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ETDs from 2000-2009

Electronic versions of theses and dissertations from 2000 to 2009, University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

Microstructure evolution in twin roll cast AA3105., Naiyu Sun

Surface Reconstruction Using Gamma Shapes, Ying Sun

Conserved locus control region sequences controlling beta-globin gene expression in mice., Andrea A. Svendsen

Artificial intelligence design framework for optical backplane engineering., Urcun Tanik

Effects Of Dietary Carbohyd Rate On Weight Gain And Gonad Production In Juvenile Sea Urchins, Lytechinus Variegatus, Anna M. Taylor

Examining science achievement of African American females in suburban middle schools: A mixed methods study., Kecia C. Topping

Assessing the implementation and effects of Operation Choose Health on reducing smoke exposure in a low -income population., Nannette Turner

Assessment of health knowledge among college freshmen students at the Hashemite University in Jordan., Moayad Abdullah Metlaq Wahsheh

Identification and analysis of Sex -lethal, the sex determination master switch, as a member of the Hh signaling pathway in the soma of Drosophila melanogaster., Sabrina L. Walthall

Immunogenetic and cytokine factors on genital Chlamydia trachomatis infection., Chengbin Wang

Investigation of defect energy levels in semi -insulating 4H-SiC using electron paramagnetic resonance and photo-electron paramagnetic resonance., Haiyan Wang

Expression and function of calcium -activated potassium channels in human gliomas., Amy Katherine Weaver

Identification and characterization of the O-GlcNACzyme: A multienzyme complex regulating O-GlcNAC modification., Thomas R. Whisenhunt

Racial disparities in breast cancer treatment in Alabama., Julie Lynn Worthington

Contribution of non-occupational exposure factors and non-noise occupational exposure to loss of hearing sensitivity among Anniston Army Depot worker., Katrina L. Wright

Rac1, Rac2, dPosh and Ter94 regulate eye development and apoptosis in Drosophila., Li Xiao

Factors for HIV /AIDS risk in Yunnan Province, China near the Myanmar border., Yan Xiao

Age differentials in involuntary migration -induced distress., Juan Xi

The influence of HIV-1 A -loop on primer selection., Wenqin Xu

Growth hormone receptor lipid raft localization and mechanisms of growth hormone signaling initiation., Ning Yang

The effect of environmentally-related cardiovascular disease risk factors on mitochondrial damage and atherogenesis., Zhen Yang

CEO origin and succession planning in acute care hospitals., Amy K. Yarbrough

Structural and biophysical analysis of IL-10 receptor interactions with cellular and Epstein -Barr virus IL-10., Sung-Il Yoon

Long wavelength sensitivity of humans with abnormal color vision., Yancy C. York

Differential signaling pathways mediated by alternatively spliced FGFR-1 isoforms., Pei Zhang

Transcriptional regulation of the DPYD gene: Role of *Sp proteins and promoter methylation., Xue Zhang

Model-Driven Integration Of Software And Service Components, Wei Zhao

Studies of a receptor and ligands involved in regulation of crustacean (Callinectes sapidus) growth and metabolism., Junying Zheng

V-SS-PARSE: A new MRI method for rapid mapping of flow velocity., Jin Zuo

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

Evidence of cardiovascular protection by moderate alcohol and the polyphenol quercetin: Role of endothelial nitric oxide synthase., Laila H. Abou-Agag

Assessment of brain tumor angiogenesis using perfusion magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance spectroscopy., Narasimha Shastry Akella

Structural analysis of flange connections for multi-sectioned prestressed concrete poles., Ronald G. Albanese

The relationship between hyperfertility (parity≥15) and fetal outcomes among singleton births., Muktar H. Aliyu

Visual guidance of recovery from induced myopia in tree shrews., Angela Ofeibea Amedo

The role of transforming growth factor-beta in the development of the axial skeleton., Michael O. Baffi

Optical defect centers and surface morphology of diamond single crystals grown by chemical vapor deposition., Paul A. Baker

Theoretical and applied implications of context for children's unintentional injuries., Benjamin K. Barton

CD4+ T cell memory and antigen-specific cell frequency., John T. Bates

Cancer incidence among semiconductor and storage device manufacturing workers., Thomas John Bender

Seasons of leadership development: An analysis of a multi-dimensional model of mentoring among career groups of United States Army officers., Lee Wilson Bewley

Survival of microorganisms during aerobic digestion., Lisa Ann Blankinship

A pharmacogenomic approach to treating brain and pancreatic cancers using capecitabine chemoradiotherapy., Carmelo Blanquicett

The role of the anaphylatoxin C3a in inflammatory central nervous system disorders., Laura A. Boos

HIV infection among African American women: A descriptive study., Rebecca Bothwell-Ephraim

The relative risk of mortality associated with the 10th percentile of birth weight for gestational age among singleton infants born to United States resident mothers, 1995-1999., Sheree L. Boulet

The role of the renin -angiotensin system in extracellular matrix remodeling during the progression of hypertension and the development of cardiac fibrosis., Chastity N McRae Bradford

Green's functions from a metric point of view., Gaston Alexander Brouwer

Physical activity and exercise self -efficacy in overweight women with Type 2 diabetes enrolled in a behavioral weight loss program., Della M. Brown

Trophic interactions mediated by the freshwater cyanobacterium Lyngbya wollei., Frank A. Camacho

