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Theses/Dissertations from 1998
Curran, Gail M.
. Relationship Between Attachment and Out-of-Home Placements in Emotionally and Behaviorally Disordered Male AdolescentsDiehl, Steven Kenneth
. An Exploratory Study of Attachment Styles and Their Relationship to Emotional Intelligence in a Young Adult PopulationDuarte, Cecilia Maria
. Examining Cultural Identity in the Prediction of High-Risk Behavior in Latino and Latina AdolescentsDumanli, Inayet
. CHARACTERIZATION OF GELLING PHENOMENON OF A LIPID BASED FORMULATIONGursahani, Tina
. PREDICTORS OF COMPLIANCE OF AIDS PATIENTS ON PROTEASE INHIBITORSHooper, Sari
. Short Term Memory for Tempo in a Motor Timing ExperimentKarachintsev, Andrey V.
. OBSERVATIONS OF NONLINEAR WAVE SPECTRA IN OPEN OCEAN AND SHALLOW COASTAL WATERSLamphere, James M.
. KAISER/MOSAICO NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS ANALYSISLutke, Jennifer M.
. NORTH STONINGTON VILLAGE: ENSURING A SENSE OF PLACEMacDaniel, R. William B.
. LAND USE SUITABILITY ANALYSIS: AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE RHODE ISLAND CENTRAL LANDFILLMacLeod, Scott C.
. An Assessment of Underground Storage Tanks at Massachusetts' Public Use AirportsMendoza, Jorge A.
. A STUDY OF THE RHEOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF SOME OF THE GELS COMMONLY USED IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL, FOOD AND COSMETIC INDUSTRIES AND THEIR INFLUENCE ON MICROBIAL GROWTHMichaud, Scott Charles
. EVALUATION OF DARCIAN CONTINUUM PRECEPTS FOR DESCRIBING GROUND-WATER FLOW IN A FRACTURED-BEDROCK AQUIFERMurray, Jennifer T.
. Crime Reduction in Low-Income Neighborhoods: A Strategy for Newhallville, New Haven, ConnecticutPellerin, Rebecca J.
. A Farmland Preservation Strategy for the Town of North StoningtonPlummer, Brett A.
. An Application of Dynamic Factor Analysis: An Examination of Smoking Habit Strength MeasuresRagsdale, Brian L.
. Developing a Theoretical and Empirical Ethnocultural Model Toward Predicting Crying Behavior in White College WomenSavetsky, Eric
. REFINING LOCAL SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO PROMOTE GOOD DEVELOPMENT IN NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTSScanlon, Kevin R.
. Urban Design Study for Downtown Taunton, MassachusettsScott, Margaret K.
. RADIUM-226 AS A TRACKER OF GROUND WATER INPUT TO THE COASTAL WATERS OF SOUTHERN RHODE ISLANDWolanski, Ronald M.
. LAND USE REGULATION, TAKINGS LEGISLATION, AND THE WISE USE MOVEMENT IN SIX STATESTheses/Dissertations from 1997
Addy, Kelly L.
. Groundwater Nitrate Removal in Forested and Suburban Vegetated Riparian Wetland Soils: A Mesocosm Mass Balance ApproachAllard, Gregory
. Errors in Scoring Objective Personality TestsAlves, David
. Investigations into the Causes of Early Larval Mortality in Cultured Summer Flounder (Paralichthys dentatus L.)Amaral, Mark
. Initiating Coastal Management in Kenya and Zanzibar, Tanzania: a strategic approachAndreozzi, Lynne M.
. Maternal-Infant Interaction in Infants with ColicAndrews, James Emery
. Water Column Stratification and Mixing Events in Narragansett Bay During Winter and SpringBeagle, Jonathan M.
. WAVES OF CHANGE: WOMEN, WORK, WAR, AND WEDLOCK IN COLONIAL NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND, 1750-1775Butet, Nurlisa A.
. Distribution of Quahog Larvae Along a North-South Transect in Narragansett BayCollins, Beth Ashman
. EVALUATING URBAN ENTERPRISE ZONES AS A POLICY FOR INNER-CITY MINORITY COMMUNITIESCronan, Roseann Hegarty
. PLANNING IN CONTROVERSY A CASE STUDYDelvaille, Christopher
. STRATEGIC PLANNING: A CASE ILLUSTRATIONDirnberger, Kristen Anne
. SHARING THE IMPACTS: ENVIRONMENT RACISM AND THE RHODE ISLAND FREIGHT RAIL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTDzurenko, Stephen Michael Jr.
