Biology Dissertations and Theses
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
How Many Tiny Snails? Circumscription of Three Species of Pyrgulopsis (Mollusca: Gastropoda: Hydrobiidae)in Nevada Mountain Springs, Trenton Meadows
Assessing the Influence of Native and Invasive Grasses on the Behavior of Aedes aegypti in South Texas, Emily Medelez
Understanding the Influence of Traffic and Noise on the Wildlife Community Surrounding FM106 and SH100 in South Texas, Anna Rose Mehner
The Effects of Livestock on Mosquito Diversity and Abundance in Hidalgo County, Taylor Nicole Moya
Structure Modifications and Alternative Monitoring Designs of Wildlife Road Mitigation Structures, Madison T. Nadler
Effects of Metoprolol and Propranolol Beta-Blockers Mixture on Morphological and Physiological Responses in the American Oyster, Andrew Salinas
TC-PTP-Mediated Regulation of p38 MAPK Pathway Promotes UVB-Induced Apoptosis in Skin, Lindsey Susie Shim
An Analysis of Fish Assemblages and Flow Regimes Upstream and Downstream of Falcon Reservoir, Christopher J. Austin
Documenting the Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of Pair-Rule Genes in the Early Tribolium Embryo, Hasan Mahmud
Exploring the Protective Capacities of Colon Epithelial Cells Against Foodborne Microbes, Dikshanta Vinaya Luitel
Role of Interferon-Induced Protein With Tetratricopeptide Repeats 3 (IFIT3) in HIV-1 Associated Neurodegenerative Disorder and Alzheimer’s Disease, Ranjit Kumar Das
Utilizing Nanodiamond for Antiretroviral Drug Delivery to HIV Infected Microglial Cells, Ebenezer Owusu
Effects of Nitrogen or Phosphorus Depletion on Lipid Production in Bracteacoccus sp. and Tetrastrum sp., Cassandra J. Po
Genetics of LRG1 and its Association with the Cardiometabolic Risk Traits in Mexican American Children and Adolescents, Aaron Rene Reyna
Development and Application of Environmental DNA (eDNA) Techniques to Detect Rough-Footed and Yellow Mud Turtles: A Seasonal Field Study to Detect Turtle eDNA, Sakib Tahmid Rishan
FOXO4 Impacts AKT In Glioblastoma Multiforme, David Uribe
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Growth Rates, Morphology, and Potential for Mariculture of the Southern Population of Crassostrea virginica in the Lower Laguna Madre, Texas, Jerad Lee Fuelling
Monitoring the Effectiveness of Wildlife Exits and Bobcat Use Along a South Texas Highway, Jamie E. Langbein
Age-Related Oligodendrocyte Lineage and Learning Abnormalities Driven by Nf1 Mutation in Mice, Saul Lopez
Aedes aegypti Host Preference on Canines Versus Human Volatile Skin Compounds, Melissa Bernadette Rosalez
Overexpression of UBTF Correlates with Aggressive Phenotypes of Prostate Cancer Cells, Guillermo Andres Saldana
The Effects of Caffeine on Activity Levels and Motor Behaviors in the Honeybee, Apis mellifera, Johana Castro
Understanding the Distribution and Abundance of Asclepias prostrata in South Texas, Elizabeth Ann Gonzalez
Investigating the Localization of FOXO4 Transcription Factor in U87MG Glioblastoma Cell Line, Millat Jahan
Effect of pre-growth conditions on foodborne pathogen survival kinetics in fresh produce, Avninder Kaur
Fungal Plant Pathogens Affecting Crops in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Isabel Martinez
Vertical Transmission of Zika Virus in Monodelphis domestica, Mohini Moulick
The role of TC-PTP-mediated suppression of autophagy during skin carcinogenesis, Obed Asare
Soil Moisture Dynamics in Cover Cropping Systems: From Local to Global Scales, Manish Gautam
Biochar Reduces the Pupation and Eclosion of a Specialist (Manduca sexta) and a Generalist Pest (Spodoptera frugiperda), Nischal Wagle
Shortening of Telomeres Caused by Bacterial Lipopolysaccharides in HIV-1 Exposed Human Oral Keratinocytes, Daphne Alcala Zúñiga
Dopamine Dysregulation in Antiretroviral Drugs Treated Neuronal Cells, Andrea S. Bustos
Activation of OPA1 Processing in Differentiated Myoblast Cells, Omar Agustin Carrillo
