School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences Dissertations and Theses
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Fungal Plant Pathogens Affecting Crops in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Isabel Martinez
Vertical Transmission of Zika Virus in Monodelphis domestica, Mohini Moulick
Thin Film Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting Nanostructured Materials: Tailoring Size, Porosity, Morphology of Zinc Stannate Perovskites (ABX3), Christopher Munoz
Electrolysis Degradation of Cyanuric Acid in Wastewater at Cu/GO Cathodes, Chioma Chinwe Nwakanobi
Biological Optimization of Polymer-Based Antiretroviral Drug Towards the Gut-Associated Lymphoid Tissue (GALT), Arkajyoti Paul
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
Road Mitigation Structure and Road Effect Zone Impacts on Rodent Community Composition, Activity, and Predator-Prey Dynamics in South Texas, Adam F. Sanjar
Biochar Reduces the Pupation and Eclosion of a Specialist (Manduca sexta) and a Generalist Pest (Spodoptera frugiperda), Nischal Wagle
Indium Doped Zinc Stannate-PDMS Based Piezoelectric Generator for Harvesting Mechanical Energy and Sensory Application, Tamanna Zakia
Organocatalyzed Four-component on-water green synthesis of spiroindolinpyranopyrazole, Tanzida Zubair
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Zinc-Mediated Regulatory Function of PSD-95 on NMDAR at Post-Synapses, Luis F. Acosta
Synthesis and Processing of Polymeric Materials for Hydrogen Storage, Dominic Adrewie
Targeting Protein Synthesis in Clostridioides difficile to Develop Antimicrobial Candidate, Elvira L. Alanis
Cucurbitacin B: A Potential Natural Agent for Targeting Tumor Immune Cell Population, Emmanuel Anning
De Novo Transcriptome Analysis of Orange Jasmine (Murraya paniculata) Infected with Citrus Greening Disease, Jeffrey Aquino Gomez
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
The Potential Impact of Climate Change on the Distributions of Eleutherodactylus cystignathoides and E. planirostris (Anura: Eleutherodactylidae), Rebecca T. Chastain
Rotational Spectroscopy of Nonafluoro-tert-butyl Alcohol, Zayra Leticia Gonzalez
Bobcat Identification, Abundance, and Behavior at Road Mitigation Structures in South Texas, Victoria Hanley
Assessing the Effects of Levonorgestrel (LNG) on Neural Differentiation in the Developing Hypothalamus Using the Zebrafish (Danio rerio) as a Model, Gabriella Hinojosa
DFT Investigation of Lewis Acid Assisted C-CN Bond Activation of Benzonitrile with [Ni(dmpe)] Fragment, Lubna Kader
Screening for Potential Therapeutic Targets of Yb-1 Protein Using a Bioinformatics Approach, Omar Muneer Karkoutly
The Role of lncRNA UCA1 in Colorectal Cancer Progression and Metastasis, Sophia M. Leslie
Role of POTE Ankyrin Domain Family Member 2 (POTE-2) in Liver Cancer, Samantha Lopez
Nanostructured Materials for Biomedical Applications, Silverio Lopez
The APOE ε4 Allele Association with Cholesterol Related Phenotypes in the Mexican American Population, Stephanie Lozano
Influence of Pretreatments on Physiological Status and Post-Planting Survival of Thornforest Seedlings in a Restoration Context, Douglas E. Mainhart
Targeting Mutated KRAS and Galectin-1 in Pancreatic Cancer, Ana Izavelle Martinez Bulnes
Exploring DNA Compaction Via Bacillus Subtilis ParB Protein by Single Molecule Investigation, Miranda L. Molina
Influence of Paclitaxel Nanomedicine on the Pancreatic Tumor Immune Components, Godwin Peasah-Darkwah
Targeting Ribosome Biogenesis for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment, Carlos Perez III
Influence of Glucose and Lactic Acid on Macrophage Transition in Pancreatic Tumors, Anyssa A. Rodriguez
Structural Analysis of [Ni(dippe)] Fragment Using Computational Methods, Jennifer L. Sanchez
Weather Parameters Influencing the Incidence of Citrus Canker Caused by AW Strain in the Rio Grande Valley, Amit Sharma
Synthesis of Bioactive Heterocycles, Shaila Akter Shetu
Synthesis of GPR119 Interacting Drugs for Treatment of Type II Diabetes, Tien M. Tran
Structures and Regulations of Translation Initiation Factors in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Protein Biosynthesis to Develop New Potential Antimicrobial Agents, Nicolette Valdez
Effects of Disturbance (Mowing) on Florivory and Floral Defenses in Solanum elaeagnifolium, a Noxious and Worldwide Invasive Weed, Alejandro Rafael Vasquez Marcano
Removal of Arsenic (III) and Arsenic (V) from Aqueous Solution via Common Sunflower Helianthus annuus by Phytoremediation, Irving A. Vazquez Hurtado
Cytochrome C: A Potential Early Biomarker of Diabetic Retinopathy, Ileana G. Villarreal
Total Synthesis of Mansouramycin A, Abigail M. Zepeda
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
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
Microwave Assisted Depolymerization of Waste Pet Bottles via Glycolysis, Kingsley Bassey
Virtual Screening for Potential New Chemotherapeutic Agents for the GPR119 Receptor, a Target for Type II Diabetes, Jennifer Lizeth Bravo
Role of Caspase-8 on Human Retinal Microvasculature Endothelial Cells (HRMEC) Migration in Hyperglycemia, Paola A. Campano
Evolutionary Development Study of Firebrat (Thermobia domestica), Luis Cantu Jr.
