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Theses/Dissertations from 2025
From Fraud to Future: Accountancy Case Studies on Financial Illusions, Policy Failures, and the Economic Renaissance of Mississippi’s Broadband Initiative, Hayden Brennan Adams
Raman Spectroscopic and Quantum Chemical Investigation of Ethylene Carbonate, Kenneth T. Arnett and Nathan I. Hammer
Fine-scale Spatial Patterns in Microbial Activity and Community Composition in Shoreline Marine Sediments, Elizabeth Basha
SPEED OF SHEAR WAVES AS A FUNCTION OF FREQUENCY IN MICELLAR FLUID, Michael Basha
Fear of Pain in Migraine: Psychological Factors in Perceptions of Headache Triggers, Sarah Basha and Todd Smitherman
Taking Everything into Account: An Accumulation of Real-World Accounting Case Studies, Sydney Baumgardner
Anti-Cancer Activity of Marine-Derived Fucosylated Chondroitin Sulfates in Ovarian Cancer Cell Spheroid Formation and Notch Signaling Inhibition, Daniella Beiner
A VOICE FOR THE PEOPLE: Hybrid Arabic in the Political Oratory of Gamal Abdel Nasser, Tate E. Bell
Analyzing Economic Trends: Perspectives on Economic Development and Policy Debates, Olivia Boyce
Relations between Effortful Control, Parental Movement Attitudes, and Problem Behaviors in 3-year-olds, Kiera Breisch
Impact of Urban Fine Particulate Matter Exposure on Cardiovascular Health, Shelby P. Briggs
Be Ready for What's Next: A Reflection on My Internship with KPMG, Megan L. Bundren
The Dual Lens of Progress: Accounting Case Studies and Innovation for Economic Progress in Mississippi, Rebecca L. Burrow
OpMed Seal: Engineering a Rapid-Response Biodegradable Device for Hemorrhage Control and Infection Prevention in Abdominal Trauma, Paula M. Cabrera and Wesley Stephen Murphy
A PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS FROM CONCEPT TO PRODUCTION: SMARTPHONE PROJECTOR, Ross G. Cohen and Piper G. Thomas
GOD’S GOT ME:THE INTERSECTION OF FAITH AND MENTAL HEALING, Bre'Anna Coleman
Effects of Vigorous-Intensity Acute Exercise on Retrieval-Induced Forgetting, Erin Crawford
Challenges US Study Abroad Students Face When Acculturating To A Foreign Food Environment, Sydney C. Davis
Spanish Language Accessibility Within Mississippi Courts, Meredith Dudte
Processing Words Using an Ostracism Avoidance Scenario Improves Recall Performance, Julia R. East
Cardiovascular Disparities in Mississippi: A Sociological Study of Heart Health Literacy Among University Students, Laney Etheridge
Gender Employment Gap Within Professional Sports Team Front Offices, Reilly E. Fitzpatrick
Analyzing and Understanding the Broad Spectrum of Accounting: Five Concentrated Case Studies, Anna D. Franks
Effects of Acute Exercise on Cognition: Consideration of Potential Moderators, Elizabeth G. Gaines, McKenzie M. Cotten, Elizabeth Reese Carwile, Mary Griffin Jackson, Marascalco Liston, and Lucy Wilson
Over-The-Counter Cold Medication Usage Self-Efficacy Among Undergraduate Students in the United States, Ray Goodwin
EXPLORING GLOBAL DISPARITIES IN TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT AND OUTCOMES: A SCOPING REVIEW OF GENDER-BASED PERSPECTIVES AND IMPLICATIONS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH, Colin R. Gordy, Dylan Barker, Marie Barnard, and Sudeshna Roy
From Concept to Light: Manufacturing a Dual-Purpose Bedside Lamp and Book Organizer, Nicole Goulet
Church and State Relationships Explored in Mississippi's Foster Care System, Olivia Gray
Effects of Structure of MePEGn Polymers on Hydroxide Conductivity in Anhydrous Anionic Exchange Membranes, Athan M. Gregory
Phishy Pages - the Design of a User-Interactive Website for Phishing Attack Evaluation, Evan C. Gregory
Accountability and Efficiency: Compiled Case Studies on Economic Development, Spending, and Global Markets, Jacob W. Grimsley
Murray Grading Method: Impacts On Student Self-Efficacy, Stephanie E. Handford
Seeing the Bigger Picture: A Comparative Approach to English Language Learner Policy and Practice in Mississippi, Anne Haughton
Characterization of Microplastic Pollution in Intentionally Flooded Fields in the Mississippi Delta, Edward G. Heinen
Harnessing Choline Carboxylate Ionic Liquid-Coated Polymeric Nanoparticles to Capture E. Coli in Whole Blood, Rebekah Heintz
Principals' Views of the Mississippi Department of Education's Administrator Growth Rubric, Emma Hughey
Effects of Acute Exercise on Cognition: Consideration of Potential Moderators, Mary G. Jackson, Lucy Wilson, Mara Liston, Elizabeth Gaines, Mckenzie Cotten, and Reese Carwile
Case Studies in Financial Accounting, Jessica Krukar
The Impacts of the Transfer Process Through the Eyes of STEM Majors, Astrid Y. Lopez Matias
The Implications of Accounting in the Real World, Cayden A. Luke
ENCAPSULATION AND SAFETY EVALUATION OF NIR-II-PLGA NANOPARTICLES FOR GLIOBLASTOMA DRUG DELIVERY, Danny H. Ly
The Well-Kept Wallet: Your Pathway to Financial Literacy, Lily M. Martin
Interactions Between the Deaf Community and Healthcare, Sarah E. McFadden
Birds Don't Fly Here, Sarah McRaney
