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Alberto, Christian (2021) "My Race/Ethnicity is an Asset": Recruiting Racially Minoritized Students to Optometry School by Acknowledging Their Community Cultural Wealth. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ballentine, Kess (2021) "You Have No Idea What It Takes": An Examination of How Low-wage Single Parents Navigate Work and Home. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

London, Alan E. (2021) "My Own Place, May Own Name" Figuration, Abstraction and the Tragic in the Art of Stephen Greene. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Macioce, Adeline M (2021) "No doubt a consolation to his dust:" ecological consciousness in Lord Byron's works and Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Maggio, Danielle (2021) "Sound Projector": Reissuing, Representing, and Reclaiming the Music of Betty Davis. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Liu, Fang-Wei (2021) 3D Swimming Micro Drone with Dosage Controllable Drug Release. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sunseri, Jocelyn (2021) 3D Convolutional Neural Networks for Computational Drug Discovery. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Spengler, Jennifer (2021) 5-Hydroxymethylcytosine Primes Neuronal Genes for Activation During Zebrafish Retinal Progenitor Cell Differentiation. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Bian, Long (2021) APPLICATION OF MACHINE LEARNING IN CARBON NANOTUBE-BASED BIOSENSING. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Tolman, Nathan L (2021) Adventitious Hydrocarbon Adsorption on Carbon and Gold Surfaces and Its Effect on Surface Properties. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bernsmeier, Jordan (2021) Aluminum Lesbians: Recycling Lesbian Legacy in Classical Hollywood. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Duncan, Brittany (2021) A Cross-National Study of Women's Legislative Committee Leadership. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ghoshal, Suryodoy (2021) Assessing the kinematics and subsurface geometry of the central Nepal Himalayas: Insights from thermokinematic modeling. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Coukouma, Andrew (2021) Advancements in 2D Photonic Crystal Hydrogel and Organogel Sensor Fabrication. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Jin, Jie (2021) Analysis of solitary waves for some long-wave water wave models. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Banerjee, Rudrajit (2021) Anti-Newtonian Expansions, Hadamard States, and the Spatial Functional Renormalization Group. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bai, Ruobing (2021) Application of DNA-based Nanofabrication in Nanoelectronics and Effect of Contaminations on the Surface Potential of Graphite. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Hwang, Sean Ihn Young (2021) Applications of Carbon Nanotube based Chemiresistors for Breath Analysis and Hydrogen Storage Sensing. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bowdring, Molly (2021) A Dynamic Analysis of the Effects of Alcohol on Perceptions of Physical Attractiveness. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Quintanilla, Alyssa (2021) A Matter of Waste and Bodies: Life, Death, and Materiality in the United States-Mexico Borderlands 1990 to the Present. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kaveh, Shahin (2021) A Prescriptivist Account of Physical Theories. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Hajari, Hadi (2021) A distributed approach for robust, scalable, and flexible dynamic ridesharing. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Liang, Xiaoyu (2021) An intelligent, distributed and collaborative DDoS defense system. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Cardoza, Alvaro (2021) Active Power Distribution Node Enhanced Reconfigurable Grids and their Effects on Distributed Energy Resource Availability. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Furdella, Kenneth (2021) Acute Preclinical Evaluation of Compliance-Matched and TGFβ2 Eluting Vascular Grafts. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ghadge, Shrinath Dattatray (2021) A Fundamental Study of Electrocatalysts for Acid Mediated Electrochemical- Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting and Hydrogen Fuel Cell. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Mutha, Pushkar (2021) A New Algorithm for Shared Simultaneous Learning of Alzheimer's Disease Progression. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Schwartz, Ryan (2021) A Preliminary Investigation of Whether High Resolution Cervical Auscultation Signals Present Variations Between Thin Liquid Barium and Water Swallows. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ren, Ke (2021) A Study of Data-driven Models with Challenges Arising from OR Applications. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Alansare, Abdullah (2021) Associations of Sedentary Time with Heart Rate Variability. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Vega, Rodolfo Manuel (2021) A Consultant Self-Exploration: An Autoethnography Addressing Educational Change Efforts in Chilean Engineering Education. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Rectenwald, Rachelle (2021) A Study on Perceptions to Provide Literacy Instruction to Students with Multiple Disabilities. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wang, Junyao (2021) Adaptive Randomization in Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trials. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Hershberger, Gretchen Anne (2021) Assessment of Patient Navigation Efforts for Breast Cancer in the United States: A Scoping Review of the Literature. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Guido, Taylor (2021) Analysis of the Effectiveness of POGIL on Future Ready Process Skill Development in a High School Biology Classroom. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Lee, Yoojin (2021) Association between Mandibular Incisor to Mandibular Plane Angle (IMPA) and Periodontal Health Status Based on Loss of Clinical Attachment Level (CAL): A Cross-sectional Study. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Dasgupta, Pritika (2021) Acceleration Signals In Determining Gait-Related Difficulties And The Motor Skill Of Walking In Older Adults. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Callanan, Devon (2021) Accelerating Regular-Expression Matching on FPGAs with High-Level Synthesis. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Stokes, Dekwuan (2021) Analysis of Volt/Var Optimization in a Radial Distribution Network with DER Penetration. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Buettner, Kyle (2021) A Case Study in Practical Neuromorphic Computing: Heartbeat Classification on the Loihi Neuromorphic Processor. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ing, Michael C (2021) An Examination of a Symmetric Memory Model's Impact on Performance in a Distributed Graph Algorithm. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Freeman, Emily (2021) A First Principles Approach to Investigation of the Role of Cations in Zeolite Growth and Stability. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Shen, Junyi (2021) A Fully-Integrated Shift-Register DLDO Using Pull-Up and Pull-Down Devices. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wu, Yitao (2021) A Novel Deep Learning Framework to Identify Latent Neuroendophenotypes from Multimodal Brain Imaging Data. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wei, Qianhao (2021) A Novel Predictive Model for Alzheimer’s Disease Using Multi-view Brain Networks. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kim, Min Han (2021) A STUDY OF PERCEPTIONS OF HOW TO ORGANIZE LOCAL GOVERNMENT MULTI-LATERAL CROSS-BOUNDARY COLLABORATION. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Lugini, Luca (2021) Analysis of Collaborative Argumentation in Text-based Classroom Discussions. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Al-khateeb, Shadi (2021) A NOVEL APPROACH FOR IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF DATA USING AGGREGATION MECHANISM. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Rick, Anne-Marie (2021) Assessment of Neonatal Risk Stratification Methods for the Detection of Early Onset Neonatal Sepsis. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ali, Zachary J. (2021) A Review of Current and Novel Approaches for Treatment of Keratitis. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Cullen (Webb), Sarah A (2021) A Study of Young Alumni Engagement and Donor Participation among Top Research Universities. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Schmidt, Jamie (2021) An Action Research Study of Instructional Coaching: Supporting Emotional Support Elementary Teachers' Instruction in an Online Environment. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Walsh, Chelsey (2021) An Assessment of Genetic Counselors’ Knowledge and Attitudes Regarding Gene Transfer Therapies. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Huber, James (2021) Are Mobile Gait Sensors a Better Tool at Predicting Elder Falls in the Emergency Department Setting Than the Current Screening Questionnaire? Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Gosky, Michael (2021) Assessment and Development of Online Educational Materials for Autosomal Dominant Leukodystrophy. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wallace, Stuart Rankin (2021) Association of Fatigue and Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury in Professional Baseball Pitchers. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Mani, Ashika (2021) Analyzing Deep Learning Techniques in Accelerated Clinical Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Multiple Sclerosis. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

zhang, zhongfang (2021) Application of Biorelevant Dissolution Method for Intrauterine devices. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Pelcher, Lindsay R. (2021) A Critical Literature Synthesis of Safety Protocols for Qualitative Researchers Working with Oppressed Populations. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Balla, Ryan James (2021) Advanced Nanoscale Approaches for Electrochemical Imaging and Sensing. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Peng, Wei (2021) Asymptotic Normality and Rates of Convergence for Random Forests via Generalized U-statistics. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Acevedo Guerrero, Natalia (2021) A Defense of Physician Advocacy: Advocating for the Health of Undocumented Immigrants in the United States and Colombia. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Liu, Yiding (2021) A General Method to Couple Prior Distributions. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Woods, Arielle (2021) A sedimentary perspective from Lake Junín on monsoon strength and glaciation in the tropical Andes over multiple glacial cycles. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Johnson, Alexander (2021) A review of regulatory and non-regulatory US state invasive plant lists: towards greater consistency and efficacy. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

ALMUALLEM, SULAIMAN MOHAMMED (2021) A Reformative Legal Vision for the Kingdom: The Adoption of Rules of Discovery in the Civil Procedural System of Saudi Arabia: Considering the Example of the United States Discovery Regime. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhai, Jingchen (2021) A novel in silico method to predict drug PK profile in human and its application to build the PBPK model of Hydroxychloroquine for COVID-19 treatment. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Pyankov, Matthew A. (2021) Analysis of role of Magnet designation in developing a culture of professional nursing partnerships and evidence-based practice in the ICU: an expanded secondary analysis of a national ICU survey. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Corbo, Kalaina (2021) Association of number of comorbidities and health-related quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Yi, Yan (2021) Age at Natural Menopause and Its Determinants in Women with Type 1 Diabetes. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bitzer, Hannah B. (2021) An Examination of Providers’ Awareness, Knowledge of Screening and Treatment, and Perceived Barriers Associated with Intimate Partner Violence-related Traumatic Brain Injury. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Stevens, Erica (2021) Additive Manufacturing of Magnetocaloric Materials: Assessing and Adapting DLD and BJ3DP Fabrication Methods. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Elkhadrawi, Mahmoud (2021) Analyzing Actigraphy Data to Study the Efficacy of Dynamic Arm Support for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

