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 Master's Theses 1999-2000

Fall 1999

Jaron Bergin, Environmental Science
Chair: Henry J. Spratt, Jr., Ph.D.
Title:
Probing for Atmospheric Bacteria Capable of Polycyclic
Aromatic Hydrocarbon Degradation

Evan Crews, Environmental Science
Chair: Mark Schorr, Ph.D.
Title:
Evaluation of Sampling Methodologies for Assessing Fish Species Richness in
Urban Streams

Paul Freeman, Environmental Science
Chair: Mark Schorr, Ph.D.
Title:
Effects of Watershed Land Use on Benthic Macroinvertebrate Assemblages in Ridge
and Valley Streams in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Gregory Grayson, Engineering
Chair: Ron Goulet, Ph.D.
Title:
A Biomechanical Contrast of Midshaft Fractured Clavicles Repaired
with Plate Fixation Anteriorly and Superiorily

Beverly Hill, Education
Chair: Gene Ezell
Title: Human Wellness and Quality of Life as Products of the Ecology
of Sustainable Intentional Communities

Kristen Howerton, Environmental Science
Chair: Henry Spratt, Jr. Ph.D.
Title:
The Effects of Herbicides on Natural Rates of Lignocellulose
Degradation by Indigenous Soil Microflora

Sandeep Sadanandan, Engineering
Chair: Ahmed Eltom
Title:
Protecting a Multi-Terminal Line Power System with Adaptive Relaying

Christopher Schaefer, Engineering
Chair: Jim Cunningham, Ph.D.
Title:
Evaluation of Efficiency and of Nox Produced for Combustion Processes Involving
Gas Turbine Systems

Beverly Smith, Research Psychology
Chair: Amye Warrern, Ph.D.
Title:
The Believability of Hearsay Testimony Involving Child Witnesses:
Effect of Age and Format

I-Kun Kathryn Tung, I/O Psychology
Chair: Michael Biderman, Ph.D.
Title:
Individualism-Collectivism and Political Considerations in Performance Appraisal:
A Cross-Cultural Comparison

Spring 2000

Keith Baca, Criminal Justice
Chair: Helen Eigenberg, Ph.D.
Title:
An Empirical Assessment of Police Officers' Attitudes Towards Community Oriented Policing Programs

Christina Banks, Nursing
Chair: Barbara Norwood,Ph.D.
Title:
Documented Impact of a Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Julie Buck, Research Psychology
Chair: Amye Warren, Ph.D.
Title:
Effects of Expert Testimony in Recovered Memory Cases

Scott Culhane, Research Psychology
Chair: Paul Watson, Ph.D.
Title:
Comparative Analysis of Irrational Beliefs and Alexithymia to Predict Anxiety, Neuroticism, and Depression

Kimberley DuBose, I/O Psychology
Chair: Tonia Heffner, Ph.D.
Title:
Individual Creativity Within the Organizational Setting

Sean Flanigan, Research Psychology
Chair: David Ross, Ph.D.
Title:
Decision Processes of Accurate and Inaccurate Eyewitnesses

Chris Fugunt, Nursing
Chair: Susan Davidson
Title:
Accuracy of Visually Estimating a Sum Total Blood Loss in the Operating Room by Anesthesia Providers

Angel Geoghagan, Criminal Justice
Chair: Shela Van Ness, Ph.D.
Title:
Law Enforcement Accreditation: The Professionalization of Law Enforcement?

Lisa Goldstein, I/O Psychology
Chair: Richard Metzger, Ph.D.
Title:
Exploring the Relationship Between Explanatory Style and Academic Success

Jacqueline Isenberg, I/O Psychology
Chair: Tonia Heffner, Ph.D.
Title:
Predicting Team Performance: Analytic Techniques for Assessing Shared Mental Models

Jaime Knight, I/O Psychology
Chair: Tonia Heffner, Ph.D.
Title:
The Effects of Changing Color to Gain Attention in Heads-Up Displays

Kevin Koeninger, English
Chair: Professor Ken Smith
Title:
Five Stories

Sandra Gail Skipper Koss, Engineering
Chair: James Cunningham, Ph.D.
Title:
Human Health Risk Assessment Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant Chemical Farmers Industries, Inc.,
Lease Area Chattanooga, Tennessee

Faith Martin, Nursing
Chair: Virginia Keatley
Title:
Measuring Self-care in the Hemodialysis Patient: A Test of Reliability

Emily Nelson, I/O Psychology
Chair: Michael Biderman, Ph.D.
Title:
A Meta-Analysis of the Use of Assessment Centers in the Selection of Police Officers

Darrel Oakley, Engineering
Chair: Gary McDonald
Title:
Finite Element Modeling and Parametric Study of the Forming Operation in a Brake Lining Manufacturing Process Using Ansys