. DEVELOPMENT OF A REAL TIME GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM TOOLBOX FOR OCEANOGRAPHIC SURVEY DATA ACQUISITION, MONITORING, AND PROCESSINGEsquilin, Roberto
. HYDROGEOLOGY OF THE MATUNUCK HILLS PONDS SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RHODE ISLANDJabba, Richard J.
. SUITABILITY ANALYSIS FOR DETERMINING NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS IN GAZA STRIP, PALESTINEKeller, Bruce E.
. IMPROVING OPEN-SPACE SUBDIVISIONS IN CHARLTON, MASSACHUSETTS: CONNECTING BACK TO THE LANDKlein, Ilene
. An Exploratory Analysis of the Relationship of Leaders’ Gender to Multiple Aspects of Organizational Functioning in Community CoalitionsKung, Hao-Ying
. EFFECTS OF MOLECULAR WEIGHT, POLYDISPERSITY AND SOLUTION VISCOSITY OF CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE ON PROPERTIES AND RELEASE CHARACTERISTICS OF ASCORBYL PALMITATE MICROCAPSULESLee, Sharon A.
. AN URBAN DESIGN STRATEGY FOR THE MAIN STREET STUDY AREA, WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTSLucht, James A.
. Myths and Facts About Cluster Development: A Case Study of Two Rhode Island TownsMaddock, Jason Edward
. Development and Validation of Decisional Balance and Processes of Change Inventories for Heavy, Episodic DrinkingMcKiernan, Kristen A.
. The Effects of Practice on Auditory Vigilance Task PerformanceMurray, Kathleen M.
. LOCAL EFFORTS FOR GROUNDWATER PROTECTION: AN ASSESSMENT OF STRATEGIES WITHIN THE STATE AND FEDERAL CONTEXT SOUTH KINGSTOWN, RHODE ISLANDPadgett, Rebekah Resnick
. The U.S. National Marine Sanctuary Program: Effectiveness of Diver Education in the Florida KeysPaglia, James
. Enhancing Social Service to At-Risk ChildrenRanaldi, Albert V. Jr.
. PUBLIC PLAYGROUNDS: An Examination of Current Issues Associated with Public Play FacilitiesReeve, Nancy J.
. A Comparison of Continuous Performance Tasks Using Cognitive Versus Sensory StimuliRoy, Amrita
. A STRATEGIC RECYCLING PLAN FOR U.R.ISamokar, Heidi L.
. REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION PLANNING IN SOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE MACTheses/Dissertations from 1996
Abbott, Andrew
. Design for Disassembly and EnvironmentAllaire, Normand Edouard
. Molecular Genetic Analysis of Senescence and the Reversal of Senescence in Soybean Cotyledons [Glycine max (L.) Bass]Andersson, Francis
. Neural Network Implementation of Non Linear Control Using Radial Basis FunctionsAndes, Theodore H.
. Designing Products for End-of-LifeAsadorian, Eric
. Applying the Concept of Recreational Specialization to Rhode Island Alliance AnglersAsadorian, Eric
. Applying the Concept of Recreational Specialization to Rhode Island Alliance AnglersBoreri, Karla M.
. A Partnership for Coral Reef Protection: A Case Study of the International Coral Reef InitiativeBrahmachari, Abhijit
. Background Research snd Recommendations to Improve the Quality of Life in the City of Central Falls, Rhode IslandCute, Kevin Robert
. Limits to Private Aquaculture on Cape CodDamon, Christopher
. Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Programs: An Assessment of Public Participation as a Means of Fostering Environmental StewardshipDaniels, Neva Michelle
. The Influence of Cooperative Learning on Problem Solving and Self-Esteem in Fourth Grade Elementary School ChildrenDryfoos, Janet Marie
. Staging and Decisional Balance Measures for Two Diabetes Self-Management BehaviorsErnst, Laura M.
. The Cumulative Impacts of Management Decisions on Nitrogen Loading to the Rhode Island Salt PondsEvans, Loren Clark
. The Role of the Federal Aid in Sportfish Restoration Program in Promoting State Marine Artificial Reef Development ActivitiesEvers, Kerry E.
. Longitudinal Prediction of Women in the Stages of Change for Condom Use: A Comparison of MethodsFlammia, Deborah E.
