This collection contains doctoral dissertations, masters theses, independent studies, and similar works representing graduate student culminating achievements. To browse dissertations and theses by academic department or program, please go to the Research Unit, Center, or Department page. Graduate dissertations and theses may also be found using the Library's catalog.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2008

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Public Prekindergarten: An Implementation Model for Public Schools In States That Do Not Fund Prekindergarten, Sharon A. Hansen

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Analysis of Minnesota students' mathematical literacy on TIMSS, NAEP, and MN BST., Timothy John Harms

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An Exploration of Satisfaction, Psychological Stress, and Readiness for Interprofessional Learning in Medical, Nursing, Allied Health, and Social Work Students in an Interprofessional Health Care Course, Anne M. Haskins

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Biliteracy and skills transfer: Literacy skills transfer from Arabic to English focusing on lexical access, Henry J. Hauser

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Changes in Preservice Elementary Teachers' Personal Science Teaching Efficacy and Science Teaching Outcome Expectancies: The Influence of Context, Richard P. Hechter

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Adrenergic Modulation Of CA1 Neuron Activity, Kristin L. Hillman

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College students as catalysts for social change: A case study, Pamela Holsinger-Fuchs

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Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Modulates NMDA Receptors In The Central Nervous System, Javier H. Jara

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Catholic Identity and Mission in Post Ex Corde Ecclesiae Catholic Highter Education: The Perceptions and Experiences of Lay Faculty at a Jesuit University, Dan T. Jensen

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To stop the rose from falling from its prime: Ellen Murphy's world within., Viki Rae Johnson

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Research and development of a programming solution to auto-populate and engineering drawing using Autolisp and Microsoft access, Mitchell Jones

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Geochemical Analysis of Ironstone Preserved Molluscan Fossils of the Hell Creek Formation (Cretaceous) and Ludlow Member of the Fort Union Formation (Paleogene) of Southwestern North Dakota, Tanya P. Justham

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Lipid Raft Mediated Lyn Kinase Activation Regulates Host Innate Immune Response Against Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Lung Infection, Shibichakravarthy Kannan

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Cultural Identity, Communication, and Cultural Reentry: Experiences of American Students, Yuliya Kartoshkina

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Cortisol Response of Non-Suicidal Self-Injurers versus Non-Self-Injurers Exposed to a Social Rejection Laboratory Stressor, Patrick L. Kerr

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Teaching Regional Anesthesia to Nurse Anesthesia Students, Garre! C. Kinzler

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Electron Donor Potential of Eastern North Dakota Shale Formations, Ryan J. Salinas Klapperich

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Characterization Of Adrenergic Receptor Subtypes In The Rodent Hippocampus, Christopher A. Knudson

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Risks of Skin Cancer and Photoaging Associated with Indoor Tanning, Amy Knutson

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Depression in Older Adults and the Effect that Social Isolation May Have; A Literature Review, Courtney Kondos-Merck

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An application of acting methodologies of Lee Strasberg, Stella Adler, and Sanford Meisner to Roles in Anton in show business, Misti D. Koop

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Comprehensive Weight Management in Overweight Adolescents, Mia M. Kozojed

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Parental Satisfiers with Children's Care, Michael Kropp

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Effect of a common senior -year program on undergraduate students from a multi -institution higher education alliance., Susan Kuntz

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Experimental polychondritis: Induced vs. spontaneous., Jennifer L. Lamoureux

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Health Risks And Academic Performance: Implications For College Students, Faculty And Administration, Mary F.D. Larson

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Acoustic correlates of fortis/lenis in San Francisco Ozolotepec Zapotec, Anita J. Leander

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Determining Evidence Based Management of Benign Breast Diseases, Erin E. Lee

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Higher Education Policy Punctuations: An Assessment of Media Attention and Congressional Oversight, Dean Lefor

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Syntheses and characterizations of bis(1°-amino)-cyclodiphosph(V)azanes, bis(diazasilaphosphetidines), and some of their metal complexes., Graham Russel Lief

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Evaluating the Influence of Airport Governance Structures on Financial Performance, Marcelo Lima

