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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

173. Long Term Effects of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 131 (SFAS 131) on Geographic Disclosures of U.S. Firms

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Open Access
Author:
Frutiger, Adam Ceck
Title:
Long Term Effects of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards 131 (SFAS 131) on Geographic Disclosures of U.S. Firms
Area of Honors:
Accounting
Keywords:
SFAS 131
SFAS 14
IAS 14
IFRS 8
Geographic Segment Disclosures
Operating Segment
File:
Download Adam_Frutiger_Long_Term_Effect_of_Statement_of_Financial_Accounting_Standards_131__SFAS_131__on_Geographic_Disclosures_of_U.S._Firms.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Susan Frances Havranek, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Ronald Walker, Thesis Honors Advisor
Oranee Tawatnuntachai, Faculty Reader

174. Nuanced Analysis on the Impact of Solar Resource, Electricity Rates and Virtual Net Metering Affecting Community Solar Success in Vermont, Pennsylvania and Mississippi

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Open Access
Author:
Cohen, Jesse Mac
Title:
Nuanced Analysis on the Impact of Solar Resource, Electricity Rates and Virtual Net Metering Affecting Community Solar Success in Vermont, Pennsylvania and Mississippi
Area of Honors:
Energy Engineering
Keywords:
Community Solar
Virtual Net Metering
solar resource
electricity rates
Vermont solar
Pennsylvania solar
Mississippi solar
File:
Download Jesse_Cohen_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Jeffrey Brownson, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Sarma V Pisupati, Thesis Honors Advisor

175. A Comparative Study of the Anatomy and Functional Morphology of the Mammalian Nasal Cavity

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Open Access
Author:
Quigley, Andrew Patrick
Title:
A Comparative Study of the Anatomy and Functional Morphology of the Mammalian Nasal Cavity
Area of Honors:
Bioengineering
Keywords:
mammal
nasal airway
three-dimensional anatomy
reconstruction
morphometry
magnetic resonance imaging
olfaction
respiration
File:
Download Quigley_Thesis_Final_SHC.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Brent A Craven, Thesis Supervisor
Michael H Krane, Thesis Supervisor
Sheereen Majd, Thesis Honors Advisor

176. Determining Optimal Truncation Parameters of Algorithms for Releasing Graph Statistics Under Node-differential Privacy

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Open Access
Author:
Bhandari, Sujeet
Title:
Determining Optimal Truncation Parameters of Algorithms for Releasing Graph Statistics Under Node-differential Privacy
Area of Honors:
Computer Science
Keywords:
Differential
Privacy
Node
Graph
Mechanisms
Noise
Error
File:
Download Bhandari_Sujeet_differentialprivacy.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Adam Smith, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. John Joseph Hannan, Thesis Honors Advisor

178. Advancing Flexible Electronics through Novel Two-dimensional Materials Development

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Open Access
Author:
Distefano, Jennifer Geary
Title:
Advancing Flexible Electronics through Novel Two-dimensional Materials Development
Area of Honors:
Materials Science and Engineering
Keywords:
flexible electronics
two-dimensional materials
transition metal dichalcogenides
File:
Download DiStefano_Thesis_final.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Joshua Alexander Robinson, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Robert Allen Kimel, Thesis Honors Advisor

179. Soundscapes: the effects of natural sound and unnatural noise on heart rate, positive affect and negative affect, in relation to stress recovery

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Open Access
Author:
Zaverukha, Jessica M
Title:
Soundscapes: the effects of natural sound and unnatural noise on heart rate, positive affect and negative affect, in relation to stress recovery
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
Sound
Noise
National Parks
Stress recovery
File:
Download Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Joshua Morrison Smyth, Thesis Supervisor
David John Vandenbergh, Thesis Honors Advisor