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History Of Childhood Loss, Recent Life Events And Depression In An Undergraduate Population, Kim M. DellaìNgela

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

The Biology Of Two Species Of Crayfish In Southwestern Lake Michigan, John P. Quinn

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Transcriptional Control Of Nitrate Reductase Synthesis In Squash, Cucurbita Maxima, Susan Martino

Master's Theses

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College Shock: Adjusting To The University Experience, David George Guon

Master's Theses

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Peer Knowledge Of And Reactions To Adolescent Suicide, Eileen Norton

Master's Theses

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Issues In Counseling Hispanics, Ralph A. Yaniz

Master's Theses

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The Seventh-Day Adventist Church In Malawi, 1900-1980, Jaspine D. Bilima

Master's Theses

Problem The purposes of this study are (1 to trace the historical beginning and developmetn of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Malawi from 1900 to 1980, (2 to give analytical appraisal of the missionary methodsa and approaches employed by the church in advancing the gospel, (3) to show the role played by both foreign and national workers in the early development of the work, and (4) to stimulate ideas for creative strategies or plans for future progress of the church. Method The sources have been articles written by pioneer missionaries although other relevant books have been useful. The research, begins …

Mass Communication Campaigns For Environmental Education In Developing Countries: Honduras Case Study, Raymond Eugene Dodd

Master's Theses

The critical ecological situation we find in the developing world today can be addressed by a two-part program which protects resources now through preserves and in the future through education.

This thesis reviews some basic principles and theories which apply to the successful execution of media campaigns and then offers a proposal for a comprehensive environmental education campaign for developing countries. The components of this proposal were developed by the author over a three-year period in Honduras, Central America. The lessons learned and some of the Materials developed during this time were used for this thesis in ten randomly selected …

Mexican American Repatriation During The Great Depression, Richard Ruben Ramirez

Master's Theses

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United States Military Special Operations Forces: Why They Are Our Best Military Assets For Low-Intensity Conflicts, Stephen Leslie Robinson

Master's Theses

This thesis addresses the development of United States military assets for dealing with revolutionary warfare, terrorism, and other threats which could be identified under the rubric, "low-· intensity conflict." Elite military units, collectively identified as Special Operations Forces (SOF), are examined for the character- !sties and attributes which promote misunderstanding and mistrust about their capabilities. Some analytical distinctions are developed which may be useful in defining roles and missions for SOF elements. Cultural impediments which may inhibit SOF activities are considered as well. Research efforts included interviews and discussion with twenty Special Operations soldiers, both active and retired, a number …

How To Organize A New Bank In The State Of Virginia, Andrew J. Callahan

Master's Theses

The purpos'E of comprehensive, this paper is to provide the user with a step-by-step procedures manual for the organization and opening of a state-chartered, Federal Reserve member community bank in the Commonwealth of Virginia 1 • This paper is written under the assumption that the organizers of a new bank have limited experience in the processes of organizing an effective Board of Directors, assembling a management team, selling stock in a new venture, gaining regulatory approval and opening the doors of a new commercial bank. This manual will attempt to address the strategic issues such as market analysis and financial …

A Justification For Implementing A Monetary Incentive Plan For All Salaried Employees, Peter N. Pastore Jr.

Master's Theses

The current organizational status of the hunan resource has undergone significant changes. Recent technological advances and increased global competition are causing a shift from labor intensive to capital intensive production in the industrialized nations, with an accompanying emphasis on product quality. Concomitantly, (1) the quality of the machinery depends on the hunan variable in the producing company; and (2) while machines can be sped up to increase the quantity produced, the calibration of that equipment, for example, is left up to the human factor. Since these technological advances are projected to continue, more and more emphasis will be placed on …

Perceptions Of Readiness For Hospital Discharge Between The Registered Nurse Staff And Adult Cardiovascular Patients, Cheryl L. Brandi

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

An Analysis Of Us Population Control Policy In The Third World: The Role Of Economic And Developmental Aid And Private Interest, Rise T. Nigro

Master's Theses

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Measurement And Description Of Chronic Pain In Rheumatoid Arthritis, Linda E. Muzio

Master's Theses

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Preliminary Urban Land Use Planning, Robert H. Harris Jr.

