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Theses/Dissertations from 2024

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Outcomes of Anterior Crossbite Correction on Alveolar Bone Morphology in Patients with Cleft Lip and Palate, Katherine J. Hayes

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Mathematical Modeling and Analysis of Inflammation and Tissue Repair: Lung Inflammation and Wound Healing in Corals Under Stress, Quintessa Hay

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A Retrospective Chart Review of Avulsion Injuries Treated at Virginia Commonwealth University., Ryan Hediger

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Identifying mechanistic pathways to rigidity associated with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder traits using a novel decision-making paradigm, Hannah L. Heintz

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Associations among Acculturative Stress, Body Ideal Internalization, Body Dissatisfaction and Disordered Eating Behaviors among Cisgender Heterosexual and LGBT People of Color, Taryn Henning

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Moonshine Babies, Arghavan Heydareslam

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): Braille Preparation for Preservice Teachers Of The Blind and Visually Impaired in Personnel Preparation Programs Within the United States of America, MIchelle Hicks

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A Complexity Aware Overlay Architecture for High Integrity FPGA Based Systems, Richard Dwight Hite Jr

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Exploring the Dependence Liability of CB1 Positive Allosteric Modulators, Peter L. Hoang

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Research to Policy to Practice: A Qualitative Content Analysis of Special Education Recruitment Using State Emergency Funds During the Covid-19 Pandemic, Jarrod Hobson

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The Merit of Adaptation: An Exploration of Adaptation in Regard to Sophocles’ Theban plays and the Role of Antigone within the Story, Hogan T. Holt

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Latent Profiles of Child Coping and Perception of Experience Processes to Predict Long-term Symptoms of Depression, Intrusive Grief, and Suicidality Outcomes in Parentally Bereaved Children, Rebecca Hoppe

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The Sexually Dimorphic Role of Connexin 43 in Bone Remodeling and Disuse-Induced Bone Loss, Gabriel A. Hoppock

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How To Forget, Jesse D. Hoyle

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Exploration of Histone Demethylases in Promoting Wnt-Induced Colorectal Tumorigenesis, Rosalie G. Hoyle

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Investigating the impact of chronic inflammatory pain on ethanol consumption in mouse models., Joshua L. Hunt

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Problems in Graph Theory With Applications to Topology and Modeling RNA, Rayan K. Ibrahim

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Towards Effective Developer Communication in Open Source Software via Emotional Awareness, Mia Mohammad Imran

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Assessing Providers’ Readiness to Integrate MAT Services in a Primary Care Setting, Carmen Ingram-Thorpe

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Paley Graphs, Prime Graphs, and Crossword Puzzles, Robert D. Jacobs Jr.

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EXPLORING SEROTONIN 1B AUTORECEPTOR MEDIATED REGULATION OF SEROTONIN TRANSPORTER IN FEMALE MICE, Sanyukta Jalihalkar

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The value of educating teachers, coaches, and athletic trainers on the management of dental trauma., Darlene W. Jean

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Supervisor-Subordinate Communication in the Contemporary Audit Environment, Devon P. Jefferson

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The short-chain fatty acid butyrate prevents morphine and paclitaxel-induced nociceptive peripheral hypersensitivity., Dawn K. Jessup

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Development and cross-validation of equations to accurately predict resting metabolic rate in adult, pre-menopausal African-American women, Daishan P. Johnson

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Exploration of Dopaminergic and Serotonergic Pathways Utilizing Pleiotropic Agents, Charles B. Jones III

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Dynamic Mathematical Approaches to Understanding Pain in Sickle Cell Disease, Quindel Jones

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Chemoproteomic Reagents for Mass Spectrometry-Based Target Identification and Standardization, Rachel Joshi

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Continuous Multiphase Reaction Engineering with 3DP, Kaitlin E. Kay

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Housing for Transgender and Gender Expansive People in the U.S. South, Aaron M. Kemmerer

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Exposing the Camera: The Pedagogical Possibilities of Critical Camera-based Arts Curriculum, Oscar Keyes

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Mental Health Help-Seeking Behaviors and Service Utilization of Black College Students, Troy J. Keys

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Validation of a Screening Tool for Sleep Apnea in Children, Brandon Khor

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Neighborhood, Home- and Community-Based Services, and Older Adult's Health in Virginia, Seon Kim

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The Effect of Local Anesthesia When Used in Dental Restorative Cases Under General Anesthesia on Control of Postoperative Comfort, Elizabeth S. Kleefisch DDS

