All master’s theses completed and available to us at Western Michigan University since 1941 have been entered into ScholarWorks. Some may be embargoed or restricted by the authors and may be only available from on-campus computers. Print copies from earlier years are available through interlibrary loan. If you have any questions, please contact wmu-scholarworks@wmich.edu.
Theses from 2006
Vertebral Age Estimation: An Examination of the Seventh Cervical, Seventh Thoracic, and Fourth Lumbar Vertebrae, Holly Hernandez
The Effects of a 6-Weekly Plyometric Training Program on Agility, Jeremy Herniman
Un Otro Mundo: School and Social Struggle in Chiapas, Mexico, Stephanie Dianne Higdon
A Survey of Financial Aspects, Staffing and Service Trends of Music Therapy in Hospice Programs, Melissa Amy Hirokawa
Dance Club Culture, Amy M. Iseler
Numerical Simulations on Machining of Silicon Carbide, Jerry Jacob
Characterization of Fracture Systems in Sublette County, Wyoming Using P-Wave and C-Wave 3D Seismic, Keith R. Johnson
The Protective Order Process as a Victim Empowering Response to Domestic Violence: An Investigation in a Rural Iowa Setting, Traci L. Ketter
Repair, Inspection and Maintenance Methods of Steel Bridges, Deepak Koirala
Seasons of Change, Thomas Allen Koron
A Statistical Analysis of the Distribution of Roads Salt in Blueberry Farm Soils of Van Buren County, Michigan, Melissa M. Kovach
Incisal Dental Microwear of the Prehistoric Point Hope Communities: A Dietary and Cultural Synthesis, Kristin L. Krueger
Metabolic and Phenotypic Characterization of Aerobic PCB Degrading Bacteria Isolated from Kalamazoo River Sediments, Brenton K. Lehmkuhl
Thermodynamics of Metals Adsorption onto Uranium Dioxide, Koi Ling Lim
A “Southern Tradition?”: Stockcar Racing as Contextual Tradition, Patrick A. Lindsay
The Influence of Exercise Protocol on the Determination of Lactate Threshold, Monica Rae Lininger
Spatial Analysis of Nitrate Contamination of Groundwater in Dodge County, Wisconsin, Jacob Andrew Maas
Enhanced Print Performance of Water-Based Rotogravure Inks through Rheological Balance, Rurou Mai
The Effects of Contingency-Specifying Statements on Impulsive Behavior: Specifying the Dimension of the Reinforcer, Susan Frances Makdisi
A Market Analysis of Consumer Behavior for Companies in a Self-Insurance Group, Bismarck J. Manes
Analysis of Factors Affecting Zebra Mussel (Dreissena Polymorpha) Abundance in Gull Lake, Michigan, Ryan P. Miller
Computer Model to Select Leed Certification for Building Projects, Ruba Mirghani Mohammed
Behavioral Effects of Different Doses of Gammahydroxybutyrate (GHB) on the AutoShaped Responding of Pigeons, Kineta Lynn Morgan-Paisley
Expression and Characterization of Hyperthermophilic Aqujfex Pyrophilus Flagellin Protein in Mesophilic Bacterial Systems, Srivani V. Mukkamala
Occupational Stress and Slavery: Evidence from Bridgetown, Barbados, Sarah Muno
Landfill Gas as a Fuel for IC Engine Operations, Guruprasath Narayanan
Computational Simulation of Turbulent Forced Convection Flow over a Horizontal Plate Heater in a Rectangular Channel, Bhagavathi Perumal Natarajan
Coordination Environment: A New Approach to the Sensing of Lead (II) Itself, Kristina Marie Nespechal
The Relationship between Landcover and Cloud-To-Ground Lightning Strikes in Kalamazoo, County, Michigan, Zachary J. Newton
Competitive Effects of Uranyl-Organic Complexes on U(VI) Reduction by Shewanella putrefaciens, Abraham M. Northup