WANG, YUANKANG (2021) A Comparison Study of the Transformation Behavior during Uniform Continuous Cooling and Hot Deformation Characteristics of a Wrought and Selective Laser Melting 4340 Steels. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Gattu, Bharat (2021) A Fundamental Study of Nanostructured Si Anodes for Lithium Ion Batteries. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Harp, Hayley (2021) Analysis of Glenohumeral Range of Motion in Division I Collegiate Softball and Baseball Athletes. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Colvin, Michelle (2021) Adaptation to semantic violations of varying strengths within and across texts. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Al Taweel, Yaareb (2021) Advanced Analysis of Well Treatment and Microseismic Events for Two Parallel Horizontal Wells in The Utica Shale. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Coleman, Timothy (2021) Advancing Inference in Supervised Learning Procedures via Permutation Tests and Importance Sampling, with Applications to Environmental Science. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Pronin, Kira (2021) A Voice without a Veto: Consensus-building through Inclusion of Stakeholders. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Samargandy, Saad (2021) Alterations in Cardiometabolic and Vascular Function Measures during the Menopause Transition. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Awan, Nabil (2021) Association of early chronic systemic inflammation with depression at 12 months post-traumatic brain injury and a comparison of prediction models. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Fu, Zhuxuan (2021) A prognostic model of immunohistochemistry biomarkers for high-grade serous ovarian cancer. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ganguly, Debashis (2021) Adaptive Memory Management for CPU-GPU Heterogeneous Systems. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Mukherjee, Shouvik (2021) Bose-Einstein condensation of polaritons in a ring microcavity. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Koetke, Jonah (2021) Bridging the divide: The effect of humanizing information on attitudes toward political outgroup members. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Perrefort, Daniel (2021) Building a Better Candle: The Calibration and Classification of Type Ia Supernovae in the Upcoming Legacy Survey of Space and Time. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Lien, Yi-Hsuan (2021) Bone Age Assessment with less human intervention. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Styles, Genna Alethya (2021) Building Quality Teaching Artists through Apprenticeship: The Value of Professional Development and Rubrics. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Walsh, Marguerite Elizabeth (2021) Building Teacher Learning Theory and Research in the Era of Student-Centered Instructional Reforms. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kissner, Jordan (2021) Body Mass Index, Flexibility, and Playing Characteristics of Golfers with and without Low Back Pain. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Hughes, Christopher L (2021) Biomimetic Intracortical Microstimulation of Human Somatosensory Cortex for a Bidirectional Brain-computer Interface. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Unger, Wendy A. (2021) Building cultural awareness and responsiveness: Implicit bias training for contracted trainers at the Child Welfare Resource Center. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Schubert, Marika E. (2021) Benchmarking Transformer-Based Transcription on Embedded GPUs for Space Applications. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kersey, Jessica (2021) Broadening the Scope of Community Participation in Traumatic Brain Injury Research. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kohram, Maryam (2021) BACTERIAL GROWTH MECHANISMS AND THEIR ROLE IN CELL SIZE HOMEOSTASIS AND SENESCENCE. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Coffineau, Nicole (2021) Binding Identities: Photograph Albums and Italian Nationalism, 1857-67. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Blizzard, Logan Wade (2021) Born Free: Gaming Software’s Noncommercial Roots, 1975-1988. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Barson, Benjamin (2021) Brassroots Democracy and the Birth of Jazz: Hearing the Counter-Plantation in Black Atlantic Sonic Culture, 1791-1928. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Pomerantz, Jacob Eliezer (2021) Building the Bridge: Labor and Colonial Governance in Seventeenth-Century Bridgetown, Barbados. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhang, Yuzhao (2021) Binding Profile Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Spike Protein RBD Mutants with hACE2 Protein Using In Silico Methods. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Tayade, Sophie (2021) Conflict, competition, and collaboration: Thomas Starzl’s team of colleague-allies and colleague-adversaries in transplantation science. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Saja, Al-alawneh (2021) Clinical Text Analysis using Visual Analytics for Cancer Patient Cohort Identification. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Marsellas, Nick (2021) Care and Rigor in Higher Education. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Darrah, Kristie (2021) Chemical Tools to Control Protein Expression, Function, and Degradation. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Hails, Katherine (2021) Child, Family, and Neighborhood Predictors of Children’s Body Mass Index: A Longitudinal Study of Moderated Mediation. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kevlishvili, Ilia (2021) Computational Studies of Transition Metal-Catalyzed Olefin Functionalization and Cross-Coupling Reactions. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Pengdi, Zhang (2021) Combining Low-dimensional Models with High-fidelity Data: A Multi-fidelity Approach to Transient Heat Transfer Problems. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Routzong, Megan R. (2021) Computational Modeling of Variations in Female Anatomy to Elucidate Biomechanical Mechanisms of Pelvic Organ and Tissue Functions. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Liu, ShiTong (2021) Constructing Invariant Representation of Sound Using Optimal Features And Sound Statistics Adaptation. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ackerman, Emily E. (2021) Controls Engineering Approaches To Regulating Immunity During Respiratory Infection. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

LaRosa, Denise (2021) Coaching Elementary Educators’ Culturally Sustaining Teaching. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Torquato, Stephen (2021) Creating Cultures of Pedagogical Caring: Empowering Student Voice Through Historical Inquiry. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Dadey, Rebekah (2021) Checks and Balances of T cells in Inflammatory Environments. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kline, Elizabeth (2021) Collaboration Between the Special Education Teacher, Paraeducator, and the General Education Teacher to Promote Inclusion for Students with Disabilities. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

So, Seth (2021) Characterization and Determination of Flexible Cardiovascular Biosensors for Facile Detection of Patient BNP. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Dean, James (2021) Computational Design of Optimal Bimetallic Nanoparticles: Bridging Stability with Adsorption. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Clarke, Audrey (2021) Crista Volume Measured from 3D Reconstruction of Weightbearing CT Scans Shows a Relationship to Sesamoid Station. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Monteiro Bernardino, Juliana (2021) Comparative Analysis of Policies to Reduce Anemia Among Women in the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP). Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

McCrary, Valeria (2021) Collaborative Efforts Between Informal Learning Programs and Traditional K-12 Settings. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bise, Christopher Gene (2021) Choices and Consequences: An investigation into patient choice of provider and provider interventions for low back pain. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Napoleone, Jenna Marie (2021) Cardiometabolic-Health Related Risk Factors and Physical Function with Aging: Targets for Lifestyle Intervention. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Boggs, Emerson Ailidh (2021) Characterization of HIV-1 capsid-binding host proteins during infection. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

MURALIDARAN, VAISHALI (2021) Characterization of a repurposed antiviral for HSV-1 in Neural Progenitor Cells and Organoid models. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Anneling, Mariele (2021) Comparison of video education and traditional genetic counseling for pancreatic cancer: Assessment of patient satisfaction and knowledge. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Benitez Moreno, Mariana A (2021) CG dinucleotide codon removal improves expression of HIV-1 reporter viruses in humanized mice. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Adams, Jeremy Tyler (2021) COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS OF EXTENDED-RELEASE MEDICATIONS FOR OPIOID USE DISORDER: Comparing Single-Drug and Multi-Drug-in-Sequence Treatment Strategies. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

McAllister, Nicole M (2021) Chikungunya virus binds sulfated glycosaminoglycans as attachment factors using specific residues in the E2 glycoprotein. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Dolcini-Catania, Luciano G. (2021) Caregiver Social Support and Engagement in the Family Check-Up Across Early and Middle Childhood. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Perica, Maria Ivana (2021) Characterizing How Age-Related Changes in GABA and Glutamate Underlie Development of Working Memory Through Adolescence. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Carson, Mary (2021) Childhood Maltreatment, Lifetime Traumatic Experiences, and Change in Inflammation Over Time. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ghosh, Supriya (2021) Chiral Induced Spin Selectivity Effect: Fundamental Studies and Applications. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Hedin, Benjamin Carl (2021) Coal pollution to critical metals: Recycling rare earth elements from acid mine drainage. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wheat, Ryan M (2021) Computational Benchmarking and Evaluation of Transition Metal Complexes toward Materials Discovery. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Becker-Krail, Darius D. (2021) Cell-type Specific Regulation of Reward-Related Behavior: The Interface of Metabolic State and the Circadian Molecular Clock. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Herzig, Marissa (2021) Creations, names, and life: humanity and femininity in the female Golem myth. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhang, Bei (2021) Co-delivery of TLR agonist with hypomethylating agent via an ultrasmall pro-drug micellar carrier for breast cancer chemoimmunotherapy. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhao, Sanqiang (2021) Constructing Tunable Sentence Simplification Models using Deep Learning. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Mullins, Angela (2021) Characterizing Sources and Identifying Pathways of Urban Metal Contamination at the Groundwater-Soil Interface. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Haynal, Kaitlyn (2021) Civic Spaces: Rhetoric of Pittsburgh's Parks System. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

McQueen, Eden (2021) Correlation or Coevolution? Investigating the Genetic Architecture of Male and Female Genitalia in the Drosophila melanogaster Subgroup. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Alali, Talal and Engelmeieir, Robert and Kunkel, Thomas and Shah, Nilesh and stoffer, warn (2021) Color Consistency of Zirconium Oxide CEREC Crowns Milled at Different Thicknesses. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Atzinger, Aletheia Tamewitz (2021) Dinucleotide Periodicity: A genomic Architecture That Shapes Evolution. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Daraei, Sara (2021) Deep Learning for Motion Recognition. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Submitted)

