Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Family Functioning, Parenting Strategies, and Disordered Eating among Hispanic Youth, Dina Ferranti
Essays in Environmental Economics, Luke Fitzpatrick
The Impacts of Bycatch from the Atlantic Tropical Tuna Purse Seine Fishery on Ecosystem Structure and Function, Francesca C. Forrestal
Modeling the Biomechanics and Mechanobiology of Intervertebral Discs, Xin Gao
Contemporary Strategies for Fundamental Development: Utilizing Extended Techniques to Advance Foundational Trumpet Methodology, Cameron Lee Ghahremani
Sibling Rivalry or Sibling Revelry: A Multifactorial Approach to Understanding the Sibling Relationship from the View of Typically Developing Siblings of Children with ASD, Christine S. Ghilain
Applying World Music Pedagogy Techniques in the Intermediate String Orchestra: A Curriculum for the Study and Performance of Latin American Folk Music, Sarah Gongaware
Investigation of Bond, Microstructure and Post-Fire Behavior of GFRP Reinforcement for Concrete, Omid Gooranorimi
Part 1: Lagrangian Coherent Structures in a Coastal Upwelling Envirnonment; Part 2: Near-Inertial Oscillations in the Northeastern Gulf of Mexico, Matthew K. Gough
Antidepressant and Molecular Responses to Ketamine Linked to its Inhibition of Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3 (GSK3), Steven Grieco
Brief Psychosocial Intervention Effects on Benefit Finding Among Women with Breast Cancer and the Roles of Distress and Ethnicity, Lisa M. Gudenkauf
A Study of Bob Brookmeyer's Compositional Style for Large Jazz Ensemble, Stephen J. Guerra Jr.
The Role of NG2 Cells after Contusive Spinal Cord Injury, Amber R. Hackett
Biometrics for Cybersecurity and Unconstrained Environments, Mohammad Haghighat
A Multilevel Exploration of the Role of Student Health Centers in Addressing Campus Sexual Violence, Valerie Halstead
The Views of Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors Regarding Their Fertility and Fertility Preservation, Katherine Hauck Perez
Psychosocial Predictors of Depression and Medication Adherence in People Living with HIV, Sarah M. Henry
Physiological Downstream Consequences and Tradeoffs Associated with CO2 Compensation in Marine Fish, Rachael M. Heuer
Cultivating Resistance: Haitian-Dominican Communities and the Dominican Sugar Industry, 1915-1990, Amelia M. Hintzen
The Influences of Eastern and Western Music in Chen Yi's "Percussion Concerto", Hsien-Fang Hsieh
Model based Technologies for Enhancing Building Operation, Sen Huang
Sport-specific Risk and Protective Factors for Low Back Pain in Olympic Class Sailors: An Epidemiologic Analytic Cohort Study, Shawn E. Hunt
The Unrealized Potential of the Alto Clarinet: Introducing the Unique Aspects of Alto Clarinet to Contemporary Composers, Inhyung Hwang
Prediction and Predictability of North American Seasonal Climate Variability, Johnna M. Infanti
The Combined Effects of Acute Exposure to Simulated Altitude and Moderate Intensity Aerobic Exercise on Measures of Cognition, Laura Q. Jimenez
LIN28/let-7 Axis as a Regulator of Myocardial Ischemic Injury, Shaurya Joshi
A Critical Investigation of Florida's NCLB Waiver and School Leader Sensemaking, Stacey Kesten
The Influence of Sex Hormones on the Female Singing Voice: A Review of the Literature, 1971-2016, Vindhya Khare
Reduced Surrogate Light Chain in Old B Cell Precursors Compromises B Lymphopoiesis and Increases B Cell Reactivity to Common Self Antigens, Kelly M. Khomtchouk
Milt ¨The Judge¨ Hinton: A Musical Analyses, Jeffrey P. Kipperman
The Process of Transcribing Richard Strauss’ “Ein Heldenleben” for Piano Solo: Tasks, Approaches, Issues and Solutions, Asiya Korepanova
Sparse Model Learning for Identifying Nucleotide Motifs and Inferring Genotype and Phenotype Associations, Indika Priyantha Kuruppu Appuhamilage
ENSO Predictability, Sarah M. Larson
Coupling Between Nutrient Availability and Thyroid Hormone Activation, Lattoya Josephine Lartey
Development and Application of Gravity-Capillary Wave Fourier Analysis for the Study of Air-Sea Interaction Physics, Nathan J.M. Laxague
Examining the Lionfish Invasion: How Growth and Recruitment Relates to Connectivity and Controls, Dominique Lazarre
Scg3 as a Novel Disease-Related Factor for Diabetic Retinopathy Therapy, Michelle E. LeBlanc
Provider’s Perceptions of Couples HIV Counseling and Testing in South Florida: A Qualitative Study, Natalie Leblanc
Making Ourselves Intelligible - A Nondescriptivist Approach to Propositional Attitudes, Sarah B. Lesson
A Video-Tracking Method to Identify and Understand Circadian Patterns in Drosophila Grooming, Chiyuan Li
Sampling Errors in Satellite-Derived Infrared Sea Surface Temperatures, Yang Liu
The Relationship between Environmental Performance and Financial Performance – A Multilevel Perspective, Zuoming Liu
BRAF Inhibitor (Vemurafenib) Resistance Confers Sensitivity to Arginine Deprivation in Melanoma, Ying-Ying Li
