Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Neural Mechanisms of Estrogen and Inflammation in Female Stress Susceptibility, Samantha Jane Bouknight
Quantification of Immunometabolite Derived Protein Modifications During Mitochondrial Metabolic Stress, Justin Hunter Cox
Exploring the Immune System’s and Silybin’s Impact on Cancer Cachexia, Patrice Cunningham
The Effects of High Fat Diet on Lipid Deposition in Skeletal Muscle, Alexander Huss
Modulation of Neurodegenerative Disease Progression by Antioxidant Status, Elena Kelety
Validating an Automated Rodent Ultrasonic Vocalization Data Collator, Devin Mark Kellis
The Crucial Role of the Ahr-ilc3-il22 Pathway in I3c-mediated Protection Against Colitis and Associated Microbial Dysbiosis, Chandani Mitchell
Effects of MMP14 Overexpression on Cardiac and Ovarian Connective Tissue and Myocyte Size in Pregnant and Post-partum Mice, Emily Catherine Walliser
Cell Based Sodium Alginate Microcapsules Within Ocular Disease: A Proof of Concept, Chelsea Marie Zizzi
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Gluten Free Diet Ameliorates SI Enteropathy in IGA Deficient Mice, Ryan Albert William Ball
Progressive Neurochemical, Neuroinflammatory and Cognitive Deficits in an Experimental Model of Gulf War Illness, Hannah Elizabeth Burzynski
Effects of Chronic Stress on Working Memory Are Sex-Specific and Age-Dependent, Tyler Jamison Cox
Aortopathies: Mechanism of Pathogenesis and Therapy, Mengistu G. Gebere
Leptin, Serotonin, and the Control of Food Intake, Nicholas David Maxwell
Targeting Macrophages in Cancer Models Using Natural Compounds, Sierra Jordan McDonald
Neurodevelopmental and Transient Impacts of Brain Kynurenic Acid Elevation and Sleep-Wake Behavior, Katherine Rentschler
Exploration Into the Relationship Between Colitis and Depression: A Potential Role for the Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor, Kasie Lynn Roark
B-Cell-Specific MHCII Promotes Host-Microbiome Symbiosis, Mary Melissa Roland
Cardiac Imaging in Mice With Micro-Computed Tomography: An Assessment, Kyle Porter Stegmann
Impact of Steroid Receptor and Hormone Manipulation in Skeletal Muscle: Implications for Glucose Metabolism and Insulin Sensitivity in Male Mice, Christian Aaron Unger
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Role of Epigenome in Regulation of Inflammation By AHR Ligands 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-P-Dioxin and 6-Formylindolo[3,2-B] Carbazole, Alkeiver Cannon
Neurochemical, Molecular, and Behavioral Effects of Intranasal Insulin, Jennifer Marie Erichsen
Sex Differences and Potential Non-invasive Treatments for Calcific Aortic Valve Disease, Henry Pascal Helms
Decellularization Strategies of Naturally Derived Biomaterials for Tissue Engineering Applications, Julia Elizabeth Hohn
Role of AhR in the Epigenetic Regulation of Immune Cells in Lungs During Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Bryan Latrell Holloman
The Submission of a Section 513(g) Request For Information, Morgan Ashley Lano
Engineering and Optimization of an AAV Based Viral Vector to Limit the In-Vitro Expression of SARS-CoV-2 Spike-Protein, Ronald Anderson Smithwick
In Vitro and in Vivo Studies of Mediator Kinase, Lili Wang
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Role of AhR Ligands in Immune Modulation to Suppress Inflammation Through the Regulation of Microrna and Gut Microbiome, Osama Azeldeen Abdulla
Role of Estrogen in Regulating Diet-Induced Obesity in Females, Ahmed Aladhami
Impact of Acetylcholine on Internal Pathways To Basal Amygdala Pyramidal Neurons, Tyler Daniel Anderson-Sieg