Rerick, Michael T (2021) Development and Optimization of Analytical Methods to Study Neurochemistry Using Capillary Liquid Chromatography. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Maienshein, Daniel N (2021) Development of Protocols to Increase the Size Monodispersity and Surface Charge of Silica Nanoparticles for Use in Crystalline Colloidal Arrays. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Jayadharan, Manu (2021) Domain Decomposition And Time-Splitting Methods For The Biot System Of Poroelasticity. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Counselman, Joshua (2021) Domestic First-Mover Advantage: International Institutional Design and Bargaining Outcomes. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Pekoske Fulton, Abby L. (2021) Dynamics of DNA knots and links. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wu, Jingyu (2021) Distributed Fiber Optic Sensors for Energy Applications. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Cheng, Weixiao (2021) Development of In Silico Tools to Predict the Behavior of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) in Biological Systems. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhong, Yongqi (2021) Developing and Evaluating Innovative Approaches for Estimating Causal Effects of Low-dose Aspirin on Pregnancy Outcomes. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Merante, Monica Megan (2021) Disaster Evaluation: Why Use A Comprehensive “Eight-Step Approach”. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sherlala, Rehab (2021) Disentangling the effects of body size and genetics on insulin-like growth factor-1 and its relationship to mortality. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Colditz, Jason (2021) Digital mutual help groups for problematic alcohol use: characteristics, contexts, and commitment. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kosar, Karis Pearl (2021) Determining the Effects of Wnt Signaling in the Alleviation of Cholestasis Via the Promotion of Hepatocyte Transdifferentiation and Cholangiocyte Proliferation. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ma, Shifan (2021) Design, Synthesis, and Biological Evaluation of Novel p62 Ligands with Therapeutic Effects. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Xu, Kexin (2021) Design and Synthesis of Analogs of Oleic Acid. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Dodeja, Prerna (2021) Development and Validation of a Blood Micro sampling Methodology to facilitate Pharmacokinetic Studies in Pregnant and Postpartum Patients. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ashcraft, Laura Ellen Gochnauer (2021) Dissemination and Implementation of Evidence-based Chronic Pain Management Among Primary Care Providers. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Reinwald, Jennifer Jean (2021) Doing Hashtags: Identifying Hashtags’ Role in the Rhetorical Tool Kit. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Huang, Peiyuan (2021) Dynamics of Corporate Venture Capital: Performance, Temporality, and Institution. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Gerow, Julia (2021) Designing a Web-Based, Participatory Education Program Curriculum on Clinical Applications of Whole Genome Sequencing Utilizing Lessons Learned from Previous Participatory Genomics Courses. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Nahapetyan, Hovhannes (2021) Determinants of State Repression: A Multifaceted Examination of Domestic and International Factors. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Farber, Jacob A. (2021) Defending Pressurized Water Reactors Against Stealthy Cyber Attacks. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Liu, Gongyuan (2021) Design of Piezoelectric Weigh-in Motion Systems Based on PZT Material Composite Structure. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Min, Zheng (2021) Dimensional Metrology and Thermo-Fluid Studies on Additively Manufactured Transpiration Cooling Structures. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Brick, Rachelle (2021) Developing a Stakeholder-Driven Cancer Rehabilitation Intervention for Older Adults with Breast Cancer. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sinnott, Aaron and Connaboy, Christopher and Kontos, Anthony and Sparto, PJ and Flanagan, Shawn D and Elbin, RJ (2021) Dynamic Exertion Testing (EXiT): An Assessment to Inform to Return to Play/Activity following Sport-related Concussion. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhang, Danchen (2021) Data Reliability Assessment based on subjective opinions. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Redman, Shane (2021) Diversity and Judicial Legitimacy in State Courts. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Li, Zehan (2021) Dynamics and Quantum Fluctuations of Many-body States of Interacting Ultracold Gases. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Xue, Yifan (2021) Deep Generative Models for Cellular Representation Learning and Drug Sensitivity Prediction. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Pardeshi, Apurva Rajesh (2021) Development and characterization of imatinib-loaded PEG-ASA polymeric micelles and co-administration with doxorubicin-loaded micelles. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Tang, Chenxiao (2021) Developing Novel and Optimizing Available CNS Therapies: Preclinical Development of 20-HETE Formation Inhibitors and Population Pharmacokinetics of Propofol in ICU patients. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Curtis, Ambrose (2021) Design of a New-Age Conglomerate: Examining Amazon INC’s Infrastructure and the Evolution of the Contemporary Digital Conglomerate. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhu, Chengqi (2021) Demodulations of Fiber Optical Sensors using Buneman Frequency Analysis for High Temperature Sensing Applications. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhai, Xuetong (2021) Development of Statistical Models for Functional Near-infrared Spectroscopy Data Analysis Incorporating Anatomical and Probe Registration Prior Information. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Pizardi Villaverde, Giovanni Antonio (2021) DESAJUSTE Y ANHELO DE MODERNIDAD EN LOS ANDES PERUANOS: LAS NARRATIVAS DEL YO QUECHUAS EN EL PERÚ (1974-2017). Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Whitlock, Sara (2021) Designing Synthetic Biomolecular Condensates in Bacteria. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Duvall, Samuel (2021) Development of methods to study bacterial cell signaling in vivo. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kumbhare, Rohan (2021) Development of small molecule modifiers of microRNA functions and targeted activation of caged morpholino oligomers. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Conrique, Beverly (2021) Different Values but Similar Backgrounds: How Relativism Influences Naïve Realism in Everyday Disagreements. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Hasanzadeh Mofrad, Mohammad (2021) Distributed Sparse Computing and Communication for Big Graph Analytics and Deep Learning. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ringwald, Whitney (2021) Dynamic features of affect and interpersonal behavior in relation to general and specific personality pathology. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Huerta, Christina Elizabeth (2021) Examining the Relationships between Traumatic Events, Coping Strategies, and Hyperarousal among First Responders. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhang, Yuchen (2021) Effect of a bladder control self-management program delivered through a health kiosk. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Gartling, Gary J (2021) Exploring the Acute Effects of Glucocorticoids on Rabbit Vocal Fold Tissue. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Saenz Calderon, Veronica (2021) Effects of climate change on the immune defenses and disease susceptibility of amphibian hosts. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Tang, Yuhe (2021) Electronic Properties in Nanowire-based Complex Oxide Devices. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Doucette, Danny (2021) Equity and Introductory College Physics Labs. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Huang, Ying-Kai (2021) Essays in Applied Economics and Machine Learning. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sear, Molly Catherine (2021) Ethical Issues in Use of Crowdfunding to Finance Healthcare. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Fetters, Andrea M. (2021) Exploring the ecological drivers of the pollen virome. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Beckner, Meaghan E. (2021) Effect of Military Operational Stress on Neuroendocrine and Extracellular Vesicle Profiles Related to Cognitive and Physiological Resilience. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kowalczyk, Amanda Elizabeth (2021) Evolution-based strategies to elucidate genotype-phenotype relationships in traits relevant to human health. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Gao, Junfeng (2021) Electrothermally Driven Dynamic Instability in Molecularly Ordered Liquid Crystalline Polymers. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wang, Zhepeng (2021) Enabling Deep Neural Networks with Oversized Working Memory on Resource-Constrained MCUs. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Meshry, Nadeen Mahmoud (2021) Engineering Scaffold-free Dental Organoids Using Human Stem Cells from the Apical Papilla (SCAP). Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wong, Sarah Jin (2021) Embracing Ambiguity: A Case Study of One Teacher Education Program's Collaborative Inquiry into the Teacher Dispositions Construct. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Montera, Chiara (2021) Employing a Genre-based Approach to Teach Written Communication in Italian as a Foreign Language. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Lusebrink, Jamie (2021) Evaluating a School-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports Program for System Improvement. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bridger, Amy E (2021) Expansion of the Open Lab, a University-Industry Model for Undergraduates. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Henderson, Emmett Robert (2021) Enacted Sexual Minority Stigma, Social Support, and Cognitive Function Among Midlife and Older Men Who Have Sex with Men from the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Eaton, Tammy L. (2021) Exploring Primary Palliative Care Needs in Survivors of Critical Illness. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Allias, Mary Carcella and Murphy, Emily Burnheimer (2021) Educating the Educators: Competency-Based Instructional Physician Assistant Faculty Development through the Use of Online Learning Modules. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Allias, Mary Carcella and Murphy, Emily Burnheimer (2021) Educating the Educators: Competency-Based Instructional Physician Assistant Faculty Development through the Use of Online Learning Modules. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Mosugu, Tegan Joseph (2021) Evidence-Based Management: Panacea or Placebo? Insights from Nigerian HIV/AIDS Service Delivery. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kulas, Haley (2021) Examining parental utilization of and barriers to psychological interventions in the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy community. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Meng, Brandon (2021) Enteric disease outbreaks in the US: Analysis of a dataset from the National Outbreak Reporting System. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Blake, Ryan Jeffrey (2021) Effect of Rotator Cable Tear Size and Location in Humeral Abduction. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ghasedi Dizaji, Kamran (2021) Efficient Learning Framework for Training Deep Learning Models with Limited Supervision. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sawant, Tejal V (2021) Employing Electroanalysis as a Diagnostic Tool to Enable Carbon-free Energy Supply. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Tien, Rex N (2021) Encoding of Object Presence and Manipulation Affordances in the Frontoparietal Grasp Network. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Shao, Minghe (2021) Energy Consumption Evaluation of Flip-Flops for Dynamic Voltage Scaling Systems and Circulating-Temperature Applications. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Li, Boyang (2021) Estimating Food Volume in a Bowl Based on Geometric Image Features. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ozbuyukkaya, Gizem (2021) Experimental and Computational Investigations of Catalytic C1 Upgrading Reactions. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Pribis, Matthew (2021) Evaluating Humanitarian Protection: A Protection-Specific Evaluation Quality Assessment Framework. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Lynn, Andrew M. (2021) Effects of ROS and Aging on Cellular and Organ Function. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Guo, Xiaojiang (2021) Evaluating the effect of Ondansetron on Reducing ICU Mortality in Patients with Acute Kidney Injury. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Harris, Rebekah (2021) Examining the Association of Chronic Health Conditions and Adverse Health Outcomes: Knee OA and Recurrent Falls Knee OA and Mobility Limitations Sarcopenia and Fractures. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