Design and Development of BregmaFinder: A Desktop Surgical Training System for Stereotaxic Surgeries, Carson Elizabeth Miller
Capturing Tradition: The Business, Branding, and Personal Identity of Senior Portraits in the Modern South, Xenia R. Minton
A Tale of Two Faiths: Contemporary Protestantism in the Spanish-Speaking Catholic World, Jackson B. Mitchell
EVERVITAL PATCH: THE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF A CONTINUOUS CARDIAC MONITORING DEVICE FOR POST-OPERATIVE, IN-HOSPITAL PATIENTS, Abigail Moeller and Jonathan Seid
Examining Differences in Functional Impairment in Individuals With and Without Misophonia, Madeline P. Mueller
The Examination of Stratum Corneum Structural Modifications Using Ionic Liquids for Transdermal Drug Delivery, Jasmine Nguyen
Trust at the Polls: Examining Perceptions of Election Fairness and Voting Intentions, Amy L. Nyary
The Rise of Nutrition Misinformation: Impact on the Credibility of Registered Dietitians in Practice, Sarah Owens
Learning Rules under Asymmetric Information: A Cournot Market Experiment, Marshall H. Pentes
Closing the Gap in Pre-Law Preparation: Founding a Pre-Law Club at Ole Miss, Nicolantonio Prentosito
Optimized Student Grouping for Enhanced Classroom Performance, Kathryn E. Reardon
The Mechanism of Election Denial: How Ideological Extremism Leads to Anti-Support for the United States Government, Emily C. Reeks
Debits, Credits, and Accounting Case Studies, Evangeline Reynolds
Political Socialization in Generation Z, Audrey E. Seibel
Menthalactone from Mentha piperita L., a Monocot-Selective Bioherbicide, Adam Soltani
Exploring Financial Implications Through Case Studies of Various Economic, Financial, and Social Factors, Rachel Spencer
Evaluation of DNA Extraction in the Presence of Ionic Liquids for Forensic Science Applications, Camille G. Sperier
Storytelling: A Natural Mnemonic, Hailey Stephens
Institutional Connectedness and Social Support Among College Students: Links to Campus Involvement, Carissa Strum
Impacts of Polyploidization on Endocrine Regulation and Vocalization in the Gray Treefrog Complex, Avery Thigpen
Beyond Victory and Settlement: Rethinking War Termination Through Post-Conflict Conditions, Emery C. Thigpen
Afghanistan: An Analysis of U.S. Foreign Policy’s Effect on Afghan Terrorism Rates, Katelyn E. Tinsley Foust
Exploring Key Accounting Trends Through Case Studies, Catherine D. Tisue
Accounting Problems Analysis in the Real World, Price A. Turner
K-12 Special Education in the South: Where Are We and Where Should We Be Going?, Jack G. Walker
Healthcare Experiences and Pain Dismissal by Healthcare Professionals, Amanda Warren
Sweet Lies: Influence of Food Marketing on Childrens’ Health and the Need for Reform, Mollie M. Warrington
Associations Between TikTok Use and Undergraduate Nursing Professional Identity, Parker M. Watts
Effects of Acute Exercise on Cognition: Consideration of Potential Moderators, Lucy C. Wilson, Elizabeth Carwile, Mara Liston, Elizabeth Gaines, Mckenzie Cotten, and Mary Griffin
STUDENTS FOR SUSTAINABLE FASHION & THE IMPACT OF FAST FASHION, Anne M. York
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Perseverative Thinking and Thought Suppression: Links to Medication Non-Adherence Among Adults with Type 2 Diabetes, Aswin Arunachalam and Aaron Lee
The Relationship Between Religious Coping Styles and Eating Disorder Risk in Christians in a University Setting, Meghan E. Aubuchon
As Bonecas Babadeiras: Drag Subculture and Global Media in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Logan Baggett
Hollywood, Mississippi, Allison Barnett
Pre-Service Teachers' Attitudes About Gender, Education, and Mathematical Aptitude: A Quantitative Study, Paige Barnett
The Soundscape of the Grove: The Acoustic Environment of a Visual Landmark, Bryce Barrett
Your Money Or Your Life: A Study Of Medical Debt in The Southeastern United States, Grace Barrett
High Stakes: Analyzing the Legal and Law Enforcement Challenges of Mississippi's Medical Marijuana Industry, Brighton Bensley
The French Divorcee and Her Evolution, Mackenzie Bialzik
Serving Children Experiencing Parental Substance Misuse in the Elementary Classroom: Training Modules for Pre-Service Teachers, Lauren Biando
An Ethical Analysis of Sports Specialization and the Harms it Poses to Youth Athletes, Caleb Bohannon
Around the World in 80 Days: Navigating Culturally Diverse Texts in Secondary English Education, Abby Boyer
The Effects of UV Degradation on Polycarbonate Plastics Under Dynamic Compressive Loading, Hannah Bradford
Recidivism in Mississippi: Causes, Impacts, and Solutions, Grace E. Brian
Design and Development of a Vapor Self-Administration System for Rodents, Alyssa M. Brohawn
Manipulative, Dark, and Unethical Design Practices in UI & UX Design, Ryan Edward Brown
Exploring Social Workers Potential Role in Mitigating Maternal Mortality through Coordinated Care, Jena Brown-Talib
Exploring The Symbiotic Canvas: An Analysis of Sloth Algae in Zoos Across America, Vedanth Buddala
Navigating the Modern Accounting Landscape: ESG, Audit Risks, and Tax Planning, Bruce Buehler