Pseudomyxoma Peritonei Derived Cancers: A Novel Study on Growth and Growth Suppression Utilizing Common Colorectal Cancer Agents, Raymond Kennith Bogdon
Impact of Acetylcholine on Amygdala Network Oscillations, Joshua Xavier Bratsch-Prince
Real Time Neurochemical Analysis of the Brain For Pharmacological Treatments in Mood Disorders And Neurodegeneration, Anna Marie Buchanan
Regulation of Inflammatory Processes by Tryptamine, Cannabidiol and 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-P-Dioxin, Nicholas Dopkins
Mechanism of Therapeutic Efficacy of New Drugs in Glioblastoma, Firas Hameed Khathayer
The Effect of Low Dose Penicillin on Tumor Development in ApcMin/+ Mice, Kinsey Ann Sierra Meggett
Defining the Pathophysiology of Gut Humoral Immunodeficiency, Ahmed Dawood Mohammed
The Role PDE11A4 Signaling and Compartmentalization in Social Behavior, Kaitlyn Pilarzyk
Anatomical Correlates of Age-Related Basal Forebrain Dysfunction, Brandy Lynn Somera
A Novel Model to Study Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Differentiation, Austin N. Worden
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Molecular Mechanisms of Loss of E7 Expression in HPV16 – Transformed Human Keratinocytes, Fadi Farooq Abboodi
17 β-Estradiol and Phytoestrogens Attenuate Apoptotic Cell Death in HIV-1 Tat Exposed Primary Cortical Cultures, Sheila Marie Adams
Helicobacter’s Effects on Colitis/Colon Cancer and the Response to Indole 3-Carbinol, Rasha Raheem Abdulhamza Alkarkoushi
A Comparative Study of Cannabinoids & CB1 Receptor GI Signaling, Haley Kristen Andersen
Expansion Microscopy: A New Approach to Microscopic Evaluation, Ashley Ferri
The Role of Acute and Chronic Neuroinflammation in Depression: Uncovering the Relationship Between Histamine and Serotonin Transmission, Melinda Hersey
The Use of Natural Anthraquinone Emodin as a Primary and Complementary Therapeutic in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer, Alexander-Jacques Theodore Sougiannis
The Effects of Super-Resolution Microscopy on Colocalization Conclusions Previously Made With Diffraction-Limited Systems in the Biomedical Sciences, Madison Emily Yemc
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Role of Epigenome and Microbiome in Cannabinoid and Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor-Mediated Regulation of Inflammatory and Autoimmune Diseases, Zinah Zamil Al-Ghezi
Tissue-Specific Roles of Transforming Growth Factor Beta Ligands in Cardiac Outflow Tract Malformations and Calcific Aortic Valve Disease, Nadia Al-Sammarraie
Role of Epigenetic, Molecular and Cellular Pathways in the Regulation of Inflammation, William James Becker
Neurochemical and Behavioral Outcomes of Intranasal Orexin Administration in Young and Aged Animals, Coleman Blaine Calva
Interdependent Mechanisms of Stress Susceptibility, Julie Elaine Finnell
Astrocyte Sensitivity to Dopamine in Culture and Ex Vivo, Ashley L. Galloway
Three-Dimensional Plasma Cell Survival Microniche in Multiple Myeloma, Katrina A. Harmon
Role of Epigenome and Microbiome in Endocannabinoid-Mediated Regulation of Inflammation During Diet-Induced Obesity, Kathryn Miranda
Epigenetic and Purinergic Regulation of Mast Cells Mediator Release, Zahraa Abdulmohsin Mohammed
Effect of TCDD, an Environmental Contaminant, on Activation of AHR Leading to Induction of Myeloid Derived Suppressor Cells (MDSCS) and the Ability of Resveratrol, a Botanical, to Neutralize this Effect, Wurood Hantoosh Neamah
Analysis of Cellular Interactions Within a Collagen Hydrogel, Austin N. Worden
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Role of Mammary Microenvironment in Promoting Left-Right Differences in Tumor Progression, Metastasis, and Therapeutic Response, Huda Issa Atiya