BIRADAR, SHIVKUMAR (2021) Elucidating the roles of αβ and γδ T cells in HIV infection. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Schilling, Andrea Leigh (2021) Engineering a Temperature-Responsive, Local and Sustained Release System for the Paranasal Sinuses. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Boczon, Marta (2021) Essays in Econometrics. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhao, Shangshu (2021) Estimation and Inference in Metabolomics with Nonignorable Missing Data. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Steinken, Woodrow (2021) Everything That Is, Ends: Apocalypticism in Wagner's Ring. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhang, Haoran (2021) Exploring Automated Essay Scoring Models for Multiple Corpora and Topical Component Extraction from Student Essays. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Jespersen, Alyssa (2021) Engineered Cationic Antimicrobial Peptides Differ in Their Ability to Limit in vitro Growth and Viability of Mycobacterium bovis BCG and Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Convery, Caitlin (2021) Examining the role of children’s responsiveness when studying the impact of parents’ use of math elicitations on children’s math performance. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Knecht, Olivia S. (2021) Exploring the associations between parental beliefs and talk about math with their 4-year-old children. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Maclay, Lacey (2021) Examining the relationship between ischemic preconditioning and apoptosis and autophagy in ST-elevation vs. non-ST elevation acute myocardial infarction. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Van Slyke, Ashley (2021) Exploring mental health literacy among undergraduate students. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Hartos, Stephanie (2021) Early Screening for Perinatal Depression in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Podvysotskiy, Yuriy (2021) Essays in Financial and Applied Economics. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Liu, Quanquan (2021) Essays on Estimation of Microeconomic Models. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Terrien, Erwan (2021) Exiles and Fugitives: Labor, Mobility, and Power in French Colonial Louisiana, 1699-1769. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Adams, Brian (2021) Exploring Intimate Partner Violence and Its Associations with Minority Stress and Depression among YMSM Dyads. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Tarpey, Matthew (2021) Electoral Incentives and Party Polarization in Congress. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bassin, Ethan J. (2021) Evaluation of TGF-beta, rapamycin, and IL-2 microparticle (TRI MP) treatment for disease prevention in models of type 1 diabetes and arthritis. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Yuan, Yan (2021) Exploring the Roles of Trauma, Emotion Dysregulation, and Negative Affect in Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms among Young Women. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Wang, Yuxin (2021) For the country, for the age: Lee Teng-Hwee’s educational philosophy at Fudan University (1913-1923). Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Street, Sarah C. (2021) Fair to see, soon to fall: the classical heroine and Tolkien's "unmortal" women. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zytoon, Ahmed (2021) FINITE ELEMENT METHODS FOR AXISYMMETRIC PDES AND DIVERGENCE FREE FINITE ELEMENT PAIRS ON PARTICULAR MESH REFINEMENTS. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Robinson, Candice Ciarra (2021) For The Movement: An Ethnography of the National Urban League, Black Movement Communities, and the Black Middle Class. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Aucie, Yashar (2021) Factors modulating the generalization of human locomotor adaptation. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Carnovale, Nathan (2021) Fault Detection in Inverter-Based Microgrids Utilizing a Nonlinear Observer. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ward, Joshua (2021) Feasibility of Free Radical Polymerization of Acrylic Acid in a Continuous Flow Reactor. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Li, Yujia (2021) Factors Associated with Initiation of Glucose-lowering Agents among Medicare Beneficiaries with Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes, 2007 – 2017. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ruiz-Sánchez, Héctor-Camilo (2021) Facing the Plagues Alone. Men Reshaping the HIV and Heroin Epidemics in Colombia. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhang, Ning (2021) From Housing Assistance to Student Debt: the Effects of Government Aid on Household Behavior and Welfare. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zabec, Joie Li'en (2021) From “Not Allowed” to “This Is My Body”: Reproductive Justice Demands Supporting Informed Decisions for Labor After Cesarean. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sang, Chao (2021) Failure of Cerebral Aneurysms and Arterial Tissues. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zou, Ran (2021) Fiber Optic Sensor Fused Additive Manufacturing. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zarassi, Azarin (2021) From quantum transport in semiconducting nanowires to hybrid semiconducting-superconducting qubits. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Burchick, Joseph (2021) Functional Group Transposition of Bicyclo[5.3.0]decadienones Afforded by the Allenic Pauson-Khand Reaction. An Approach Toward the Total Synthesis of (–)-Dehydroleucodine. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Liu, Hongkai (2021) General Neutrino Interactions, Dark Matter, and Electroweak Phase Transition. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Esmayli, Behnam (2021) Geometric Function Theory in Metric Spaces. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Luksik, Brendan K (2021) Gatekeeper: A Reliable Reconfiguration Protocol for Real-Time Ethernet Systems. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Vater, Mark (2021) Genetic Commonalities in Gynecologic Cancers Using Publicly Available Genome-Wide Association Study Summary Results: An Exploratory Meta-Analysis. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Harper, Jordan Deon (2021) Genome-Wide Association Study of Dementia in a Community-Based Sample of Oldest-Old. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Raker, Ravella (2021) Genetic Literacy and the Acquisition of Clinical Genetics Knowledge in Medical Students. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Williams, Kaylee (2021) Genetic Counseling for Trans* Populations: Development of Educational Material for Genetic Counseling Programs. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Urso, Sarel Johanna (2021) Genetic regulation of the cellular and organismal response to hypertonic stress in C. elegans. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Evans, Daniel R (2021) Genomic Epidemiology of Horizontal Plasmid Transfer Among Healthcare-Associated Bacterial Pathogens in a Tertiary Hospital. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Quique Buitrago, Yina Magally (2021) Get in Sync: Entrainment Mechanisms and Individual Characteristics Associated with Scripted-Sentence Learning in Aphasia. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Qian, Chenao (2021) Genome-wide association studies in Samoans give insight into obesity by investigating skinfold thickness. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Mondal, Priyadip (2021) HIDDEN SYMMETRIES AND THE STRUCTURE OF HYPERBOLIC KNOT AND LINK COMPLEMENTS. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Chi, Yu (2021) Health consumers' knowledge learning in online health information seeking. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Li, Xun (2021) Hydrodynamic Phonon Transport and Phonon Transport Across Interfaces from First Principles. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kinzler, Amy (2021) Human Adenovirus in Children with Acute Gastroenteritis in the New Vaccine Surveillance Network (NVSN). Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Orr, Derek (2021) How Oscillations persist through chains of Excitable cells and in large noise-driven Excitable systems. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Hardalupas, Mahi (2021) How neural is a neural net? Bio-inspired computational models and their impact on the multiple realization debate. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Springle, Alison Ann (2021) Intentionality: A Problem-Solving Approach. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Liang, Lifan (2021) Integrative Analysis of Modular Structure of Genes in High-throughput Tumor Profiles. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kumar, Namrata (2021) Investigating the role of nucleotide excision repair (NER) proteins in the repair of oxidative DNA damage. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bryan, Emily (2021) Imagining Justice Since 1944: Origins, Order, and Orientation in the Literatures of the Francophone and Hispanic Twentieth Century. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wright, William James (2021) Interrogating the Role of Cocaine-Generated Silent Synapses in the Regulation of Cocaine-Associated Memory Dynamics. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Cassidy, Kevin C. (2021) Investigating the dynamics of LARP1 DM15: A stalwart of ribosome biogenesis regulation. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kumari, Deepa (2021) Investigating the roles of Hsp40s and an E3 ubiquitin ligase in the biogenesis of Apolipoprotein B. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Chen, Tianmeng (2021) Immune Response to Trauma: A Roadmap from Single-Cell Transcriptome and Epigenome to Patient Classifications. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Petrov, Daniel (2021) IoT-driven scheduling of residential HVAC and virtual bus lanes for energy savings. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

West, Ilsa Lynn (2021) Impact of Dental vs. Medical Presentation Perspective on Parental Acceptance of the Human Papilloma Virus Vaccination. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Henao-Garcia, Sebastian (2021) Investigation of Oscillations in Idealized Katabatic Slope Flows. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhang, Zhenwei (2021) Investigations of videofluoroscopy via machine learning: Novel ways for swallowing disorders assessment. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Pasek, Beata B. (2021) IBD Diet Knowledge and Education of GI Fellows. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Lake, Santa Ann (2021) Identifying the Barriers Impacting Diploma Student Nurse Success. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sebestyen, Joseph Paul (2021) Improving Mental Health Literacy in High School Educators. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Madia, Lauren E. (2021) Improving School Leaders' Understanding of School Health. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Lee, Hyunji (2021) Is Emotion Regulation the Key to Breaking the Cycle of Violence? The Roles of Emotion Regulation in Buffering the Effects of a Childhood History of Maltreatment on Intimate Partner Violence in Emerging Adulthood. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Duquette, Jennie (2021) Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Early Stage Cervical Cancer Diagnoses in Pennsylvania: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Conzuelo Rodriguez, Gabriel (2021) Informing Low-Dose Aspirin in Gestation and Reproduction Through Novel Methods in Causal Inference. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wu, Liwen (2021) Interim Monitoring and Sample Size Adjustment in Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trials. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Lee, Sanghoon (2021) Integral Genomic Signature Modeling in Breast Cancer to Predict HER2-targeted Therapy Response. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Su, Tong (2021) In-Situ Ultrasonic Monitoring for Viscoelastic Properties of Being-printed Part during Digital Light Processing based Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Xiong, Yubo (2021) In-situ powder bed surface topography for laser-based metal additive manufacturing process monitoring. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ruffley, Jonathan (2021) Interactions between Metal-Organic Frameworks and Chemical Warfare Agents. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Liang, Jierui (2021) Ion-controlled electronics enabled by electric double layer gating of two-dimensional materials. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sewall, Craig (2021) Identifying mechanisms that explain the relationship between digital technology use and psychosocial risk factors for suicide. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bradshaw, Andrew (2021) Inflammation in the Tumor Microenvironment: Experimental Models of Metastatic Melanoma Therapy. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Toval, Christina (2021) Interventions to Improve Pregnancy Related Mortality and Morbidity in Black Birthing People: A Rapid Review of the Literature. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Guhl, Emily (2021) Impact of Social Factors on Racial Differences in Cardiac Rehabilitation Participation. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Olaniyan, Abisola (2021) Implicit racial bias in prenatal visit patient-clinician communication, prenatal screening, and interventions. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Thompson, Jessica Ruth (2021) Informing Cardiovascular Disease Prevention among Rural Appalachian Women: A Community-Engaged Mixed Method Study. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhou, Yicheng (2021) Imparting Dynamics and Stability to Peptide-Directed Gold Nanoparticle Assemblies. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sequeira, Stefanie Lee (2021) Investigating the Link between Neural and Real-World Responses to Social Threat in Adolescents at High Risk for Social Anxiety. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wang, Xiaofei (2021) Identifying RNA-binding landscapes of PXR using enhanced UV-crosslinking and immunoprecipitation followed by sequencing. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Liang, Tianjian (2021) IsAb: a general in silico protocol for antibody design. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Lucente-Prokop, Angela (2021) Insights for Partnerships between Community-based Organizations and Healthcare Delivery Systems: Perspective from an Evaluation of the Western Pennsylvania Community-based Care Transitions Program. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bartolacci, Joseph (2021) IL-33: An Extracellular Arbiter of Macrophage Mediated Myogenesis. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

