Theses and Dissertations
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Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Making a difference through parental involvement: Techniques teachers can utilize in kindergarten bilingual classrooms, Monica I. Lopez
Jatropha curcas protoplast isolation and inhibitory effects of culture, Christopher S. Lukaszewski
Cuentos de verano antología de cuentos, Mayra C. Mancera
Randomness, information encoding, and shape replication in various models of DNA-inspired self-assembly, Eric M. Martinez
Development of a fundamental autonomous ground vehicle cruise control using MATLAB and Simulink, Luis F. Martinez
Compressive sensing and radar imaging, John Montalbo
Knee joint internal forces during squat jump exercise, Ricardo Moreno
Wettability of nonwoven polymeric nanofiber mats, Edgar Munoz
Development of a phased array using LNBs with non-synchronized clocks, James I. Murray
The fallen female: A testimony, Husney Farwa Naqvi
Perceptual determinants of consumption philanthropy donation intentions: Consumption or philanthropy?, Nese Nasif
Women's rhetoric and the romance novel genre, Kathryn M. O'Neil
Evaluating practicum student's' therapeutic effectiveness using solution focused brief therapy with Mexican American clients: A single case design, Krystle L. Ortega
The Canción Cannibal Cabaret and other songs: Feminists of a dystopian future repurpose a punk past, Amalia L. Ortiz
Identification of synthetic chemical compound inhibitors of Pseudomonas aeruginosa protein synthesis and the development of lead series, Stephanie O. Palmer
Ethnicity and poetry: A systems theory approach to contemporary African American and Mexican American poetry, Antonio Paniagua Guzman
Using computer-mediated communication as a tool for mentoring to Latina/o sophomore college students, Carly C. Peden
Elementary students' perceptions of teacher-student relationships, Jayne S. Pocquette
(Re)constructing American Linguistic Identity: Disrupting the American linguistic standard in first year composition, Brittany N. Ramirez
Analysis and simulation of a social network, Twitter: a case study, Jonatan Reyes
Profitability and Financial Characteristics of U.S. Publicly Traded Health Services Companies, Alessandra Rios
Optical method for high magnification imaging and video recording of live cells at sub-micron resolution, Jaime E. Romo Jr.
Optimizing border security with stochastic and deterministic strategies, Gabriel A. Rueda
Sequencing of the complete mitochondrial genome of Anastrepha species, Francisco C. Rugama II
Mapping borderlands horror: Tales in terror, trauma, and Latinx immigrant experiences in recent fiction, Cynthia Saldivar
The development of an E-Learning Usability Scale for Higher Education, Zoroayka V. Sandoval
Boricua type: Intersectional hybrid transcultural art concepts and illustrations, Isaac Santiago
Towards building a computer-aided accreditation system, Emmanuel Alejandro Santillana Fayett
Conquerors or cost-cutters? The influence of CEO power on corporate restructuring and aggressive strategic behavior, Ana M. Sariol
Carbon and nitrogen dynamics of anthropogenically disturbed seagrass ecosystems, Alison Shepherd
Understanding long-term English language learners in the developmental classroom of a community college, Stanley S. Snelson
Hydrodesulfurization of dibenzothiophene using CoMoS2, Jacob S. Sollner
Coming of age on social media: Platforms for discussion and critique on the novels of Sarah Dessen, Liza M. Soria
Hispanic bilingual learners' perceptions and educational experiences of Spanish-speaking in South Texas, Isela B. Stephens
Impact of virtualization on cloud network security, Koushicaa Sundar
Numerical simulations of shock waves reflection and interaction, Ligang Sun
Handcrafted electrocorticography electrodes for a rodent neural activity, Nishat Tasnim
Añoranza, Victor H. Tijerina
An open source approach to serve a large number of computer users using block-level streaming, Max D. Torres
The subjugation of the Texas Indians from the 17th–19th centuries, Erhard M. Vandeventer
Analysis of artificial neural networks in the diagnosing of breast cancer using fine needle aspirates, Janette Vazquez
A comparative study and data analysis for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Victor Villalpando
Molecular dynamic simulation studies of the androgen receptor complexed with 5α-dihydrotestosterone and an allosteric ligand, Everardo Villarreal II
Foraging patterns and population density of the buff-bellied hummingbird (Amazilia yucatanensis) in Hidalgo County, TX, Megan I. Villarreal
Mobile appointment reminders in patient-centered care: Design and evaluation, Ying Wang
Graphene-based nanomaterials for hydrogen generation and storage, Lin Wei
The effect of manganese (Mn) on cell proliferation and migration in the Michigan Cancer Foundation-7 (MCF-7) human breast cancer cell line in vitro, Justin Lloyd Wendel
The artists journey- Strolling the edges of the universe, Mary P. Williams
From a long line of thieves, Lucinda Zamora-Wiley
Opinion formation about childhood immunization and disease spread on networks, Shan Shan Zhao
Forcespinning®: An alternative method to fabricate metal oxide/carbon composite nanofiber anodes for Li-ion batteries, Luis Zuniga
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Explaining the contact caveat: The role of social identity and intergroup threat, Jesse Acosta
Development of a DNA Barcoding Reference Library for Identification of Medicinal Plant Materials Used in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas: a Representative Case Study Using Arnica (Asteraceae), Hector G. Aguilar de Alba
Approximate analysis solution of Burgers-KdV equation, Hani Aldirawi
Comparing reproductive capacity of nearshore and offshore red snapper, Lutjanus campechanus, on artificial reefs in the western Gulf of Mexico, Ricky J. Alexander
The Struggle Itself Toward the Heights Is Enough to Fill a Man's Heart: Calling, Moral Duty, Meaningfulness and Existential Self of Zookeepers, Luisa G. Allen
The effects of math anxiety on consumer price perception and purchase decision, Peter Andersen
Molecular modeling and mutational mapping of the GPR119 binding site, Shane M. Askar
Evaluation of security vulnerabilities of popular computer and server operating systems under cyber attacks, Rodolfo Baez Jr.
