The University of Maine Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) project is a joint effort of Fogler Library and the Graduate School. Our goals are "to improve graduate education, increase sharing of knowledge, help universities build their information infrastructure, and extend the value of digital libraries," in keeping with those of the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations, a national initiative of which the University of Maine is a member.

This online collection features the final theses and dissertations approved by the Graduate School of the University of Maine.

For more information about finding additional theses and dissertations or obtaining copies of those not available electronically, see Fogler Library's Subject Guide on Theses & Dissertations.

Questions can also be directed to Fogler Library's Special Collections Department by phone at (207) 581-1686 or email at um.library.spc @ maine.edu.

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Theses/Dissertations from 2010

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Prime Modulo and Pascals Triangle as Seen with Fractal Geometry, Matthew Potter

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A Numerical Solution Method for the Inverse Robotic Kinematics Problem Using Particle Swarm Optimization, Scott Prince

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Structural Behavior of Wood I-Joist/OSB Roof Panel Assemblies, Derek Gerard Rancourt

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Anaerobic Fermentation of Hemicellulose Present in Green Liquor and Hot Water Extracts to Carboxylic Acids, Rakhi Reddy Baddam

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Comparative Analysis of Putative Virulence Gene Expression in Two Rhizoctonia solani Pathosystems, Renee A. Rioux

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A Variation on Geometric Constructions, James Robertson

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Dependency of Neurotrophin Receptor-Interacting Melanoma Associated Antigen Protein in Bone Morphogenetic Protein-Mediated Apoptosis, Jennifer A. Rochira

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A Characterization of Maine Blueberry Growers in 2010, Anya Rose

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Mightier than the Pen: A Combination Framing Analysis of the Mission Accomplished Speech Coverage in Five Major Dailies, Joshua Gerry Sammer

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Five Modules on Immigration for Third-Year College Level and AP Spanish Classes: A Model for Other Languages and Multiculturalism, Maria D. Sandweiss

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Accelerometer Based Impact Localization and Scaling for Inflatable Space Structures, Kale W. Schrader

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Cripping the Workspace: Performing Physically Disabled Professional Identity in Personal Narrative, Julie-Ann Scott

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Have Some Self Respect!: A Critical Analysis of 30 Rock's Neoliberal Discourse, Eleanor Joyce Seitz

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Hydrologic Variability and Change in the New England Region, USA, Avirup Sen Gupta

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The Effects of Negative Social Processes on Depression and Friendship Quality in Adolescent Females, Agnieszka K. Serwik

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Detection of Escherichia coli O157:H7 with Gold Nanoparticles Sandwich Hybridization Method, Jingjing Shen

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Effectiveness of Eco-marketing on Green Vehicle Purchase Behavior in Maine: A Nested-Logit Model Approach, Shyamani Dilantha Siriwardena

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The Symbiotic Relationship between the Judson Memorial Church and Postmodern Dance, Heinrick Jason Snyder

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Making the Theory Work: How the Spruce Run Association Used Radical Feminist Theory in Their Organizational Practice, 1972-1992, Margaret A. Solic

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Addressing the Age-Related Growth Decline in Red Spruce Productivity: Integrating Physiological and Genomic Approaches, Katherine J. Spencer

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Applying Cluster Analysis to Physics Education Research Data, R. Padraic Springuel

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Safety on Winter Roads: Adverse Winter Weather and Vehicle Crashes in Maine, Adam Stern

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Assessment of Factors Affecting Healthful Food Access for Low-Income Populations in Maine, Emily M. Stiles

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Applications of Network Theory to Frustrated Spin Systems and Transitions in Models of Disease Spread, Thomas E. Stone

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Game Theoretic Power Allocation for Sparsely Distributed Clusters of Wireless Sensor Networks, Robert A. Strauss

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Genetic Diversity, Micro Propagation, and Cold Hardiness of Ilex glabra (L.) A. Gray, Youping Sun

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Assessment of Benthic Flux of Dissolved Organic Carbon in Estuaries Using the Eddy Correlation Technique, Michael P. Swett

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Strain Rate-Dependent Behavior of Laminated Strand Lumber, William Donald Syron

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History, Composition and Structure in Mature Second-Growth Acadian Forest Stands Managed with Irregular Shelterwood Silviculture, Nalbert Tarbox Tero

