Theses and Specialist projects from 2010
Analysis of the Clear Plaque Phenotype of the Bacteriophage HK75, Phani Chandrika Kunapuli
The Effects of Growth Hormone in the Inner Ear of Zebrafish (Danio rerio) during Hair Cell Regeneration, Chia-Hui Lin
Cloning of a CHLAMYDOMONAS REINHARDTII Marker into a RNA Interference Construct to Test Whether the Photoreceptor Chlamyrhodopsin Is Involved in Circadian Clock Resetting, Shravya Reddy Maddi
Development of a Genetic Modification System in Clostridium scatologenes ATCC 25775 for Generation of Mutants, Prasanna Tamarapu Parthasarathy
Algal Biomass Accrual in Relation to Nutrient Availability along a Longitudinal Gradient in the Upper Green River, Kentucky, Mary Douglas Penick
Reestablishing Diversity in Our Hardwood Forests: A Transplant Study of Five Spring-Flowering Herbs, Danielle Racke
Environment-induced Phenotypic Plasticity in the Teeth of Hatchery and Wild Largemouth Bass, Micropterus floridanus, Tamilselvi Selvaraj
A Comparison of the Singing Activity of Carolina Wrens (Thryothorus Ludovicianus)) in Urban and Rural Settings, Shannon R. Trimboli
The Genomic Sequence and Annotation of Bacteriophage HK239, Alice Ann Wright
Age, Reproduction, Growth, Condition and Diet of the Introduced Yellow Bass, Morone mississippiensis, in Barren River Lake, Kentucky, Peter G. Zervas
Theses and Specialist projects from 2009
The Effect of Endothelin-1 on the expression of CDK Inhibitors p21 & p27 in Bovine Corneal Endothelial Cells, Lakshmi Reddy Bollu
The Development and Role of Peripheral Auditory Structures in Otocinclus affinis, Sri Kiran Kumar Reddy Botta
Computational Prediction of the Agregated Structure of Denatured Lysozyme, Pongsathorn Chotikasemsri
Assessment of the Endangered Species Podarcis carbonelli on a Microgeographic Scale: A Molecular, Morphological and Physiological Approach, Maria Clara Figueirinhas do Amaral
The Effects of a Reservoir on Genetic Isolation in Two Species of Darters, Kerstin Lindsay Edberg
Assessing Organic Matter Breakdown and Associated Macroinvertebrate Community Structure in Headwater Streams: Effects of Hydrologic Gradients and Upland Timber Harvesting, Miller Scott Jarrell
Ecological Impact of Epigeal Termitaria on Vertebrates in the Tsavo Region of Southeast Kenya, Margaret M. Mahan
Evaluation of Annotation Performances between Automated and Curated Databases of E.COLI Using the Correlation Coefficient, ReddySalilaja Marpuri
Adding Upstream Sequence and a Downstream Reporter to the Bile Acid Inducible Promoter of CLOSTRIDIUM scindens VPI 12708, Bryan Patrick Mason
Searching for the Binding Partners for the Novel PHKG1 Variant γ 181, Kishore Polireddy
A Comparative Ecological Study of Two Sister Species of Darters in Kentucky, Etheostoma Kantuckeense and Etheostoma Lawrencei, Bjorn Victor Schmidt
Cloning of "Animal Cryptochrome" cDNA from the Model Organism CHLAMYDOMONAS REINHARDTII for Functional Analysis of Its Protein Product, Shobha Lavanya Silparasetty
In Planta "Green Engineering" of Variable Sizes and Exotic Shapes of Gold Nanoparticles: An Integrative Eco-Friendly Approach, Daniel Lee Starnes
Role of CD4+CD25+ Regulatory T Lymphocytes in Experimental Toxoplasmosis, Sanjay Varikuti
Theses and Specialist projects from 2008
Towards an Action Spectrum for Photoentrainment of the Chlamydomonas ReinhardtII Circadian Clock, Christa Gaskill
Trypanosoma Cruzi in Wild Raccoons and Opossums from Kentucky, Brian Chad Groce
Coregulation of a Neighboring EST with RHOGAP, Tia Hughes
Population Structure of Limenitis Butterflies in Hickman, Kentucky, Mollie Johnson
