Honors Theses are submitted to the University of Richmond in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the distinction of Honors within particular disciplines. The nature of each thesis depends upon the norms of the particular academic discipline and/or department. Most are open access; some have been embargoed or are restricted indefinitely per the request of the author. If you are an author and would like to change the availability of your work, please contact
.Theses from 2001
The effect of irradiation on p53-regulated proteins in human glioma cells, Kris VanWagner
An examination of the mechanisms behind the delta⁹-terahydrocannabinol induced decrease in b-cell activation, Dana Wallace
Theses from 2000
Characterizing the role of MAPK phosphates in plants, Laura Asakura
Determining the relationship between cell cycle and cell differentiation in Anabaena, R. Elaine Bucheimer
Enterobacteriaceae from turkey and fish : Tetracycline resistance induction achieved by prolonged exposure to low levels of the antibiotic, Kristi L. Fink
Scientific investigation of the plant pathogen Agrobacterium tumefaciens, Casey M. Flanagan, Christopher B. Crowell II, and Bryan P. Markelz
The Botetourt Dragoons in war and peace, Michael G. Henkle
The implementation of ArcView GIS as a predictive model to determine erosion trouble areas along Little Westham Creek, Jedd Hillegass
Royal protectors, explorers and thieves : pirates of the Elizabethan cold war, 1558-1685, Dodie Jones
The characterization of a putative toxin biosynthetic pathway in Agrobacterium tumefaciens, Courtney Lappas
The Clapham Sect : an investigation into the effects of deep faith in a personal God on a change effort, Victoria Marple
An ethical exploration of gender inequality in church leadership, Elizabeth Rickert
Development of an assay to determine functional activity of p53 derived from T98G and GEPE glioblastoma cell lines, Darren R. Ritsick
Initial steps in the development of a p53 functional assay for use in RT2 glioblastoma cell line, Jeffrey R. Springer
YZGD from B. thiaminolyticus is a pyridoxal-5-phosphate specific acid phosphatase and an unknown nudix hydrolase, Jennifer L. Wall
Theses from 1999
Investigation of the immunosuppressive effects of Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on macrophage function, Katerina Angelique Backus
The Effect of Cannabinoids on Astrocyte Cell Production of Interleukin- 1B, Micah D. Baxley
Promises of the patiarchy : a study of leadership within the Promise Keepers Movement, Daniel W. Beeman
The Interstate Highway Act of 1956, Edward H. Bogle
Birth order and emergent leadership : does one's birth order influence emergence as a leader in a leaderless group?, Leanna May Bowman
The buzz on campus : can bumblebees be used for agricultural crop pollination?, Elizabeth Brandler
Leadership at 20 : integrating new materials into the current Foundations of Leadership course, Matt Constanzo and Kerry McGonigle
Heat shock proteins produced by Chlamydomonas reinhardtii under conditions of heat and oxidative stress, Rebecca S. Dise
Male mate choice in the long-jawed spider, Tetragnatha elongata : preference for the heavier female, Christine Fetterer
Adele Clark : suffragist and women's rights pioneer for Virginia, Amanda Garrett
Community Service Day, Dotty J. Giordano and Ian F. Koffler
The changing landscape of America's societal sector, Denise Harb
Washing feet : a revolutionary principle of leadership, Josh Hayden
Leadership education in K-12 curriculum, Theresa Higgs
Leadership and outdoor education : an exploration of the connections between two interrelated fields, Amanda MacKenzie Howland
The role of melatonin in flagellar regeneration in Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, Kelley Marie Kazor
Bursting the bubble : a University of Richmond student's passport to the city of Richmond, Hillorie Anne Leaman
Characterization of a gene differentially expressed in human glioblastoma that is highly homologous to mitochondrial NADH:ubiquinone oxidoreductase, Margie A. Lhamon
A comparative case study on why women run for public office : Hillary Rodham Clinton & Elizabeth Hanford Dole, Ashley Elizabeth Lorenz
Effects of varying conditions on oxygen binding capacity upon disulfide-bond reduction in Callinectes sapidus hemocyanin, Peter E. Matthews
Establishing a link between MAPK pathways and hormones signal transduction in plants, Marc Meulener
The legitimacy of leadership studies as an academic field of study, Megan Moran and Joy Shortlidge
Stage directions uncovered : the author's voice in modern English drama, Erin Nelson
Human solidary : a reconciliation between Plato and Rorty, Larina M. Orlando
The effect of different warm-downs on heart rate recovery and muscular lactic acid removal, Alison Jean Perkins
The effect of cannabinoids on interleukin-1a production by macrophages, Gregory P. Sandukas
Anglo-Bulgarian relations 1933-1941, Jason Sayers
