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Theses/Dissertations from 2011
Steele, Dale W. CLINICAL PREDICTION MODELS FOR DIAGNOSIS OF APPENDICITIS IN CHILDREN WITH ABDOMINAL PAIN
Wenskowicz, Barry. Impact and Abatement of Siloxanes in the Bucklin Point WWTF Anaerobic Digestion Process
Williams, Melissa. AN ALTERNATIVE TO CHROMATES FOR CORROSION PROTECTION FOR ALUMINUM ALLOYS
Worst, Jessica Shaughnessy. LONG-TERM MONITORING OF THE NW ATLANTIC THROUGH ALTIMETRY AND AN ACOUSTIC DOPPLER CURRENT PROFILER
Theses/Dissertations from 2010
Anderson, Linnea Elsa. Farnesoid X Receptor Modulation by Systematic Ligands of Translocator Protein (18KDA)
Cleary, Alison. In-Situ Feeding in the Northern Krill, Meganyctiphanes norvegica: A DNA Analysis of Gut Contents
Cutting, Amy Lynn. CONSTITUENTS OF SEA SURFACE HEIGHT VARIABILITY IN DRAKE PASSAGE
Fishlock, Joshua. THE ETERNAL JEW: JEWISH VICTIMIZATION THROUGH MARGINALIZATION
L'Heureux, Joyce. Whose Identity is it Anyway? A Study of the Media's Representation of Iraq Citizens and Their Culture
Newton, Elizabeth. REMOTE SITING AND PLANT COST OF A SOFC POWER PLANT FED BY A MIHB IN AN EXTENDED DEPLOYABLE COAST GUARD ICE BREAKER
Posey, Hailie Denise. AFTER THE VOTE: WOMEN AND POLITICS IN 1920s RHODE ISLAND
Reichert, Elizabeth. Trauma Exposure and Risk Recognition in Young Adults: The Role of Attention Biases and Memory Biases
Smith, Stephen G.. A SEDIMENTARY RECORD OF INTENSE STORMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE FROM A COASTAL FRESHWATER LAKE IN REHOBOTH BEACH, DELAWARE
Smith, Theresa L.. A Conceptual Model of the Deglaciation of Southern Rhode Island
Taylor, Andrew Todd. The Origins of Millerite Separatism
Theses/Dissertations from 2009
Alanber, Reema A.. Resource Consumption Models for Different Manufacturing System Configurations
Anderson, Erik Allen. Feed-Forwad Hypertensis Compensation for Active Clamping Systems on Wood Machining Centers
Anugu, Saritha. Influence of Vitamin E on Innate and Humoral Components of the Immune System of Pregnant Ewes and Their Lambs
Armsby, Michelle. Government Incentives for the Development of Offshore Wind Energy in the United States: A Study of Incentives Needed to Support a New Clean-Energy Industry
Arruda, John C. Jr.. Nonpoint Source Pollutant Monitering on the Ponaganset River Watershed
Arts, Jennifer. An Examination of the Relationships Among Cardiorespiratory Fitness Status, Body Mass Index, Appetite and Grelin
Bratica, Robyn B.. Elementary School Children’s Recognition of and Experiences with Bullying: Gender and Developmental Differences
Decker, Lauren Brooke. MEAN THERMOHALINE AND VELOCITY STRUCTURE OF THE MID-ATLANTIC BIGHT MID-SHELF FRONT
Fernandez, Anne Christie. An Examination of Mindfulness and Substance Use Among College Students
Guarinello, Marisa L.. Habitats in a Rhode Island Coastal Lagoon Experiencing Episodic Hypoxia
Jazwa, Christopher Scott. MAPPING THE SUBMERGED LANDSCAPE OF NORFOLK CANYON , VA USING ACOUSTIC TECHNIQUES AND THE SEARCH FOR SUBMERGED PREHISTORIC ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
Laidler, Andrew M.. CURRENT MONITORING AND IDDQ TEST METHODS APPLIED TO ANALOG AND MIXED-SIGNAL AUTOMOTIVE INTEGRATED CIRCUITS
Song, Jaejoon. Character Strengths and Health
Zaitchik, Sarah Tardiff. The Impact of Attachment Style on Joint Identity
Theses/Dissertations from 2008
Adwan, Lina I.. Tolfenamic Acid Interrupts the De Novo Synthesis of Plaque-Forming Amyloid Beta Peptides: Implications for Alzheimers Disease
Aho, Sandra C.. Comparison of Reweaving and Reknitting Techniques with Textile Conservation Repair Methods
Albrecht, Cornelius. Development of a Multiple Truck Presence Model
Aleszczyk, Michelle Louise. Cross-Frontal Velocity and Temperature Structure of the New Jersey Midshelf Frontal Zone
Alioglu, Burcak. In Vitro Effects of Emollient Substances on Release of Ketorolac Tromethamine
