This collection includes theses and dissertations from the University of Louisville. It is not exhaustive since most paper theses and dissertations have not been digitized. Generally, paper copies of theses and dissertations published prior to 2014 can be accessed in the University of Louisville Libraries. If you would like to add your thesis or dissertation to this collection, please fill out the Electronic Theses & Dissertations form.
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Comparison of specific jaw position measurements on a static and dynamic virtual patient., Payton Lofton
A quantitative evaluation of an innovative family treatment court program for families with co-occurring child maltreatment and substance use., Ashley Rose Logsdon
Examining the relation between behavioral risk and reading achievement within a multi-tiered system of supports for middle school students., Abbigail M. Long
Macrophage polarization and colorectal cancer immune checkpoint protein expression., Anne Macleod
Adding texture through historical research: using dramaturgy to aid in the creation of Elizabeth (Bess) Borney., Nyazia Brittany Martin
Investigation of Avaren-Fc's therapeutic potential against ovarian cancer., Katarina Lee Mayer
Still I rise: A critical utopian action research study on black femme-identifying and gender expansive emerging adults in technology leadership., Alisia McClain
Providing safe spaces: An examination of TRIO SSS students’ personal and academic self-efficacy during COVID-19., Matthew McClendon
Winter's threads., Andrew Wesley Messer
From surface to subtext: portrayals of success in superfund remediation., Haley Metcalf-Wade
Lost in the (re)process: Challenging constructions of downtown Louisville through the urban renewal commission photograph collection., Cassidy Meurer
Context dependent training data selection for automatic target detection., Tylman Michael
Black rebels: African American revolutionaries from North Carolina during and after the war of independence., Andrea N. Miles
Assessing sustainability within the brewing industry: A literature review and benchmarking analysis., Elijah Thomas Miller
Understanding the multidimensional ramifications of education censorship to promote justice-oriented school social work., Brandon D. Mitchell
Understanding carceral pathways and outcomes of marginalized adults who use drugs., Carmen Renee Mitchell
Exosomal cannabidiol: A promising candidate for targeted oral delivery against breast cancer., Disha Nagesh Moholkar
Preventing the violent (re)victimization of sexual minority populations: the role of social support networks., Bryan Charles Moore
Exploring the mathematics identities of urban teacher residents using a trauma-informed framework., Samantha Morris
Fingerprinting cinematic soundtracks: Examining identity in film music through gender and temporality., Sarah Elizabeth Moser
Understanding how social media influences student engagement within the classroom: middle grades students' perspectives., Anthony Dawyne Myrks-Brewer
Conceptualizing an Islamic character education program., Norma Nangju
Development, 3D Printing, and Sintering of Aluminum-Magnesium Alloy Pastes for In-Space Manufacturing Applications, Fatou Ndiaye
Associations of natural vegetation in relation to colorectal cancer hotspots and colorectal cancer survival., Johnnie Newton
Establishing a mouse model of cerebral/cortical visual impairment., Dana K. Oakes
Sustainable methodologies for synthesis of small organic molecules using micellar catalysis., Deborah Sam Ogulu
Understanding barriers to effective and equitable COVID-19 response through the evaluation of essential needs program in Jefferson County, Ky., Haritha Pallam
Nickel electrocatalysts on carbon supports for the hydrogen evolution reaction., Mohan Paudel
Do what you love, an opera in one act., Kamil Jozef Pedziwiatr
Molecular mechanisms of exercise-stimulated resolution of inflammation and its dietary dependence., Ernesto H. Pena Calderin
Are the good times really over for good? American political nostalgia's relationship with rurality, authoritarianism, and victimhood., Chancellor R. Peterson
A mixed methods investigation of first-year medical students' competency development in the gross anatomy laboratory context., Emily M. Porta-Miller
"It's relationship building": A case study on the institutional work of postsecondary disability services directors., Taylor L. Pratt
Understanding land uses and their manifestations across the rural-urban continua of Rangpu, Bangladesh and Louisville, Kentucky., Md Jakirul Islam Jony Prothan
Virtual engagement: can law enforcement benefit from utilizing extended reality in their training systems?, Jacob Maxwell Read
Elevator music., Lillian Caroline Reed
Novel sensors, algorithms and metrics for human-robot interaction., Henry Lee Reynolds
Health professions education and critical action engagement: A mixed method analysis., Leonda Richardson
Plasma resuscitation attenuates hemorrhage-induced glomerular barrier damage and dysfunction., William Byron Risinger
Development of a high-resolution mid-infrared spectroscopy apparatus for the study of methane and other astrochemical molecules., S M Shah Riyadh
Porphyromonas gingivalis inactivates anti-viral immunity at the oral and respiratory epithelium., Carlos J. Rodriguez Hernandez
“I’m going to have to be far more prepared": A critical discourse analysis of teacher candidate discussion and projected teaching of literature., Taylor Rose-Dougherty
Industrial applications of molecular techniques., Jesse Lee Rozsa