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In Vivo Optical Sensor for Measuring Lobster Vitality, Brian R.A. Tomassetti

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The Failure of Reunion: The South and Republican Foreign Policy, 1898-1902, David Charles Turpie

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Private Landowners and Public Access in the Northern Forest: An Analysis of Landowner Liability Concerns and Other Characteristics That Influence Posting, Lindsay Utley

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"Absolute Equality for Women in Law and Custom"; Gail Laughlin's Fight for Gender Equality in the Maine Legislature, Phyllis Herrick vonHerrlich

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Effects of Manganese Level and Nitrogen Form on the Growth of Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Ait.), Qian Wang

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Kinetics and Equilibrium Studies of the Biosorption of Cu(II)by Algae in the Presence of Natural Organic Matter, Qiong Wang

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The Interactive Ecology of Juvenile Atlantic Salmon and Smallmouth Bass: Competition for Habitat, Richard Augustus Wathen

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Mobile Map Browsers: Anticipated User Interaction for Data Pre-fetching, Benjamin T. Weber

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An Experimental and Theoretical Study of d10 Mixed Metal Nanoclusters in Alkali Halide Hosts, David Welch

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Gender Norms Influence in Sexual Discrimination: Differential Response to Sexual Minority Victims, Joseph D. Wellman

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Finally Seeing the Upcard: An Examination of the Early Tribal-State Relationship Surrounding Tribal Gaming Initiatives in the State of Maine, Sara B. Willett

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Maine Salt Pools: Stratigraphic Description, Ecophysical Characterization, and Discussion of Their Role in Estuarine Landscape Change, Kristin R. Wilson

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Web-Based Tool for the Creation of Dynamic High-Resolution Tiled Displays in K-12 Classroom and Beyond, Jason Withee

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2-D and 3-D Multi-scale Morphological Analysis of SDSS DR5 Survey Using the Metric Space Technique, Yongfeng Wu

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Modeling and Monitoring Non-topological Spatial Changes of Continuous Phenomena in Geosensor Networks, Danqing Xiao

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The Growth, Yield, and Financial Performance of Isolated Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus L.) Reserve Trees, Christopher E. Zellers

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Patterns of Regeneration of Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus L.) as Influenced by Large Isolated Reserve Trees and Precommercial Thinning, Kate E. Zellers

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InP/In0.53Ga0.47As Symmetric Gain Optoelectronic Mixers for LADAR Applications, Wang Zhang

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Stock Assessment and Harvest Control Rule Evaluation for American Lobster in the Gulf of Maine, Yuying Zhang

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From Seeds to Trees: A Study of Educators' Influences on Forestry Outreach Development, Jacquelyn Zimmerman

Theses/Dissertations from 2009

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A Cumulative Risk Model of Non-suicidal Self-Injury: Contributions of Emotion Regulation and Contextual Invalidation, Molly Adrian

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Chelation and Detection of Mercury in Aqueous Media, Amer A. G. Al Abdel Hamid

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Structural Performance of Wood Plastic Composite Sheet Piling, Daniel Alvarez-Valencia

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Comparing the Effectiveness of Three Unique Research Based Tutorials for Introducing Newton's Second Law, Mindi Kvaal Anderson

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Nurses' Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Pain in Cancer Patients with Drug-Seeking Behavior, Katherine B. Bailey

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Population Ecology and Natural Selection in Juvenile Atlantic Salmon: Implications for Restoration, Michael Matthew Bailey

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Physical Activity Opportunity in U.S. Public Elementary Schools, Lisa Beaulieu

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Genomic Analysis of the Cold Acclimation Response in Solanum Species, Lee Allen Beers

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Spatial and Genetic Factors Influencing Yield in Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium Mt.) in Maine, Daniel J. Bell

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Teacher Leaders' Perceptions of Relational Influence: A Phenomenological Study, Linda Marie Bowe

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Influence of Silvicultural Treatment, Site Characteristics, and Land Use History on Native and Nonnative Forest Understory Plant Composition on the Penobscot Experimental Forest in Maine, Elizabeth Bryce

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Ecological and Policy Implications of Voluntary Participation in Fisheries Management, Danielle Brzezinski

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The Use of Vinegar Vapor and Post-Harvest Biological Control to Reduce Patulin in Apple Cider, Lucius Caldwell