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In Favor of One’s Time: Locating the Curatorial Practices of Kynaston McShine, 1959–1999, Sarah E. Kleinman

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Exploring emerging adults' consideration of future cancer risk reduction: Opportunity for shifting prevention paradigms?, Jacqueline Knight Wilt

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I am Who I am, Yifei Kong

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Single-molecule pulldown (SiMPull) for detection of GPCR complexes in mammalian cells, Julie M. Kraft

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COVID-19 vaccine and infection and the relationship to lichen planus flare-ups: A self-reported survey study, Sara Kube

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Transforming Children's Oral Health: The Impact of Oral Healthcare Policies on Virginia Medicaid Dental Health Outcomes., Anita M. Kumar

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Detection of Ferritinophagic Flux Using Halotag Technology, Sachin Gandhi Kumar Kempelingaiah

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Side Effects, Shannon R. Kurzyniec

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Illuminating function and enabling inhibition at the protein-membrane interface of glutathione peroxidase 4., Courtney L. Labrecque

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Characteristics of Permanent Teeth Diagnosed with Pulpal Necrosis: A Retrospective Study, William Lee

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A Man of Double Deed, Gilad Leiba

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Machine Learning Assisted Optimization for Calculation and Automated Tuning of Antennas, Lauren Linkous

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Controlled Release of Nitric Oxide from S-Nitrosothiol-Based Liquid Formulations and Polymeric Devices, Wuwei Li

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Common Institutional Ownership and Opportunistic Insider Trading, Yaxuan Li

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EVALUATING THE ROLE OF INTEROCEPTIVE AWARENESS IN INSOMNIA AND ACROSS THE SLEEP HEALTH SPECTRUM, Lara LoBrutto

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Behavioral effects of adolescent social isolation stress and/or binge drinking and the role of the vHip --> mPFC circuit, Jyoti Lodha

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Hybrid Design Approaches for Reconfigurable EM Structures, Jonathan D. Lundquist

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Development of a Validity Scale for the ICD-11 Personality Disorder Measure (PSI-11), Rae Lutz

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Shinners, Alexis E. Mabry

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A Qualitative Analysis of Section 1983 Filings by Incarcerated Plaintiffs, Hollie MacDonald

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The effect of experienced compassion at work on nursing home certified nursing assistants' well-being and turnover intentions, Kristin M. MacDonald

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PERSISTENCE OF WASTEWATER-ASSOCIATED ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANT BACTERIA IN RIVER MICROCOSMS, Aoife P. Mahaney

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UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF ORMDLS: EXPLORING THE ROLE OF SPT-BOUND ORMDL DEGRADATION IN REGULATING SPT ACTIVITY AND INVESTIGATING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ORMDL3 IN OPTIMAL MYELINATION OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, usha mahawar

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Graph Coloring Reconfiguration, Reem Mahmoud

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Mechanistic Analysis of Four-Way DNA Junctions and Cytokine-Binding Aptamers for Therapeutic Interventions, Roaa S. Mahmoud

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Drugging the Histone Acetyltransferase EP300 Modulates Alternative Splicing at Schizophrenia Risk Genes, Shravani Malay

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Evaluation of Cervical Dentin Removal After Orifice Shaping in Maxillary Premolars: A Micro CT Study, Abdulaziz Mallik

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Nano-patterned Si structures for optical filters and electro-mechanical relays: Fabrication, characterization, prospects, and limitations, Md Ataul Mamun

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Essays on the Impacts of MACRA 2015 and Market Dynamics on Quality, Billing, and Fraud in the U.S. Healthcare System, Mahmoud Manouchehri Amoli

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ENHANCING CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC EFFICACY OF DOXORUBICIN THROUGH COMBINATION THERAPY WITH RAPAMYCIN AND SILDENAFIL, WHILE PROVIDING CARDIOPROTECTION IN BREAST CANCER MODELS, Rebecca Mathew

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Family Rejection and Affirmation Experiences Among Racially and Ethnically Marginalized Youth who Identify as Transgender and/or Gender Diverse, Angela Matijczak

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Studies on Sex Differences in the Immune Response to Lung Cancer, Lauren May

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Investigating The Role of Astrocyte Elevated Gene-1 (AEG-1), a Multifunctional Protein, in The Development and Maintenance of Chronic Pain, Bryan D. Mckiver