San-Juan-Rodriguez, Alvaro (2021) Impact of Generic Competition on Prices of Branded Self-administered Disease-Modifying Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bricker, Indira and Allison, Katelyn and Lovalekar, Mita and Kontos, Anthony and Connaboy, Christopher (2021) Inter-Rater Reliability of Dynamic Exertion Testing (EXiT) Performance Among Healthy Adults. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Inch, Louise and Murray, Mary and Allison, Katelyn and Lovaleker, Mita (2021) Intrasession Test-Retest Reliability of the Cervicocephalic Kinesthetic Sensibility Test used to Measure Cervical Joint Position Sense. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wondolowski, Nicholas (2021) Influence of topography and permafrost condition on changes in Arctic water storage. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Jabbari, Fattaneh (2021) Instance-Specific Causal Bayesian Network Structure Learning. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Anderson, Shelby (2021) Investigation of the Addition of a Kinetic Bimolecular Fragment Coupling Step to the Re2O7-Catalyzed Transposition and Cyclization of Allylic Alcohols and Examination of the Effects of Acetonitrile. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

White, Johnathan (2021) It Was All a Dream...Pittsburgh Musician's Local 471: Collective Memory and Alternate Truths. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Graves, Jessica L (2021) Identifying Patterns of Free-Living Physical Activity that are Related to Perceived Physical Fatigability. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Liu, Dongjing (2021) Integrated genome-wide analysis of human facial morphology. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Vikara, Derek (2021) IMPROVING PRODUCTION STRATEGIES IN UNCONVENTIONAL OIL AND GAS RESERVOIRS THROUGH MACHINE LEARNING. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Coombs, Rachel S. (2021) Immediate IFNγ production determines host compatibility differences between Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum in mice. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Fernandez Montes de Oca, Jose Andres (2021) JAMAICA IN THE AGE OF DEVELOPMENT: PETITIONS, SMALL FARMING, AND AGRICULTURAL PLANNING, 1895-1972. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Nguyen, Eileen (2021) Kappa opioid signaling in the brainstem and spinal cord for itch and pain. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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De Souza, Mattheus (2021) Leveraging Ligand Steric Demand to Control Linker Exchange and Fine-Tune Domain Building Block Composition in Stratified Metal-Organic Frameworks. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Tervo-Clemmens, Brenden (2021) Linking Striatal Dopamine and Decision-Making to Adolescent Risk-Taking. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Stabryla, Lisa (2021) Leveraging Nanomaterial Design for Next Generation Antimicrobials. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wang, Xianling (2021) Latent Variable Models for Analyses of Diagnostic Tests and Regression Analyses with Hierarchical Missing Covariates. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Zwier, Robin Kanak (2021) Making Maternal Mortality Public: Racialized Reproduction in Medical Review, Investigative Journalism, and Birth Justice Activism. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ben Hadj Ben M'Barek, Emmanuelle (2021) Making Room for Horror: The Adversity of Genre in the French Film Industry. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ge, Xiaoyu (2021) Minimizing User Effort in Large Scale Example-driven Data Exploration. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Li, Tongtong (2021) Mixed Formulations for Fluid-poroelastic Structure Interaction. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Barilar, Nicholas Patrick (2021) Moving Censorship: Transnational Performances of Banned Irish Plays, 1957-63. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Galley, Joseph (2021) Mechanisms of Guanylyl Cyclase Gene Regulation by FoxO Transcription Factors. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ye, Keren (2021) Multimodal knowledge integration for object detection and visual reasoning. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Hemler, Sarah (2021) Mechanics and Assessment of Shoe Tread Wear - Replacement Strategies for Preventing Slips. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhao, Yunhao (2021) Microstructure Engineering During Heat Treatment of Inconel 718 Superalloy Processed by Laser Powder Bed Fusion. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Lama, Anna Marie (2021) Medical Students’ Improved Confidence as Educators Revealed Through Reflections on Their Teaching in a Student-As-Teacher Course: A Qualitative Study. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Miner, Michelle Wisda (2021) Mental Health Literacy: Addressing Anxiety and Depression in the Classroom. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Han, Hyeju (2021) Middle School Students' Use of Cognitive and Sociocultural Resources During an Examination of a Contested Topic in a Digital Space. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Young, Michelle LeAnne (2021) Mitigating Food Insecurity During a National Crisis: Describing Food Banks' Resilience During the Covid-19 Pandemic. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Chernus, Jonathan M. (2021) Methods and Genome-Wide Association Study for Meiotic Nondisjunction of Chromosome 21. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Dwyer, Gaelen Kathryn (2021) Mechanisms underlying IL-33-driven T cell responses in alloimmunity and mucosal injury. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Schilling, Benjamin (2021) Mechanization and Assessment of Regenerative Therapies for Peripheral Nerve Injury and the Associated Muscle Atrophy. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wang, Bingchen (2021) Molecular Structure of Solid-Confined Ionic Liquids and Their Applications as Media Lubricants in Hard Disk Drives. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Feng, Ruixin (2021) Material Characterization of Additive Manufactured Metals Using a Line-focus Transducer System. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Cameron, Joshua (2021) Mathematical Multiphysical Modeling of Integrated Thermoelectric Devices. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kimes, Katerina (2021) Methods for Increasing Density of Binder Jet 3D Printed Tungsten Carbide-Cobalt. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Shukla, Priyanka Bholanath (2021) Modeling of Adsorption of Molecules in Pristine and Defective UiO-66. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wei, Xin (2021) Modeling of adsorption in UiO-66 and MOF-based gas sensor arrays. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zheng, Xin Sally (2021) Multimodal Investigation of the Efficiency and Stability of Microstimulation using Electrodes Coated with PEDOT/CNT and Iridium Oxide. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

BISBEE, DANIEL CHARLES (2021) METROPOLITAN BATTLEFIELDS: URBAN TOPOGRAPHY AND THE WEAPONIZATION OF GOVERNANCE IN BAGHDAD. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

De Ferrari, Rosa (2021) Menstrual Practices of Nepali-Bhutanese Women in Pittsburgh. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Czekalski, Megan (2021) Mainstreaming Genetic Testing for Epithelial Ovarian Cancer by Oncology Providers: A Survey of Current Practice. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Li, Huatian (2021) Moxifloxacin Loaded Ophthalmic Inserts for Prophylaxis of Endophthalmitis. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kennedy, Sarah A. (2021) Marginalized Labor in Colonial Silver Refining: Reconstructing Power and Identity in Colonial Peru (1600-1800 AD). Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Liu, Boming (2021) Machine Learning Based Simulation and Control Framework for Power Distribution Systems with Transactive Elements. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Lee, Yoojin (2021) Matrix-bound Nanovesicles as an Extracellular Source of Lysyl Oxidase. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Khalid, Waqas (2021) Multi-Foci Beamforming Using Curved Linear Array Transducer for Qualitative Identification of Lipids in Human Liver. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Hu, Wei (2021) Mirror Color Symmetry Breaking in Twin Higgs Model. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sanford, Samantha (2021) Mechanisms of telomerase inhibition by oxidized and therapeutic dNTPs. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Dasgupta, Sreemoyee (2021) Nationalism, Genre and Childhood in Colonial Indian Children's Literature. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

