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402. The Confessional Poets: Removing the Mask of Impersonality With All the Skills of the Modernists

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Open Access
Author:
Shalkey, Vanessa Marie
Title:
The Confessional Poets: Removing the Mask of Impersonality With All the Skills of the Modernists
Area of Honors:
English
Keywords:
confessional
poets
Lowell
Berryman
Eliot
modernists
New Criticism
File:
Download Shalkey_Honors_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
John Edmond Marsh, Thesis Supervisor
Lisa Ruth Sternlieb, Thesis Honors Advisor
Christopher Dean Castiglia, Faculty Reader

403. The Impact of Suicide on Family Survivors: A Review of the Literature and A Proposal for Future Study

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Open Access
Author:
Davis, Katherine Elizabeth
Title:
The Impact of Suicide on Family Survivors: A Review of the Literature and A Proposal for Future Study
Area of Honors:
Human Development and Family Studies
Keywords:
suicide
family survivors
stigma
military suicide
Marine spouses
impact of suicide
File:
Download Davis_Katherine_Impact_of_Suicide_on_Family_Survivors.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Keith Robert Aronson, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Kathryn Bancroft Hynes, Thesis Honors Advisor

405. A Content Analysis: The Marketing And Advertising Of The Breast Cancer Movement

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Open Access
Author:
Fitzgerald, Caroline Catherine
Title:
A Content Analysis: The Marketing And Advertising Of The Breast Cancer Movement
Area of Honors:
Women's Studies
Keywords:
Breast Cancer
Advertising
Marketing
Women
Pink Ribbon
File:
Download Fitzgerald_Caroline_AContentAnalysisBreastCancerMovement.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Carolyn Elizabeth Sachs, Thesis Supervisor
Carolyn Elizabeth Sachs, Thesis Honors Advisor
Mindy L Boffemmyer, Faculty Reader

406. From invisibility to transparency: Bringing the need for increased designer-user interaction in civil works projects to the forefront

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Open Access
Author:
Paskewicz, Mary Elizabeth
Title:
From invisibility to transparency: Bringing the need for increased designer-user interaction in civil works projects to the forefront
Area of Honors:
Civil Engineering
Keywords:
design methods
empathic design
civil and environmental engineering
infrastructure projects
File:
Download Paskewicz_thesis_FINAL.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Richard J Schuhmann, Thesis Supervisor
Eric Todd Donnell, Thesis Honors Advisor

407. The Associations Between Family Violence, DRD4 Polymorphisms, and Children's Regulatory Outcomes

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Open Access
Author:
Leece, Catherine Mae
Title:
The Associations Between Family Violence, DRD4 Polymorphisms, and Children's Regulatory Outcomes
Area of Honors:
Educational Psychology
Keywords:
family violence
child maltreatment
interpartner violence
regulation
effortful control
DRD4
dopamine D-4 receptor
7-repeat
File:
Download Leece_Catherine_AssocFVDRD4andEC.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Elizabeth A Skowron, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Rayne Audrey Sperling, Thesis Honors Advisor

408. The Effect of the A118G Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of the Mu-Opioid Receptor Gene (OPRM1) on Loneliness, Social Support, Rumination and Mood

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Open Access
Author:
Pisciotta, Colleen Margaret
Title:
The Effect of the A118G Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of the Mu-Opioid Receptor Gene (OPRM1) on Loneliness, Social Support, Rumination and Mood
Area of Honors:
Biobehavioral Health
Keywords:
Mu-opioid receptor gene (OPRM1)
loneliness
social support
rumination
mood
File:
Download Pisciotta_Colleen_TheA118GSNPandLoneliness.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
William Gerin, Thesis Supervisor
David John Vandenbergh, Thesis Honors Advisor

410. Detection of Quadrupole Resonance Signals in the Presence of a Deterministic Sinusoidal Disturbance: A Comparison of Signal Averaging and Pseudo-Random Sequence Modulation