The Piano Sonatas of George Walker: An Analysis of Performance Aspects with Emphasis on the Fifth Sonata, Redi Llupa
The Merida Initiative: Perceptions, Interests and Security Cooperation in the Mexico-U.S. Relationship (2006-2012), Alberto Lozano-Vázquez
Gut-associated Cross-differentiation of T Lymphocyte Lineages, Jen Bon Lui
What Drives Organizational Ambidexterity? Examining Institutional, Organizational, and Entrepreneurial Factors, Vladislav Maksimov
Training Affective Flexibility: Effects of an Affective-Control Training Task on Emotion Regulation, Ashley M. Malooly
LFDA: A Probabilistic Graphical Model for the Study of Excitation Emission Matrices, Oscar Luis Martinez
Examining Weight Gain in Treatment-Seeking African American Smokers: A Biopsychosocial Approach, Marcia D. McNutt
Celtic Incursions in the Literature of the Irish Revival, Joseph A. Mendes
The Utilization of Non-Classical Approaches in Teaching Musical Theater Repertoire for the Undergraduate Soprano Voice Major, Jenna L. Moore
Development of a Rubric for Collegiate Jazz Improvisation Performance Assessment, Kendall R. Moore
Body Mapping in the Vocal Studio: A Practical Guide for Application in Refining Alignment, Breath, and Resonance, Max A. Moreno
The Application of Clumped Isotopes to Dolomites, Sean Murray
Interpretative Aspects in Rachmaninoff's Transcriptions for Piano Solo: A Performer's Guide., Anastasiya Naplekova
Impact of Dance Complexity on Computer-Based and Movement-Based Cognitive Performance, Sean Nicolle
Complex Resistivity Spectra in Relation to Multiscale Pore Geometry in Carbonates and Mixed-Siliciclastic Rocks, Jan H. Norbisrath
The Tropical Cyclone Response to Structural and Temporal Variability in the Environmental Wind Profile, Matthew J. Onderlinde
The Role of Cholesterol and Sphingolipids in Glomerular Disease, Christopher E. Pedigo
Modulating Post-Traumatic Brain Injury Gliotransmitter Levels Leads to Improved Synaptic Function, Enmanuel J. Perez
Balkanophonia, Mirjana Petrovic
Control Methods to Improve Non-Linear HVAC System Operations, Kaustubh P. Phalak
Evidence And Hypothesis In Clinical Medical Science, John Pinkston
Fabric Reinforced Cementitious Matrix (FRCM) Composites as a Repair System for Transportation Infrastructure, Vanessa A. Pino
Synthesis and Optical Properties of Novel Turn-On, Fluorescent Nuclear Stains with Live Cell Compatability, Demar R. G. Pitter
An Alternative Method for Evaluating the Risks Resulting from the Use of Procedures, Gregory T. Praino
Mechanisms of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cell Improvement of Endothelial Function in Patients with Heart Failure and Frailty, Courtney Premer
Promoting CD8+ Memory for Cancer Immunotherapy using Aptamer-Targeted siRNA Therapeutics, Anugraha R. Rajagopalan
De-Regulation of MicroRNA and Gene Expression in Diabetic Foot Ulcers Lead to a Dampened Inflammatory Response, Inefficient DNA Repair and Inhibition of Cell Migration, Horacio A. Ramirez
Mediating Prostate Cancer Metastasis Through the MicroRNA Cluster MiR-23b/-27b, Meghan A. Rice
The Marine Biogeochemistry of Trace Metals, Saeed Roshan
Alternative Splicing of Drosophila Nmnat: A Neuronal Self-Protection Mechanism, Kai Ruan
The Physiological Effects of the Guanylin Peptides in the Intestine of the Gulf Toadfish (Opsanus beta), Ilan M. Ruhr
Observations and Modeling of Exchange and Residence Time in Tidal Inlets, Patrick F. Rynne
South Florida Visual Artists: Meaning and Practices When Making Artwork, Christina Sanchez Volatier
Evolutionary Consequences of Recent Secondary Contact Between Myzomela Honeyeaters, Jason M. Sardell
Organizational Climate and Psychological Ownership in an Advanced Practice Nursing Sample, Lori M. Schirle
Estimating Movement Rates of Atlantic Ocean Tropical Tunas, Katsuwonus Pelamis, Thunnus Albacares, and T. Obesus, from Tagging Data, Michelle L. Sculley
Novel Acoustic Wave Microsystems for Biophysical Studies of Cells, Sukru U. Senveli
A Process for Transcribing Orchestral Works for Wind Band: Andre Previn's Sallie Chisum Remembers Billy the Kid, Timothy M. Shade
Dyadic Study of Depression on Inflammation and Diurnal Cortisol Variation in Cancer Patients and Caregivers, Kelly M. Shaffer
The Contribution of Cancer Associated Fibroblasts in Breast Cancer Progression, Sanket H. Shah
An Integrative and Interdisciplinary Approach to Shark Conservation: Policy Solutions, Ecosystem Role, and Stakeholder Attitudes, David Shiffman
Plasmon Field Effect Transistor: A Novel Sensing Platform for Biomedical Applications, Hossein Shokri Kojori
Cultivating Hybridity: An Interdisciplinary Philosophy of Applied Tuba Instruction, Immanuel Claude Shuford
Reimagining Cubanidad: Transnational and Alternative Spaces in Contemporary Cuban Cultural Production, Eva Silot Bravo
Fibroblast Growth Factor 23 Directly Targets Hepatocytes to Promote Inflammation in Chronic Kidney Disease, Saurav Singh
Comparative Properties of Stromal Cells and Their Role in Tissue Regeneration, Santhosh Kumar Sivajothi