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The Sexual Attitudes and Behaviors of College-Aged Males: A Comparative Study of the Last 20 Years, Patrick P. Cheek

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A Molecular Study of Membrane Structure in Liposomes, Changfeng Chen

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Fibroblast Growth Factor Receptor-1 (FGFR1) in Vascular Smooth Muscle Cell Phenotypic Switch, Pei-Yu Chen

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Hemicellulose Pre-extraction of Hardwood, Xiaowen Chen

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An Economic Evaluation of Winter-feeding Strategies for Lactating Organic Dairy Cows Utilizing Different Forage and Concentrate Feeding Systems in Maine, Gabriel Willis Clark

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Living the Ethic of Care: Spirituality, Theology and Service, Dawn Coffin

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A Case Study Approach for Assessing Operational and Silvicultural Performance of Whole-Tree Biomass Harvesting in Maine, Charles E. Coup

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Assessment of Change in Fruit and Vegetable Intakes and Exercise Behavior of College Students Following an Online Intervention, Mia Jill Courtmanche

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Exploring Factors on being Vegetarian-Identified with a Contemporary Ethical Basis: Progressive Implications for the Environment and Animal Life, Naomi R. Cyr

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Salinity and Stratification in the Gulf of Maine: 2001-2008, Heather E. Deese-Riordan

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Support Vector Methods for Higher-Level Event Extraction in Point Data, Jon Devine

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Resisting Con(texts); Spacing, Language, and the University, Jason J. Dodge

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In Doubtful Dreams of Dreams, Meghan L. Dowling

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Symmetric Gain Optoelectronic Mixers for LADAR Applications, Stephen Drew

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An Embedding Graph for 9-Intersection Topological Spatial Relations, Matthew P. Dube

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Parent Perceptions on Kindergarten Entry, Kevin L. Duplissie

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Culinary Tourism with Anthony Bourdain: Cultural Colonialism, Masculinity and the Exotic "Other", Amy L. Fagan-Cannon

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Hedonic Price Model for Light-Duty Vehicles: Consumers' Valuations of Automotive Fuel Economy, Qin Fan

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Comparisons of Native and Non-Native Lady Beetles: Habitat Distribution and Interactions with Prey and Competitors, Christy J. L. Finlayson

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Production of Heuchera and Coleus, Katherine Fisher Garland

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Inhibition of Helicobacter pylori by Wild Blueberry Phenolics, June Kazumi Garrett

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"The Dead Shall be Raised": The Egyptian Revival and 19th Century American Commemorative Culture, Joy M. Giguere

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Experimental Investigations of Magnetic and Magneto-Rheological Materials and their Rigidification Properties, Radek Glaser

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The Concept of Descent in "Le Tombeau des Rois" as Developed in Kamouraska, Ewan Good

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Nanoscale Imaging and Spectroscopy of Membrane Organization, Travis John Gould

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Pushing at the Real, Rebecca Griffin

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The Influences of Conventional and Low Density Thinning on Leaf Area, Growth, and Growing Space Relationships of Eastern White Pine (Pinus Strobus L.), Christopher Henry Guiterman

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Room Temperature Tunable Energy Transfer Systems in Different Solvents, Zhonghua Guo

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Performative Writing in Performance Studies: Filling in Missing Spaces, Margaret A. Haberman

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Investigating Saxitoxin Resistance in Softshell Clams (Mya arenaria): Patterns of Inheritance and Improvements on Methodology for Tracking and Identification, Scott A. Hamilton

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Investigation into the Effectiveness of an Inquiry-Based Curriculum in an Introductory Biology Laboratory, Molly Ann Harris

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A Qualitative Analysis of Student Behavior and Language During Group Problem Solving, Kate Hayes

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Mat Game: The Rise of American Wrestling, Lori Madeline Hildebrandt

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Geodynamics of Terrane Accretion within Southern Alaska, Benjamin Patrick Hooks

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In the Year New, Shaun Irland

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Fishing, Water Regulation, and Competition: The Past, Present, and Future of Brook Trout in the Rapid River, Maine, Casey Alannah Leialoha Jackson

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Specifying and Detecting Topological Changes to an Areal Object, Jixiang Jiang

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Towards Spatial Queries over Phenomena in Sensor Networks, Guang Jin