Population Genetics Among Rhipicephalus sanguineus Ticks in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Bianca Liana Guerra
Understanding the Developmental Regulation of OPA1 Processing in C2C12 Myoblasts, Harpreet Kaur
Estimating the Functional Consequences of Intra-Specific Trichome Variation of Tomato, Solanum lycopersicum on the Specialist Herbivore, Manduca sexta, Satinderpal Kaur
Study of Population Dynamics of Sugarcane Aphid (Melanaphis sacchari) in Rio Grande Valley, Texas, Neetu Khanal
Identifying Direct FOXO Targets Through Chromatin Immunoprecipitation Assays with Sequencing, Alma Lopez
Biological Optimization of Polymer-Based Antiretroviral Drug Towards the Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (GALT), Arkajyoti Paul
Road Mitigation Structure and Road Effect Zone Impacts on Rodent Community Composition, Activity, and Predator-Prey Dynamics in South Texas, Adam F. Sanjar
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Wildlife Road Mortality Patterns in South Texas and Survey Methodology Improvement, Bradley E. Beer
The Molecular Evolution of Insect Opsin Genes, Maria Jose Cardenas Muedano
Bobcat Identification, Abundance, and Behavior at Road Mitigation Structures in South Texas, Victoria Hanley
The Role of lncRNA UCA1 in Colorectal Cancer Progression and Metastasis, Sophia M. Leslie
Influence of Pretreatments on Physiological Status and Post-Planting Survival of Thornforest Seedlings in a Restoration Context, Douglas E. Mainhart
Influence of Glucose and Lactic Acid on Macrophage Transition in Pancreatic Tumors, Anyssa A. Rodriguez
Weather Parameters Influencing the Incidence of Citrus Canker Caused by AW Strain in the Rio Grande Valley, Amit Sharma
Effects of Disturbance (Mowing) on Florivory and Floral Defenses in Solanum elaeagnifolium, a Noxious and Worldwide Invasive Weed, Alejandro Rafael Vasquez Marcano
De Novo Transcriptome Analysis of Orange Jasmine (Murraya paniculata) Infected with Citrus Greening Disease, Jeffrey Aquino Gomez
Role of POTE Ankyrin Domain Family Member 2 (POTE-2) in Liver Cancer, Samantha Lopez
Cytochrome C: A Potential Early Biomarker of Diabetic Retinopathy, Ileana G. Villarreal
Cucurbitacin B: A Potential Natural Agent for Targeting Tumor Immune Cell Population, Emmanuel Anning
Screening for Potential Therapeutic Targets of Yb-1 Protein Using a Bioinformatics Approach, Omar Muneer Karkoutly
The APOE ε4 Allele Association with Cholesterol Related Phenotypes in the Mexican American Population, Stephanie Lozano
Targeting Mutated KRAS and Galectin-1 in Pancreatic Cancer, Ana Izavelle Martinez Bulnes
Influence of Paclitaxel Nanomedicine on the Pancreatic Tumor Immune Components, Godwin Peasah-Darkwah
Targeting Ribosome Biogenesis for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Carlos Perez III
Zinc-Mediated Regulatory Function of PSD-95 on NMDAR at Post-Synapses, Luis F. Acosta
Targeting Protein Synthesis in Clostridioides difficile to Develop Antimicrobial Candidate, Elvira L. Alanis
The Potential Impact of Climate Change on the Distributions of Eleutherodactylus cystignathoides and E. planirostris (Anura: Eleutherodactylidae), Rebecca T. Chastain
Assessing the Effects of Levonorgestrel (LNG) on Neural Differentiation in the Developing Hypothalamus Using the Zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a Model, Gabriella Hinojosa
Nanostructured Materials for Biomedical Applications, Silverio Lopez
Exploring DNA Compaction Via Bacillus Subtilis ParB Protein by Single Molecule Investigation, Miranda L. Molina
Structures and Regulations of Translation Initiation Factors in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Protein Biosynthesis to Develop New Potential Antimicrobial Agents, Nicolette Valdez
Removal of Arsenic (III) and Arsenic (V) from Aqueous Solution via Common Sunflower Helianthus annuus by Phytoremediation, Irving A. Vazquez Hurtado
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Evolutionary Development Study of Firebrat (Thermobia domestica), Luis Cantu Jr.
