Theses and Dissertations
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Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Comparison of Knowledge and Diagnostic Practices Relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder between the United States and Mexico, Maria F. Valdez
Investigating the Efficacy of JAK2/STAT3 and PI3K/mTOR Inhibitory Therapy on Glioblastoma and Basal Breast Cancer Cell Lines, Neftali Vazquez
Early Educator Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Preschool Hispanic Populations, Karla Cecilia Vidaurri
Engineered Porous Media for Groundwater Contaminant Remediation: Applications of Nano-TiO2, Sheng Yin
Retratos de las Criollas: Fashioning an Identity in Eighteenth-Century Bourbon New Spain and Peru, Daniel F. Ymbong
Analysis of the CNN Algorithm in Target Recognition by Using the MSTAR Database, Ligang Zou
Molten-Salt Synthesized Pyrochlore Nanoparticles for Multifunctional Applications, Jose P. Zuniga
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Radiative Heat Transfer Analysis of Railroad Bearings for Wayside Thermal Detector Optimization, James Alexandro Aranda
Local Delivery of Mesenchymal Stem Cells Expressing Osteogenesis-Inducing MicroRNA for Bone Tissue Engineering Applications, Marco Antonio Arriaga
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors' Experiences, Perceptions, and Readiness Related to Self-Employment of People with Disabilities, Deborah Ashley
Trichomonas vaginalis Cytoadherence is Modulated by Oxidative Stress, Magali Ayala
Spatial and Temporal Trends in Diet for Pinfish (Lagodon rhomboides) from Turtle Grass (Thalassia testudinum) Beds with Contrasting Environmental Regimes in the Lower Laguna Madre, Texas, Maximiliano Barbosa
Regional Distribution, Non-invasive Detection, and Genetic Diversity of the Black-spotted Newt (Notophthalmus meridionalis), Evan A. Bare
Mexican American counselor and client: Perceptions toward substance use disorders, Eluterio Blanco Jr.
Superharmonic Resonance of Second Order for Electrostatically Actuated MEMS Cantilevers, Martin Amador Botello
Reanalyzing the Activity Anorexia Protocol Using an Addiction Theory, Rolando Alfredo Botello
About Men: A Retrospective into the Evolution of the Male Form through the Female Gaze, Laura Briseño
Buffer Controlled Cache for Low Power Multicore Processors, Marven Calagos
Might Be Tragic: The Lonely Voyeur in Narrative Art, Alexandria Canchola
Increasing Awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Law Enforcement in Hispanic Communities, Annette M. Cano
Embryology and Wing Development in a Dragonfly (Tramea onusta), Valeria M. Casas
Roller Derby as a Form of Self-Empowerment: An Examination of Female Athletes' Resilience to Intimate Partner Violence, Esmeralda Castillo
Nannochloris sp. and Oocystis sp. Algae Exposed to Osmotic Stress for Increased Lipid Production for Use in Biofuels, Laura M. Chavez
Monitoring Wildlife Guards and Crossing Structures on a Divided Highway in South Texas, Tiffany C. Cogan
International Migration in Santa María Huatulco, Oaxaca [Migración Internacional en Santa María Huatulco, Oaxaca], Yasmin Angelie Cordero
Redefining the MFA: Artistic Pragmatism for the Twenty-First Century, Cristina Ann Correa
Perceptions of Applied Behavioral Analysis in Speech-therapy with Individuals with Autism, Irene Cortez
Factors Contributing to Successful Employment Outcomes for Individuals Who Are Hard-of-Hearing, Sergio Cuevas
Antimicrobial Properties and Characterization of Polymer/Composite Nanofibers, David De La Garza
Quetzalcoatl in Aisle 5 and Other Poemas, Cesar Leonardo De Leon
How Do We Teach All Students in Monolingual Classrooms? A Study of Transfer and Translingualism, Norma Denae Dibrell
Using the Rhetoric of Video Games to Teach the Praxis of Critical Analysis, Jeffrey B. Doyle
Exploring experienced educators' perspectives on teacher professional development: Potential implications for English language learners, Mary Mann Endress
The Relationship between Brooding, Cognitive Anxiety Sensitivity, Physical Anxiety Sensitivity, and Suicide Behaviors in Latino/a College Students, Eric E. Escamilla
The Impact Participation in School Actvities, Events and Organizations has on the Veterans' Ability to Assimilate to Campus Culture, Eric Scott Fagan
Metabolic Dysregulation: An Investigation of the Role of FOXO3 in Gluconeogensis in PTEN-Null Glioblastomas, Victor Fanniel
An Examination of the Queer, the Macho, and the Ambiguous Male in Arturo Islas's the Rain God, Delilah Marie Farias
When Angels Cry Tears of Moonshine, Juan Flores Jr.
Photocatalytic Degradation of Simazine Using ZnO/GO Composites, Kenneth Ray Flores
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