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161. Single-molecule microscopy step detection algorithms: kinesin motor proteins and the cellulose synthesis complex

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Open Access
Author:
Deffenbaugh, Nathan C
Title:
Single-molecule microscopy step detection algorithms: kinesin motor proteins and the cellulose synthesis complex
Area of Honors:
Bioengineering
Keywords:
kinesin
motor proteins
step detection
single-molecule
cellulose synthesis complex
hidden Markov model
File:
Download DeffenbaughNathan_SHCThesis_May2015.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. William O Hancock, Thesis Supervisor
Peter J Butler, Faculty Reader
Dr. Justin Lee Brown, Faculty Reader
Dr. William O Hancock, Thesis Honors Advisor

162. A Techno-Economic Analysis of the Potential for Salinity Gradient Power Generation in the Gambia

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Open Access
Author:
Hughes, David Richard
Title:
A Techno-Economic Analysis of the Potential for Salinity Gradient Power Generation in the Gambia
Area of Honors:
Elective Area of Honors - Engineering Leadership Development
Keywords:
Salinity Gradient Energy
Pressure Retarded Osmosis
Gambia
Electricity Generation
File:
Download DRH_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Andrew Zydney, Thesis Supervisor
Andrew Michael Erdman, Thesis Honors Advisor

164. The effect of caffeine on serum DHEA-S levels after an acute stressor in individuals with a family history of hypertension

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Open Access
Author:
Sandirasegarane, Sharmila
Title:
The effect of caffeine on serum DHEA-S levels after an acute stressor in individuals with a family history of hypertension
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
DHEA-S
DHEA
cortisol
stress
caffeine
serum
hormone
hypertension
family history
healthy
HPA axis
TSST
File:
Download SS_Thesis_final.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Laura Cousino Klein, Thesis Supervisor
David John Vandenbergh, Thesis Honors Advisor
Sheila Grace West, Faculty Reader

165. Preserving the Geographical Imaginary of the Poor Township: The Role of Intermediaries in Township Tourism

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Open Access
Author:
Burka, Marina Lauren
Title:
Preserving the Geographical Imaginary of the Poor Township: The Role of Intermediaries in Township Tourism
Area of Honors:
Geography
Keywords:
township tourism
slum tourism
geographical imaginary
South Africa
township tour
tour operator
authenticity
File:
Download Thesisfinal_4-15-15.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Brian Hastings King, Thesis Supervisor
Carter A Hunt, Thesis Supervisor
Roger Michael Downs, Thesis Honors Advisor

166. Examining the Neurological Mechanisms of Pathological Narcissism Through a Reward Paradigm

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Open Access
Author:
Churney, Aleece Gabrielle
Title:
Examining the Neurological Mechanisms of Pathological Narcissism Through a Reward Paradigm
Area of Honors:
Psychology
Keywords:
fMRI
neuroscience
personality
psychology
narcissism
narcissistic personality disorder
reward paradigm
PNI
File:
Download Aleece_Churney_Thesis_Final.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Stephen Jeffrey Wilson, Thesis Supervisor
Aaron Lee Pincus, Faculty Reader
Dr. Jeffrey M Love, Thesis Honors Advisor

167. Mothers' expectations for emotions and behaviors in competent children: a cross-cultural perspective

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Open Access
Author:
Higgins, Robert Conor
Title:
Mothers' expectations for emotions and behaviors in competent children: a cross-cultural perspective
Area of Honors:
Psychology
Keywords:
culture
emotion
behavior
maternal beliefs
socialization
self-construal
child competence
anger
aggression
File:
Download Higgins_Robert_Conor_mothersexpectationsofchildcompetency.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Pamela Marie Cole, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Richard Alan Carlson, Thesis Honors Advisor

168. On the Origin of Sequences: Computational Analysis of Somatic Hypermutation for Probabilistic Immunoglobulin Predecessor Identification

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Open Access
Author:
Lengerich, Benjamin J
Title:
On the Origin of Sequences: Computational Analysis of Somatic Hypermutation for Probabilistic Immunoglobulin Predecessor Identification
Area of Honors:
Computer Science
Keywords:
Computer Science
Machine Learning
Bioinformatics
Somatic Hypermutation
Immunoglobulin Predecessor Identification
File:
Download Lengerich_Benjamin_thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Raj Acharya, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Jesse Louis Barlow, Thesis Honors Advisor

169. Protocol and Initial Surface Analysis of Explanted Blood Sacs for the Penn State Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device

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Open Access
Author:
Ceneviva, Nicholas E
Title:
Protocol and Initial Surface Analysis of Explanted Blood Sacs for the Penn State Pediatric Ventricular Assist Device
Area of Honors:
Bioengineering
Keywords:
ventricular assist device
pediatric
cardiovascular device
thrombosis
VAD
PVAD
optical profilometry
File:
Download Ceneviva_Nicholas_SHCThesisFinal.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Keefe B Manning, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Keefe B Manning, Thesis Honors Advisor
William Joseph Weiss, Faculty Reader