Dissertations from 2019
An Airlifted Tidal Mesocosm for Oil Degradation Studies, Daniel Christopher Alt
Ukrainian Folklore Influences in the Music of Myroslav Skoryk: Historical Background and Performance Guide to Selected Violin Works, Iuliia Alyeksyeyeva
Toward the Impact of Particulate Matter in Human Health: Evaluation of Fluorescent Environmentally Persistent Free Radical (EPFR) Surrogates, Ansonia Badgett
A Critical Edition of the Bachianas Brasileiras Nº2 for Piano and Cello by Heitor Villa-Lobos, Henrique Borges Gomes
Composition and Ecology of Avian Communities Along Elevational Gradients in Borneo, Ryan Christian Burner
Atomic Force Microscopy Tip-enhanced Laser Ablation, Fan Cao
The Genetic and Epigenetic Effects of Pre-Treatment with the Small Molecule Inhibitors CHIR99021, PD0325901, and NuP0178 on Bovine Fetal Fibroblast Cells, Laura Whitney Coley
A Multi-Proxy Approach to Refining Paleotempestology Records on the Northern Gulf of Mexico Coast, Marianne Elizabeth Dietz
The Influence of Selected Factors on the Perceived Work Readiness of Undergraduate Program Completers at a Research University, Karen Lynne Goodridge
Characterization, Source Apportionment and Health Analysis of Air Pollutants in India, Hao Guo
DIY in Early Live Electroacoustic Music: John Cage, Gordon Mumma, David Tudor, and the Migration of Live Electronics from the Studio to Performance, Lindsey Elizabeth Hartman
High-Throughput Cultivation of Bacterioplankton from the Gulf of Mexico and Genomics of the First Cultured LD12 Representative, Michael Winslow Henson
Sensitivity of Evacuation Time Estimation to Modeling Parameter Adjustment, Nelida Andreina Herrera
Student Perceptions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Its Influence on College Choice, Felecia Danelle Jones
Experimentally Examining the Proposed Relationships Among “Rehearsal-based” Effects, Corey Ian McGill
Effects of Red Raspberry Polyphenols and Metabolites on Biomarkers of Inflammation and Insulin Resistance in Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes, Reynaldo Moreno Ucles
An Intersectional Analysis of Black Working-Class Women Becoming Members of the Academy, Tifanie W. Pulley
Analyzing Hermeto Pascoal's Calendário do Som, Adam Rosado
The Interplay among Tax Specialists, Corporate Tax Behavior, and Tax Accrual Quality, Pradeep Sapkota
Ignition and Extinction Behavior of Fuels in a Microcombustor, Pawan Sharma
Investigations into Aspergillus flavus Infection of Corn and Regulation of Aflatoxin Production by Volatiles and Biocontrol Strains, Rebecca R. Sweany
Dissertations from 2018
Theoretical Studies of Ultrafast Electron Dynamics in Atoms and Molecules via High-Order Harmonic Generation, Paul Vincent Abanador
Sell Yourself: Building a Foundational Structure Around an Institution's Position in the College Application Process, Brock Thomas Adams
Development of Self-Healing Mechanisms for Asphalt Pavements, Max Abelardo Aguirre Deras
A Conductor's Guide to Ariel Ramirez's Misa Por La Paz y La Justicia, Andrew David Alegria
A Study of the Lived Experience of African American Males who Transition from Out-of-Home Care to Postsecondary Education, Marvin Cain Alexander
Unintended Consequences of the Dodd-Frank $10 Billion Asset Size Threshold, Laura Camille Alford
An Improved Method to Calculate Gas-Lift Valve Set Pressure and Valve Performance Curves, Khadhr A KH Altarabulsi
Brewed Awakening: Re-imagining Education in Three Nineteenth-Century New Orleans Coffee Houses, Robyn Rene Andermann
Evaluation of Dopaminergic and Antidopaminergic Agents for Use in Equine Metabolic Physiology, Nicole Arana Valencia
FIELD INSTRUMENTATIONS AND NUMERICAL ANALYSIS OF GEOSYNTHETIC REINFORCED SOIL – INTEGRATED BRIDGE SYSTEM (GRS-IBS), allam ardah