Higgs Boson equation in de Sitter spacetime: Numerical investigation of bubbles using GPUs, Jacob N. Banda
Doc and the chimera conspiracy, Jesus Beltran II
Correlation of Amyloid Beta and Spatial Learning and Memory Deficits on a Thy1-APP Mouse Model for Alzheimer's Disease, Amber Lynn Betz
Validating side scan sonar as a fish survey tool, Michael A. Bollinger
The Acute Effects of Shred Matrix on Hemodynamic Responses, Substrate Utilization, Endurance, Arterial Compliance, and Body Water Distribution, Samuel R. Buchanan
Redemption Denied: Variations of the Underworld Descent in Cormac McCarthy's Blood Meridian and The Road, Nathan W. Calley
Pressure field estimation using particle image velocimetry, Jean O. Calzada
Wind tunnel flow characterization utilizing turbulence spheres, David Omar Cano
Surface characterization of 316L stainless steel for biomedical applications, Lawrence Cano
The role of oxidative stress in the Rotenone model Lymnaea stagnalis, Homero L. Cantu
Ecosystem services of urban trees and the impacts of urbanization, Jorge E. Cantu
A phenomenological study of middle school bullying in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas, Vanessa Cristina Cantu
Characterization of Continuously Oscillating Neurons (CONs) of the Medial Septum of Rats, Nadia Noel Carreon
Women, war, and planes: Women Airforce service pilots' experience working alongside the Army Air Force during World War II, Stephanie Michelle Cavin
An empirical assessment of patient healthcare quality: A lean hospital supply chain perspective, Subhajit Chakraborty
Personality of personal trainers: A study of perception and preference, Andy L. Chasse
Latina Mothers' Expectations and Perceptions about a Dual Language Education in the Rio Grande Valley, Rosalinda A. Cobarrubias
Computational prediction of remodeling of collagen fiber network in articular cartilage under dynamic unconfined compression, Juan Andres Coello Amado
Exploring Hispanic teacher candidates' beliefs about the value of play in children's learning and development, Diana H. Cortez-Castro
Development of metallic and ceramic nanotubes via magnetron sputtering, Hillario Cortez
Future memory: Ray Bradbury and the aesthetics of nostalgia, Billy J. Cryer
Eavesdropping on the past: An oral history exploration of English and Spanish in contact in Texas' Rio Grande Valley, 1904-1945, Aaron B. Cummings
Decomposition and nitrogen dynamics of turtle grass (Thalassia testudinum) in a subtropical estuarine system, Monica Delgado
Women's speech as reflected in the television series, Friends, Gema Del Moral
Characterization of oxidative stress response proteins in metal-tolerant and metal-sensitive Brassicaceae plant species, Luis M. De Santiago
Computational analysis of the sir mathematical model for the dengue fever, Joseph Phillip Diaz
Restoring Semi-Arid Thornscrub Forests: Seeding Growth and Survival in Response to Shelter Tubes, Grass-Specific Herbicide, and Herbivore Exclosures, Krysten Noelle Dick
Onboard load sensor prototype for use in freight railcar service, Thomas Michael Diedrich
Electrocardiogram data collection under network attacks on the MAC platform, Golshan Famitafreshi
A study on Hispanic college students' mathematics anxiety, study habits, and academic performances on mathematics, Luis M. Fernandez
Examination of the chagas disease vector, Triatoma gerstackeri, in the lower Rio Grande Valley, Alfredo Flores
The impact of information quality awareness on users' behaviors toward information quality practices, Javier Flores
Activation of microglia in the rotenone Lymnaea stagnalis model of Parkinson's disease, Xiomara Galvan
Ethanol energy futures: Identifying hedge ratios, cointegration equations and price bubbles, Sergio Garcia
Physician assistant students' perceptions of mental illness: A correlational study of empathy, attitudes, and stigma levels, Juliann M. Garza
Gratitude and Kindness: Just What the Doctor Ordered, Kathleen E. Glynn
