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Title: High-order integral equations for electromagnetic problems in layered media with applications in biology and solar cells
Author: Zinser, Brian
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Mathematics, Cytology, Electromagnetism
Description: We present two distinct mathematical models where high-order integral equations are applied to electromagnetic problems. The first problem is to find the electric potential in and around ion channels and Janus particles. The second problem is to f...

Title: High Order H(div) Discontinuous Galerkin Methods for MHD Equations
Author: Wu, Jian
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Mathematics
Description: In this dissertation, we investigate the divergence-free discontinuous Galerkin method using the $\mathcal{H}$(\textbf{div}) basis, to solve the nonlinear ideal magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) equations. This is a novel approach to ensure the divergenc...

Title: LIGHT-MATTER INTERACTIONS IN SEMICONDUCTOR NANOWIRES: LIGHT-EFFECT TRANSISTOR AND LIGHT-INDUCED CHANGES IN ELECTRON-PHONON COUPLING AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Author: Marmon, Jason
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Materials science, Electrical engineering, Optics
Description: This dissertation explores three related embodiments of light–matter interactions at the micro– and nano–scales, and is focused towards tangible device applications. The first topic provides a fundamentally different transistor or electronic switc...

Title: THE REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INITIATIVE: A THREE-ARTICLE STUDY ON THE DECISION TO JOIN AND THE IMPACTS OF A CAP AND TRADE MARKET
Author: Jones, Brian
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Government policy, Political science, Environmental economics
Description: This dissertation takes an interdisciplinary view of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) carbon dioxide cap and trade market. Specifically, I analyze both the factors contributing to state participation within the Initiative and the mult...

Title: Synthesis and Optical Properties of Hybrid Gold Nanoparticles Coupled with Quantum Dots and Porphyrins
Author: Tobias, Andrew
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Nanoscience, Chemistry, Nanotechnology
Description: Coupling of optically active materials, or chromphores, to plasmonic nanoparticles represents a new research area which has the ability to produce higher efficiency lighting and photovoltaic materials. The main goal of this project was to create n...

Title: THE ROLE OF COURSE DELIVERY METHODS IN PERSISTENCE AMONG NONTRADITIONAL UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AS FOUND IN TWO FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
Author: Houchins, Carlie
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Education, Higher--Administration, Adult education
Description: This dissertation investigated the association of course delivery method with persistence of first-time, beginning, and transfer nontraditional undergraduate students at two public universities over a 6-year period (2009–2015). Research exists on ...

Title: Structural analysis of protein-DNA binding specificity and its application to protein-DNA docking assessment
Author: Corona de la Fuente, Rosario
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Bioinformatics
Description: DNA-binding proteins are involved in essential biological processes including gene expression, DNA packaging and DNA repair. They bind to DNA target sequences with different degrees of binding specificity, ranging from highly specific to non-speci...

Title: THE TURBULENT REACTING RICHTMYER-MESHKOV INSTABILITY: A NEW CANONICAL PROBLEM IN NON-PREMIXED COMBUSTION
Author: Varshochi, Hilda
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Mechanical engineering
Description: We describe detailed high-resolution numerical simulations of a class of shock-induced reactive turbulent mixing layers, where the scalar mixing, flow dynamics and combustion properties are driven by the Richtmyer-Meshkov (RM) instability. The 3D ...

Title: Structured Interdisciplinary Rounds and Communication on a Geographic Medical Unit: A Pilot Study
Author: Wahab, Holly
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Nursing, Communication, Medicine
Description: ABSTRACTIntroductionEffective, concise, and consistent communication is essential for safe, quality patient care. However, traditional models of physician rounding can result in gaps and delays in communication between team members involved in the...

Title: SPACE-TIME DYNAMICS OF SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL WATER CONSUMPTION IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA
Author: Zhou, Yuhong
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Geography, Government policy, Water resources development--Management
Description: Water availability has become a more significant economic and policy issue in contemporary America. Although emerging as an attractive tool to water authorities, demand-side water management in urbanized areas is more complicated due to the high c...

Title: Social Class in The Organizational Sciences: A Meta-Analysis
Author: Loignon, Andrew
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Sociology, Psychology, Industrial management
Description: Social class has become increasingly popular in the organizational sciences. Recent studies have found that one’s social class influences phenomena ranging from decision-making, to pro-social behavior, and interpersonal interactions. Despite the b...

Title: The Effects of Systematic and Explicit Instruction with Shared Stories on Comprehension and Generalization of Responding During Book Club for Students with Severe Disabilities
Author: Kemp-Inman, Amy
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Special education, Reading
Description: The present study used a multiple probe across participants design to examine the effects of systematic and explicit instruction to teach students with severe disabilities (SD) to comprehend and discuss grade-aligned literature. The text was adapt...

Title: Skin Effect in Large Bi-Media Power Conductors
Author: Liu, Cory
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Electrical engineering
Description: This dissertation work presents the development of a novel closed-form mathematical solution for calculating AC resistance in conductors of two different media using current density. Current density is non-uniform under AC current, and is directly...

Title: Teacher candidates’ experiences with clinical teaching in reading instruction: A comparison between the professional development school environment and the non-professional development school environment.
Author: Hopper, Cynthia
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Education, Reading
Description: Teacher candidates experience a variety of school settings when enrolled in teacher education methods courses. Candidates report varied experiences when in public school classrooms. This dissertation investigated clinical experiences of teacher ca...

Title: The Effectiveness of the Nurse Discharge Eucator on Postpartum Womens Perception of Readiness for Discharge
Author: Wilson, Lorraine
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Nursing
Description: Introduction: In preparation for hospital discharge, anticipatory discharge education is critical for postpartum women. Standard care is that the many nurses who care for postpartum women provide the education, which may contribute to inconsistent...

Title: Surface-based 3D Object Modeling, Detection, and Pose Estimation in Cluttered Environments for Robotic Manipulation
Author: TENG, ZHOU
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Computer science
Description: Automatic identification and pose estimation of a target object through robotic perception is necessary for many robotic tasks, such as object manipulation, scene reconstruction and view planning. However, general object recognition and pose estim...

Title: THREE ESSAYS ON CAPITAL INSURANCE AND TOO BIG TO FAIL BANKS
Author: Ivanov, Katerina
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Finance, Banks and banking
Description: This research study presents an insurance framework of the bank capital by introducinga new type of capital, namely, an insurance capital. A bank pays the insurancecapital to an entity which injects a pre-determined payout of capital during the pe...

Title: Socio-spatial Geographies of Hispanic Immigrant Youth Accessing the Urban Labor Market
Author: Schuch, Johanna
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Sociology, Geography, Ethnicity--Study and teaching, Hispanic Americans--Study and teaching
Description: This study combines interviews, questionnaires, journaling, mental mapping, and a participatory action research (PAR) project to examine the lived experiences of Hispanic immigrant youth as they navigate the labor market. Research questions addres...

Title: The Community College: Access to Opportunity or Barrier to Success
Author: Grubbs, Samuel
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Social structure, Government policy, Education, Higher
Description: The purpose of this dissertation was to investigate some of the contradictory outcomes for community college students. I investigated whether community colleges lower their students’ aspirations and make students less likely to be socially involve...

Title: The Differences between Violently and Nonviolently Injured Trauma Patients and the Factors among Violently Injured Trauma Patients following a Brief Alcohol Counseling Intervention
Author: Dongre, Leigh
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Counseling psychology, Mental health, Health services administration
Description: Alcohol use is well documented as a public health issue and a significant contributor to violent injury (Lam & Chim, 2010; World Health Organization, 2006). The purpose of this research was to examine the difference between violently and nonviolen...