Almeida, Dennis August. Shanthi Sena: Unarmed Peacekeeping
Andrew, Jennifer. Acoustic Conditioning to Reduce the Impact of Escapement in Atlantic Salmon (Salmo Salar) Net Pen Aquaculture
Arellano Echeverria, Carlos Daniel. Design and Fabrication of a Wireless Strain Gage for Gas Turbine Engine Applications
Arora, Diana Goglia. Using Acidiphilium Acidiphilium to Bioleach Metals from Printed Circuit Boards
Edge, Shawn M.. Barrels and Bibles: Conflict and Compromise Between Whalemen and Missionaries in the Sandwich Island, 1820-1860
Howe, Penelope Jane. STREAM-COORDINATE STRUCTURE AND VARIABILITY OF THE KUROSHIO EXTENSION
Koehler, Janel Catherine. Predictors of Voluntary Smoking Restrictions: What Factors Influence Decisions?
Moraru, Anca. An Examination of the Association of Sex and Gender and the Motives for Lying in Intimate Relationships
Riley, Travis. The WAVES: an Inspiration for the Women's Armed Services Integration Act
Santiago Rivas, Marimer. Identifying Cluster Subtypes for Acquisition of Sun Protection Habits Within Stages of Change an Exploratory Analysis
Theses/Dissertations from 2007
Agarabi, Cyrus D.. Improvement of Current Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Systems Utilizing Practices from Outside Industries
Ahern, David C.. Impact of Sociodemographic Adjustments on Test Score Patterns
Allen, James L.. Assessing the Effects of Fluctuating River Stage on an MTBE Containment Plume Discharging to Surface Water, Pascoag, RI
Clifton, Amanda. The Effects of Fire and Shrub Cutting on Rare and Endangered Plants in the Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge
Frost, Megan. Stereotype Threat: An Intervention with a Focus on Attribution Theory and Group Composition
Golding, A. Cassandra. Multi-Dimensional Relating: A Re-Conceptualization of Emotional Dependency in Female Couples
Harris, Jeffrey C.. UNDERSTANDING AND OPTIMIZING THE HARLEY SURFACE EFFECT SHIP
Kassahun, Senait K.. Cultural Resources and Resilience: A Qualitative Study With Liberian, Congolese and Eritrean Refugees
Milliman, Alison J.. In-Stream Denitrification: Pilot Studies and Site Characteristics on a Headwater Stream
Smythe, Tiffany Catherine. Closing the Shoreline: The Conversion of Marina and Boatyard Properties to Private Residential Development in the Northeastern United States
Sollmann, Klaus S.. Modeling, Simulation and Control of a Belt Driven, Parallel H-Frame Type Two Axes Positioning System
Stamm, Karen E.. Structural Equation Modeling of Alcohol Issues in an Emergency Department Sample
Van Inwegen, Eric G.. AIR-SEA SCALAR FLUX DUE TO WIND-GENERATED NEAR-SURFACE TURBULENT EDDIES: THE EDDY RENEWAL MODEL
Vanlnwegen, Eric G.. AIR-SEA SCALAR FLUX DUE TO WIND-GENERATED NEAR-SURFACE TURBULENT EDDIES: THE EDDY RENEWAL MODEL
Theses/Dissertations from 2006
Agarabi, Cyrus. Identification and Minimization of Protein Loss During the Manufacturing of a Beta Domain Deleted Recombinant Human Factor VIII
Akkinapally, Sesha Smuruti. Design and Implementation of 8 Bit Successive Approximation ADC at 1MHZ
Dye, Gabriela. Application of Transtheoretical Model to Exercise in Slovak Population: A Cross-Cultural Comparison
Hill, Kimberly M.. Development and Validation of a Scale Measuring Parental Perceptions of the Special Education Process
Hougham, Andrea L.. Radium Isotopes as Tracers of Water Mass Age and Groundwater Flux to Shallow Coastal Salt Ponds
Whipple, Diane. Effects of Social Competence Promotion on Aggressive Behavior: A Meta-Analytic Review
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Alfano, Danielle. An Examination of the Relationship Between Student Satisfaction and Instructional Mode
Anderson, Wendy A.. Weight Loss and Health Outcome Differences Between African Americans and Caucasions Following Gastric Bypass Surgery
Anthony, Jessica Anna. Experimental Populations: Do They Really Work and How Would We Know?