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The Effect of Caregiver Question Types On Disruptive Behavior in Dementia Patients, Cynthia I. Lofton

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Historic Origin, Range Expansion, And Habitat Suitability Of Introduced Wild Pigs (Sus Scrofa) In California, Ronald E. Loggins

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Depression in the Elderly, Jan R. Lynch

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Instructional Quality Of Part -Time Continuing Education Instructors: Factors That Contribute To Positive Student Evaluation, Maureen M. MacDonald

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Correlation of Electron Donor Concentrations in Sediments with Sediment Properties: New Providence, Iowa, Bijesh Maharjan

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Movements, Resource Selection, And Risk Analyses For Parasitic Disease In An Expanding Moose Population In The Northern Great Plains, James J. Maskey Jr.

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White Privilege Attitudes Scale—General Version: A Validation Study, Jana C. McCormick

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Explicating Global Wellbeing In College Students Using Health Risk Behaviors And Adjustment To College, Jeanine S. McDermott

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Risk factors, chronic disease, and functionality of Native American and Alaskan Native elder populations., Leander Russell McDonald

A reason for reform in alternative high school education, Micheal McLoughlin

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A reason for reform in alternative high school education, Micheal McLoughlin

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Production of Bangla stops by native English speakers learning Bangla: An acoustic analysis, Dustin D. Miller

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Technological Strategic Planning and Globalization Impact: Fine-Tuning Strategic Planning Methodology, Plamen Miltenoff

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Development of a definition, classification system, and model for cultural geology., Lloyd W. Mitchell III

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A Behavioral Intervention Targeting A Reduction In Child Distress During A Routine Immunization, Matthew P. Myrvik

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The Design And Synthesis Of Zinc(Ii) Ion Fluorescence Sensors, Julius Ngunde Ngwendson

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Postpartum Depression in Anishinaabe American Indians, Natalie M. Nicholson

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Brownian Dynamics Simulations Of Interactions Between Aldolase, GAPDH Or LDH With Cytoskeletal Proteins, Eric N. Njabon

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A Study of Asian Dust Events Using Surface, Satellite, and Aircraft Measurements During Intex-B, Rebecca L. Obrecht

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Light Induced Changes In The Photoreceptor Outer Segments, Vikram Palamalai

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Theoretical study of compounds containing nitrogen in or near strained ring structures., Rajeev Ramdatt Pandey

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Know your Audience: An Assessment of Preferred Learning Styles of Freshman Students at Red River High School in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Kelly D. Peters

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Effects of Motivational Interviewing on Levels of Physical Activity in Older Adults, Anna M. Pignol

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Two Approaches To The Removal Of Heating Fuel Oil Trapped In Wood And Concrete: Bio- And Photoremediation. Characterization Of Lignans In Flaxseed By Hplc/Dad/Esi Tof Ms And Gc/Ms, Inna Eduardovna Popova Tyapochkin

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Spinal Versus Epidural Anesthesia for The Management of Patients with Preeclampsia Undergoing Elective of Urgent Elective or Urgent Cesarean Section, Lonna M. Potter

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Assessment and Accountability: An Exploration of Teachers' Practices in Assessing English Language Proficiency, Mari B. Rasmussen

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Pool and Spa Entrapment Among Children, Andrea M. Riendeau

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Advancements in selenium speciation, fast gas analysis and sample preparation procedures for the chemical analysis of real-world samples., Mark Timothy Roberge

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The effects of higher education on police officer performance and promotion., Mary Rogers

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A Meta-analysis of Adolescent Rampage Shootings and the Potential Interconnectivity to Gifted/Talented Children with Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Meghan M. Salyers

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Civil War Camps of Instruction in Illinois: Exploring the Transition from Civilian to Soldier, Daniel C. Sauerwein

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Cervical Extracellular Matrix Changes Due to Parturition, Rhonda R. Schafer

Perioperative Considerations Of A Patient With An Implantable Pacemaker, Cloris L. Schmidt

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Perioperative Considerations of a Patient with Implementable Pacemaker, Cloris L. Schmidt

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Effect Of Motivation On Superlative Responding Among Aviation And Psychology Students On The Mmpi-2, Peter A. Schmutzer

