Browsing NDSU Theses & Dissertations by Title
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“I Am a Priest”: The Construction and Adaptability of Identity in the Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse
(North Dakota State University, 2022)The following paper investigates the construction and adaptability of identity, especially in regard to gender, religion, and culture in Louise Erdrich’s novel The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse. The goal ... -
�I Am Aids�: Bridging the Gap
(North Dakota State University, 2013)It is estimated that between 252,000 and 312,000 people in the United States are unaware that they are infected with HIV/AIDS and are unaware of their risk for HIV/AIDS transmission to other people (Morbidity and Mortality ... -
“I Love You, but Shut Up and Do Something About It.”: An Appraisal Theory Exploration of Tough Love
(North Dakota State University, 2019)This study aims to better understand tough love as a communication interaction, specifically focusing on defining and understand tough love from a receiver’s perspective. Thirteen respondents between the ages of 18-28 were ... -
“I Signed up for Twitter. Reason? Flood News.”: An Analysis of Pre-Crisis Tweets Made by Decision-Makers, Media, and the Public
(North Dakota State University, 2014)This study examines the use of Twitter by decision-makers, the media, and the public during the pre-crisis stage of the 2013 Fargo-Moorhead flood. Three research questions guide this study in order to gain understanding ... -
I Want to Break Up: Testing an Integrative Framework for Understanding and Predicting Romantic Relationship Dissolution
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Romantic relationships are desired by the majority of individuals. Despite this prevalent desire, romantic relationships end often. What are the underlying motivations and reasons for breaking up with a romantic partner? ... -
I'm Seeing Red!Literally: The Effect of Metaphoric Representation on Perception
(North Dakota State University, 2010)Metaphor is often used to represent abstract concepts using concrete domains (Lakoff & Johnson, 1980). One set of metaphors that has long been of interest, but seldom studied, is the set of those linking color and emotion. ... -
Ice and Ace Wrap and Game Ready® in Decreasing Quadriceps Temperature
(North Dakota State University, 2014)The Game Ready® system is a popular cooling modality, but little is known about its ability to decrease intramuscular temperature. The purpose of this study was to compare intramuscular temperature decreases caused by six ... -
An Icon for Saint Paul: Minnesota Vikings Training Facility
(North Dakota State University, 2005)Stadia are increasingly being seen as tools of urban regeneration. Once regarded as single entities of limited interest beyond specific uses, they are now seen as having the potential to attract different groups at ... -
Ideal Graphs
(North Dakota State University, 2014)In this dissertation, we explore various types of graphs that can be associated to a commutative ring with identity. In particular, if R is a commutative ring with identity, we consider a number of graphs with the vertex ... -
Identification and Characterization of Binding Target Proteins of Cancer Stem Cell Inhibitor Salinomycin in Human Neuroblastoma
(North Dakota State University, 2015)Salinomycin, a widely used anti-coccidial agent, was recently identified as a cancer stem cell (CSC) inhibitor from a library of 16,000 natural and commercial chemical compounds based on its highly selective inhibitory ... -
Identification and Characterization of Fibrous Zeolites in Western North Dakota
(North Dakota State University, 2012)The fibrous zeolite mineral erionite is a concern due to its potential for causing lung disease in humans. Studies have shown that exposure to altered volcanic bedrock containing erionite may be the explanation for a high ... -
Identification and Characterization of Novel Cercospora beticola Necrosis-Inducing Effectors
(North Dakota State University, 2021)Cercospora beticola is a hemibiotrophic fungus responsible for Cercospora leaf spot disease of sugar beet (Beta vulgaris). Plant pathogens such as C. beticola utilize “effector” molecules to aid in disease establishment. ... -
Identification and Characterization of Pythium Spp. on Glycine Max (Soybean) in North Dakota
(North Dakota State University, 2013)The Oomycete Pythium comprises one of the most important groups of seedling pathogens affecting soybean, causing both pre- and post-emergence damping off. Numerous species of Pythium have been identified and found to be ... -
Identification and Comparison of Hydration Practices in Marathon Runners During Intended Training, an Intended Marathon, and Self-Reported Hydration Practices During a Marathon Event
(North Dakota State University, 2020)Title: Comparing hydration practices of long-distance runners during intended training, an intended event, and an actual event during COVID-19. Context: Prior studies on long-distance runners have yet to compare hydration ... -
Identification and Functional Characterization of Necrotrophic Effectors in Parastagonospora Nodorum
(North Dakota State University, 2015)The necrotrophic fungus Parastagonospora nodorum (teleomorph; Phaeosphaeria nodorum), is the causal agent of Septoria nodorum blotch (SNB) on common wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) and durum wheat (Triticum turgidum L.). ... -
Identification and Genomic Analysis of Stagonospora Nodorum Blotch Susceptibility Genes in Wheat
(North Dakota State University, 2014)Parastagonospora nodorum is a necrotrophic fungal pathogen that causes the disease Stagonospora nodorum blotch (SNB) on wheat. The fungus produces necrotrophic effectors (NEs), that when recognized by corresponding host ... -
Identification and Genomic Mapping of Resistance to Bacterial Leaf Streak in Wheat
(North Dakota State University, 2015)Bacterial leaf streak (BLS) of wheat, caused by Xanthomonas translucens pv. undulosa, is an important disease of wheat worldwide. Use of resistant cultivars is the most preferred way of managing BLS. The objective of this ... -
Identification and Introgression of Novel Genes for Stem Rust Ug99 Resistance from Relative Species of Wheat
(North Dakota State University, 2017)Wheat stem rust, caused by Puccinia graminis Pers.: Pers f. sp. tritici Eriks. & E. Henn. (Pgt), is a destructive disease that can cause severe yield losses in wheat. A new Pgt race Ug99 (TTKSK), which was first identified ... -
Identification and Validation of a New Source of Low Grain Cadmium Accumulation in Durum Wheat (Triticum Turgidum L. Subsp. Durum (Defs.))
(North Dakota State University, 2017)Cadmium (Cd) is a toxic heavy metal with no known biological function. The maximum level of Cd concentration allowed in the international market for wheat grain is 0.2 mg kg-1. Higher Cd levels in durum wheat (Triticum ... -
Identification Inducement Strategies used by North Dakota State University to Recruit and Retain Multicultural Graduate Students
(North Dakota State University, 2011)The desire to attract an increasing number of minorities is pushing institutions of higher learning to brand themselves and communicate with students in ways that ensure their identification with the institution. Students' ...