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Open Access
Author:
Yu, Cathy
Title:
Detection of Quadrupole Resonance Signals in the Presence of a Deterministic Sinusoidal Disturbance: A Comparison of Signal Averaging and Pseudo-Random Sequence Modulation
Area of Honors:
Electrical Engineering
Keywords:
QR explosive detection
File:
Download 2012_SHT_Yu.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Jeffrey Louis Schiano, Thesis Supervisor
John Douglas Mitchell, Thesis Honors Advisor

411. Examining Effects of PCR Conditions on mtDNA Heteroplasmy Detection Using Next Generation Sequencing

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Open Access
Author:
Rothwell, Lauren Elizabeth
Title:
Examining Effects of PCR Conditions on mtDNA Heteroplasmy Detection Using Next Generation Sequencing
Area of Honors:
Forensic Science
Keywords:
forensic science
DNA
heteroplasmy
pyrosequencing
chimeric sequences
File:
Download LRothwell_ExaminingHeteroplasmy.pdfDownload Rothwell_AdditionalFigures.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Mitchell Mark Holland, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Mitchell Mark Holland, Thesis Honors Advisor
Ronald D Porter, Faculty Reader

412. The Economic Implications of the Introduction of Reverse Mortgages into China

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Open Access
Author:
Jiang, Shan
Title:
The Economic Implications of the Introduction of Reverse Mortgages into China
Area of Honors:
Interdisciplinary in Economics and Finance
Keywords:
Reverse Mortgage Intergeneration Monetary Transfers and Spending
File:
Download Thesis_Shan_Jiang.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Neil Wallace, Thesis Supervisor
James Alan Miles, Thesis Honors Advisor
Bee Yan Roberts, Thesis Honors Advisor

415. Optimization of teff fermentation by Lactobacillus coryniformis starter culture and investigation of sorghum and buckwheat as substitute components in injera batter

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Open Access
Author:
Strobel, Scott Alan
Title:
Optimization of teff fermentation by Lactobacillus coryniformis starter culture and investigation of sorghum and buckwheat as substitute components in injera batter
Area of Honors:
Food Science
Keywords:
injera
fermentation
starter cultures
teff
buckwheat
sorghum
optimization
modified Gompertz model
File:
Download Strobel_Scott_injera.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Gregory Ray Ziegler, Thesis Supervisor
Robert F Roberts, Thesis Honors Advisor
Ali Demirci, Faculty Reader

416. A correlative study of fluid mechanics and evidence of thrombus formation within the Penn State 50 cc V-2 left ventricular assist device

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Open Access
Author:
Topper, Stephen Robert
Title:
A correlative study of fluid mechanics and evidence of thrombus formation within the Penn State 50 cc V-2 left ventricular assist device
Area of Honors:
Bioengineering
Keywords:
ventricular assist device
thrombosis
fluid dynamics
pulsatile
wall shear
surface evaluation
particle image velocimetry
File:
Download Topper_Stephen_Schreyer_Honors_Thesis_2012.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Keefe B Manning, Thesis Supervisor
Peter J Butler, Thesis Honors Advisor
Steven Deutsch, Faculty Reader

419. Sensitivity Analysis of One-dimensional Descent Profiles for Low Altitude Lunar Landings

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Open Access
Author:
Harmon, Jason Scott
Title:
Sensitivity Analysis of One-dimensional Descent Profiles for Low Altitude Lunar Landings
Area of Honors:
Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:
Aerospace
Engineering
Lunar landing
Sensitivity analysis
File:
Download Thesis-_FINAL_COPY-_FINAL_MICROSOFT-_FINAL_FINAL-_NO_SIGNATURE_PAGE.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
David Bradley Spencer, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Mark David Maughmer, Thesis Honors Advisor
Dr. George A Lesieutre, Faculty Reader

