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Theses from 2023
Characterization of Shinella 6-hydroxy-(L)-nicotine oxidase (6HLNO-SE), Kaitrin Funckes
Chemical and Genetic Composition Analysis of Organic and Nonorganic Tortilla Chips, Aubrey White-Day
Theses from 2022
Synthesis and Characterization of Functionalized Nanojars as Templates for Macrocyclization, John Getson
Identifying the interface between nicotine oxidoreductase and its cytochrome c binding partner, Elizabeth Mumby
The Mechanism of Protein Stabilization by Additives under Electrothermal Supercharging Conditions., Rajendra Panth
Theses from 2020
Examining the Effects of Time on Antibiotic Resistance Within Prairie Restorations, Haley Ritsema
Biological Evaluation of FDA-Approved Drugs as miRNA-31 Inhibitors using Real Time QRT-PCR and a Luciferase Assay, Nicholas Sienkiewicz
Optimization of Cation Exchange Chromatography Purification of a Small Peptide: An Industrial and Practical Approach, Jamin Willoughby
Theses from 2019
A Comparative Study of Cryoballoon, Radiofrequency, and Laser Ablations for the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation, Amanda Croft
Theses from 2018
Optimizing Injection Protocols for a Plant Virus-based Transient Expression System in Tobacco, Stephani Walters
Theses from 2017
Extraction Studies of Toxic Multiply Charged Oxoanions from Aqueous Media Using Nanojars, Hartman Christian
Reach for the Stars, Jill Heilborn
Theses from 2016
Structure and Function Studies of Tanapoxvirus Proteins, With a Focus on 57L, Ethan Archer
Effects of Creatine, Leucine, and Ethanol on Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in C2C12 Skeletal Muscle Cells, Daniel Waters
Theses from 2015
The Historical Evolution of Endoscopy, Sarah Ellison
Unrealized Disconnections in Opioid Analgesic Design, Jorden Kegeler
Bioinformatics Investigation of the Tanapox Virus Proteome, Chad Yee
Theses from 2014
1,10-Phenanthroline amino alcohol derivatives as oxazole precursors, Evan Alkema
Asymmetric Reaction of N-Heterocyclic Carbenes in Green Solvents, William Thayer
Functional Variants of Metal-Binding Domains 5 and 6 of the Human Wilson Protein, Sandra Weitzner
Theses from 2013
Roman Religion, Medicine, and Disease, Stephanie Clark
When All Seems Lost: a Discussion on the Implications of Using Medicine for Scientific Advances, Rebecca Monterusso
Determination of Trace Metals, Volatile Organic Compounds, and Other Water Standards in WMU Drinking Water, Tyler Walter
Theses from 2012
Investigation of Saccharide Release through Acidification, Sonication, Thermal, and Microwave Treatments, William K. Storck
Theses from 2011
Synthesis and Characterization of Monolayer Protected Gold Clusters for Biological Applications using Amino Acids, Phillip Eskander
Theses from 2008
Determination fo WS3 Concentration in Mint Oil and Flavor by GC-MS Analysis, Heidi Maria Egloff
Theses from 2007
Fluorescence-Based Organophosphorus Pesticide Detection, Brigitte J. Engelmann
Stability Testing of Mint Oils through Gas Chromatography Analysis, Sarah Wolf
Theses from 2005
Alternative Explanation of Organophosphate Induced Delayed Neuropathy, Michael Clift
Synthesis and Characterization Studies of Doped and Un-doped Semiconductor Nanoparticles, Curtis Deer
Theses from 2004
The Potential Role of the Phosphotidylinostiol 3-Kinase/Akt Pathway in Abnormal Fibrosarcoma Cell Growth, Elizabeth Weiss-Deboer
Theses from 2003
The Role of AKT (Protein Kinase B) in Insulin Signaling Pathway in the Liver, Ukamaka C. Atueyi and Susan R. Stapleton
An Atom-Efficient Synthesis of 1,4,7-Triazacyclononane, Jesse Dionne
Production of Polyesters Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide as a Carbon-1 Feedstock and Solvent, Jaclyn Reinhardt
Theses from 2002
A Validation of the Unrestrained Pulmonary Monitoring Assay in Rats, Jill Rouleau
Evaluation of Neonates for In Utero Exposures, Danielle K. Tanis
Theses from 2001
The Presence of Phosphorylated PKB in Normal Human Fibroblast and Fibrosarcoma Cell Lines, Laura S. Ackerman and David S. Reinhold
Synthesis of Tropinone Derivatives, Jamie Lynn Zigterman
Theses from 2000
Genetics and Cancer: The ras oncogene, James R. Bray
Aryl-aryl Bond Forming Reactions for the Preparation of 2,6-bisarylpyridines, Brian Dishinger
Theses from 1999
Palladium Catalyzed Bispyrimidine Thioether Synthesis, Molly S. Harr
Development of an Improved Extraction Method of MGA in High Mineral Premixes, Jamie Nicole Schippers
Theses from 1998
Oxazolidinones: Halopyridine Analogs in Synthetic Antibiotic Development, Jennifer L. Adamski
A Method for the Determination of Purity of PNU-10483 Bulk Drug by Capillary Zone Electrophoresis, Gavin Gibson
Hydrophobicity of Polymer on Precipitation Inhibition of Poorly Soluble Drug, Maureen McGlinchey
A Possible Screening Model for Determining Highly Bound Drugs Using High Performance Liquid Chromatography and a Human Serum Albumin Column, Allison J. Vallad
Theses from 1997
Induction of Hepatic Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase by Glucose, Alison J. Holmes
Mechanical and Spectroscopic Analysis of Dense Polyurethanes Exposed to Various Aqueous Treatments, Darron J. Schneeberger
Theses from 1996
Nickel Catalyzed Cyclizations of Alkynyl-Etones and Their Application to the Formal Synthesis of Pentalenic Acid, Kevin Schlosser
Theses from 1995
Volatile Organic Compound Emissions Calculations in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Justin Weaver
Theses from 1993
SDS Non-Acrylamide Polymeric Gel-Filled Capillary Electrophoresis for Molecular Size Separation of Protein, DeVon Andres
Theses from 1991
The Identification and Study of Plasma Proteins Believed to be Affected by Pioglitizone in KKAy and C57 Mice, Rebecca Hozak
Cleaning Validation with total Organic Carbon Analysis, Eileen M. Kowalski
The Dependence of Polyurethane Properties on Cure Conditions, Kristi R. Marlatt
Theses from 1990
The Effect of Coating Viscosity on Surface Latex Concentration, Steven G. Bushhouse
Theses from 1985
Reactions of Supercritical Fluids with Different Organic Compounds, James E. Dyla
Theses from 1980
The Isolation and Purification of RNA Polymerase From Bacillus Subtilis, Louis H. Junker
Theses from 1976
Methods of Function Minimization in Realtion to Molecular Mechanics Calculations, Michael J. Koza
Theses from 1970
Investigation of the Mechanism of Silver Sensitized Photopolymerization of Styrene, Mary Karen Gleason
Theses from 1965
Solvent and Substituent Effects on the Lossen Rearrangement of Benzoyl Arylhydroxamates, Wade J. Adams