei
Movements, Productivity, and Band Recovery Analysis of Giant Canada geese in Eastern South Dakota, Bobby J. Anderson
Validity and Reliability of the Medical Graphics VO2000, Cosmed Fitmate Pro, and HealtheTech MedGem During Rest and at Submaximal and Maximal Exercise Intensities, Corey L. Anderson
Floodplain Development and Considerations for Better National Policies, Pamela S. Anderson
Chemopreventive Effects of [alpha]-Santalol on UVB-induced Skin Cancer Development in SKH-1 Mice, Bhanu L. Arasada
Development of a Microsatellite Marker Associated with Stem Rust Resistance Gene Sr35 in Wheat, Ebrahiem M. Babiker
Effects of Feeding Varying Concentrations of Dry Distillers Grain with Solubles to Finishing Steers on Feedlot Performance, Nutrient Management and Odorant Emissions, Clinton Stanley Benson
Investigation of the Teslaco Method for Islanding Prevention, Rijan Bhandari
Americanizing The Hero : Thoreau's Extension of Carlylean Heroism, Rebekah Billings
Influence of Time, Temperature, and Carbon Level on the Development of Hydric Soil Characteristics in Saturated Soil Material Systems, Rebecca A. Blue
South Dakota Cattle Producers and The Internet, Alaina M. Burt
Engineering of a Thermally Enhanced Bentonite-based Grouting Product, Ryan J. Carda
Identifying Challenges Associated with Implementing a Healthy School Environment in South Dakota, Dawn Marie Conrad
Renewing the Curriculum: Cultural Studies in The College Composition Classroom, Kameo Crable
Comparing Quadriceps Angle and Force Production in Healthy, Active Women, Sheena Dauer
Prayer for Health Reasons Among Black Americans, Ross A. Davis
Weekend Warriors : Relational Dialectical Tensions and Coping Strategies of Marital Partners in Nonresidential Stepfamilies, Becky DeGreeff
Nonverbal Communication Behavior of Successful Leaders on NBC's The Apprentice 3, Jocelyn M. DeGroot
The Financial Knowledge of First Year College Students : Implications for Curriculum Development, Julie A. Doss
Small Mammal Survey of Custer State Park, Andrew R. Ellis
Dynamic Subcritical Water Extraction, GC-MS Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Precipitation, David G. Ferris
The Fate of Chemical Disinfectants, Trihalomethanes and Haloacetic Acids in South Dakota Municipal Water Distribution Systems, Morgan R. Gagliano
Study on Phosphorus and Nitrogen Concentration of Corn Hybrids Adapted in South Dakota, Pravin Gautam
Preparation and in Vivo Characterization of Supra Molecular Bio Vectors (SMBV) as Antigen Delivery System, Aparna V. Gavande
An Inventory and Assessment of Significant Topographic Changes in the United States, Dean B. Gesch
Low-swinging Chariots : The Automobile and Fateful Nostalgia in The Magnificent Ambersons, One of Ours, and The Great Gatsby, Darin D. Halvorsen
Modification of Two PCR-based Assays for Use in Differentiating Trichostrongyle Eggs and Their Validation with Naturally-infected Calf Fecal Samples, Aaron Floyd Harmon
Activated Sludge Kinetic Parameter Determination by Extant Respirometry, Michael P. Johnson
The Diffusion of Internet Technology in Rural Minnesota : An Empirical Study, Susan M. Jones
Progress from Five Years of Selecting for Resistance to Fusarium Head Blight Severity in Spring Wheat, Muna Kadariya
Nonverbal Cues of Uncertainty Reduction and Perceived Attractiveness During Initial Interactions, Valerie J. Kazmerzak
The Stories They Share: Employee Perception of Consumer Self-disclosure During Service Encounters, Laura K. Keimig