421. Hydrogen Generation with Nanotextured Cobalt Catalyst

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Open Access
Author:
Yau, Allison
Title:
Hydrogen Generation with Nanotextured Cobalt Catalyst
Area of Honors:
Engineering Science
Keywords:
hydrogen generation
cobalt
nanotextured catalyst
polycarbonate
nanoPPX
PEM fuel cell
NaBH4
File:
Download Yau_Allison_HydrogenGenerationWithNanotexturedCobaltCatalyst.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Melik C Demirel, Thesis Supervisor
Clifford Jesse Lissenden III, Thesis Honors Advisor
Judith A Todd Copley, Faculty Reader

423. Enhanced inhibition of proliferation in human colon cancer DLD1 cells overexpressing PPAR[gamma].

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Open Access
Author:
Ferry, Christina Helen
Title:
Enhanced inhibition of proliferation in human colon cancer DLD1 cells overexpressing PPAR[gamma].
Area of Honors:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Keywords:
colon cancer
PPAR
proliferation
gamma
rosiglitazone
TZD
adenocarcinoma
nuclear receptor
File:
Download Ferry_Christina_EnhancedInhibitionProliferationDLD1.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Jeffrey Maurice Peters, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Teh-hui Kao, Thesis Honors Advisor
Dr. Wendy Hanna-Rose, Faculty Reader

425. An Evolutionary Algorithm for Low-thrust Orbital Transfers

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Open Access
Author:
Hashimoto, Kaomi Cristina
Title:
An Evolutionary Algorithm for Low-thrust Orbital Transfers
Area of Honors:
Aerospace Engineering
Keywords:
Particle Swarm Optimization
Low-Thrust
Orbital Transfers
Astrodynamics
File:
Download Hashimoto_Kaomi_EvolutionaryAlgorithmLowThrust.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Robert Graham Melton, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. George A Lesieutre, Thesis Honors Advisor
David Bradley Spencer, Faculty Reader

426. Finding Humanity After Dehumanization: an Examination of the Role of Memoir in Narrating the Human Rights Violations at Guantánamo Bay

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Open Access
Author:
Fung, Tak-Yin Sandra
Title:
Finding Humanity After Dehumanization: an Examination of the Role of Memoir in Narrating the Human Rights Violations at Guantánamo Bay
Area of Honors:
English
Keywords:
Guantánamo Bay
human rights
memoirs
File:
Download Fung_Final_Thesis_Submission.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Sophia A Mcclennen, Thesis Supervisor
Lisa Ruth Sternlieb, Thesis Honors Advisor
Jonathan Harold Marks, Faculty Reader

428. Design By Example: a Web-based Tool for Context-driven Design of Biomedical Devices

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Open Access
Author:
Dzombak, Rachel Victoria
Title:
Design By Example: a Web-based Tool for Context-driven Design of Biomedical Devices
Area of Honors:
Bioengineering
Keywords:
medical devices
developing countries
context
design
bioengineering
africa
Kenya
File:
Download Dzombak_Rachel_DesignByExample_Final.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Peter J Butler, Thesis Honors Advisor
Peter J Butler, Thesis Supervisor
Khanjan Mehta, Faculty Reader
Margaret June Slattery, Faculty Reader

431. Characterization and Scale-up of Water Treatment via Adsorbed Moringa Oleifera Protein

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Open Access
Author:
Smith, Eric Thomas
Title:
Characterization and Scale-up of Water Treatment via Adsorbed Moringa Oleifera Protein
Area of Honors:
Chemical Engineering
Keywords:
Moringa Oleifera
Moringa Oleifera Cationic Protein
Water Treatment
File:
Download Smith_Eric_Honors_Thesis.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Darrell Velegol, Thesis Honors Advisor
Andrew Zydney, Faculty Reader
Darrell Velegol, Thesis Supervisor

434. A novel protein-engineering approach for enhancing the crystallization of recalcitrant proteins

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Open Access
Author:
Hostetler, Zachary M
Title:
A novel protein-engineering approach for enhancing the crystallization of recalcitrant proteins
Area of Honors:
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Keywords:
structural biology
x-ray crystallography
protein
crystallization
recombinant
fusion
GFP
SUMO
hRCC1
File:
Download Hostetler_Zachary_aNovelProteinEngineeringApproach.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Song Tan, Thesis Supervisor
David Scott Gilmour, Thesis Honors Advisor
Dr. Wendy Hanna-Rose, Faculty Reader