Site Directed Mutagensis of Bacteriophage HK639 and Identification of Its Integration Site, Madhuri Jonnalagadda
Conversion of Traditional Observation-Based Botany Labs to Investigative Inquiry Learning, Hajara Mahmood
Effects of Barren Reservoir on Upstream Fish Assemblages of Barren River Tributaries, Mario Sullivan
An Analysis of Illegal Bushmeat Availability in Local Restaurants Located in Voi, Kenya, Bridget A. Sutton
Longitudinal Variation in Fish Community Along the Upper Green River Below the Green River Lake, Joshua Wilsey
Genetic Diversity in Native and Invasive Rubus (Rosaceae), Ashley A. Wint
Theses and Specialist projects from 2007
Conservation Studies of Insect Cave Faunas in Mammoth Cave National Park and Ghana, West Africa, Chris DeWildt
P27 Expression in Endothelin-1 Stimulated Mitogenesis, Joseph Kiriu
The Effect of Ecological Gradients on the Fish Assemblages of the Green and Tradewater River Basins of Kentucky, Brian Lewis
The Effects of Human/Wildlife Conflict on the Potential for Community-Based Ecotourism in the Kasigau Region of Southeast Kenya, Natalie Mountjoy
Phylogenetic Analysis of the Cetonini of the New World (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae: Cetoninae), Jesus Orozeo
Quantification of Nitric Oxide & Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase in a Murine Model of Experimental Toxoplasmosis, Vipula Petluru
Sustainability of Western Kentucky University: An Examination of Campus Environmental Policies, Performance and Potential for Change, Christian Ryan-Downing
Auditory Hair Cell Regeneration and Gene Expression in Noise-Exposed Zebrafish (Danio rerio), Julie Schuck
Theses and Specialist projects from 2006
Clarification of basal relationships in Rubus (Rosaceae) and the origin of Rubus chamaemorus, Karen Michael
Identification of Lead & Mercury Responsive Genes in Sesbania drummondii, Abhishek Srivastava
Theses and Specialist projects from 2005
The Effects of USDA Farm-Bill Restoration Programs on Prairie Voles (microtus ochrogaster) in the Barrens Region of Kentucky, Jestin Clark
Effects of a Small Mammalian Herbivore on a Grassland Undergoing Restoration, Margaret Murphy
Factors Affecting Distribution and Abundance of Aquatic Macroinvertebrates in Autumnal Wetlands in Mammoth Cave National Park, Kentucky, USA, Jered Studinski
Theses and Specialist projects from 2004
Cloning and Sequencing of Bovine Na+/K= Atpase α-1 Sub-Unit, Srikanth Aakula
Identification of Phosphorylase Kinase Alpha Subunit Binding Partners in Skeletal Muscle, Soleil Archila
A Method Based on Conserved Multiple Amino Acid Properties to Predict Amino Acid Substitutions Which Maintain the Protein Structure, Avinash M. Baktula
An Isotopic Examination of Cave, Spring and Epigean Trophic Structures in Mammoth Cave National Park, Zacchaeus Greg Compson
Taxonomic & Functional Organization of an Eastern Highland Rim Stream, A Comparison of Macroinvertebrate Assemblages on Riffle & Wood Habitats, Joseph Ferguson
Development of a Gene Transfer System in Clostridium Scindens VPI 12708, Rashmi Ramasubbaiah
Physiology and Biochemistry of Lead Accumulation in Sesbania Drummondii, Adam Ruley
Effects of Management and Population Size on Genetic Diversity of Eggert's Sunflower (HELIANTHUS EGGERTII; ASTERACEAE), John Howard Starnes
Theses and Specialist projects from 2003
In Vitro Regeneration and Genetic Transformation of Sesbania Drummondii: A Medicinally and Environmentally Important Plant, Satish Cheepala
Water Quality Assessment in Cypress Creek Nature Preserve, Jason Flora
Theses and Specialist projects from 2002
Mentha (Lamiaceae) Phylogenetic Analysis Using Chloroplast TRNL-TRNF and Nuclear Ribosomal DNA ITS Sequences, Jiranan Bunsawatt