NGO, LINH KHAI (2021) New Approaches toward the Syntheses of Hsp70 Agonists. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Fry, Joshua (2021) Normality, Indifference and Induction: Themes in Epistemology and Logic. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Harvey, Lloyd David (2021) NCOA7 Deficiency Reprograms Lysosomal Behavior and Sterol Metabolism to Promote Endothelial Dysfunction and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wei, Yue (2021) New Statistical Insights to Precision Medicine, from Targeted Treatment Development to Individualized Tailoring Recommendation. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Mohsenian, Kevin John (2021) Neural and Behavioral Correlates of Saccadic Eye Movements to Moving Targets. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Levochkina, Marina S (2021) Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio Associations with Nosocomial Infections and Non-neurologic Organ Dysfunction in Moderate-to-Severe Traumatic Brain Injuries. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Suresh Babu, Naveen (2021) Neuroprotective micro RNAs as a potential therapeutic for HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Brown, Karen (2021) Narrative as Lingua Franca: Investigating and Quantifying Narrative Contextualization of Elliott Carter’s Enchanted Preludes and Virgula Divina (Original Composition). Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Coleman, Anna (2021) Networking strategies in transnational environmental activism. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Crompton, Daniel (2021) Novel Rheology-Based Therapies for the Potential Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Jarvi, Austin Gamble (2021) New Directions for Cu2+ Labeling of Biomolecules to Determine Structure, Conformation, and Flexibility. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Talisa, Victor (2021) Novel statistical approaches for practical problems in individualized medicine. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Wang, Kuan (2021) On Dark Matter Halos and Their Connection to Galaxies. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Jirau Arroyo, Aura Sofia (2021) Our University: Political Change and Student Protest in the University of Puerto Rico-Río Piedras, 1952-1981. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Martins, Christina P. (2021) Overcoming Self- Reactivity in Type 1 Diabetes via Modulation of Immune Cell Metabolism. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Liu, Peng (2021) Outcome-Guided Disease Subtyping and Power Calculation for High-Dimensional Omics Studies. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhong, Shuda (2021) Optical Distributed Sensing: Reel-To-Reel Fabrication of Quasi-Distributed FBGs for Improved Scattering Signal and Enhanced Harsh Environment Stability. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bezamat Coutinho Lucas, Mariana (2021) ORAL HEALTH OUTCOMES AS POTENTIAL INDICATORS OF CANCER EXPERIENCE. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

MacKenzie, Kristen T (2021) Obtaining a First Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Process and Contributors from a National Study. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Fleisher, Kathryn L (2021) Old enough to vote: the effect of lowering the voting age on youth civic engagement. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Colvin, Sharon (2021) Overworked Heroes: Unpacking the Occupational Identities of Library and Afterschool Workers in the Context of the Learning Ecosystem. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

He, Jian (2021) On Gains from Biomarker Optimization toward ROC-Related Targets in Real-Life Data. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Gebremedhen, Nadait I (2021) Orthographic Learning in Adults Through Overt and Covert Reading. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Fox, Madeline Rose (2021) Optical theory and feminine auctoritas within Chaucer's the Tale of Melibee with an English translation of Albertanus of Brescia's Liber consolationis et consilii in full. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Creel, Kathleen (2021) Opening the Black Box: Explanation and Transparency in Machine Learning. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Courtney, Taylor (2021) Optochemical Approaches for Controlling Protein Dimerization and Protein Function. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Chanda, Sagnika (2021) PRECARIOUS BODIES: POSTHUMANISM, GLOBALIZED LABOR, AND THE GLOBAL SOUTH. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Vennettilli, Michael (2021) Physical Limits to Cellular Sensing of the Environment. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Peven, Jamie (2021) Physical activity and executive function in midlife. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Neal, Jacob P. (2021) Protein Structure, Dynamics, and Function: A Philosophical Account of Representation and Explanation in Structural Biology. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Johnson, Adriana LJ (2021) Patient-Specific Prediction with Bayesian Personalized Decision Paths. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Stowe, Eric (2021) Passivation of the HAYNES® 214® Nickel-base Superalloy via Pulsed Laser Deposition of Alumina and Chromia Nanocoatings for Degradation Resistance at Elevated Temperatures. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sleight, Trevor, W (2021) Prediction and Hazard Estimation of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon Transformation Products. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Deng, Hao (2021) Projection-based Topology Optimization Method for Linear and Nonlinear Design. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Amruthapuri, Rahul Srinivasa Gopala Raghavan (2021) Partnership between diverse stakeholders: A potential solution to issues migrant construction workers face in Bengaluru, India. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kostra II, James (2021) Perceived and Performance Fatigability in Older Adults. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Yi, Cleo (2021) Protraction headgear compliance and orthognathic surgery in patients with cleft lip and palate. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Rajgopal, Hamsini (2021) Pursuing Collaborations to Combat Increasing Costs: An Opportunity for Efficiency with School Operations. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Johnson, Alex (2021) Performance and Productivity Evaluation of HPC Communication Libraries and Programming Models. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wenhao, Huang (2021) Piezoelectric Accelerometer with Improved Temperature Stability. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bachman, Timothy (2021) Pre- and Perioperative Assessment of Right Ventricular Afterload to Determine Chronic Right Ventricular Failure Post-implant of Durable Left Ventricular Assist Device: Feasibility and Clinical System Development. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wu, Yingjie (2021) Processing-Microstructure-Property Relationship in the High Strength Dual-Phase Steels. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Donohue, Cara A. (2021) Proactive Dysphagia Management of Patients with Neurodegenerative Diseases: Early Identification and Intervention. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kirk-Johnson, Afton (2021) Professional Caregiver Mental Health and Well-being: Associations with the Early Care and Education Workplace Experience. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Procario, Gregory (2021) Predicting Body Composition Measurements in Samoan Adults with Multivariate Adaptive Regression Splines and Assessing the Effect of a Missense Variant in CREBRF on Body Composition. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sprague, Trinity (2021) Psychosocial impact and residual resource needs following institution of enzyme substitution therapy for PKU. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kyle-Lion, Gabrielle (2021) PrEP and Women: Increasing Uptake and Continued Use. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Shao, Wenting (2021) Protein Detection using Semiconducting Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube-Based Field-Effect Transistors. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Brewster, Shelby E (2021) Planetary Praxes: Performing Humanity under Ecological Emergency. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Hatatah, Mohammed A. (2021) Power and Voltage Regulation of a Quad Active Bridge. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Mamone, Miguel I. (2021) Public Opinion and Trade Policy: Democratic Responsiveness in the Global Economy. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Conway, Alex (2021) Predictors of Clinically Significant Depression Symptoms as Determined by PHQ-9. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Pellathy, Tiffany (2021) Predicting Dynamically Evolving New-Onset Venous Thromboembolic (VTE) Event Risk in Hospitalized Patients. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wang, Yiwen (2021) Phase decomposition and magnetic properties of spinel ferrites synthesized via high-energy ball mill. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Jordan, Alex (2021) Quantifying the Direct and Indirect Role of Insect Pollinators in the US Economy. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Cao, Xi (2021) Quantum Measurement and Bath Engineering for Superconducting Qubits via Multiple Parametric Couplings. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kamaraj, Deepan Chandru (2021) Quantifying Electric Powered Wheelchair Driving Ability. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Parks, Victoria Marcelyn Buford (2021) Quantifying Timing and Rate of Deformation and Exhumation in the Central Andes: Insights from Thermokinematic and Landscape Models of Balanced Cross-Sections. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Afeke, Cephas Ofoe Dodzi (2021) Re2O7-MEDIATED SPIROCYCLIC ETHER SYNTHESIS FROM ACYCLIC PRECURSORS: SYNTHESIS AND H2O2-MEDIATED TARGETED CELLULAR RELEASE OF A PEDERIN ANALOGUE. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Erbay, Tuğçe Gülşen (2021) Reactivity of Targeted Covalent Inhibitor Fragments and Transition Metal-Catalyzed Alkene Functionalization Reactions. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Winkelbauer, Joseph (2021) Regulating Reactivity and Selectivity of a Dehydro-Diels–Alder Reaction of Vinyl Heteroarenes Informed by Mechanism and Application towards the Synthesis of Photovoltaic Materials. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Phillips, Matthew B (2021) Regulation of NMDA Receptor channel block and desensitization by intracellular calcium. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Morrison, Kelly Elizabeth (2021) Repression and Reelection in Democracies. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Nikiema, Patoimbasba (2021) Rethinking Exile: The Imaginary of the Return in Caribbean and African Francophone Literature. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Samadianzakaria, Alireza (2021) Relational Machine Learning Algorithms. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Jian, Jianan (2021) Robust Design in Game Theory: Bayesian Optimization Approach to Minimax Problems with Equilibrium Constraints. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Deshmukh, Rutuja (2021) Role of Keratin-75 in enamel. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Reding, Madeline (2021) Regional Challenges and Advances in Telegenetics During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Cannizzaro, Michael James (2021) RISC-V Benchmarking for Onboard Sensor Processing. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

McCreavy, Claire (2021) Readability, Suitability, and Content Evaluation of Initial, Online Masking Guidance from U.S. States During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Eom, Kirsten Yuna (2021) Reducing Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Screening among Low-Income Non-Elderly Adults in the United States. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Donnelly, Julia (2021) Rethinking Reentry: a look at how risk-based approaches limit reentry success, and a case for why strengths-based approaches may better reduce recidivism. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Spinner, Codee (2021) Resonant Spirits: Spiritualism, Music, and Community in Lily Dale, NY (1848-1920). Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhang, Yuanziyi (2021) Rise and Fall: Audience Participation and Market Economy in Traditional Chinese Opera. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Clugston, Andrew S. (2021) Regulation of RNA expression in nephron progenitor cells. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Cheng, Cheng (2021) Rapid Approximate Simulation of Multiple Hydraulic Fractures. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sharifikia, Danial (2021) Right Ventricular Biomechanics in Pulmonary Hypertension. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Mian, Sami T. (2021) Robust Multi-agent Mission Operations Management For Heterogeneous Aerial And Space-based Robotics. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