435. Diamonds in the Rough: A Comparative Case Study of the Casamance Conflict and the Sierra Leone Civil war

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Open Access
Author:
Kowey, Emily M
Title:
Diamonds in the Rough: A Comparative Case Study of the Casamance Conflict and the Sierra Leone Civil war
Area of Honors:
International Politics
Keywords:
blood diamond
rebel recruitment
resource curse
African civil conflict
civilian casualties
File:
Download FINAL_DRAFT_THESIS.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Douglas William Lemke, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Michael Barth Berkman, Thesis Honors Advisor

438. The Thermal Conductivity of Solid 4he in Vycor

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Open Access
Author:
Omelchenko, Stefan Thomas
Title:
The Thermal Conductivity of Solid 4he in Vycor
Area of Honors:
Interdisciplinary in Engineering Science and Physics
Keywords:
helium
Vycor
supersolid
superfluid
File:
Download omelchenko_stefan_thermalconductivityofHeinvycor.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Moses Hung Wai Chan, Thesis Supervisor
Michael T Lanagan, Thesis Honors Advisor
Judith A Todd Copley, Faculty Reader
Prof. Richard Wallace Robinett, Thesis Honors Advisor

444. The Interactive Effects Of Parental Education and Friends’ College Plans on College Enrollment

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Open Access
Author:
Montminy, Sarah Lynne
Title:
The Interactive Effects Of Parental Education and Friends’ College Plans on College Enrollment
Area of Honors:
Sociology
Keywords:
social capital
cumulative advantage
resource substitution
college enrollment
File:
Download montminy_sarah_finalsubmission.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Michelle Lynn Frisco, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Jeffery Todd Ulmer, Thesis Honors Advisor

446. Cyber Crime: Analysis of Offending Patterns and Offender Characteristics with Special Emphasis on Women

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Open Access
Author:
Lee, Corey J
Title:
Cyber Crime: Analysis of Offending Patterns and Offender Characteristics with Special Emphasis on Women
Area of Honors:
Security and Risk Analysis
Keywords:
cyber crime
cybercriminal
women
File:
Download CoreyLee-Apr-9-2012-Thesis_Final_Draft.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Darrell J Steffensmeier, Thesis Supervisor
William Benjamin Gill, Thesis Honors Advisor

448. Investigating the Rcs Phosphorelay in Escherichia coli as a Target for Novel Antibiotic Development

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Open Access
Author:
Bauer, Bradley William
Title:
Investigating the Rcs Phosphorelay in Escherichia coli as a Target for Novel Antibiotic Development
Area of Honors:
Microbiology
Keywords:
Antibiotic resistance
Escherichia coli
Rcs phosphorelay
RcsB
File:
Download Thesis_Final_Bauer51.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Dr. Sarah Ellen Ades, Thesis Supervisor
Dr. Sarah Ellen Ades, Thesis Honors Advisor
Dr. Teh-hui Kao, Faculty Reader
Dr. Wendy Hanna-Rose, Faculty Reader

450. The relationship of core endurance to dynamic balance and functional hop task performance under loaded and unloaded conditions.

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Open Access
Author:
Lopez, Sarah M
Title:
The relationship of core endurance to dynamic balance and functional hop task performance under loaded and unloaded conditions.
Area of Honors:
Kinesiology
Keywords:
core endurance
functional performance
load
File:
Download THESIS_DRAFT_Sarah_M_Lopez.pdf
Thesis Supervisors:
Sayers John Miller III, Thesis Supervisor
Jinger S. Gottschall, Thesis Honors Advisor
Giampietro Luciano Vairo, Faculty Reader
Stephen Jacob Piazza, Thesis Honors Advisor