The role of glutamate transport inhibition on rat neocortex: Implications for epilepsy., Susan L. Campbell

Model driven development and dynamic composition of Web services., Fei Cao

Paradigms, pedagogy and practice: Perspectives of National Board Certified teachers in regard to reading., Kathryn Dee Chandler

Cytotoxic T lymphocyte response to adenovirus gene therapy., Jian Chen

Retinohypothalamic connections in the rhesus monkey., John C. Chijuka

Regulation of neuronal nicotinic receptors by phosphorylation: Effects on receptor function and trafficking., Chang Hoon Cho

Cognitive abilities of survivors of neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation., Stephanie Chopko

Vaccines and disease mechanisms relevant to pneumococcal disease in two groups of high -risk children., Mamie Thomas Coats

mRNA stability in trinucleotide repeat disorders., Andrew B. Crouse

Role of MnSOD in renal I/R injury., Danielle L. Cruthirds

Population variables and self-reported barriers that influence receipt of dental care by Arizona's children., Carol H. Danielson

Executive function as a mediator between depression and everyday functioning in community -dwelling older adults., Laurie Z. Darling

Electrolytic deposition of calcium phosphates on modified titanium substrates., Rebecca Shumate O'Connor Davis

The relationship between the pattern electroretinogram and functional and structural changes in glaucoma., Julio Enrique de Leon Ortega

Design of wrap around steel gusset plates., Ronald Scott Dowswell

A longitudinal analysis of factors related to persistence of academically underprepared community college students., Kimberly M. Ennis

Regulation of angiogenesis in gliomas and brain microvascular endothelial cells., Constance Y. Fears

Perceptions of teachers, administrators, and parents from selected schools in an urban Alabama school district regarding violence in schools., Elvirita R. Finley

Analysis and mitigation of high frequency harmonic interference in high voltage power line carrier coupling systems., Gregory A. Franklin

High viral loads and CD4 T cells regulate the phenotypic and functional maturation of virus-specific CD8 T cells., Michael J. Fuller

Guide RNAs in RNA editing., Daniel E. Golden

Erlang's loss formula and its use in designing packet switched networks., Johnny W. Goode

Spectroscopic and laser classification of chromium(2+) in II-VI chalcogenides., Keith A. Graham

Health literacy and the comprehension of printed patient education materials for African Americans with diabetes., Dawn Beatrice Griffin

Characterization and apportionment of fine particulate matter sources in metropolitan areas., Davyda McKinney Hammond

Regulation of ecdysteroidogenesis in blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, Y -organs by molt -inhibiting hormone (MIH)., Deug-Woo Han

Identification and functional characterization of HSH2, a dynamically expressed adaptor protein implicated in B cell survival signaling., Brantley R. Herrin

Evaluation of violence prevention programs for adolescents: A meta-analysis., Hyoun-Kyoung Higgerson

Investigation of cis -acting sequences involved in control of vesicular stomatitis virus *transcription., Edward E. Hinzman

Crystallographic phases and anisotropic compressibility in light actinide metals at high pressures., Kevin Michael Hope

Single -gender classes: A quantitative analysis of the impact on the academic achievement and behavior of students in an urban middle school., Spencer Wade Horn

Blockage of O-GlcNAc metabolism by overexpressing a dominant-negative splice variant of NCOAT results in cell apoptosis., Yong Hu

An evaluation of the human pathogen transmission potential of selected wastewater treatment systems, with the development of a rating system for public use in selecting a system for home installation., Joseph Stanley Jablecki

Legal opinions of Alabama attorneys general regarding education from 1993 to 2004., Ann Guthrie Jackson

Modification of carbon-carbon composites with carbon nanofibers., Rahul Jain

Psychophysical scaling of prothetic and metathetic continua in lateralized brain injury and neglect., George R. Jewell

Aromatic inhibitors of influenza neuraminidase., Eric Scott Johnson

Moderating effects of socioeconomic status and age on perceived susceptibility, perceived seriousness and knowledge of heart disease and its risk factors in African American women., Deborah E. Jones

Educational mobility among licensed practical nurses: Facilitating and impeding factors., Ethel M. Jones

Tumor suppressor protein p53-mediated induction of apoptosis and type-I interferon production in lentivirus-infected T cells., Anan Jongkaewwattana

Interplay between innate and adaptive immunity in a murine asthma model., Yong Woo Jung

Intersection of tRNA biogenesis with primer selection by human immunodeficiency virus type I., Nathan J. Kelly

Adolescents' lifestyles and body weight perception., Nilda I. Kernion

Control of inhibition in rat neocortex., Sotirios T. Keros

Signaling pathways regulating cell survival: Oxidative stress and glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK3)., Taj D. King

Characterization of protein O-GlcNAc in neutrophils., Zachary Thomas Kneass

Design, implementation, and validation of an implantable multichannel telemetry system for chronic study of sudden cardiac death., Wei Kong

Factors associated with delayed initiation of HIV medical care among infected persons attending an urban HIV /AIDS clinic., Christopher S. Krawczyk

Maternal oral health and preterm low birth weight in Pakistan., Amyn Lakhani

Virus capsid assembly and maturation: A dynamic process., Jason Lanman

Genetic adenovirus labeling system for in vivo detection of viral replication and spread., Long Phi Le