ETDs from 2000-2009
Theses/Dissertations from 2005
Pattern formation for some systems of nonlinear differential equations., Jinguo Lian
GFAP mutations in Alexander disease., Rong Li
Hox proteins as BMP downstream transcription factors., Xuelin Li
The role of DDX3 in TRAIL-R2-mediated apoptosis., Yang Li
Institutional pressures and strategic responsiveness: The case for hospital diversification., Huabin Luo
A brief intervention to increase compliance in liver transplant patients as predicted by executive functioning and memory., Joslyn M. Mason
The carboxy terminus of the α-subunit of the amiloride -sensitive epithelial sodium channel binds to F-actin., Christopher Mazzochi
Environmental health practitioners in Alabama: An assessment of the practice of the ten essential services and abilities in the fourteen core competencies., Christie McCullum-Hill
Structural studies of an evolving ribosome., Jason A. Mears
Hepatic encephalopathy and post -transplant cognitive recovery., Amy L. Meidinger
The Weight of All That Goes Unsaid., Laurel Mills
Predictors of family-related indirect costs for asthma in low -income African American children: Morbidity, adherence, and psychosocial risk factors., Chanda Nicole Mobley
Physician patient communication and treatment decision making: "Analyzing the gap" for Black and White prostate cancer patients, Tondra L. Moore
Using metacognition and analysis of response: Documenting the reading intervention encounters shared between a reading specialist and urban second graders., Gayle Bullock Morrison
The effects of urbanization on the health of fish and benthic macroinvertebrate communities in the upper Cahaba River watershed., Kevin J. Morse
Variation in human respiratory syncytial virus transcriptional control sequences: Impact on viral gene expression and replication., Robin M. Moudy
The influence of organizational and environmental change on specialty choice: A retrospective study., Kalai Mugilan
Molecular analysis of the human immunodeficiency virus type-1 reverse transcriptase in infectious virus., Alok Mohan Mulky
Evaluation of human B lymphopoiesis models and novel FIGLER molecules during B cell development., Delicia L. Munfus
Focal adhesion kinase (FAK) signaling in glioblastoma tumors promotes cell migration and invasion., Meera Natarajan
Effects of psychosocial factors and recording methods on adherence to self -monitoring among adults with asthma., Anchalee Ngamvitroj
Lactate and optic neuropathy in glaucoma., Quintus Chukwuemeka Ngumah
Explorations in swarm algorithms: Hybrid particle swarm optimization and adaptive culture model algorithms., Mathew M. Noel
Hearing sensitivity among Anniston Army Depot workers., Melissa W. Norman
A mouse model with carnitine palmitoyltransferase -1a deficiency reveals its crucial roles in gestation and glucose tolerance., Lara Rachel Nyman
Ion channels that contribute to the resting conductance in normal and malignant glial cells., Michelle L. Olsen
The roles of leukocyte cell adhesion molecules in mucosal inflammation., Darrell B. O'Quinn
Analysis of HIV-1 integrase structure and function in viral cDNA synthesis., Marcus S. Padow
Pharmacological and physiological characterization of endogenous nACH receptors., Julie C. Parker
Teleradiology program evaluation., Nieika Geeter Parks
Perceived loneliness, helplessness, and boredom of elderly residents in Eden nursing homes., Robin Brush Parnell
Effects of passivation on surface properties of titanium and titanium alloys., Donald William Petersen
A comprehensive study of woven carbon fiber -reinforced nylon 6 composites., Selvum Pillay
The relationship among human resource management, organizational culture, and organizational performance., Elena A. Platonova
Correlates of douching frequency, sexually transmitted infections, sexual risk behaviors and reasons for douching among adolescents and young adult women., Pamela Q. Plummer
Assessment of social support, HIV-related stigma, and social problem-solving as model components of depressive symptomatology in persons with HIV., Worawan Prachakul
Thrombospondin-1 signaling pathways in cell migration and angiogenesis., Tanya A. Rege
Homology modeling of plasma and ribosome-associated proteins., Paul E. Richardson
Influence of the host cell on the selection of the tRNA primer required for HIV -1 replication., Kenda L. Rigdon
The application of the stages of change to select health behaviors: A local adaptation of the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System., William B. Rogers
The functional role of human breast fibroblasts in breast carcinogenesis., Andrea Sadlonova
The evaluation of biodegradable four star PEO-PLA copolymer as a drug delivery vector., LaTisha Evette Salaam
Mechanisms regulating mesenchymal stem cell adhesion to biomimetically-functionalized hydroxyapatite biomaterials for bone tissue engineering applications., Amber Annette Sawyer
Adaptive parenting in high -risk environments and the impact on early adolescents' well -being., Lisa M. Schainker
Assessment and impact of symptoms among medicare beneficiaries: Implications for policy makers, managed care organizations, and primary care clinics., Steven M. Schmidt