Nuclear Transformation of Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii to Allow for Studies on Circadian Expression of the β-Tubulin Gene, Mohammed Khan
Actiononaias Ligamentina as a Biomonitor in the Green River: An Unique Approach for Analysis of Environmental Impacts, Robert Kirkland
Estimating Population Numbers of Black Bears (Ursus Americanus) in Eastern Kentucky Using Microsatellite Analysis, Kelly Vowels
Theses and Specialist projects from 2001
Secondary Level Screening of Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii Mutants Defective in Circadian Gene Expression, Mingya Huang
Expression of Gus Gene in Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) and Corn (Zea mays) Using Dimboa-Resistant Agrobacterium Strains, Deepti Mohamalawari
Inheritance of Dorsal Fin Coloration in the Metriaclima Species Complex (Teleostei: Cichlidae) of Lake Malawi, Paulette Reneau
The Effect of Lead Acetate on the Susceptibility of C3HeB/FeJ Mice Infected with the Parasite Trypanosoma Cruzi, Savonna Warren
Theses and Specialist projects from 2000
Morphological, Molecular, and Biogeographical Variation within the Imperiled Virginia Spiraea, Constance Anders
Gene Inhibition Using Genetic Suppressor Elements in Escherichia Coli JM109DE3 Cells, Ronald Chuke
Density and Age Distributions of Trees in Upland and Lowland Oldfields 60 Years After Abandonment: The Role of Dispersal, Virginia McDaniel
Theses and Specialist projects from 1999
Study of the baiG Gene in Bile Acid 7α-Dehydroxylating Bacteria, Michael David
Increased Severity of Murine Infection with Toxioplasma Gondii Following Vitaman E and Selenium Supplementatoin, Susan McCarthy
The Effects of Phosphorus Enrichment on the Dominant Phytoplankton Communities of Chaney Lake, Kathy Tehrani
Screening for Mutants in the Output Pathway of the Circadian Clock in Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii, Wei Yuan
Theses and Specialist projects from 1998
Regeneration of Hair Cell Epithelia in the Chick and Salamander, Kenneth Detwiler
The Isolation and Partial Purification of DNA Polymerase-Beta from Soybean, Lesa Dill
Study of the baiE Gene in Bile Acid 7α-Dehydroxylating Bacteria, Yasemin Kaya
Evaluation of the Success of Adoptive Versus Passive Transfer of Immunity Against Trypanosoma Cruzi, Karen Powell
Theses and Specialist projects from 1997
The Beneficial Effect of Vitamin E and Selenium During Experimental Chagas' Disease, Yue Hou
Theses and Specialist projects from 1996
An Investigation of Hexatylis Contracta Blomquist (Southern Heartleaf): Individuals, Hybrids, Populations and Species, Patrick Carroll
The Effects of Lead Acetate on Host Susceptibility to Trypanosoma Cruzi, Tabitha Ellis
A Comparison of Olfactory Organ Development and Feeding Behavior in Larval Fathead Minnows, Pimephales promelas Rafinesque, Robert Molloy
The Effect of Acute Low pH on Feeding and Locomotor Activity of Larval Fathead Minnows, Pimephales promelas, Sharon Ore
Theses and Specialist projects from 1995
The Effect of Dietary Supplemented Vitamin E and Selenium on Experimental Chagas' Disease, Brenda Bennett
Antibody Response to Trypanosoma Cruzi During the Course of Infection in Mice Held at Elevated Environmental Temperature, Lianyong Gao
Temporal Changes in the Levels of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid in the Brain of the Cockroach, Leucophaea Maderae, Jonathan Newton
Site-Directed Mutagenesis of Southern Bean Mosaic Virus (Cowpea Strain): in Search of a Viral Protease, Alan Simmons
Theses and Specialist projects from 1994
Optimizing Conditions for Cloning cDNA from Chicken Brain, Stephen Clark