School of Integrative Biological & Chemical Sciences Dissertations and Theses
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
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
Nonwovens of Ceramic Decorated Cellulose Based Fine Fibers for Leaded Water Purification, Alejandro J. Castillo
Chemical Investigation of Avocado (Persea americana) Seed Husk (Testa): A Waste of Waste, Orlando A. Castillo Scheren
Disturbance, Defense and Fitness in Silverleaf Nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium) in Their Native Range in South Texas, Jesus Chavana
Flexible Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells: a Study of Photoanode and Counter Electrode Materials, Brishty Deb Choudhury
Unbinding of Testosterone from the Androgen Receptor and Two BF-3 Site Mutants, Muniruzzaman Chowdhury
Developing Methods to Survey, Collect, Process, and Screen Endemic Entomopathogenic Fungi Against the Asian Citrus Psyllid in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Jonathan Cisneros
Synthesis, Characterization, and Application of Meso-Tetraphenyl Metalloporphyrin Photocatalysts under Visible Light, Alexis Echavarria
Organizational Effects of Exogenous Corticosterone on Vocal Development in a Wild Parrot, Rory Eggleston
Identifying Positive Selection in Multiple Subspecies of Xylella fastidiosa, Daniel Doroteo Flores
Embryonic Exposure to the Synthetic-Progesterone Levonorgestrel (LNG) Results in Hyperactive Behavior in Zebrafish (Danio rerio), Austin D. Fuentes
Total Synthesis of Cytotoxic Mansouramycins from Amino Acids, Beatriz Gamez
Role of Herbivore Associated Elicitors in Plant Defense Signaling, Akanksha Gandhi
Lipid Analysis, Fluorescence Microscopy and Flow Cytometry as Tools to Evaluate Microalgae for Potential Biofuel Production, Giovanina Aimee Hinojosa
Investigating the Localization of FOXO Transcription Factors in Glioblastoma, Leetoria Hinojosa
Influence of Landscape Factors on Wildlife Presence and Road Mitigation Structure Performance, Taylor M. Hopkins
Effects of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF) on Growth and Herbivore Defenses in Sorghum Sudangrass (Sorghum X drummondii), Jasleen Kaur
Genetic Analysis of PI3k and mTOR Inhibition in U87mg Glioblastoma Cell Line, Carl G. Litif
Examining Various Aspects of Zika Virus Dissemination in Aedes aegypti, Ileana C. Lozano
Using Genetic Diversity to Differentiate Mosquito Populations, Rachel Christine Malampy
Vertical Transmission and Venereal Transmission of Zika Virus in a Population of South Texas Aedes Aegypti, Jeremy Marshall
Examining the Efficacy of Cover Crops as an Integrated Pest Management Tool in Organic Farms in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Lili M. Martinez
The Effects of Salvia hispanica on Biochemical Markers Related to Immune System, Hormone Regulation, and Lumbar Vertebrae in Postmenopausal Rat Model, Daisy M. Mendez
Optimizing Species Selection for Forest Restoration in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Faeqa Mohsin
The Long-Term Persistence and Tissue Tropism of Brazilian Zika Virus in Monodelphis domestica, Marisol Morales
Association Study: APOE Alleles Association with Neurodegenerative Disorders in the Hispanic Population, Kimberly Moreno
Chemical Modification and In Silico Validation of Medicinally Privileged Molecular Scaffolds as Kras and SARS-CoV-2 Protease Inhibitors, Precious M. Okwuchukwu
Thermal and Spectroscopic Investigations on Polymer-Based Nanofibers, Omosola Oriretan
Exploring Pyrochlore Host for Upconversion and Downconversion Luminescence Materials, Mitzy A. Penilla Garcia
Infection and Persistence of Zika Virus in Female Immune-Competent Gray Short-Tailed Opossums (Monodelphis domestica), Oscar Quintanilla
Elucidating the Binding Pockect of the GPR119 Receptor, a Type 2 Diabetes Target, Matthew Dy Rosales
Role of Glycolytic Metabolism in Glioblastoma Multiforme, Shreya Udawant