Enhancements in Alginate Microencapsulation Technology & Impacts on Cell Therapy Development, Marwa Belhaj
Effect Of Resveratrol On The Development Of Eczema, Christopher Carlucci
The Nervous System And Cancers Of The Head And Neck, Christian A. Graves
Turning Up Antitumor Immunity Against Breast Cancer, Johnie Hodge
Exploring Alternative Therapeutic Interventions For The Treatment Of Leigh Syndrome, Stephanie Martin
Regulation Of Prostaglandin D2 And Angiogenesis-Related Factors From Human Skin Mast Cells By Interleukin-6 And Resveratrol, Cody Cody McHale
Advanced Clearing Methods and Imaging Techniques for Optimized Three- Dimensional Reconstruction of Dense Tissues, Caleb A. Padgett
Role Of MIR-489 In HER2 Positive Breast Cancer, Yogin Patel
Operation Of The Leica SP8 Multiphoton Confocal System Using Single Or Multiple Fluorochromes, Amy E. Rowley
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Garlic Inhibits Inflammation during Dengue Infection, Alex R. Hall
Functional Role of the Homeobox Transcription Factor Six1 in Neoplastic Transformation of Human Keratinocytes, Maria Hosseinipour
Individual Differences in Markers of Cholinergic Signaling Correlating to Fear and Extinction Learning, Grace C. Jones
The Role Of Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 8 In Vascular Disease, Desiree Leach
Succination Impairs Protein Folding and Promotes Chop Stability in the Adipocyte during Diabetes, Allison Manuel
Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor M1’s Impact on Fear Extinction Learning, Joshua R. McElroy
Hemodynamic Regulation Of Cardiac Valve Development, Vinal Menon
The Role Of Inflammation In Atherosclerosis, Fatma Saaoud
Synergism of Quercetin and Sodium Butyrate for Controlling Growth of Glioblastoma, Matthew Alan Taylor
Mast Cells and Lipid Cross-Talk in Skin Inflammation, Piper Alexandra Wedman
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Tumor Suppressor p53 Response To UV Light In Normal Human Keratinocyte Strains From Different Individuals, Fadi Farooq Abboodi
Vitamin D and Stress Fractures in Collegiate and Professional Athletes, Christian Michael Askew
Linking Obesity & Breast Cancer: Role Of Monocyte Chemoattractant Protein-1 And High Fat Diet-Induced Inflammation On Mammary Tumorigenesis, Taryn L. Cranford
The Identification Of The Direct And Indirect Pathways Through Which Leptin Facilitates Synaptic Plasticity In The Hippocampus, Catherine Van Doorn
Morphogenic Effects Of Dopamine In Cultured Rat Hippocampal Astrocytes, Ashley L. Galloway
Emodin Regulates Macrophage Polarization: Application In Breast Cancer Treatment, Stephen Iwanowycz
Prospective Assessment Of Health Disparities And Injury Risk Factors At Basic Combat Training At Ft. Jackson, Kristin Lescalleet
Transcriptional And Post-Transcriptional Regulation Of NRF2 In The Heart By The Deubiquitinase CYLD, Bryan J. Mathis
Regulation of Chronic and Acute Inflammatory Disease by microRNA and Microbiota, Pegah Mehrpouya-Bahrami
The Effect of Arsenic on Type 2 Diabetes and Inflammation, Kayla Penta
Factors Influencing The Collagen Fiber Angle Distribution in The Mouse Aorta, Shana Roach Watson
The Role of Epidermal Stem/Progenitor-Like Cells In HPV-Mediated Pre-Neoplastic Transformation, Yvon L. Woappi
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Extensive Genome Rearrangements of Caulobacter K31 and Genomic Diversity of type B3 Bacteriophages of Caulobacter Crescentus, Kurt Taylor Ash
Evaluating Muscle Fiber Architecture, Morgan Ashley Flahive
Cannabinoid-mediated Epigenetic Regulation of Immune Functions, Jessica Margaret Sido
The Effect of 3D Collagen Scaffolds on Regulating Cellular Responses, Chad Simmons