Characterization of Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease and HIV-1 Associated Neurocognitive Disorders, Armando Garces III
Characterization of Soil Nematode Community as Influenced by Weedy Plants and Edaphic Properties, Orlando Garcia
Early Embryology in Collembola with an Emphasis on Wing Development, Samantha A. Gonzalez
Prospecting for and Isolation of Microalgae in South Texas, Mauricio Alejandro Peña
Duet Phonology and Syntax of the Red-Crowned Parrots in South Texas, Abigail Pozulp
Deciphering the Role of Intracellular Acidic Organelles in the Gastrointestinal System, Tripti Saini
Development of a Novel Strategy to Improve Checkpoint Immune Response in Pancreatic Cancer, Poornima Devi Shaji
Home Range Dynamics and Juvenile Dispersal of Gray Hawks in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Michael Stewart
Morphological Characterization and Functional Assessment of Trichomes in Solanaceae, Sakshi Watts
Role of Caspase-8 on Human Retinal Microvasculature Endothelial Cells (HRMEC) Migration in Hyperglycemia, Paola A. Campano
Investigation of Techniques and Their Application for the Cryopreservation of Algal Species, Jazmine Leija
Effects of Early Corticosterone Treatment on Vocal Babbling in Wild Green-Rumped Parrotlets (Forpus passerinus), Celia Rose McLean
Soil Chemistry Modification by Guinea Grass in Semi-Arid Soils: A Litter Mediated Positive Feedback, Vanessa Elizabeth Thomas
Survival Kinetics and Antimicrobial Interventions to Mitigate Foodborne Pathogen Contamination of Low-Moisture Foods, Rajat Sharma
Winners and Losers in Reforestation Efforts in the Lower Rio Grande Valley of Texas, and the Predictive Power of Xylem Anatomy on Long-Term Growth and Survival, Clifton F. Albrecht
OPA1 Modulation of Mitochondrial Dynamics in AC16 Cardiomyocytes, Patrick De La Torre Schutz
System for HIV-1 Treatment to the Brain, Caroline Rose Garcia
Inoculation of Juvenile Monodelphis domestica with Zika Virus Using Various Routes of Infection, Juan Garcia Jr.
Understanding the Ecological Role, Population Dynamics, and Geographic Distribution of Manihot Walkerae, Gisel Garza
Physical and Chemical Defense Mechanisms in Aloe Barbadensis Against Insect Herbivores, Zachary Johnson
Investigating BMP7 Expression in Glioblastoma Multiforme, Yajaira Janett Macias
Exploration of Antimicrobial and Cell Proliferation Properties of Nanofibers Incorporating Nopal (O. cochenillifera) Extract, Cristobal Rodriguez
Understanding an Inflammatory Pathway in Diabetic Retinopathy, Reanna Raye Rodriguez
Determining the Effectiveness of Wildlife Exits Along a South Texas Highway, Zarina N. Sheikh
Vertical Transmission of Zika Virus in an Opossum Model, Dionn Carlo Silva