White, David (2021) Rational Nanocarbon Composites for Novel Sensing and Catalysis. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Mbwana, Mwanatumu Shee (2021) Repeat revascularization and death following percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with Type 2 Diabetes: risk factors, biological mechanisms and prognostic models. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Giusto, Marco (2021) Structural Roles of Repetition and Vocal Writing in the Opera The Difficulty of Crossing a Field by David Lang, and The Sound of Migration [Original Composition]. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Rim, Jiwon (2021) Saving the Stuffed Animal: Narratives of Violence, Fictions of Comfort. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Fava-Piz, Clarisse (2021) Sculpting Beyond Borders: Local Identity and Transnational Mobility in the Age of Rodin. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Butterfield, Rosalind D. (2021) Self-referential Processing in the Adolescent Brain: Do Neural Self-Referential Processes Related to Adolescent Self-Concept Confer Risk for Depression? Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Takada, Emy (2021) Shapes of Nikkei Feelings: Tizuka Yamasaki's Cinema of Emotion in the Millennium Films. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Moon, Steven (2021) Sound, Science, Islam: Music as Healing in Istanbul. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Petrusic, Suzanne Elaine (2021) Srebrenica As Discourse: An Ethnography of Power. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Markaj, Paulo (2021) Synthetic Efforts Toward New Splicing Modulators. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Schnegelberger, Regina (2021) STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL DISRUPTION OF MITOCHONDRIAL HOMEOSTASIS BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICANT VINYL CHLORIDE. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Conkright, William (2021) Sex Differences in Hormonal and Extracellular Vesicle Responses to Military-Based Physiological Stress and Exercise. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Longofono, Stephen Joseph (2021) Secure, Reliable, and Energy-efficient Phase Change Main Memory. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kocik, Joseph Richard (2021) Space Station Power Forecasting with LSTMs on FPGAs. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Maccarone, Lee (2021) Stochastic Bayesian Games for the Cybersecurity of Nuclear Power Plants. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Finn, Patricia (2021) Self-Regulation Writing Approach for Middle School Students with Autism. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Scanlon, Christina L. (2021) Social Support in Unprecedented Times: An Examination of Low-Income Adolescents’ Stress, Social Support, and Affect Before and During the Coronavirus Pandemic. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Stull, Lisa (2021) Supporting Students’ Vocabulary Development Through an Integrated Literacy Approach. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Johnson, Andrew (2021) Supporting and Empowering Black and Latinx Students at Lehigh Carbon Community College. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Nelson, Megan (2021) Supporting the Inclusion of Individuals with Disabilities in Informal Learning Through an Informative Audition Process. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Yin, Qing (2021) Shape Detection and Mediation Analysis using Semi-parametric Shape-Restricted Regression Spline with Applications. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Mattucci, Gina (2021) Supporting Undeclared Students Facing Academic Probation. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sinex, Deanna Christine Easley (2021) Shifting and Shaping Perceptions: Towards the Characterization and Literacy of Female Pelvic Organ Support. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kocanaogullari, Deniz (2021) Spatial Neglect Detection and Field of View Estimation using a Novel Brain-Computer Interface. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Marra, Lindsey (2021) State Estimation of the Autonomic Nervous System from Heart Rate Variability Measurements. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sabogal, Sebastian (2021) Strategies for Selective and Adaptive Resilience in Reconfigurable Space Systems and Apps. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Yancey, Todd W. (2021) Supporting Middle School Students’ Critical Reading of Online Texts. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Yu, Yichuan (2021) SERUM IRON MARKERS IN RELATION TO HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA RISK AMONG PATIENTS WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Terrab, Leila (2021) Small Molecule Inhibitors of the Artemis Endonuclease and Thiadiazines as HSP70 Agonists. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Gambino, Adriana (2021) Structure-activity relationship of pyridinium oximes as therapeutics for organophosphorus nerve agent poisoning. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Romero Fernandez, Cesar Adrian (2021) Subvirtiendo las masculinidades racializadas: la negritud y el indigenismo en el Perú de la segunda parte del siglo XX. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Maskrey, Taber (2021) Synthetic Studies of Heterocyclic and Bioactive Agents. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Brundage, Janetta (2021) Scarce resources: the ethics of intentional HIV-positive to HIV-negative organ transplantation in the United States. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ginebaugh, Scott Patrick (2021) Short duration presynaptic action potentials shape calcium dynamics and transmitter release at the neuromuscular junction in healthy and diseased states. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Chao, Zhongmou (2021) Silver Filament Formation/Dissolution Dynamics Through a Polymer/Ionic liquid Composite by Direct-write. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wescott, Delainey (2021) SLEEP AND CIRCADIAN PHENOTYPES IN SEASONAL DEPRESSION. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Walker, Jessica (2021) SOCIAL IDENTITY AND LIFE COURSE STRESS IN NABATAEAN JORDAN. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Schneider, Joshua (2021) Shaping the communicative landscape: The dynamics of infant locomotion and caregiver communication during everyday interactions. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ghosh, Shreya (2021) Site-Directed Cu2+ Labeling Methodologies for Obtaining Distance Constraints in Proteins and DNA. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Berge, Astrid (2021) Some experiments with adaptive penalty methods in the numerical solution of the incompressible Navier-Stokes equations. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Cartus, Abigail (2021) Severe maternal morbidity: screening and long-term consequences. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Tomaszewski, Erin (2021) Skin Intrinsic Fluorescence in the Epidemiology of Diabetes and Complications Study: Predictors and Association with all-cause Mortality. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wittman, Samuel (2021) Spatial and temporal patterns of overdose in Pennsylvania, 2012-2017: analysis with spatiotemporal scan and Getis-Ord statistics. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Haldeman, Shannon (2021) Stop the Bleed Education Implementation in Allegheny County High Schools. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Song, Hae Ran (2021) The Role of Multicultural Social Network in the Relationship between Acculturative Stress and Depression among Korean Immigrants in the U.S. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Gifford, Emily (2021) Traumatic Brain Injury-related Cellular Metabolic Distress. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Dosunmu-Ogunbi, Atinuke Oyinkansola (2021) The Role of Superoxide Dismutase 2 in Modulating Sickle Cell Disease Pathology. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Todd, Nicholas (2021) The role of G protein-coupled receptor kinases in modulating γ-secretase activity and amyloid-β generation. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Scott, Ryan (2021) The Influence of a Pre-College Culturally Responsive Program on Black Male High School Graduates and Transition to College. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

De La Cruz Diaz, Jacinto S (2021) The role of epidermal TGFβ activating integrins in Langerhans cell migration. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Lim, Junghyun (2021) Three Essays on the Political Consequences of International Migration. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Chiang, Yunyu (2021) Three Essays on Repression, Concessions and Collective Political Action. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Walden, John, P. (2021) The Dynamics of Political Eclipse: The Shifting Roles and Strategies of Classic Maya Intermediate Elites. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kim, Min A (2021) The Effects of Electrical and Mechanical Modulation on the Chemical Reactivity of Graphene. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Philpot, Lawrence S (2021) The Elements of Aristotelian Philia. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Schroering, Caitlin H (2021) The Global Economy, Resource Conflicts, and Transnational Social Movements: Dimensions of Resistance to Water Privatization. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Guan, Yilun (2021) Topics in microwave astronomy and cosmology. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Gardner, Sean (2021) Towards the Total Synthesis of Tetrafibricin. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Maley, Rachel A. (2021) Transforming the Cultural Economy for Little Readers: Print-Based Adaptations for Children in Nineteenth-Century America. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bruett, Heather (2021) The neural and cognitive bases of ambiguous and unambiguous conceptual combination. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Vashistha, Harsh (2021) The roles of intergeneration inheritance and intrageneration molecular dynamics in shaping living cells. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ruff, Catherine (2021) Tacr1 marks a population of long-range inhibitory neurons that regulate neurovascular coupling. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Misra, Ritesh (2021) The Autonomous Collection of Highly Nonlinear Solitary Waves For Corrosion Detection. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Rigot, Stephanie (2021) The Development of Limb Accelerations as a Measure of Neuromuscular Impairment and Predictor of Ambulatory Ability Following Spinal Cord Injury. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ashkanani, Husain E. (2021) Techno-Economic Analysis of the Carbon Dioxide Capture Process in Pre-Combustion Applications. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Laik, Joyaditya (2021) Three Essays at the Interface of Operations Management, Accounting and Entrepreneurship. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Fan, Xin (2021) Three Essays in Corporate Finance. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Tahtamooni, Omar (2021) The Association between Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons Exposure and Health Outcomes in Older United States Adults. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Malone, David J (2021) The Impact of Formative Assessment on Sixth Grade Students’ Conceptual Understanding of Mathematics. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Thompson, Joel (2021) Teacher Perspectives on Using the Web-based Classroom Diagnostic Tool to Gather Student Specific Assessment Data during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Jones, Toya S (2021) Trauma Reactions in Social Work Students: Increasing Awareness of PTSD and Self-Care Through the PTSD Coach Application. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Levine, Andrea R. (2021) Title Page The Impact Of Corticosteroids On Secondary Infection And Mortality In Critically Ill Covid-19 Patients. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Chen, Nemin (2021) The Role of Central Nervous System in Complex Walking Among Older Adults. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Meerschaert, Kimberly A. (2021) The role of primary afferents from different levels of the neuraxis in colon function. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Abujaradeh, Hiba (2021) The Association of Trait Mindfulness with Psychosocial and Bio-behavioral Variables among Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Heier, Jonathon (2021) The Biochemical Characterization of Alpha-T-Catenin Ligand Binding. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Colombi, Robert (2021) The Relationship of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Physical Activity and the Mental Health of NCAA Collegiate Baseball Players. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wright, Lauren O. (2021) Training as an Intervention to Improve Managers’ Ability to Successfully Supervise a Generationally Diverse Workforce in Higher Education. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

McKeon, Kathleen (2021) The Effect of Skeletal Form on Second Molar Impaction. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bae, Chang Suk (2021) Three Essays on Finance and Product Market Competition. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Cheng, Chu-Yu (2021) Tailoring Crystallinity of BiVO4 Films for Water Splitting by Pulsed Laser Deposition. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wildenstein, Diego (2021) Towards Intelligent Compression of Hyperspectral Imagery. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Snyder, Marielle Christine (2021) The Effect of Reading Purpose on Semantic Inferencing About New Words. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Alsaleh, Mohanad M (2021) The Use of a Mobile-Based Telehealth Service During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Provider Experience and Satisfaction. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Worman, Stephen M. (2021) The Grand Strategies of Middle Powers: Organizational Determinants and Constraints. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Harleman, Max (2021) Three Essays on the Economic Well-Being of Communities Near Energy Development. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

