This collection includes theses and dissertations from the Program in Oral Biology, in the School of Dentistry. 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.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2023

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Genetically engineering Gingipains for high yield large scale purification., Andrew E. Fuchs

Theses/Dissertations from 2020

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Functionalizing nanoparticles with CafA protein to target BAR peptide for oral delivery applications., Hetal Desai

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Tobacco enhances bacterial-induced periodontal bone loss in mice., Mina Iskander

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Application of machine learning technologies for detection of proximal lesions in intraoral digital images: in vitro study., Rohit Vadlamani

Theses/Dissertations from 2019

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Defects in fetal mouth movement and pharyngeal patterning underlie cleft palate caused by retinoid deficiency., Regina Friedl

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Marginal staining between pressed lithium disilicate ceramic crowns and direct restorative materials by various fluids : a microleakage study., Sarah Ann Jestel

Theses/Dissertations from 2018

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Effect of porcelain thickness and translucency on the final shade of IPS e.max CAD overlaying a dark substrate., Peter F. Alena

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Influences of porphyromonas gingivalis on the viability of esophageal cancer cells., Muddasir Mohammed

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Long-term dental outcomes of the professional education preparation program., Samuel D. Petersen

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Intraoral imaging at insertion of implant supported restorations at an academic institution : conformity to established guidelines., J. Alec Power

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Synthesis and characterization of targeted bar encapsulated polylactic-co-glycolic acid nanoparticles to inhibit porphyromonas gingivalis biofilm formation., Ranjith Radha Krishnan

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Effect of grape components on periodontal disease., Juili Subodh Shivde

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Cannabidiol alters the immune response to Porphyromonas gingivalis in mice., Shilpa Singh

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Development of blended polymeric fibers to alter the release of peptide targeting Porphyromonas gingivalis., Sonali Suresh Sapare

Theses/Dissertations from 2017

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Inhibition of chemotherapeutic-induced apoptosis in esophageal squamous cancer cells by the keystone periodontal pathogen, Porphyromonas gingivalis., Atul Kumar Agrawal

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Expression of ZEB factors in oral squamous cell carcinoma., Saira Ahmed

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Using an audience response system to calibrate dental faculty assessing student clinical competence., Sean A. Aiken

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Student self-assessment of operative dentistry experiences : a time dependent exercise in best practice outcomes., Celine Joyce Cornelius Timothius

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Treg regulation in periodontal disease during pregnancy., Aislinn Leah Hays

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Function of the enterobactin operon of A. actinomycetemcomitans in the presence of catecholmines and iron., Taylor Johnson

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Deficiency of RDH10 causes cleft secondary palate in mouse., Swetha Raja

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Exploring a novel NF-ĸB- inhibiting nanoparticle for periodontitis therapy., Kameswara Satya Srikanth Upadhyayula

Theses/Dissertations from 2016

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Retinoic acid signaling regulates KRT5 independently of stem cell markers in submandibular salivary gland epithelium., Timur Maratovich Abashev

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Objective evaluation of clinical shade-matching outcomes., Erin Ballard

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Tobacco-gene activity profile in Porphyromonas gingivalis, Filifactor alocis and Treponema denticola., Neelima Chowdary Cherukumalli

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Modification of T9SS cargo proteins of Porphyromonas gingivalis for their secretion in soluble form and purification by affinity chromatography., Apoorv Goel

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Cannabinoids suppress the innate immune response to periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis in gingival epithelial cells., Rajarshi Guha Niyogi

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Mechanism of interaction of peptide modified nanoparticles with Porphyromonas gingivalis., Ankita Jain

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Peptoanaerobacter stomatis interactions with neutrophils., Emeri Jimenez Flores

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Long term facial alveolar bone changes associated with endosseous implants in the anterior maxilla., Deepika Joshi

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Influence of in-office oral hygiene instructions on the parental assessment of their child's oral health., Sireesha Kodali

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Porphyromonas gingivalis gingipains induce a pro-inflammatory extracellular microenvironment : the role of PAR-2 and fibronectin., Jeffrey S. Marschall

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Characterization of PG1604 (PorZ) as an essential component of type 9 secretion system in Porphyromonas gingivalis., Apurva Tadimari Prabhakar

Theses/Dissertations from 2015

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Vitamin A is essential for proper embryonic submandibular salivary gland growth., Deanna Ellene Buenger

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Synthesis and functional evaluation of peptide modified poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid) nanoparticles to inhibit porphyromonas gingivalis biofilm formation., Paridhi Kalia

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Comparison of digital scanning and polyvinyl siloxane impression techniques by DMD students : instructional efficiency and attitudes toward technology., Alexander M. Marti

Theses/Dissertations from 2014

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Effect of metallic restoration artifacts on maxillofacial cone beam computed tomography images., Mitali Binani 1987-

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Neutrophils alter epithelial response to Porphyromonas gingivalis in a gingival crevice model., Jessica Lynn Bondy-Carey 1987-

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Clinical efficacy of cross-sectional imaging compared with panoramic imaging and virtual 3D models for the assessment of dental implant placement., Moiz Ahmad Khan 1987-

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The role of Porphyromonas gingivalis in the regulation of epithelial-mesenchymal transition markers in migration., Akintunde Ojo 1981-

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Implementation of an oral health intervention for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities., Brigit Rene Zaksek

Theses/Dissertations from 2013

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Cigarette smoke promotes genomic evolution in the periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis., Josh George

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Sexual dimorphism in periodontitis in a mouse model., Robert C. Gleason 1988-