OPA1 Modulation of Mitochondrial Dynamics in AC16 Cardiomyocytes, Patrick De La Torre Schutz
Chemical Investigation of Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia) Leaves and Roots, Jorge L. Flores
Investigation of the C—CN Bond Activation of Fluorinated Benzonitriles with [Ni(dmpe)] and Dft Benchmarking Study with [Ni(dippe)], Dominique C. Gallegos
Characterization of Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s Disease and HIV-1 Associated Neurocognitive Disorders, Armando Garces III
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.
Characterization of Soil Nematode Community as Influenced by Weedy Plants and Edaphic Properties, Orlando Garcia
Removal of Arsenic (Iii) and Arsenic (V) from Aqueous Solution via Solanum lycopersicum Phytoremediation and Essential Nutrient Analysis, Grecia W. Garcia Salazar
Understanding the Ecological Role, Population Dynamics, and Geographic Distribution of Manihot Walkerae, Gisel Garza
Early Embryology in Collembola with an Emphasis on Wing Development, Samantha A. Gonzalez
Electrospun Polyetherimide and Polybenzimidazole Fibers and Composites, Fatema Ha-Mim Binta Hafiz
Physical and Chemical Defense Mechanisms in Aloe Barbadensis Against Insect Herbivores, Zachary Johnson
Investigation of Techniques and Their Application for the Cryopreservation of Algal Species, Jazmine Leija
Applications of Vanadium Phthalocyanine in Catalytic, Acid-Based Medium to Couple Sugar Molecules, Juan Ricardo Luna
Investigating BMP7 Expression in Glioblastoma Multiforme, Yajaira Janett Macias
Flexible Quantum Dot Solar Cell with Nanostructure Titanium Dioxide Photoanode with Modified Counter Electrode, Haimanti Majumder
Effects of Early Corticosterone Treatment on Vocal Babbling in Wild Green-Rumped Parrotlets (Forpus passerinus), Celia Rose McLean
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
Electrospun PCL and PCL/Gel Microfiber Scaffolds as Prototypes for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Regeneration and Repair, Diego Rivera
Exploration of Antimicrobial and Cell Proliferation Properties of Nanofibers Incorporating Nopal (O. cochenillifera) Extract, Cristobal Rodriguez
Microwave Spectroscopy of Cyclohexanecarboxylic Acid, Chlorosulfonic Acid, and Its Interaction with Water, Diego Erik Rodriguez
Understanding an Inflammatory Pathway in Diabetic Retinopathy, Reanna Raye Rodriguez
Limits of Variationality in Full Configuration Interaction for the H2 Model System, Oscar Obed Rodriguez Vargas
An Innovative Triboelectric Stent Sensor: Prospective Cardiovascular Health Monitor Device, Ulises Vidaurri Romero
Total Synthesis of E Stereoisomers of Bilirubin Oxidation Products, Tess C. Ruiz
Nd Doped Zinc Oxide Based Flexible PVDF Polymer Composite for Energy Harvesting and Sensory Application, Muhtasim Ul Karim Sadaf
Deciphering the Role of Intracellular Acidic Organelles in the Gastrointestinal System, Tripti Saini
The Impacts and In-Depth Study of the Environmental Contaminant, Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid, and Its Interactions with Water, Karla Veronica Salazar
Development of a Novel Strategy to Improve Checkpoint Immune Response in Pancreatic Cancer, Poornima Devi Shaji
Survival Kinetics and Antimicrobial Interventions to Mitigate Foodborne Pathogen Contamination of Low-Moisture Foods, Rajat Sharma
Flexible and Surface Modified ZnSnO3 Nanocubes for Enhanced Piezoelectric Power Generation and Wireless Sensory Application, Sk Md Ali Zaker Shawon
Determining the Effectiveness of Wildlife Exits Along a South Texas Highway, Zarina N. Sheikh
Effects of Plant Secondary Metabolites and Host Specificity on Growth, Development, and Oviposition of Lepidopteran Herbivores, Sukhman Singh
Home Range Dynamics and Juvenile Dispersal of Gray Hawks in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Michael Stewart
Developmental Activation of Mitochodnrial OPA1 Processing Is Retinoic Acid-Independent, Shaynah St. Vallier
Unravelling the Role of PGPR "Pseudomonas fluorescens" in Semi- Arid Soils of the Rio Grande Valley, Mandip Tamang
A Study of Nanogenerator Based Flow Sensor, Farzana Tasnim
Soil Chemistry Modification by Guinea Grass in Semi-Arid Soils: A Litter Mediated Positive Feedback, Vanessa Elizabeth Thomas
Uptake Analysis of As(III) and As(V) by Cassia fistula Seedlings, Valeria Velazquez
Morphological Characterization and Functional Assessment of Trichomes in Solanaceae, Sakshi Watts
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
The DMAP-Catalyzed Acylation of Alcohol -- A Mechanistic Study, Tania Veronica Alvarez Castro
Discerning Competitive Vs. Facilitative Relationships of Weeds on Forest Restoration Efforts at La Sal Del Rey, TX, Mylen A. Arias
The Rotational Spectrum of 1,1-Diiodoethane, Michael Joseph Carrillo