An, I Younan (2021) The impact of digitalization in the economy on labor market outcomes in middle-income countries. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Zhou, Chunsheng (2021) The function of IL-17F in infection and inflammation. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Beppu, Lisa (2021) The role of Blimp-1 transcriptional regulator in adipose-resident Tregs. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Radzilowicz, John G. (2021) The Impact of a Socioscientific Issues Teaching Approach in an Undergraduate General Education Science Course. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Chelvanambi, Manoj (2021) Therapeutic Vascular and Immune Normalization in the Melanoma Microenvironment Using STING Agonists. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

McKune, Molly Elizabeth (2021) The Role of Sleep in Mediating the Relationship Between BMI and CVD Risk Factors in Samoan Adults. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kennedy, Jason Neal (2021) Towards a Learning Health System: Using Reinforcement Learning to Optimize Treatment Decisions in Sepsis Patients. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Hoover, Kimberly (2021) The Ambivalent Promise of Integrative Medicine: Reforming Integration Discourse and Practices. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wu, Dongyu (2021) The Stable Limit DAHA and the Double Dyck Path Algebra. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Duong, Shirley (2021) Title Page What’s in a question? Parents’ question use in dyadic interactions and the relation to preschool-aged children’s math abilities. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Akbar, Prottoy Aman (2021) Transit Accessibility and Residential Segregation. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Altunin, Thyra-Lilja (2021) The Bankes Homer: a window into Homeric song. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Tran, Long (2021) The associations between pain, sleep, global health, and functional outcomes in older adults. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Stemler, Jennifer (2021) Taking a closer look at using the Emergency Severity Index tool at emergency department triage for patients who present with suspected acute coronary syndrome. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kooser, Julia (2021) Tetraspanin dependent tunneling nanotubule formation mediates stromal and cancer cell interactions, and facilitates ovarian cancer metastasis. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Heath, Kailen (2021) The role of health literacy in hospital utilization for head and neck cancer patients. Undergraduate Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Shehabeldin, Mostafa (2021) Treatment of Periodontal Disease Via Modulation of Innate Host Response. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Mitchell, Shannon R (2021) Title Page Identifying Interventions to Reduce Teen Dating Violence through Participatory Human-Centered Design with Sexual and Gender Minority Youth. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Lin, Wei (2021) The Potential for 3D Depth Cameras to Automatically Evaluate Independent Wheelchair Transfer Techniques. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Dieterich, Rachel (2021) The Relationship Between Perinatal Weight Stigma and Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Mixed-Methods Study. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Nakhai, Aryana (2021) Techno-Economic Analysis of a PV-Battery Water Pumping Microgrid System for Off-Grid Rural Communities in the United States: Case Study of the Navajo Nation. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Wang, Mohan (2021) Three-Dimensional Integrated Photonics in Transparent Substrates Enabled by Femtosecond Laser Fabrication. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Nanivadekar, Ameya C (2021) Towards a Somatosensory Neuroprosthesis: Characterizing Microstimulation of the DRG and Spinal Cord for Sensory Restoration. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Teraoka, Tomonori (2021) The Art of Constitutional Legitimation: A Genealogy of Modern Japanese Political Thought. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Dickman, Kristina (2021) The Association between Early-Life SES, Childhood Trauma Exposures, and Cardiovascular Responses to Daily Life Stressors in Middle-Aged Adults. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Goldhaber, Charles (2021) Talking to Skeptics. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Weston, Jeffrey (2021) To the Fullest: Organicism and Becoming in Julius Eastman's "Evil N****r" (1979). Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Freeborn, Layla R (2021) The genetic, cellular, and evolutionary basis of skin coloration in the highly polymorphic poison frog, Oophaga pumilio. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

MITCHELL-MILAND, CHANTELE (2021) The Effect of Weight Reduction Interventions on Health-Related Quality of Life Among Overweight/Obese Individuals. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Hinerman, Amanda (2021) The Impact of Roux-en-Y gastric Bypass on Inflammation and Cardiovascular Disease. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Britton, Noel (2021) The Respiratory Mycobiome in Critical Illness. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Farsijani, Samaneh (2021) Transition to a more even distribution of daily protein intake is associated with enhanced fat loss during a hypocaloric & physical activity intervention in obese older adults. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

DiSanto, James (2021) Treelet Dimension Reduction of Diagnoses Among Intensive Care Unit Admissions. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Skrovanek, Elizabeth (2021) The Emotional States Associated with Reproductive Decision-making in Women with a BRCA Pathogenic Variant. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bonilla, Braulio (2021) The role of the yeast Shu complex in the error-free bypass of abasic sites and 3-Methylcytosines. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

CHEN, XUEER (2021) Tumor Intrinsic Factors Shape the Tumor Immune Microenvironment. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bian, Yuemin (2021) The Research and Development of an Artificial Intelligence Integrated Fragment-Based Drug Design Platform for Small Molecule Drug Discovery. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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McDermott, Joshua Lew (2021) Understanding West Africa's Informal Workers as Working Class. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Mitra, Sunayana (2021) Ultrafast Time-Resolved Spectroscopy Probes Carboxylate Metal Binding and Proton Transfer Kinetics in Condensed Phase. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sokol Borrelli, Sarah (2021) Utilizing interspecies comparisons between Toxoplasma gondii and Hammondia hammondi to elucidate mechanisms driving life stage development, life cycle flexibility, and pathogenesis. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Chen, Qiyang (2021) Ultrasonic locating and tracking of small particles for biomedical applications. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bowling, Jennifer (2021) Uncovering correlates of protection of attenuated F. tularensis vaccines. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Bushman, Kristin (2021) Using Visualization and Integer Linear Programming for University Class Scheduling. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Rost, Lauren and Landsittel, Doug and Empey, Philip and Visweswaran, Shyam and Fabian, Tanya and Douglas, Gerry and Chandran, Uma (2021) Using high-dimensional pharmacogenomics data to predict effective antidepressant treatment response and symptom remission in major depressive disorder patients. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Alabdulkarim, Abdullah (2021) Use of 0.7-in. Diameter Prestressing Strand in Bridge Girders: Bond Behavior and Girder Stability. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Cook, Elizabeth (2021) Utilizing AMI Interval Data and Machine Learning Algorithms to IdentifyDistribution System Topology and DER Connectivity. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Snyder, Amber (2021) Understanding Male Engagement in Child Welfare Practice. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Spiker, Lindsey (2021) Unbiased Analysis of the Functions and Interactions of Human Inflammasome Mutations. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Reis, Roberta S. (2021) Understanding HIV-1- Neuropathogenesis Using 3D Brain Organoids: Role of Host and Viral Factors in Neuronal Dysregulation. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Toothaker, Jessica (2021) Unraveling the complexity of mid-gestation placental immunity. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Kelsheimer, C. J. (2021) Ultrafast Vibrational Spectroscopy of Carbon Dioxide in Polymers and Ionic Liquid-Polymer Composite Materials. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Gan, Xing Yee (2021) Understanding the Emergence, Tunability, and Performance of Plasmonic Copper Selenide Semiconductor Nanoparticles. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Silver, Alex Marissa (2021) Understanding the unique contributions of home numeracy, inhibitory control, the approximate number system, and spontaneous focusing on number for children's math abilities. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Sheng, Zhiyu (2021) Ultrasound Imaging for Assessment of Muscle Contractility and Estimation of FES-Induced Fatigue in a Hybrid Neuroprosthesis. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ayoola, Henry (2021) Unraveling the Crystal Structure of Gamma-Alumina through Correlated Experiments and Simulations of a Model System. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Palkar, Grishma (2021) UNDERSTANDING THE EFFECT OF INHIBITION ON THE TRAVELING WAVES IN A NEURONAL NETWORK. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Betancur, Laura (2021) Urban-rural health and achievement gaps across childhood: development and mediating mechanisms in Peru and India. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Geng, Zhaohui (2021) Volumetric Data Analysis for Reverse Engineering and Solid Additive Manufacturing: A Framework for Geometric Metrological Analysis. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Faerber-Ovaska, Rachel (2021) Virtual Field Trips for Active, Personalized Foreign Language Learning. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Jordan, David (2021) Valgus Fatigue and Damage Accretion of the Anterior Bundle of the Ulnar Collateral Ligament: a Finite Element Evaluation. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Ross, Allison (2021) Vitamin D Testing Practices in Collegiate Cross Country and Track and Field Athletes. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

AHMAD, ABDULLAH (2021) Variable Step Length Control for a Hybrid Neuroprosthesis Using Dynamic Movement Primitives and Model Predictive Control. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Tyquiengco, Marina Amber Eldh (2021) What Native Looks Like Now: Embodiment in Contemporary Indigenous Art, 1992–Present. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Penn, William (2021) What's Really Going On: Pure Process Realism in Science. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Omowale, Serwaa S. (2021) Work-Related Stress and Birth Outcomes: A Longitudinal Study Using Ecological Momentary Assessment. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Neumann, Farrah (2021) When Phonological Systems Collide: The Role of the Lexicon in L2 Phonetic Learning. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Olmstead, Amanda Jane (2021) Who Tells the Story?: Andy Blankenbuehler’s Choreography and the Ensemble Body on Broadway. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Molina, Laura Maria (2021) YAP1 Signaling in Hepatobiliary Development and Oncogenesis. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

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Amah-Mbah, Chino, Nnenna (2021) “We are, therefore I am”: Contextualizing the life and emotional wellbeing of young Nigerian-born adults living in the United States. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Brazier, Ariana (2021) “Yea. I’m in my hood. No strap”: Black Child Play as Praxis & Community Sustenance. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)

Standiford, Hannah (2021) “Right to Refusal”: Practices of Consent in the Pittsburgh Swing Dance Community. Master's Thesis, University of Pittsburgh. (Unpublished)