Armstrong, Christopher M.. Investigating the Use of Wide Area Agmented System (WAAS) as a Navigational Tool for Coast Guard and Civilian Maritime Use
Armstrong, Richard. Effects of an 8-Week Training Program on Performance in Female High School Volleyball Players
Bellman, Natalie K.. Cultural Values Among Mexican and Mexican-Americans Across Acculturation, Language, Generation, Age and Gender
Bell, Regina A.. A Theoretical Approach to Study the Perception of Women as Credible Leaders in Male-Dominated Organizations
Cameron, Linsey J.. Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island Affordable Housing Plan
Di Menno, Francis. The Rise and Fall of EC Comics, 1950-1956: Cold War or Cultural War Casualty?
Dixon, Bonnie M.. Reducing Risks from Natural Disasters in Rhode Island: A Case Study of Local Hazard Mitigation Planning in North Kingstown
Ebeling, Mary-Rebecca. WOMEN'S MARITAL SURNAME CHOICE AND THE RHETORICAL ACT
Fulkerson LaVallee, Donna. The Abrasiveness of Sheer Overlay Fabrics Used in Textile Conservation
Stephan, Catherine. Choosing a Leader: Measurement of Adolescent Perceptions of Leadership
Tootoo, Joshua L.. GEOSPATIAL IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE CONCERNS: PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Allen, Angela R.. An Assessment of Predation by the Lobate Ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi (Agassiz, 1865) on Ichthyoplankton in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island
Apicerno, Amy L.. Guaging Team Culture for Gay Student Athletes: A Descriptive Examination of Intercollegiate Football
Baheti, Gautam. POPULATION PHARMACOKINETICS OF CYCLOSPORINE IN HEART AND LUNG TRANSPLANT PATIENTS
Beck, Gary Alan. Sarcastic Family Climates: Self-Reported Evaluations of Family Interaction, Effect of Non-Literal Communication, and Attachment Style
Brown, Sara S.. Survival During and After Khmer Rouge
Crownover, Kelley Ann. Assessment of Problem-Solving Abilities in Normal Adolescents
Dombroski, Jessica. Determining Components of Fluorophoric DOM in Narragansett Bay Using Fluorescence EEMs and PARAFAC
Gwilliam, Evan L.. Extent and Composition of Open Coastal Sandplain Plant Communities of the Cape Cod National Seashore
Haefner, Christian. A Regression Analysis of Wet Loads in Rhode Island Watersheds
Hartley, Benjamin Paul. Prototypes: The Modern Retail Industry in Suburban Communities
Hedrick, Molly Ann. Victim Empathy as a Function of Attachment Style, Sex, Self-Esteem and Type of Victimization
Henry, Patricia C.. The North Billerica Garden Suburb: Affordable Housing for Workers in 1914
Late, Sameer. ENHANCEMENT OF CARBAMZEPINE SOLUBILITY USING SELECTED WATER SOLUBLE POLYMERS AND A SOLID DISPERSION TECHNIQUE
Lellis, Kimberly Anne. GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND SHIFTING SEA ICE: PLANNING FOR NEW FISHERY DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARCTIC
Liu, Jiayuan. BIOACTIVE SECONDARY METABOLITES PRODUCED BY MARINE MICROORGANISMS: THEIR ISOLATION, STRUCTURAL ELUCIDATION AND FUNCTION
McPartlin, Scott. Downtown Attleboro, Massachusetts Urban Design Study
Nakahata, Masatoshi. An Analysis of a Spatial Relationship between Homeownership and Crime: A Case of the North End of Providence, Rhode Island
Ott, M. Louise Hassell. Jenny Sacerdote, a Forgotten French Designer 1908-1940
Pereira, Craig S.. A Redevelopment Plan for The Monastery in Cumberland, Rhode Island
Reiner, Jonathan J.. An Analysis of Development Impact Fees Prepared for the City of Warwick
Rodriguez, Arthur. Needs Assessment, Creation, and Utilization of the Coastal Geotoolbox