Essays on Health Economics: The Impact of Public Policy on Health and Labor Market Outcomes, Grace Ellis Arnold
Jews and the Sources of Religious Freedom in Early Pennsylvania, Jonathon Derek Awtrey
Coupled Thermo Mechanical Modeling of Friction Stir Welding and Fatigue Life Improvement of Friction Stir Welding Structures, Saad Bin Aziz
Development, Validation, and Testing of a Self-Determination Theory Instrument Called the Motivation to Prepare Healthy Foods Questionnaire, Ariana DeLong Bailey
Evolution of Alu Elements in the Saimiri and Papio Lineages of Primates, Jasmine Nicole Brown Baker
Crash/Near-Crash: Impact of Secondary Tasks and Real-Time Detection of Distracted Driving, Peter Ramzy Zaki Bakhit
Selling, General, and Administrative Cost Stickiness and GDP Predictions, Russell Barber
Unavoidable Immersions and Intertwines of Graphs, Matthew Christopher Barnes
A Climatology of Precipitation Days Throughout the Continguous United States, Rudy J. Bartels
Effect of Increasing Levels of Monosilicic Acid on Arsenic and Phosphorus Sorption in Soil, Flávia Bastos Agostinho
DEVELOPING NANOPORE ELECTROMECHANICAL SENSORS WITH TRANSVERSE ELECTRODES FOR THE STUDY OF NANOPARTICLES/BIOMOLECULES, Mohammadsadegh Beheshti
The Socialization of Students Serving on United States Public Post-secondary Education Boards, Erin Renee Bendily
Childhood Interrupted: An Autoethnography of Supporting Learning, Development, and Foster Parenting, Alica LeGaye Benton
"Swallowing a World": Globalization and the Maximalist Novel, Benjamin S. Bergholtz
Chemotherapeutic Applications of Rhodamine Based NanoGUMBOS, Nimisha Bhattarai
Mechanical and Physical Properties of Fluorogypsum-Cement-Fly Ash Blends for Artificial Reef and Coastal Protection Structures, Yasser Bigdeli
Teachers as Leaders: An Autoethnographic Account Into The Way That Personal Spirituality Influenced One Teacher's Leadership in a South Louisiana High School, Scott McKneely Blanchard
Differential Effects of Mindful Breathing and Loving-Kindness Meditation Exercises on College Students' Mental Health, Sarah J. Bolognino
A Preliminary Examination of the Time and Organization Preparation System-College (TOPS-C) with Undergraduate Students, Ashley Elizabeth Bordelon
A Cycle of Giving: Transforming Individuals, Transforming Community in a Louisiana Children's Choir, Jason Paul Bowers
The Well-Rounded Musician: A New Degree Path for Horn in Jazz, Lauren M. Braud
Analysis of the Soil Health of Pastures Over-Seeded with Winter Annuals, Kathleen M. Bridges
Project Narrative: Examining the Interplay of Experiences of Participants in an After-School Writing Club, Courtney A. Brown
Accelerated Broadband Spectra and Attosecond Charge Migration Simulations using Real-Time Time-Dependent Density Functional Theory, Adam S. Bruner
Essays on Stock Repurchases and Exchange Listing, Dung Thi Bui
The Relationship between the High-Impact Practice of Communication-Intensive Courses and Undergraduate Degree Completion at a Research University (RU/VH), Rebecca Acosta Burdette
I Am Complicated, and So Is My Blackness: A Trifecta Exploration of Educational Spaces and Identity Development, Kala Burrell-Craft
Transforming Lives in Coastal Communities Through Economic Development: Breeding Crassostrea virginica for Alternative Oyster Culture, Brian Randall Callam
A Performer’s Guide to Poema de Sete Faces, Song Cycle by Jeffrey Perry, Paulo Henrique Campos Silva
Observation of High-Energy Gamma-Rays with the Calorimetric Electron Telescope (CALET) On-board the International Space Station, Nicholas Wade Cannady
Physicochemical and Ecotoxicological Assessment of Biochar for Environmental Application, Maria Guillermina Cantou
Madden-Julian Oscillation Relationships with Cool Season Cyclogenesis, Daily Precipitation, and Cool Season Severe Weather Frequencies in the Gulf of Mexico Region, Stephen Paul Caparotta
