This community contains the theses and dissertations of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.
Due to copyright restrictions, the collection contains both open access and university access theses. University access items are only available to SDSU users, and on-campus visitors. Non-SDSU users wishing to access restricted materials may request items through their institution’s interlibrary loan services.
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Some 2-Color Rado Numbers For A Linear Equation With A Negative Constant, Rachel Bergjord
A Class of Regression Models for Pairwise Comparisons of Forensic Handwriting Comparison Systems, Cami M. Fuglsby
A Study of the Local Deep Galerkin Method for the Modified Cahn Hilliard Equation, Shi Wen Wong
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Totally Multicolored Rado Numbers For the Equation x_1 + x_2 + x_3 + ... + x_(m−1) = x_m, Skylar Halverson
Using Deep Neural Networks to Analyze Precision Agriculture Data, Stephanie Liebl
Efficient Numerical Optimization for Parallel Dynamic Optimal Power Flow Simulation Using Network Geometry, Rylee Sundermann
The Efficacy of the South Dakota State University Summer Jacks LeaP Program, Tessa M. Sundermann
ETDS from 2021
Development of a Probabilistic Multi-Class Model Selection Algorithm for High-Dimensional and Complex Data, Madeline Anne Ausdemore
Detailing the Connection Between a Family of Polar Graphs and Tremain Equiangular Tight Frames, Nicholas Brown
Development and Properties of the ROC-ABC Bayes Factor for the Quantification of the Weight of Forensic Evidence, Jessie Hendricks
Methods for High-Dimensional Spatial Data: Dimension Reduction and Covariance Approximation, Paul May
ETDS from 2019
Finite Mixture of Regression Models for Complex Survey Data, Abdelbaset Abdalla
Development of a Data-driven Patient Engagement Score Using Finite Mixture Models, Eric Bae
Applying Machine Learning Algorithms for the Analysis of Biological Sequences and Medical Records, Shaopeng Gu
Using Social Network Analysis to Examine the Connections within a Noyce Community’s Facebook Group, Amanda Jensen
Rigid Equilibriums of a Rotating String, Teddrick Schaffer
A Study of Several Applications of Parallel Computing in the Sciences Using PETSC, Nicholas Stegmeier
ETDS from 2018
Variable Selection Techniques for Clustering on the Unit Hypersphere, Damon Bayer
Statistical Algorithms and Bioinformatics Tools Development for Computational Analysis of High-throughput Transcriptomic Data, Adam McDermaid
The Impact of Data Sovereignty on American Indian Self-Determination: A Framework Proof of Concept Using Data Science, Joseph Carver Robertson
Development of Biclustering Techniques for Gene Expression Data Modeling and Mining, Juan Xie
The Roles of DUXA, DPRX, and ARGFX Genes on Human Preimplantation Embryo Development, Most Farzana Yesmin
ETDS from 2017
Comparative Study of the Distribution of Repetitive DNA in Model Organisms, Mohamed K. Aburweis
Development and Properties of Kernel-based Methods for the Interpretation and Presentation of Forensic Evidence, Douglas Armstrong
Identifying Predictors of Weight Loss and Drop-Out Using Joint Modeling, Valerie Bares
On Zero-Sum Rado Numbers for the Equation ax_1 + x_2 = x_3, Nicholas Brown
Threshold Models for Genome-wide Association Mapping of Familial Breast Cancer Incidence in Humans, Nasir Elmesmari
U-Statistics for Characterizing Forensic Sufficiency Studies, Cami Fuglsby
Spatial and Spatiotemporal Modeling of Epidemiological Data, Laxman Karki
A Kernel Based Approach to Determine Atypicality, Austin O'Brien
Approximate Statistical Solutions to the Forensic Identification of Source Problem, Danica M. Ommen
Response Surface Methodology and Its Application in Optimizing the Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells, Rajab Suliman