Nittaya Pittayataree, Engineering
Chair: James Cummingham, Ph.D.
Title:
Steady State Simulation and Linear-Programming Optimization of a Gas Separation Plant

Rebecca Price, I/O Psychology
Chair: Michael Biderman, Ph.D.
Title:
Stress, Social Support, and Gender Differences Among Graduate Students

Lynda Ridley, Nursing
Chair: Professor Susan Davidson
Title:
A Retrospective Study of the Effects of a Formal Diabetic Education Program on a Glycohemoglobin (HbAlc)

Amber Roache', Nursing
Chair: Dana Werternberger, Ph.D.
Title:
Coping Styles of Nursing Staff Caring for Dementia Patients in Long-Term Care Facilities

Kristi Rutherford, I/O Psychology
Chair: Lester Lynn Ourth, Ph.D.
Title:
Using Personality and Group Training to Improve Performance in Engineering Groups/Teams

Tonia Brock Ryan, Nursing
Chair: Virginia Keatley
Title: Compassion Fatigue in Registered Nurses in a Local Tertiary Care Center: Integrality Dissonance

Karen Sarnosky, Nursing
Chair: Virgina Keatley, Ph.D.
Title:
The Potential for Compassion Satisfaction, Risk of Compassion Fatigue, and Risk of Burnout in Nurses

Jamie Shapiro, Research Psychology
Chair: Richard Metzhger, Ph.D.
Title:
Depression Status Predicts False Memory on Recognition Tasks

Reid Sisson, Environmental Science
Chair: Dr. John Tucker
Title:
Wetland Mitigation Banking as a Tool for Conservation

Brenda Smischney, I/O Psychology
Chair: Richard Metzger, Ph.D.
Title:
Bringing Organizational Justice to the Organization: An Integrated Theory

Ileana Speer, Environmental Science
Chair: James Henry, Ph.D.
Title:
The Technical and Economic Feasibility of Constructing an Artificial Wetland for Burra-Burra Creek in Ducktown, Tennessee

Craig Wrights, I/O Psychology
Chair: Tonia Heffner, Ph.D.
Title:
Organizational Commitment and the Temporary Worker 

Summer 2000

Johnny Barnes, Nursing
Chair: Dr. Barbara Norwood
Title:
A Descriptive Study of the Incidence of a Contaminated Laryngoscope Blade or Handle with Macropscopic or Microscopic Blood Deemed Ready for Anesthesia Practice

Kristi Beach, Nursing
Chair: Dr. Barbara Norwood
Title:
A Pilot Study of Initial Clinical Anxiety in Nurse Anesthesia Students Following Two different Orientation Programs

Samuel Davenport III, Nursing
Chair: Dr. Cherry Quinn
Title:
Sevoflurane Versus Isoflurane Post-Anesthesia Recovery Time Comparison

Timothy Davis, I/O Psychology
Chair: Prof. Mark Bing
Title:
The Impact of Test Taker motivation and impression Management on personality Measures: A Psychometric Comparison of Self-Report and Conditional Reasoning Techniques.

Sandy Marshal, Nursing
Chair: Dr. Dana Wertenberger
Title:
Effect of Personality on Speciality Choice of Graduate Nursing Students Enrolled in an Anesthesia or Nurse Practitioner Concentration

Tara Pagan, Athletic Training
Chair: Dr. Marisa Miller
Title:
Indications and Predisposing Criteria for the Surgical Procedure: Lateral Release

Jeffery Parr, Athletic Training
Chair: Dr. Marisa Miller
Title:
The Effect of a Six-Week Interval Training Program on cardiovascular Fitness, Body Composition, and Agility of a High School Boys' Soccer Team

Carrie Pockrandt, Athletic Training
Chair: Dr. Marisa Miller
Title:
A Survey and analysis of the Use of Baseline Testing for Concussions by Division I Intercollegiate Hockey Programs

Mary Robertson, I/O Psychology
Chair: Dr. Richard Metzger
Title:
Implementation of the Tennessee Divorce and mediation Pilot Project in Hamilton County: Evaluating Program Effectiveness

Kellie Stansbury, I/O Psychology
Chair: Dr. Richard Metzger
Title:
The Role of Personality Variables in Predicting Expatriate Adaption: Implications for Cross-Cultural Selection

Bernard Stasko III, Athletic Training
Chair: Dr. Marisa Miller
Title:
Are Accredited Undergraduate Athletic Training Programs Adequately Preparing Student Athletic Trainers Through the curriculum on Ethical Decision Making Skills?

Marsha Young, Research Psychology
Chair: Dr. Ralph Hood
Title:
Development of A Scale for the Measurement of Co-Cretivity

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