Toward an urban food commons: Participatory action research on food apartheid and community-based agrifood system governance in Louisville, KY., Mary Abigail Rudolph
Fly ash based geopolymer: Water, curing temperature and, CaO content effects on microstructure and compressive strength., Lujain Salem
Do American bison practice democracy? Group consensus decision making drives bison herd movements and cohesion., Matthew Sapien
Lived experiences, migration journey, religiosity, and spirituality depicted in drawings by Latino children and youth crossing the U.S. Mexican border: A qualitative study., Doroty Magalhaes Sato
The impersonation artist: A novel with critical afterword: Displacement and dissent in fiction and art., Flora K. Schildknecht
MEMS optical cavities for low power communication., Jacob Schopp
Enhancing the anticancer effects of Apiaceae spice phytochemicals., Jared Lee Scott
The impact of internal curing additives on compressive strength, shrinkage, and internal relative humidity of mortars., Payton Scott
Emotionality stigma scale: Measurement development, reliability, and validity., Hayley D. Seely
COVID-19 infection and mortality, patient comorbidities, social determinants of health, and environmental influences in Kentucky., Shaminul Hoque Shakib
AI-driven approach for diagnosis of renal transplant rejection based on biomarkers identification and integration., Israa Sharaby
Sensitive grip mounting surfaces for physical human-robot interaction., Branden Shay
Feasting in small-scale societies: A fort ancient example., Allison Sherman
The use of peracetic acid and the advanced oxidation process in water purification., Spencer Shipman
A qualitative inquiry into the intersectionality of race, gender, and social networks in STEM education., La'Ree Alexandria Shontee
Venturing in limbo: Entrepreneurial resourcefulness by the forcibly displaced., Sadek Showkat
Examining the relationship between mass incarceration, gender norms, and HIV vulnerability for formerly-incarcerated black men who have sex with men and women., Adrienne B. Smith
A multiple-methods assessment of faculty attitudes toward inclusive instruction., Kate A. Snider
Authentic fake: Authenticity and authentication., Suyun Son
Carboxen Micropreconcentrator performance for analyzing BTEX in air., Raymond Daniel Spargo
Mobilizing feminist politics in Yugoslavia: Sanja Iveković and Vlasta Delimar’s performance art., Candyce Sturgeon
Natural fiber reinforced composites for sustainable additive manufacturing., Athira Nair Surendran
Figure worlds: An analysis of the untold stories of female teachers of color., Anetria B. Swanson
Smart manufacturing of cement: From lab-scale simulation and testing to industry-scale deployment., Juan David Tabares Tamayo
Educating for diversity through a global citizenship education framework: A phenomenological investigation of practice., Andrew Alexander Terry
Cybersecurity education praxis and broadening participation in cybersecurity: Pieces of the same puzzle., Cynthia N. Thomas
Exploratory learning in two modalities: Tabular vs graphical., Lianda Velic
Victims unknown: An evaluation of the way Louisville, Kentucky communicated about AIDS at the end of the 20th century, Alexander M. Vernon
Tongue-tie: Impact on oropharyngeal function during swallow., Kolbie A. Vincent
The impact of cognitive coaching on educator identity and teamwork through classroom observation as perceived by teachers and administrators., Carrie Elizabeth Wade
Teacher perceptions of principal impact on school culture and teacher retention in title 1 schools., Erika Walker
Denoising and super-resolution of in-vitro 4E flow MRI in a stenotic phantom model using physics-informed neural networks., Shrouk M. Wally
Deep reinforcement learning-based dynamic routing and spectrum access in aeronautical networks., Zhe Wang
Safe at home: A phenomenological exploration into team sports’ perceived influence on PTSD symptoms in military veterans., Jeffrey M. Ward
Barocaloric heat pumps based on soft materials., Naveen Weerasekera
Strategy-proof social choice functions on Condorcet domains., Flannery Marie Musk Wells
Electrokinetic particle trapping performance of conductive nanofiber mats in microfluidic wells., Jacob Hunter West
The architect of the past: Heinrich Himmler's remaking of Germany's history., Chad M. White
Teachers' experiences with teaching for social justice in tracked middle school mathematics classes., Stephanie Jean White
Synthesis, electrical conductivity, electrocatalytic activity for water splitting, and pseudocapacitive properties of perovskite oxide derivatives., Kinithi Meththa Kumari Wickramaratne
Relations between discrimination, negative attribution style, cortisol, and depressive symptoms in adolescents., Hannah Widmer
As the night is lit: The nocturnal urban landscapes of Childe Hassam., Diana M. Wilder
Epidural stimulation for urogenital dysfunction in the spinal cord injured rat., Natasha Lorraine Wilkins
Testing the feasibility and acceptability of a mindful self-compassion group workshop among individuals with eating disorders: A pilot study., Brenna Mary Williams
Suspension of the scoundrel: Applying mental health strategies to the acting process., Nicholas Wills
Imperial nostalgia: The war for the Kievan Rus legacy., Jacob Wolfe
Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry based metabolomics, lipidomics and epitranscriptomics., Raobo Xu
W.E. B. Du Bois and Audre Lorde's pan-african development: Remedies for the problem of othering., J.E. Young
