Doctoral Dissertations
Dissertations from 1998
In vitro reversal of glutathione-S-transferase mediated resistance in canine osteosarcoma (COS31) cells : implications for patient manag[e]ment, Ahmed Mohamed Shoieb
State dependent polling models, Mahender Pal Singh
Expression and function of southern bean mosaic virus genes, Kailayapillai Sivakumaran
Partial purification and characterization of Aflatoxin B₁ degrading enzyme produced by Flavobacterium aurantiacum, Ronald Derike Smiley
Reestablishing connections between bioethics and Christianity : narratives and virtues in caring for a Christian patient, Bradford Ray Smith
Rotational bands representing a multiplicity of shapes in ¹²⁷⁻¹³¹Pr, Bradley Hagood Smith
An examination of the construct maternal myth and its relationship to mothering behavior, Greta Griffith Smith
Experiencing Abortion: A Phenomenological Investigation, Kathryn Rea Smith
Experimental and analytical investigations of low pressure wall-stabilized segmented arc heaters, Robert Kenneth Smith
Health care reform in the Baltic States, Zigrida L. Smith
A Monte Carlo investigation of the statistical thermodynamics for polymers in various solvent types : simulations of the free chain, the grafted chain, and two chains grafted to a common wall, Charlene Carpenter Sorensen
Technology and test scores : the impact of technology funding on student achievement as measured by standardized test scores on the Georgia High School Graduation Tests, Virginia Peck Souders
Automatic identification of organ/tissue regions in CT image data for the implementation of patient specific phantoms for treatment planning in cancer therapy, Richard Blaine Sparks
Assessing older worker perceived climate of occupational health and safety : a descriptive study, Charles Keith Stalnaker
Training medical students to care compassionately, Robert Matthew Stolick
Economic effects of the Boll Weevil Eradication Program on the Western Tennessee economy, Otto Patricio Suarez
Evaluation of two in vitro ciliated epithelial systems, dog trachea and frog palate, for potential as screens for acute inhalation toxicity, Jerilyn M. Swann
Organisms and identities : the essentiality of genetic constitution at origin, Carolyn Teresa Szetela
Fractal and Rayleigh particle scattering for size determination, Yuanji Tang
Fusing traditions : the epic conventions of Anglo-Saxon poetry and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Keith P. Taylor
New reactions of carbonyl compounds with organoboranes and haloboranes, David Tejedor
Task-domain vision : theory and architecture, Scott M. Thayer
Neutrophils, chemokines and CD4+ T-cells in the pathogenesis of Herpetic Stromal Keratitis, Johnson Thomas
Sowing seeds : the daily press and the evolution of Tennessee's agricultural extension service, James G. Thornton
An assessment of the effects of multi-session audio-visual stimulation on cognitive measures and the cortical EEG, DeAnna Lee Timmermann
Diatom succession across the late Pleistocene/Holocene interval : an example from the southeastern United States, Robert L. Tolliver
The theology of grace, justification, and Baptism in Pearl, Jena Theresa Trammell
Evaluation of a site-specific weed management strategy, Joyce Allison Tredaway
Making do : case studies of Disciple of Christ congregations in the Great Depression, Donald Wesley Trotter
Characterization of the relationship of mixing height development and collapse to surface-level ozone concentrations, Steven Mack Trotter
Sexual risk behaviors and knowledge of STDs/AIDS reported by tractor-trailer drivers : a baseline for education, Elizabeth Anne Boyd Tuning
Using prescribed fire to regenerate Pinus echinata, P. pungens, and P. rigida communities in the southern Appalachian Mountains, Nicole Leigh Turrill
Control of chaotic and nonlinear systems influenced by dynamic noise, Nicolaas Aaldert Van Goor
Photochemistry of chlorobenzene interacting with the surface of amorphous ice, Terry Evans Vaughn
Race discourse among white women in intercollegiate athletics, Maria J. Veri
[Design and synthesis of inhibitors of biologically relevent enzymes], Sam F. Victory
An analysis of the relationship of human sexuality knowledge, self-esteem, and body image to sexual staisfaction in college and university students, Rhonda Laurie Walker-Hill
Late Paleoindian through Middle Archaic Faunal Evidence from Dust Cave, Alabama, Renee Beauchamp Walker
Diffusion of Internet adoption : a study of the relationship between innovativeness, the attitude of teachers toward using the Internet, and Internet use, Paul R. Wallace
Mr. Jefferson's literary pursuit of the West : the Journals of Lewis and Clark, Patricia Waters
A solubility model for aqueous solutions containing sodium, fluoride, and phosphate, Charles F. Weber
Tomographic applications of wavelets in passive nondestructive assay of radioactive waste, Lance David Weems
EDMR and hypnosis : a theoretical and clinical investigation, Jonathan E. Whalen
Capillary electrochromatographic separations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, Kylen Wade Whitaker
Preservice teachers' beliefs about their future profession : a construction in progress, Duane Allan Whitbeck
Contracts for logistics and transportation services : comparing contract content with strategic positioning, Jonathan Whittaker
Hardiness, John Henryism, and the stress-illness link among low socioeconomic status women, Dorothy Williams