The Impact of a One-Half Day Environmental Education Program on Elementary Students, David C. Pagel
Efficacy of Therapeutic Listening Intervention on Auditory Processing/Attention in Children Ages 3-11, Casey James Pawell
Attitudes, Beliefs, and Appropriate Shin Guard Usage in Division III Collegiate Soccer, Aimee Reuter
Investigation of Knock in Gaseous Fuels in the Presence of Diluents, Roshan Ashok Rodrigues
Selection of Attractor Sounds for an Audio-Based Navigation System for the Visually Impaired, Brad Salisbury
Neoliberalism, Hegemony and Community Imaginings, Boone W. Shear
Reducing Wait Times in a Hospital Pharmacy to Promote Customer Service, Julie M. Slowiak
Black Power in Green and White: Integration and Black Protest in Michigan State University Football, 1947-1972, John Matthew Smith
Using the Conservative Dual-Criterion Method to Teach Visual Inspection to College Students, Kelise Stewart
Effects of Live Music on Pain, Mood, and Exercise Adherence with Rehabilitation Patients, Victoria Storm
Caustic Treatment of the Pulp: Caustic Recovery by Reverse Osmosis, Miroslav Suchy
The Olde Town of Segovia and Its Aqueduct: Preservation and Tourist Management, Rose Ann Switt
The Globalization of the Food Retail Sector in Southern Mexico, Alexandra Teachout
Simulation Based Evaluation of Parking Facilities, Niru Tiwari
The Effects of Pitching Cords on Speed and Accuracy in Female Collegiate Softball Pitchers, Joseph Robert Tofferi
Analytical Modeling and Simulation of an AUV with Five Control Surfaces, John Tomasi
Religious Pluralism and the Academic Study of Religion, Donald L. Van Slyke
Sedimentology and Stratigraphy of the Pennsylvanian Saginaw Aquifer, Central Lower Michigan, U.S.A., Niah B. H. Venable
Entry Level Therapists’ Perceived Readiness to Prescribe Low-Technology Adaptive Equipment to Geriatric Populations, Russell Wood
Linear Enamel Hypoplasia and Dental Disease: Implications of Health and Lifestyle Behaviors of the Urban Enslaved from Two Burial Grounds in Bridgetown, Barbados, Jennifer Yamazaki
The Relationship Between Creativity Style and Music Career in University Music Students, David A. Zmudka
Theses from 2005
Mythology and Ethics of the Christian Identity Movement, Nicole Allen
Alkali Silica Reaction in Virgin and Recycles Aggregates: State of the Art and Experimental Investigation using ASTM C 1260 and the Staining Method, Shadi Sami Bajjali
Evaluation of Mechanical Properties of Self-Consolidating Concrete, Bhusan Basnet
Ductile Regime Nano-Machining of Silicon Carbide, Biswarup Bhattacharya
Influence of Social Group and Health/Exercise Program on Obesity Related Outcome Measures Among Obese Adolescents, Debra Braley
Gambling on a Simulated Slot Machine under Conditions of Repeated Play, Andrew Ellis Brandt
Caregivers’ Perceptions of Accessibility and Quality of Services in the Community for Children with Mental Health Diagnoses: A Pilot Survey, Karin E. Brems
Third Wave Feminist Identity, Sarah Brightman
Bone Density Testing as an Early Detection Devise For Anorexia Nervosa and Osteoporosis in Pre-Adolescent and Adolescent Girls, Kelle L. Brooks
Copper Exchange Studies between the First and Fourth N-Terminal Metal-Binding Domains of Wilson Disease ATPase, Jennifer Bunce
Effectiveness of Wavelet Transform, Fractals, Lacunarity and Spatial Indices in Content-Based Image Retrieval, Sivagurunathan Chinniah
The Understanding of Family in Medieval France: A Study of the Family of Count Fulk Réchin of Anjou, Sheila Clark
