Browsing Masters Theses by Issue Date
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A History of the North Carolina College for Negroes
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Evaluating the Feasibility of Self-sampling using CareHPV™ and Treatment with Cryotherapy in Haiti
(2018)Introduction: Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women in Haiti. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of HPV self-sampling using CareHPV™ and subsequent treatment with cryotherapy ... -
The Relationship between Family Support and Medication Adherence among Hypertensive Patients in Kenya
(2018)BackgroundHypertension (HTN) is a serious public health problem causing an enormous disease burden globally. Non-adherence to medication among hypertensive patients has been identified as one of the major contributors to ... -
Two Applications of Summary Statistics: Integrating Information Across Genes and Confidence Intervals With Missing Data
(2018)Gene set enrichment methods are useful for the mapping of individual genes or proteins to pathways and signatures. We use this approach to study the expression levels of proteins encoded by different genes, and ... -
PET Image Quality in the Vicinity of the Bladder with Fluorine-18 and Gallium-68
(2018)Gallium-68 labeled compounds have shown an important role in PET imaging of detecting neuroendocrine tumors and prostate tumors. As the prostate exists near the bladder, image quality of prostate tumors can be challenged ... -
A Theory of Statistical Inference for Ensuring the Robustness of Scientific Results
(2018)Inference is the process of using facts we know to learn about facts we do not know. A theory of inference gives assumptions necessary to get from the former to the latter, along with a definition for and summary of the ... -
A Pilot Tobacco Intervention Study in Palau, Micronesia
(2018)Tobacco has been recognized as a serious public health issue that threatens people’s health in Palau, Micronesia, especially as young people consume tobacco in multiple ways. The research of this thesis begins with a description ... -
The Impact of Skill-based Training Across Different Levels of Autonomy for Drone Inspection Tasks
(2018)Given their low operating costs and flight capabilities, Unmanned Aircraft Vehicles(UAVs), especially small size UAVs, have a wide range of applications, from civilian rescue missions to military surveillance. Easy control ... -
Deep Reinforcement Learning with Temporal Logic Specifications
(2018)In this thesis, we propose a model-free reinforcement learning method to synthesize control policies for mobile robots modeled by Markov Decision Process (MDP) with unknown transition probabilities that satisfy Linear Temporal ... -
Immersive Projection: A Case Study on the Duke Chapel Interior
(2018)In my thesis, I explore the potential of projection mapping for storytelling by using Duke Chapel interior as an example. Through the investigation of what filmmaker Frederick Backer calls “Projectionism,” I focus on the ... -
Development of a Self-Focusing Multi-Spark Shock Wave Generator for Lithotripsy
(2018)In this thesis, a self-focusing multi-spark (SFMS) shock wave generator is developed to provide flexibility in controlling the beam size and shape in an electrohydraulic shock wave lithotripter. Such a device will allow ... -
Retelling Dmitri Karamazov’s Story in an Interactive Graphic Novel
(2018)This thesis discusses the subject and media of Dmitri Karamazov an interactive graphic novel with Augmented Reality component. Dmitri Karamazov is adapted from Dostoevsky’s novel the Brothers Karamazov. The author uses a ... -
Grading the Army’s Choice of Senior Leaders
(2018)This study seeks to determine how the Army institutionally selects its 3 and 4-star officers. The central focus, What patterns are evident in the output of the Army’s 3 and 4-star selection process? has three main findings: ... -
Current Status and Trends of Early Childhood Nutritional Status and Dietary Intake in China: Evidence from the Chinese Health and Nutrition Survey 2000-2011 and Stakeholder Interviews
(2018)Background: Appropriate nutrition during early life is essential for optimal growth and development. China has seen a drastic improvement in child nutrition over the past few decades with decreased rates of stunting, wasting ... -
Development of A Wet-Coupling Device for Shock Wave Lithotripsy
(2018)The primary goal of this study is to verify the applicability of a miniature wet-coupling device specifically designed for shock wave lithotripsy (SWL) and its effect on improving the stone comminution efficiency. Despite ... -
Dosimetric and radiobiological fitting of xerostomia and dysphagia 12 months after treatment for head and neck tumors
(2018)Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OPSCC) is by far the most predominant form of head and neck cancer in the United States. The survival rate for OPSCC is very high, which, while fortunate, yields many patients who are ... -
Exploring the Genetic Basis of Branching Variation in a Wild Mustard Boechera stricta
(2018)Grazing herbivores can significantly reduce plant fitness by causing apical meristem damage and completely removing reproductive structures. Compensation is a type of tolerance to grazing herbivores by which plants replace ... -
Genome-wide Metabolic Reconstruction and Flux Balance Analysis Modeling of Haloferax volcanii
(2018)The Archaea are an understudied domain of the tree of life, and consist of single-celled microorganisms possessing rich metabolic diversity. Archaeal metabolic capabilities are of interest for industry and basic understanding ... -
Security or Autonomy? Moral Hazard and Intra-Coalition Conflicts
(2018)Why do allies come into conflict with each other in the face of increasing external threats? This article answers this question by pointing out the moral hazard inherent to alliance politics. In exchange for security commitments ...
