Theses and Dissertations
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Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Social Media's Influence on Political Communication: A Content Analysis of Donald Trump's Tweets in the First 100 Days of His Presidency, Priscilla L. Flores
Cultural Awareness: Latinos Perceptions in a Multicultural Counseling Course [Concientización Cultural: Percepciones de Estudiantes Latinos en un Curso de Consejería Multicultural], Leila Flores-Torres
Linguistics in Secondary Education: Teachers' Perceptions of Linguistics in the Classroom, Ayla Aizza Galvan
The Witch, the Blonde, and the Cultural "Other": Applying Cluster Criticism to Grimm and Disney Princess Stories, Valerie F. Garza
Panopticism in a Digital Age: An Examination of Transmedia Reimagining Jane Eyre, April L. Gonzales
Removal of Chromium(VI) and Chromium(III) Ions from Aqueous Solution Using Bio-char Generated from Agricultural Waste Products, Diego Fernando Gonzalez
Multifunctional Carbon Systems (Interlaminated Carbon Nanofiber Mats/ Carbon Nanotubes Polymer Composites), Homero Gonzalez Guardiola
Samuel Adams and John Hancock: The Relationship that Determined the Formation of America, Bruce D. Griffiths
Carbon Nanotube Yarn Based Dye Sensitized Solar Cells with Enhanced Electron/Hole Pair Recombination Prevention Characteristics, Glenn E. Grissom
Predicting Academic Success among Mexican American Learners, Kattie A. Guerrero
Approximate Set Union via Approximate Randomization, Pengfei Gu
Essays on American Depositary Receipts: New Fears, Investor Attention and Financial Bubbles, Juan P. Gutierrez
Investigating Faculty across the Disciplines Perceptions and Practices of Reflective Writing in Community Engaged Courses: A Comparative Study, Marcela Hebbard
Design and Development of Inquiry-based Materials for Conducting Observational Astronomy Research at UTRGV, Americo Francisco Hinojosa Lee
Investigating Faculty Perceptions of Technological Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge (TPaCK) at a Newly Established University, Jessica Daniell Hruska
Three Dimensional Carbon Nanotube Yarn Based Perovskite Solar Cells, Istiak Hussain
Functionalized and Nanostructured Fibers for Photocatalysis and Energy Conversion, Jared R. Jaksik
Characterizing Polychlorinated Biphenyl Degradation Potential in Surface Water Bacteria from Rio Grande Valley, Texas Reservoirs, Alisha M. Janiga
Improving Thermal-Hydraulic Performance of Flat-Tube Louver-Fin Heat Exchangers by Eliminating Louver Gap Condensate Bridges, Alan L. Jones
Green Synthesis/Biosynthesis of Silver Nanoparticles by Using Orange Peel Extract, Leela Joshi
Other Lives, Shawna J. Kennedy
The Mathematical Aspects of Theoretical Physics, Hassan Kesserwani
Epistemic Violence in Beowulf, Joseph W. Krippel
Art of Katharsis: A Study of Creating Abstract Expressionist Art in the Quest for Emotional Release and Healing, Maria Fatima Lai
Identities for Partitions of N with Parts from A Finite Set, Acadia Larsen
Hocicona, Contestona, Repelona: Breaking the Silence through Testimonio a Collection of Prose and Poetry, Valerie Ann Leal Cerda
Underrepresentation of Hispanic Bilingual Students in Gifted and Talented Programs: The Role of Teacher Expectations, Melissa I. Leon Leal
Measuring Connective Capacity throughout the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Network, Anthony Rocha Lima
Generational Status and Views on Nonconforming Gender Expression among Individuals of Mexican Origin, Bianca C. Lopez
Analysis of Flash in Injection Molding Using Flow Simulation and Design of Experiments, Claudia Lizette Lopez
My War and What Came After, Jesus Lopez
Synthesis and Design of Metals Sulfide/Carbon Composite-Fibers Anodes for Lithium Ion Batteries, Jorge Lopez
Certified Rehabilitation Counselors' Self-Perceived Competency in Facilitating End-of-Life Care Services, Miranda Lopez
Blow-Up Solutions of Wave Map Equations with Periodic in Time Speed of Propagation, Nathalie M. Luna-Rivera
Local Disaster Planning and Preparedness Coordination in the Rio Grande Valley, Cristina L. Madrid
The Effects of Developed Country Equity Markets on Developing Country Trading Partner Growth, Jorge S. Maldonado
Progress and Potential of Two Biological Control Agents of the Invasive Giant Reed (Arundo donax L.), Madeline Marshall
Writing Development of Emerget Bilinguals: School-Wide Contextual Factors, Alma Rosa Martinez
Species Delimitation among Southeastern US Oxyloma (Gastropoda: Succineidae), Marco A. Martinez Cruz
Midguts, Microbes, and Mosquitoes: An Analysis of the Microbiomes of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, Flor Alicia Martinez
Divided by a Common Language: A Comparative Study of University Bilingual Language Policy in the UTRGV Texas and the UPF Barcelona, Shaun McCrory
Transitioning Adults from a Tube-feeding to an Oral Feeding in Long-term Care Facilities, Patricia D. Mejorado
In- and out- of-school Literacy Practices of Student Refugees: A Cross-case Analysis in a South Texas Middle School, Maria L. Mendez
Hispanic Male Self-efficacy and Its Effect on Persistence, Jennifer Mendoza Culbertson
Does Machismo Culture Influence Latina/o Attitudes on Mental Health?, Amanda R. Mercado