Development of Computational Techniques for Regulatory DNA Motif Identification Based on Big Biological Data, JInyu Yang
ETDS from 2016
Identifying Data Centers from Satellite Imagery, Adam Buskirk
Bioinformatics Investigation on the Role of Obox Gene Family in Preimplantation Embryo Development, Wei Wang
ETDS from 2015
Soybean Yield and Yield Component Response to Phosphorus Fertilization and Variety Trial Analyses in South Dakota, Adams K. Appiah
A Simulation of Tumor Growth Dynamics, Cara Burnett
Discrete and Continuous Rado Numbers for x sub 1 + x sub 2 + ... + x sub m + c = 2x sub 0, Tristin Lehmann
A Study of Time Decomposition Method for the Semilinear Wave Equations, Hyun Lim
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Health Awareness Events Based on Google Search Frequency, Miao Liu
Scoring a Software Development Organization with a Single Number, Ryan M. Swanstrom
ETDS from 2014
Customer Portfolio Cluster Analysis in a Community Bank, Lance Cundy
Spatial Data Analysis, Mitra Lal Devkota
Availability and Preservation of Scholarly Digital Resources, Jason Hennessey
RNA-SEQ Gene Expression Profiling of Vitis Riparia Root and Shoot Tissues Under Water Deficit, Vedbar Singh Khadka
Analysis of Multivariate Longitudinal Data Using Structural Equation Modeling, Budhinath Padhy
A Comparative Verfication Study of Seasonal Outlooks Using Neural Networking and Historical Analog Strength Tools in South Dakota and Neighboring Climate Divisions, Joseph Carver Robertson
Two Essays on Agricultural Commodity Options Pricing, Adam Schmitz
Annotation and Visualization of Plant RNA-Seq Data, Padmapriya Swaminathan
Gaussian Approximation for Modeling Traffic Flow on a Homogeneous Road Segment, Brian Vachta
ETDS from 2013
Deming Regression: An Alternative to Ordinary Least Squares in Handling Error in Variables Models with Noisy Datasets, Ram B. Adhikari
Improving Genetic Analysis with Augmented Experimental Designs, Krishna D. Bondalapati
Consumer Credit Scoring and an Enhanced Data Mining Technique, Ryan Burton
Stability analysis for soybean (Glycine max (l.) Merrill) Cultivars in Eastern South Dakota Environments, Kaushal Raj Chaudhary
Two-color Classical and Continuous Radio Number Results, Melanie Zinter Jacobson
Implicit Space-time Discretization of the Dirac Equation, Robert Vaselaar
Cluster Analysis of Gene Expression Profiles Stem Cell Differentiation in Mice, Matthew Whipple
Understanding Evolution of Gene Expression by Comparative Analysis, Ban Yuguang
ETDS from 2012
Numerical Simulation of the Acoustical Propagation of Thunder, Jonathan S. Rood
Theses/Dissertations from 2000
Four Color Rado Numbers for the Equation x₁+x₂+c=x₃, Robert Malo
Theses/Dissertations from 1996
The Boundaries of a Polynomial, Dave Perkins
Theses/Dissertations from 1995
A Comparison of Prediction Error Estimators as Applied to Positional Accuracy of Geometrically Corrected Satellite Images via Monte Carlo Simulations, Darrel VanderZee
ETDS from 1992
Intelligent Search Under Uncertain Environments, Min Cao
ETDS from 1991
Two Methods to Obtain Topology Defining Closure Systems on N Points, David Edward Meel
Some Thoughts on Obtaining Prediction Intervals and Creating Control Charts for Process Capability Indices, Tracy John Noldner
ETDS from 1988
Population Modeling of Greenbug Aphids in Spring Wheat, Marie Ann Coffin
ETDS from 1986
Egyptian Fractions, James L. Wakeman
ETDS from 1974
The Existence of Reversed Digit Addends Modulo n, Lance Adair Wheeler
ETDS from 1972
The Distribution of Primitive Roots in Fields of Order P², Marilyn Sol Gerjets
A Minimum Problem Connected with Complete Residue Systems in the Eisenstein Integers, David Peter Ochsner
Gaussian Pythagorean Triples, Joyce G. Ramige
Abstract Integration Theory, Anne Lowe Thiel
ETDS from 1960
Quadratic Residues and Certain Related Topics, Donald George Hook
ETDS from 1959
A Probability Sampling Design for the City of Brookings, South Dakota, Marian Egeberg Flesner