. Ego Identity Status, Intellectual Development, and Academic Achievement in University of FreshmanFleming, Christopher
. Nominalistic Elements in the Work of Stanislaw LesniewskiFraize, Deborah
. Shoreline Setbacks vs. Regulatory Takings Law in MassachusettsFranklin, Heidi M.
. Water Circulation Patterns Detected in AVHRR-SST Imagery in Relation to Larval Menhaden Abundances in the South Atlantic BightGainer, Sandra Lynn
. ENHANCING SOCIAL COMPETENCE IN A MULTICULTURAL CLASSROOMGilmour, David Patton
. Community-Based Economic Impact Planning for a Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal FacilityGoff, Raymond M.
. Land Development Techniques to Protext Scenic Areas in Coventry, R.I.Golden, Elise Erica
. The Expanding Role of State Government in Oil Pollution Prevention Through Regulation of the Coastal Tug and Barge IndustryGroch, Roberta
. Neotraditional Neighborhood Development: A Critical LookHanson, Kurt A.
. OPEN-OCEAN OBSER VATIONS OF THE MODULATION OF GRAVITY-CAPILLARY WAVES BY LONG GRAVITY WAVESMacnaught, Carol Lee
. EVALUATION OF A CONFLICT RESOLUTION - PEER MEDIATION PROGRAMMajor, Kristine
. Preserving Wickford Village in the Shadow of Wal-MartMay, Corey
. The Diagnosis of Lyme Disease Using an Expert SystemMedina, Shirley
. RHODE ISLAND LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ACT: A TOOL TO SHAPE LOW-INCOME HOUSING PRODUCTION POLICY IN LOCAL COMMUNITIESMoyle, Robert G.
. Individual Group Flight of European Starlings and Budgerigars in a Wind Tunnel Without a Horizon ReferenceNovak, Daniel
. The Curriculum of Consciousness: The Disciplines from the Greeks to Post-ModernityNussbaum, Jeffrey F.
. Public Health Hazards Associated with the Consumption of Molluscan Shellfish in the State of Rhode IslandO'Neil, Jonathan S.
. Massachusetts Angler Typologies: The Recreation Specialization ApproachOsten, Linda
. A Location Analysis of Tenant-Based Rental Assistance in the Capitol Region Planning Area, Hartford, ConnecticutPirillo, Peter C. Jr.
. User Satisfaction with a Computer Based Instruction Behavior Change Intervention for Adolescent SmokersRhodes, Jared L.
. Implementing Nonpoint Source Pollution Controls at Marinas: A Rhode Island ExperienceRuderman, Nicole C.
. Hydrogeologic Controls on the Occurrence and Distribution of Radon-222 in Glacial Aquifers of Southern Rhode IslandTurner-Bowker, Diane M.
. Gender Stereotyped Descriptors in Children's Picture Books: Does "Curious Jane" Exist in the Literature?Washkwich, Jacquelynne
. Psychometric Refinement and Structural Analysis of a Process of Change Questionnaire for Weight ControlTheses/Dissertations from 1995
Abbatiello, Nicholas D.
. The Development of a Design for Service StrategyAbsher-Mitchell, Erica Louise
. Phytoplankton Primary Production and Fish Community Structure in New Bedford Harbor: A Comparison Study to Evaluate Human ImpactsAdhikari, Gautam
. Computer Simulation of Wave Propagation and Dynamic Load Transfer Through Saturated Particulate MediaAllan, Catherine Rhodes
. Evaluation of the Reliability of Serum Cholesterol MeasurementsAmber, Glenn Michael
. Application of an Electronic Fuel Injection System to a Single Cylinder, Four Stroke EngineArdito, Thomas C.
. The Effectiveness of Facilitated Discussions in REsolving Conflict at the New Bedford Harbor Suspended SiteBrzozowski, Mark M.
. THE ONTOLOGY OF FICTIONAL OBJECTS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ROMAN INGARDENCensabella, Robert
. The Rhode Island Marine Fisheries Council: Stewardship in Need of Goals and ObjectivesDarmawan
. Community Participation in the Management of Pulau Seribu National Marine Park, IndonesiaDietlin, Mark
. ISSUES IN PRIVATELY OWNED AFFORDABLE HOUSING: SECTION 8 HAP CONTRACTS OVERFUNDING AND THE DISPOSITION OF EXCESS RESERVE FUNDSDiFazio, Ernest Jr.
. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRUGGED DRIVING VS. DRUNK DRIVING