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Empathy Skills Training in Reducing Schadenfreude of Students with Bullying Tendencies: A Single Case Research Design, Maria Cecilia Montenegro
Longitudinal and Temporal Comparison of Beach Sand on the Rio Grande Delta System, Samantha B. Moore
A Contingency Approach for Supply Chain Preparedness to Pursue Circular Economy Business Models, Santosh Nandi
Cost of Caring: The Effects of Euthanasia on Animal Shelter Workers, Kim L. Nguyen-Finn
Microwave-Assisted Ring-Opening Polymerization of Poly(ϵ-caprolactone), Nancy Obregon
Magnetic Polymer Composite as a Thermosensitive Agent for Induced Hyperthermia, Nareg Ohannesian
Family Influences and Its Effects on Completion of Postsecondary Education among Hispanics, Marlee Olivarez
Impacts of Habitat Attributes and Community Gardens on Urban Bird Communities, Samuel Glenn Ortiz
A Phylogeographic Analysis of Black Coral (Antipatharia) on Artificial and Natural Reefs in the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico, Heather Otte
Asymptotic Quantization for a Condensation System Associated with a Discrete Distribution, Shankar Parajulee
Improving the Active Straight Leg Raise by Active and Passive Partner Assisted Stretching, Cortney R. Payne
Multicultural Counselor Supervision and Perceived Differences on Client Outcome, Andrew Perez
Effects on Altering Reaction Conditions in Suzuki Cross Coupling Reactions Using the Microwave, Javier Alejandro Perez
Poison and Monsters, Jiovanna L. Perez
The Relationship between the Distance of an External Focus of Attention and Lower Body Power in Rugby Athletes, Donald Pump
Associative and Non-associative Learning in the Monodelphis Domestica, Ana C. Ramirez
The Effects of Dance Therapy on Voice in Patients with Parkinson's Disease in a Multicultural Population, Ivon N. Ramirez
Contact Numbers for Packing of Spherical Particles, Eduardo Alejandro Ramirez Martinez
Early Childhood Teachers' Perception of Their Principal's Leadership and the Relationship on Their Own Job Satisfaction and Self-efficacy, Maria F. Rincon
Generalized &thetas;-Parameter Peakon Solutions for a Cubic Camassa-Holm Model, Michael Rippe
A Study of Counselor Trainees' Self-Perceived Competency in Social Justice Advocacy, Mary Ann Rocha
Design of a Multidirectional Wear Testing Device for Simulating Wear of Biocompatible Materials Used in Joint Implants, Carlos A. Rodriguez Betancourth
Culturality and Sentiments: A Visual Paradox of a Modern Hispanic Woman, Iliana Rodriguez
An Exploratory Factor Analysis: Factors that Influence Employers Disposition to Hire and Retain Persons with Disabilities, Javier Nazario Rodriguez
Simplification of EEG Signal Extraction, Processing, and Classification Using a Consumer-Grade Headset to Facilitate Student Engagement in BCI Research, Jesus D. Rodriguez
Hispanic Culture and Machismo: How Hispanics Interpret Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Identities, Karen R. Rodriguez
Fibers for Skin Regeneration, Astrid Michelle Rodriguez Negron
The Effect of Heat Generation in the Railroad Bearing Thermoplastic Elastomer Suspension Element on the Thermal Behavior of Railroad Bearing Assembly, Oscar Osvaldo Rodriguez
Environmental Conditions in San Martin Lake: Effects of Eutrophication in an Estuary Associated with the Laguna Madre, Wendy L. Rogers
An Autoethnographic Exploration of the Professional and the Person: A Life's Journey of a Hispanic Superintendent in South Texas, Gonzalo Salazar
Aligning Anatomical Knee Model with Kinematic Experimental Data to Investigate Squat Exercise, Jose Mario Salinas
Investigating the Role of Nuclear FOXO3 in PTEN-Null Glioblastomas, Lilia Sanchez
Client-driven Creation & Professional Patterns in Modern Design: A Case Study of One Vanderbilt Avenue, Joshua J. Schmitz
Experimental and Computational Studies of Rotation and Proton Tunneling in Organic Molecules and Molecular Dimers, Agapito Serrato III
The Role of Teaching Presence on Academic Achievement in Fully Online Asynchronous and Hybrid Undergraduate Mathematics Courses, Shaghayegh Azadi Setayesh
Representations of Mental Health in Young Adult Literature: A Cultural Analysis of the Three Ps of Patient, Practitioner and Population, Christine Gonzales Severn
Essays on Financial Markets and Investments, Shahil Sharma
A Phylogenetic Analysis of Leptogorgia virgulata and Leptogorgia hebes in the Northwestern Gulf of Mexico, Samantha Silvestri
Eyes that Shut Forever, Jonathan Solis
Underrepresentation of Latino Students in Gifted and Talented Programs: How Appropriate are the Assessments Used for Identification, Deidra D. Tafolla
Essays on Market Linkages in NAFTA and Latin American Countries: Studies of Cointegration and Contagion, John K. Tarwater
Design and Characterization of an Affordable Laser Communication System, Andrea Tellez
A Systematic Approach to High Blood Pressure Risk Analysis and Healthcare Cost Reduction in Young Adults [Metodología Sistemática para el Análisis de Riesgo y Reducción de Costos de Servicios Médicos de Hipertensión en Adultos Jóvenes], Francisco Rafael Torres Diaz
Please be a Gatsby, Gabriel Jorge Torres