Mixing Flow Structures of Scalloped, Forced Lobed Mixers using PIV and PLIF Measuring Techniques, Nathan J. Cooper
A Bioarchaeological Investigation of Two Unmarked Graveyards in Bridgetown, Barbados, Christopher Crain
The People's Republic of China's Corrupt Culture: Is the PRC's Arbitration Systems Exempt?, Mary Elizabeth Crawford
A Comparison of the Momentary Time Sampling and Partial Interval Recording Methods of Behavioral Observation, Geoffrey DeBery
Defining Peaceful Picketing: The Michigan Supreme Court and the Labor Injunction, 1900-1940, Coreen Derifield
Introduction the Importance of Mentee-Mentor Relationships: A Qualitative Study That Examines Students of Color in Academic Settings, Candace Dixon
Habitat-Specific Diet of the Mottled Sculpin and Its Impact on Benthic Invertebrate Community Structure, Brendan M. Earl
Seeing Beyond the Illusion: Dispelling the Grand Illusion Hypothesis, Melissa A. Ebbers
Not Knowing What You're Missing: Autoethnographical Explorations and Reflections of the Potential Effects of Fatherlessness, Melodi A. Everett
Decision Support System for Bridge Maintenance, Imran Fazal
‘ÞÆT Is Yrre': The Construction and Use of Anger in Anglo-Saxon Literature, Hilary E. Fox
Detecting and Mapping the Michigan Vegetation Tension Zone Using Ecological Indicators, Janice Marie Fulford
Black River Watershed Management Plan, Erin M. Fuller
Perception and Prevalence of the Hostile Environment in Athletic Training, Leah S. Gagnon
Automotive Youth Educational Systems and Qualified Entry-level Automotive Technicians, David M. Garrett
“See Your Healthcare Provider for a Prescription Today!” The Influence of Direct-to-Consumer Drug Advertising on Nurse Practitioners and Their Patients, Kelly A. Getman-Dissette
Behavioral Skills Training for Parents of Children with Autism: Teaching Implementation of the Natural Language Paradigm, Jill N. Gillett
Crafting Culture at Fort St. Joseph: An Archaeological Investigation of Labor Organization on the Colonial Frontier, Brock A. Giordano
Hispanic Political Power: A Case Study of Southwest Michigan, Jason Glatz
Effect of Antioxidants on Cadmium Induced Oxidative Stress and Signal Transduction, Deepti Goel
A K-Epsilon Extension for Wall-Bounded Flows on the Broadband Aeroacoustic System Simulator, David González
Aspects of Fatherhood in Thirteenth-Century Encyclopedias, Philip Grace
The Effects of Acute Exercise of Plasma Volume Expansion in Men – Variations of the Intensity/Duration Relationship, Christopher Matthew Gregory
Rhizopine Synthesis – Potential Mediators for Nitrogen Fixation in Legume Plants, Venkat Reddy Guduru
Design, Synthesis and Characterization of Nanosensors for Nerve Gas Agents, Thushara Gunasinghe
A Survey of Music Therapy Business Owners, Julie M. Guy
The Effect of Glycemic Indices and Timing of Meal on Exercise to Fatigue, Amy Morrison Gyorkos
Development of A Statistical Model for Process Control to Eliminate Sink Marks in Injection Molded Products, Kurt Frederick Hayden
The Influence of Landing Technique Versus Technique and Strength Training on Valgus Knee Deformity in Females, Kirsten R. Holmes
Musical Poems for Chamber Ensemble, Fumiko Honda
Successful Superfund Site Restoration: A Case Study of Independence Grove Forest Preserve, Linnea E. Hruska
The Conception of the Qur'an: Theological Disputations about the Createdness and the Uncreatedness of the Qur' an in Muslim Theology, Khaled Ben Jemaa Troudi
The Effects of Feedback on Hourly Pay and Individual Monetary Incentives, Douglas A. Johnson