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Peptide mediated inhibition of Porphyromonas gingivalis dual and three species biofilms., Naga Srinija Gummadi

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Characterization of promoter regions of parotid gland genes., Sara M. Perez 1987-

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Genetic characterization of the K2 serotype capsule of Klebsiella pneumoniae ATCC 43816 and the development of a bioluminescent strain., Jacob Brandon Scott 1987-

Theses/Dissertations from 2012

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Using a statistical model to locate orthodontic underserved areas capable of supporting practices in Kentucky., Wes Cardall

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Effectiveness of fluoride containing bonding resins in preventing demineralization of enamel during orthodontic treatment., Robin J. Choi

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Click scaffolds for the inhibition of Porphyromonas gingivalis and Streptococcus gordonii biofilm formation., Catherine Marie Loner

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The effect of implant placement and simultaneous soft tissue augmentation in the esthetic zone using either connective tissue autograft or acellular dermal matrix allograft., Thomas L. Peterson 1980-

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Identifying Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans periodontal antigens by immunoscreening., Gerald Bernard Pevow

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Ridge preservation comparing the clinical and histologic healing of an intrasocket allograft vs. a facial overlay xenograft using a bioresorbable barrier membrane., Evmenios Poulias

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Effect of viewing conditions on the detection of proximal dental caries in intraoral digital images with and without computer-assisted diagnosis., Lauren Christine Szechy 1989-

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The patient's view of orthodontic training requirements and the influence of board certification or a master's degree on their choice for an orthodontist., Justin Trisler 1980-

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The effect of implant placement and simultaneous soft tissue augmentation in the esthetic zone using either connective tissue autograft or acellular dermal matrix allograft on peri-implant hard and soft tissue healing., Gretchen A. Wigand

Theses/Dissertations from 2011

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Age-associated periodontal bone loss in normal and TLR2- or MyD88-deficient mice., Paul A. Ciero 1986-

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Root coverage comparing acellular dermal matrix to connective tissue graft using the coronally positioned tunnel technique., Marie-Eve Girouard

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Ridge preservation comparing the clinical and histologic healing of a demineralized particulate bone allograft vs. mineralized particulate cancellous allograft using barrier membrane., Veneta Kotevska

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A survey study comparing adult orthodontic patient quality of life between Invisalign and fixed appliances., Keith Christopher Nicholson

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Contribution of the Rv1985c transcriptional regulator to Mycobacterium tuberculosis intracellular adaptation., Nicholas B. Wantland 1984-

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Incidence of soft tissue calcifications of the head and neck region on maxillofacial cone beam computed tomography., Adam B. Wells 1977-

Theses/Dissertations from 2010

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Presence/absence of an endodontic specialty program during dental education compared to general dentist attitudes toward treating or referring patients requiring endodontic therapy., Gregory A. Carman 1967-

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De-differentiation of parotid acinar cells in vitro., Andrew Scott Currie 1983-

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Direct binding of parotid secretory protein to phosphatidylinositol phosphates., Dipti Goyal 1984-

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Ridge preservation comparing the clinical and histologic healing of a mineralized cortical vs. mineralized cancellous allograft with an acellular dermal matrix barrier membrane., Marquez J. Sams

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In vitro detection of mesio-buccal canals in maxillary molar cross-sections using three different resolutions with Kodak 9000 3D CBCT., Jolanta Nowicka Sauer

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The effect of the blue light diode laser on shear-peel bond strength of orthodontic brackets with varying curing time and distance., Kamran Shaikh 1978-

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A comparison of the effectiveness of two suturing techniques for the coronally positioned tunnel procedure with an acellular dermal matrix allograft., Courtney Tyler Shearer

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Comparison of clinically projected and radiographically optimal implant fixture placement., William Shane Vaughn 1984-

Theses/Dissertations from 2009

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Ridge preservation comparing the clinical and histologic healing of a mineralized particulate allograft with a nonporous PTFE membrane vs. mineralized particulate xenograft with a collagen plug membrane., Jason A. Witonsky

Theses/Dissertations from 2008

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Altered developmental programming of the mouse mammary gland in female offspring following perinatal dietary exposures : a systems-biology perspective., Caleb Deen Bastian

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Comparative linear accuracy of cone beam CT derived 3D images in orthodontic analysis., April A. Brown 1983-

Theses/Dissertations from 2007

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Ridge preservation comparing a flap vs. a flapless technique using a demineralized bone matrix allograft plus mineralized particulate allograft and covered with a calcium sulfate barrier., Trever L. Siu

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Cone beam computed tomographic simulation of panoramic radiology : third molar assessment and mandibular canal., Ryan L. Snyder

Theses/Dissertations from 2006

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Implant esthetics using a Nobel Replace Standard implant vs. Nobel Perfect Scalloped implant placed in immediate extraction sockets in the esthetic zone of the maxilla., John W. McGehee

Theses/Dissertations from 2005

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Ridge augmentation comparing a cancellous block allograft to freeze dried bone particles and utilizing an acellular dermal matrix barrier membrane., Brenton Lahey

Theses/Dissertations from 2004

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The current crisis in orthodontic education : the residents' perspective., Matthew Kawabori Bruner

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A clinical comparison of decalcification following orthodontic treatment using composite resin and reinforced modified glass ionomer cements., Jennifer L. Butterfoss 1976-

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Cephalogram pseudo-color and emboss enhancements : anatomical landmark clarity in photostimuable phosphor cephalometrics., Ryan B. Wiesemann 1977-