Master's Theses

The purpose of this report is to create a primer of basic real estate development principles and practices pertaining to preliminary urban land use planning. The report is directed toward the decision maker who is oftentimes not a sophisticated real estate professional. Normally, the decision maker is the owner of the property or a small developer who selects the land use based upon his limited experience.

A methodology is developed for performing a preliminary site plan analysis, and rules of thumb for development are embodied in a use compatibility analysis to aid the decision maker in seiecting the feasible alternatives …

Principal's Leadership Style And Science Research Associates Test Scores, Kevin William Whirdy

Master's Theses

The purpose of this study was to determine if the principal' s leadership style had a positive effect on students' Science Research Associates Composite Test scores. The correlational method of research was used on fifteen randomly selected public high schools with school populations between six hundred and nine hundred students in the State of Virginia. The Principal Leadership Style Questionnaire was used t o ascertain the leadership style of the principal. The Likert Profile of a School Questionnaire was used to measure the climate of the school.

The results showed a significant correlational coefficient between the principal' s leadership style …

Allocating And Recovering Jointly Used Local Loop Telephone Costs, Irby William

Master's Theses

There is $2.3 Billion riding on the answer to a very critical question in the Virginia Telephone Industry. The question concerns who should pay for the embedded investment in jointly used wire and equipment connecting telephone customers to switching offices. This plant, many argue, is needed for access to the local and long distance network regardless of whether a call is made. Answering this question is a two step process. First these, costs must be allocated to the proper jurisdiction (intrastate or interstate) and the proper class of service (toll or local) within the jurisdiction. Second the costs must be …

The Assessment And Application Of Patient Satisfaction Variables In Marketing A Psychiatric Practice, Donald E. Christensen

Master's Theses

As the health care industry becomes increasingly more competitive, marketing functions will take en increasingly more importance. At the core of the marketing concept is the pursuit of customer satisfaction, or, for medical services, patient satisfaction. This study reports en the administration of a 33- item patient satisfactien questionnaire to the consumers of services in four outpatient offices of a large, group private psychiatric practice. Data are analyzed descriptively and recommendations are made for improvements of service delivery based on the findings of the survey.

An Evaluation Of The Examination Process Of State Chartered Credit Unions In Virginia, George H. Latham

Master's Theses

State chartered credit unions in Virginia are by Statute incorporated and regulated by the State Corporation Commission of the Commonwealth. Part of the regulatory process is a periodic examination of the books and records of each credit union to determine compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as the safety and soundness of depositors' funds. The quality and effectiveness of this examination process has never been measured, nor has it been empirically evaluated to determine its strengths and weaknesses. This study identifies areas of the examination report which can be improved in order to make it a more useful …

The Irish Community In Antebellum Richmond, 1840-1860, Kathryn Lynn Mahone

Master's Theses

The purpose of this paper was to investigate the Irish immigrants experienc e in antebellum Richmond, Virginia. Their journey to America and the various reasons for migrating south were also included in the study. The neighborhoods and occupations of the Irish were described as well as the immigrant's role in Richmond's antebellum society. The Catholic church, benevolent groups and militias were reviewed in order to understand how Irish helped fellow immigrants adjust and prosper in their new home.

The paper was based on information from the census records of 1850/1860, and from various city directories. Personal property and death records …

Dyslexia, Theories Of Causation And Methods Of Management: An Historical Perspective, Nancy M. Millichap

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Past Participant Assessment Of A Short-Term Premarital Institute, Mary Sheila Barrett

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Maternal Tasks Of The Puerperium Reidentified, Lynette A. Ament

Master's Theses

No abstract provided.

Development And Assessment Of A Computer-Managed Instruction System For Self-Paced Training Programs, Marc F. Ellis

Master's Theses

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Characterization Of Collagenase Production By Subspecies Of Black Pigment Producing Bacteroides, Anthony Budzinski

Master's Theses

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Use Of The Relaxation Response In Cardiac Rehabilitation Of Post-Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients, Ruth Higgins Schleyer

Master's Theses

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The Theological Anthropology Developed In Origen's Interpretations Of Genesis 1:26-30 And Genesis 2:4-9, Margaret M. Watzek

Master's Theses

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Validation Of A Selection Test Battery Through Use Of A Task Analysis, Joseph August Saccaro

Master's Theses

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Recent Life Events And Subsequent Reports Of Illness In An Undergraduate Population: An Examination Of Hardiness, Daniel James Bruining

Master's Theses

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