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A Walk in the Woods, Caitlin McLean

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Exploring the Role of Senescence in Disuse-Induced Bone Loss and Therapeutic Strategies for Prevention, Steven J. Meas

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Isolating Tyrosine-Derived Crosslinks in Alpha-Synuclein and The Consequences of Cu(II) and Fe(III) Competitive Binding to the Parkinson’s Protein, Sheridan E. Messier

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Perceptions of Traditional and Online Degrees: Implications for Hiring Decisions and Higher Education, Heather E. Millar

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Energy Efficient Spintronic Devices for Non-volatile Memory and Hardware AI, Walid Al Misba

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Supported Transition Metal Catalysts for CO Oxidation, Suzuki Cross-Coupling, and Isobutylene Dimerization Reactions, Michael Moody

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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OUTCOMES ASSOCIATED WITH PATIENT BLOOD MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS AND TRANSFUSION SAFETY OFFICERS, Gary Morral

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The “Redlegs:” Interpreting Labor, Race, and Power in Colonial Barbados, Sean Moseley

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MIXED-METHODS EXPLORATION OF EARLY POSTPARTUM EXPERIENCES ASSOCIATED WITH PERINATAL MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS, Sara W. Moyer

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Synthesis of Lithium Nickel Cobalt Manganese Oxide (NCM) Cathodes for Lithium-ion Batteries, Jethrine H. Mugumya

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Humans Are Dust, Chelsea Nanfelt Rowe

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Considering Systems of Power and Black and Latine Students’ Belonging in STEM, Korinthia D. Nicolai

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Potential Treatments for Epileptiform Activity in Microgyral Cortex, Eliot R. Niessen

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Representation Matters! Media’s Impact on BIPOC Participation in Outdoor Recreation, Latryce Noel

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Fear of God: Exploring Transformative Potential, Misunderstanding, Systemic Challenges, and the Future., Jermaine Ollivierre

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The Effects of Various Nanoplastics on the Inflammatory Response in Primary Alveolar Epithelial Cells, Eunice J. Pak

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MATHEMATICAL MODELING OF PHAGE-BACTERIA POPULATION DYNAMICS, John Lawrence D. Palacios

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An Examination of Hiring Practices and Employee Retention Today Compared with Pre-Pandemic Characteristics in Orthodontics, Logan Passey

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Levofloxacin Incorporated Extracellular Matrix Nanoparticles for Pulmonary Cystic Fibrosis Infections, Raahi Patel

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Factors Important to Underrepresented Minority Applicants in Ranking Orthodontic Programs, Alyssa Patterson

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Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Yucatan Minipigs: Assessing Changes in Approachability and Mechanical Nociception Following Diffuse Central Fluid Percussion Injury, Mark D. Pavlichenko

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Development of a Continuous Process for SN2 Amination: Towards a Total Synthesis for Albuterol Sulfate in Flow, Kimberly Penzer

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Shape Inverse Prediction of Magnetic Field-Actuated Soft Robots by Neural Network Machine Learning, Lineth J. Perez Monsalve

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Intersectionality, Racial Discrimination and Oral Healthcare Utilization Among Black Adults in Baltimore City, Maryland, Briona M. Phillips

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Effect of Social Anxiety on Trial-by-Trial Changes in Attentional Biases To Emotional Faces, Nina Plotnikov

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Mechanisms of Sphingosine-1-Phosphate Receptor Subtype 1 Mediated Antinociception in Mouse Neuropathic Pain Models: Investigating the Role of Receptor Adaptation, Abby M. Pondelick

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Capiz Reborn: Preserving and Enhancing Traditional Philippine Shellcraft, Destarte A. Prieto

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THE SPLICE INDEX AS A PROGNOSTIC BIOMARKER OF STRENGTH AND FUNCTION IN MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY TYPE 1, Marina Provenzano

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Optimizing Deep Inspiration Breath Hold Technique for Personalized Breast Cancer Radiotherapy, Srinidhi Rajagopalan

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Voltage control of interfacial magnetism for energy-efficient skyrmion-based memory and neuromorphic computing, Md Mahadi Rajib

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Haven: Exploring Trauma-Informed Design in Transitional Housing for Women and Children, Sydney J. Rakes

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The Many Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Latinx College Students’ Mental Health: Exploring the Role of Sleep, Social Support, and Familismo0009-0005-8647-5801, Mayra S. Ramos