Concerto for Violin and Percussion Orchestra by Lou Harrison: A Study Guide, Deborah Sophia Carneiro Ribeiro
Numerical Experiment of Sediment Dynamics over a Dredged Pit on the Louisiana Shelf, Nazanin Chaichitehrani
Synthesis and Characterization of Covalent Adaptable Networks Comprised of Dynamic Imine and Aminal Covalent Bonds, Albert Chao
Development of a Slab-based Monte Carlo Proton Dose Algorithm with a Robust Material-dependent Nuclear Halo Model, John Wesley Chapman Jr
Role of Neutrophils in the Modulation of Host Responses to Human Respiratory Pneumovirus Infection, Nagarjuna Reddy Cheemarla
A Conductor's Guide to Gabriel Jackson's To the Field of Stars, Joshua Glenn Cheney
Penny and Pound: Unpacking the Impacts of the Fringe Economy on Household Economic Wellbeing, Zibei Chen
An Annotated Bibliography of Percussion Works by Stanley Leonard, Kyle Douglas Cherwinski
Higher Energy Gap Control of Fluorescence in Conjugated Polymers, Chien-Hung Chiang
Design and Application of Task-Specific GUMBOS and NanoGUMBOS for Sensing and Separation, Mingyan Cong
Broadband Measurement and Reduction of Quantum Radiation Pressure Noise in the Audio Band, Jonathan Daniel Cripe
Electrocatalytic Properties of Ni-Fe BasedAlloys Toward Oxygen Evolution Reaction, Xiaodan Cui
Investigation of Structure and Dynamics of Deep Eutectic Solvent Using Infrared Spectroscopy, Yaowen Cui
Describing the Education Reform Landscape: A Typology of State Charter School Laws, William Flanary Dabney Jr.
An Essay on Fiscal Policy Transmissions in Currency Union, Nikhil Damodaran
A Study of Scalability and Cost-effectiveness of Large-scale Scientific Applications over Heterogeneous Computing Environment, Arghya K. Das
Examining Anxiety and Achievement Goal Theory in Physical Activity Settings, Timothy Michael Dasinger
Bipartite Quantum Interactions: Entangling and Information Processing Abilities, Siddhartha Das
Entropic Bounds on Two-Way Assisted Secret-Key Agreement Capacities of Quantum Channels, Noah Anthony Davis
Citizen Science in 4-H: Youth Volunteer Motivations, Participation, Retention and Scientific Literacy, Veronica Del Bianco
Shifting Niche Space in Coastal Landscapes: Spatio-temporal Patterns Driving Submerged Aquatic Vegetation across the Northern Gulf of Mexico, Kristin Elise DeMarco
MyMathLab Educational Intervention to Enhance Student Performance in Calculus I at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Sheila Duplechain DeRouen
Changing Land-Use from Pinus Elliottii to Eucalyptus Bentamii in Southwest Louisiana Affects Understory Vegetation Richness, Diversity, and Functional Diversity Patterns, Andrea De Stefano
EFFECT OF HEAT STRESS ON BOVINE FOLLICULAR DEVELOPMENT AND EPIGENETIC CHANGES, Fabian Andres Diaz
Predictors of Graduate Students' Self-Efficacy for Working with Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Families, Cassie M. Dinecola
Exploring the Interdependence of Trust and Communication in the Teacher-Principal Relationship, Jon Oliver Downs
Endocytosis and the Nitric Oxide-Dependent Release of Chloride, Vernon K. Dunn Jr
Investigation of Flow Mechanisms in Gas-Assisted Gravity Drainage Process, Iskandar Dzulkarnain
Investigation of Flow Mechanisms in Gas-Assisted Gravity Drainage Process, Iskandar Dzulkarnain
Experimental Evaluation of Lignocellulosic Biomass Pyrolysis by Dielectric Heating and Thermocatalytic Upgrading of Pyrolysis Vapors Via Iron-Doped Montmorillonite Clay Catalyst, Candice Raffaela Ellison
Weary At Work: A Conservation of Resources Approach to Understanding Job-Related Boredom, Candace Angela Esken
The Distinctive Regulatory Mechanisms of Bacterial Acetyl-CoA Carboxylase, Alexandra Leigh Evans
Two Results in Drawing Graphs on Surfaces, Joshua E. Fallon