An investigation of stimuli related to baccalaureate nursing students' transition toward role mastery, Angela F. Wood
Genetic, molecular and phenotypic analysis of the l(7)1Rl region in mouse chromosome 7, Min Wu
Bayesian estimation of the relative toxicity of Pu and Ra with dependent competing risks, Shili Xiao
Efficient limit state method for uncertainty analysis of pollutant transport models, Loong Kwet Yong
Factors affecting nodulation gene regulation in Bradyrhizobium japonicum, Joyce Pui-yee Yuen
Reactions of unsaturated carbonyl compounds with organoboranes, Su Yu
Rebel Salvation: The Story of Confederate Pardons, Kathleen Rosa Zebley
Norepinephrine levels in discrete brain nuclei in borderline hypertensive rats exposed to compound stressors, Guanping Zheng
Metallurgical factors controlling the phase stability and mechanical behavior of transition-metal Laves alloy systems, Jiahong Zhu
The effects of electron beam rotation upon electron beam welded copper - 304 couples, Kevin Tacy Zysk
Dissertations from 1997
Reactive distillation in packed columns, Mohamed A. Abdulla
Separation and quantification of the particle removal mechanisms in the ionizing wet scrubber, Vincent Adams
Attachment style differences in negative affect and cardiovascular arousal, Richard Scot Adlin
Reading acquisition in an amnesic boy : with implications for memory theory and reading theory, Charles Arthur Ahern
In-line monitoring of batch emulsion polymerization by fiber-optic Raman spectroscopy, Abdullah Al-Khanbashi
The politics of electric utility regulation : explaining energy efficiency policy in the states, John Arthur Altman
Trust in family relationships : the elderly person and the female family caregiver, Eileen Marie Amari-Vaught
A Bayesian approach to biokinetic models of internally deposited radionuclides, Mamun F. Amer
Construction of recombinant bacteria to elucidate catabolic regulation and critical catabolic reactions of phenanthrene metabolism by the NAH system, Bruce Michael Applegate
The haunted house formula in American fiction, Dale Bailey
Child mental health and other factors of children's time in state custody : an evaluation of the protectionist/satisficing model using event-history analysis, James William Bailey
Evaluation of a new method for production of lipolyzed milk reference samples, Carolyn Susan Baird
Strategic choice and new ventures : a longitudinal examination of the performance implications of initial strategic decisions and changes in strategic decisions, Charles E. Bamford
An evaluation of modal and average speed approaches for mobile source emissions estimation, Aladdin Barkawi
Who shall hear them cry : a study of the variations in the state level judicial lobbying strategies of interest groups, Sharlene Garber Bax
The mechanism of light and MSH-mediated color change in the lizard, Anolis carolinensis, Robert Kenneth Beam
Synthesis and characterization of interpenetrating polymer network resins, polymer foam-supported ligands, and polystyrene/polyphenolic ion-complexing reagents, Robert A. Beauvais
Teacher interns' perceptions of the internship, Susan Yvonne Beisel
Access to educational technology in Tennessee schools : a descriptive study of the current status, Donlad Lynnwood Belvin
The striped skunk : factors affecting a solitary social system, Andrea Bixler
Structure and expression of the 27.7 KDA protein of the transmissible gastroenteritis coronavirus, Jennifer E. Black
The coupling of aryl and alkyl groups utilizing aldehyde arenesulfonylhydrazones and trialkylboranes, Ekaterini Bogas
The relationships between academic and social student coping and academic and social attributions, achievement, and social functioning, Janna Lynne Bryles Bopp
Professional middle level teacher preparation programs : a needs assessment survey, Dodie Lynn Jarvis Boren
Enhancing the credibility of media institutions : an experimental analysis involving local television news organizations and the world wide web, Dwight John Brady
From Hitler and Tojo to Talmadge and Jim Crow : World War Two veterans and the remaking of southern political tradition, Jennifer E. Brooks
A comparative study of public college and university presidential perceptions of effective leadership practices, Clay Eugene Brown
Motivated offenders and criminal opportunities as determinants of violent and property crime rates in the United States, 1980-1990, Kevin M. Bryant
Design and development of a variable-flow fan nozzle using phase-partition air sampling for drift assessment, Quy Duc Bui
The role of platelet-activating factor in alterations of amino acid transport and protein metabolism during shock, Darunee Buripakdi
Interaction of Streptococcus dysgalactiae with bovine mammary epithelial cells, Luis Fernando Calvinho
Effects of antioxidants supplemented during the periparturient period of lactating dairy cows, Markus Hugh Campbell
New methods for neutron-photon pulse shape discrimination, Chong Cao
Capsaicin concentration, fat level, fat mimetic and time : effects on the sensory perception of heat in cheese sauce, Lou Ann. Carden
An examination of how one deaf person constructs meaning in music : a phenomenological perspective, Ana Lúcia de Carvalho Cruz
A Taylor weak statement finite element method for computational fluid dynamics, David J. Chaffin
Advanced technology for measuring wool top properties, Luo Cheng