Evaluation of a tailored computerized cervical cancer risk assessment among rural Alabama African American women., Yu-Mei Marie Schoenberger
Examining relationships between DIBELS and SAT 10., Susan Arnold Seay
Two to tango: Sexual health and sex partners at high risk of sexually transmitted infections., Margaret Christine Snead
Mechanism of action of 4'-thio-beta-D-arabinofuranosylcytosine (T-araC)., Hitoshi Someya
Reproductive and developmental effects of bioactive constituents of pulp mill effluent on female mosquitofish, Gambusia affinis., Jason Paul Stanko
Lyn kinase activity and signaling in glioblastoma tumors., Michelle R. Stettner
Activation of neuregulin -1/ErbB signaling promotes proliferation in human Schwann cell neoplasia., Mark S. Stonecypher
Serine proteases modulate lung epithelium by increasing sodium and chlorine transport and transepithelial resistance: A novel role in fluid balance., Veronica Swystun
The development of insulin resistance following hemorrhage., LaWanda Holland Thompson
Characterization of NCOAT, a bifunctional enzyme with O-GlcNAcase and histone acetyltransferase activity., Clifford A. Toleman
Functional properties of subplate neurons., Juan Ed Torres-Reveron
Studies on reinforced vinyl ester composites subjected to fire and impact., Chad A. Ulven
Development of the designer diamond anvils and study of structural and electrical properties of f-electron metals at ultra-high pressures., Nenad Velisavljevic
Relationships among pre-admission characteristics in associate degree nursing programs as predictors of NCLEX-RN success., Gloria J. Wacks
Molecular evolution and genomic analysis of poxviruses., Chunlin Wang
A role of TGFß/BMP in leukemogenesis through interaction between Smad4 and Hoxa9, Ning Wang
Signaling mechanisms of neuromuscular junction formation., Qiang Wang
Peptide agonists and antagonists of a novel pathway in neutrophilic inflammation., Nathaniel M. Weathington
Medical adherence: A structural approach to the logic of middle -class allergic rhinitis patient behavior., Angelina Rosas Wittich
Pathogenic mechanisms of a spontaneous erosive arthritis mouse model-BXD2., Yalei Wu
Regulation of growth hormone signaling by insulin., Jie Xu
Primum non nocere: Measuring and benchmarking hospital malpractice performance., Carlton C. Young
Statistical properties of chaotic billiards., Hongkun Zhang
Induction of gamma -glutamyl transpeptidase by 4-hydroxy-2-nonenal in rat alveolar epithelial cells., Hongqiao Zhang
Joining of polypropylene/polypropylene and glass fiber reinforced polypropylene composites., Jianguang Zhang
Characterization of a rod photoreceptor cGMP -gated cation channel beta-subunit knockout mouse., Youwen Zhang
Linearization of regression problems with optimal weights., Shimin Zheng
Using fuzzy probability and simulation methods in Web planning models., Xidong Zheng
Theses/Dissertations from 2004
Organizational identity in academic health centers., Alice M. Adams
Regulation of class II MHC expression by estrogenic compounds., Jill Adamski
Investigation of nanostructured titanium oxide from surface sol -gel processing for biomaterial applications., Maria Athena C Advincula
A case study: Implementing a technology -rich learning environment., April Page Aldridge
Post-surgical disparity in survival between African Americans and Caucasians with colorectal adenocarcinoma., Dominik D. Alexander
A study of preservice teacher exposure to technology in the college classroom and field experience., Jeffery W. Anderson
Breast cancer prevention and early detection information seeking and receiving behaviors and their relationship to the health locus of control orientation of rural and urban African American women., Charkarra Anderson-Lewis
Modulation of endothelial cell function by oxidized lipids., Erin K. Arnold
Systemic delivery of peptides and macromolecules in nasal formulations containing an alkylglycoside., John J. Arnold
The impact of Alabama's family planning demonstration program on access to care and contraceptive method choice among low -income women., Deren E. Bader
Regulation of growth hormone receptor gene expression: The role of insulin and cytokines., William L. Bennett
Regulation of p115 dynamics in vivo., Elizabeth L. Brandon
Expression and physiological significance of amiloride-sensitive sodium channels in the retina., Laura M. Brockway
Regulation of cyclic GMP -dependent protein kinase expression by inflammatory cytokines in vascular smooth muscle cells., Natasha Consuela Browner
Structural characterization of cation-binding metallacrown ethers and applications in rhodium-catalyzed hydroformylation., Jennifer M. Butler
Marijuana and intentions to use condoms: Applying the theory of planned behavior., Albert D. Butts
Investigation of the human respiratory syncytial virus proteins involved in viral transcription., Tara L. Cartee
Mechanisms of nonlinear changes of transmembrane potential during electrical shocks., Eric Randolph Cheek
The role of syndecan-2 in matrix deposition., Ligong Chen
Physiological and psychological mediators of ethnic group differences in laboratory pain sensitivity., Leanne Renee Cianfrini