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Communication And Pandemic Preparedness In Rural Critical Access Hospitals, Stuart A. Schneider

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Syntheses and characterizations of amino(imino)- and amino(chalcogeno)phosphoranes containing diazasilaphosphetidine rings and some of their metal complexes., Ingo Schranz

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Exploring Future Workforce Perceptions Of Leadership And Relationships, Brandon J. Semler

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Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: The Benefits and Risks of Pharmacologic Treatment, Heather Shimek

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Characterization of SRC -suppressed C -kinase substrate (SSeCKS) in rat primary sensory neurons., Sandra Marie Siegel

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An investigation into aversions toward mathematics affecting entry-level mathematics students seeking non -math, non -science degrees., Michael James Simmers

A Meta-Analysis of Adolescent Rampage Shootings and The Potential Interconnectivity to Gifted/Talented Children with Emotional/Behavioral Discorders, Meghan M. Slayers

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Development of tracking systems for reworked products, Vaddadi Sri Brahmeshwar Abhishek

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Adolescent depression: Vulnerability factors for boys and girls, Paul Andrew Stebbins

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The Application Of mVAL Software In Assessing Teacher Performance: A Case Study, Pauline P. Stonehouse

Rural Breastfeeding Mothers: Five Reasons for Early Cessation, Amy Suda

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Rural Breastfeeding Mothers: Five Reasons for Early Cessation, Amy L. Suda

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Circadian Disruptions in Night Nurses, Leah Swenson

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Expression of the GTP and ATP specific isoforms of succinyl -CoA synthetase in mouse and human., Kristin Nora Tews

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The Professional Development of Teachers for International Contexts: A Case Study of Concordia Language Villages' Study Abroad Programs, Michelle L. Thomas

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Half-Day to full-day kindergarten programming and early literacy behaviors of emergent readers, Jim A. Torkelson

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Community Capitals: Examining The Socioeconomics Of A Rural Community, Margaret R. Tweten

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Air Crew Alcohol and Drug Policies: A Survey of FAR of Part 91 Corporate/Executive Flight Operations, Johnene Vardiman

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A Historical Study of the Kindergarten and First Grade Programs at the Minot State University Laboratory School (1969 - 1990): A School Ahead of its Time, Valeria Noel Wax

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The Fit For and Interest in a Proposed Doctoral Program in Business Administration by Retirement-Eligible Military Commanders, Anthony B. Williams

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Reactive Airway Disease in Relation to Indoor Air Quality, LaToria Williams

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Childless Women in the Plays of William Inge, Tennessee Williams, and Edward Albee, Suzanne Macdonald Winkel

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Oxidative stress and diabetic cardiomyopathy., Loren Eugene Wold

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Regulation Of Pro-Inflammatory Responses By Ligands Of The Nuclear Receptor Pparγ, Andrew P. Woster

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Vitamin D Supplementation and Breastfed Infants, Jana Zwilling

Theses/Dissertations from 2007

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North Dakota K-12 Principals' Perceptions of Arts Integration in Schools, Roger Allen Abbe

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Intrapersonal Communication and Well-Being, James Abbott

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Distribution, Abundance, and Habitat Associations of the Long-Billed Curlew in Southwestern North Dakota, Daniel S. Ackerman

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Coordinating Student Experiences in the Health Care Setting - A Design for Efficient and Effective Learning, Communication and Patient Care, Mary Amundson

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Syntheses and Characterizations of Bis(Diazasilaphosphetidine)Amine, P, N-2-Phosphinoaminopyridine and Phosphaacetylferrocenyl Ligands, and Some of Their Metal Complexes, Leonard E. Anagho

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Ground Heat Exchangers: Analytical and Numerical Modeling and Experimental Validation, Gopal K. Bandyopadhyay

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Facilities Management: Curriculum Development for a new undergraduate major, Ryan Barstad

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Mentoring and Retention of First and Second Year Teachers in North Dakota Public Schools, David C. Bartz

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Questioning the Consumer Culture: A Qualitative Study on Voluntary Simplicity, Timothy S. Beecher