"Leadership and Peace and Conflict Studies" : the mutual benefits of linking multidisciplinary fields of study, Douglas M. Schaefer
Leadership 'n' cultural anthropoloty : a course outline, Gabriel D. Soll
Does Xenopus laevis lymph heart muscle express a unique myosin?, Barbara Summers
The juvenile justice system of Richmond : progression into the future, Elizabeth Ann Teixeira
A proposal for leadership consulting, Jess Timmerman and Raegan Williams
Method for identification of origins of replication and genes regulated by DnaA in bacteria, Olga G. Troyanskaya
Public education in Richmond : a look at current and historical data with student perspectives, Ben Wallerstein
Shout with the largest Mob : toward a model for primitive communication in mobile automata, Rebecca A. Weber
Theses from 1998
Indigenous groups in Latin America : emergence of indentity and prospects for self-determination, Eduardo J. Abreu
Heat shock protein synthesis in the Gorgonian Leptogorgia virgulata, Evelyn Afif
Confederate matrons : women who served in Virginia Civil War hospitals, A. Elise Allison
The dark side of leadership and the arts, Gordon L. Blair
For Black leaders : a study of West African and African-American leadership, Markita M. Boney
The Power of Prime-Time Television, Chris Boyd
The use of influence tactics ins CSO/Board relations in accordance with the board composition, Mary Knox Bricken
Executive leadership selection: a comparison of university president and city manager search processes, Duane D. Brickhouse
Tribal leadership : the traditional and modern leadership of the Xhosa, Zulu and Swazi of South Africa, Amanda J. Bruning
The Effects of Temperature of the Digestion of Anolis Carolinensis, Molly Cage
Preserving the arts for future generations, Adrienne Capps
Authoritative leadership in economic development : a Malaysian case study, John Carleton
An analysis of the impact of foreign education on leadership : Mary Robinson, Benazir Bhutto, and Shimon Peres, Maia Carter
Leadership as the process of healing : an exploration of how we heal ourselves so that we may heal our world, Kelly Clark
Leadership and the war between the states, Matt Cobb
The art of teaching leadership, Julie Cors and Carrie Greenlee
A look at collaborative leadership in the inner city business growth of two american cities, Christian J. Dawson
Relationships of Gastrophryne (Anura: Microhylidae) based on Mitochondrial 12S Ribosomal DNA sequences, Jeffrey P. Feden
Outsiders' perceptions of an organization's leadership through exposure to its nonverbal ecology, Dominick S. Feriozzi
Margie Shumate : a Virginia Missionary's experience in Asia, 1915-1958, Cara F. Griggs
A beginning look at leadership in a church setting, Kevin M. Hass
The role of leadership in creating and using positive conflict, Gregory S. Hayken
King David : God's annointed one : a study of leadership theory through analysis of King David, Chris Headley
Leadership and self-esteem in girls, Amy Jones
Cross-cultural leadership training, Merilee Karr
The re-election of incumbent presidents : wars, war heroes, patriots, and prosperity, Brian Kelly
Leadership, gender, and division I athletics, a study of athletes' needs based on gender, Carol Knerr
The impact of mentor programs for at risk youth: leadership through service, Buzz Lambert
Transforming corporations to transform society : a case study of the Timberland Corporation, Jesse Levin
The three worst presidents of the United States, Sheila Lynch
Resistance of the T4 virus to restriction enzymes in E. Coli ; utilization or an evolutionary missing link, Brian C. Magliaro
Dance as an instrument for social change leadership, Meredith McCanse
The history of women in the Virginia General Assembly : their legislation, support groups and leadership, Tiffany Morris
Regulation of Interleukin-1B in Astrocyte Cell Lines, Randall Myers
Expression of hsp47 and ubiquitin in the gorgonian Leptogorgia virgulata, Anna T. Neill
Leadership in the field of drumming, John O'DOnnell Jr.
The Wei-ji theory of crisis leadership and the case of the Flu hunters, Patrick A. Oliver
Leadership in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Julius Caesar, Kelly Lynn Pearce
The description and classification of Lymph Heart muscle tissue in the Xenopus laevis tadpoles, Kandace Peterson
Reciprocal leadership, a practical approach to leadership, Wendy Pierce
The Dirichlet problem and its physical motivations, Andrew E. Pitts
Cold shock response in the Octocoral Leptogorgia virgulata, Anita Fitzgerald Puri
Agrobacterium tumefaciens : chromosome organization, Jodi L. Racette
Trends affecting both legitimate business and the Italian-American Mafia and the resulting changes in the leadership process, Kimberley M. Reiners
Leadership curricula and the changing organization, Matthew Repella
Sustainable Development in the Third World: An Assessment of the Conservation Actions in South Africa, Brazil, Malaysia, and Madagascar, Carol Rizkalla
Enabling Hitler : an able body for a dangerous mind, Parker O. Roe