Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Year	Thesis / Dissertation
2018	Albert DL. Biomechanical Responses of Human Surrogates Under Various Frontal Loading Conditions With an Emphasis on Thoracic Response and Injury Tolerance [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 19, 2018.
2012	Alphonse VD. Injury Biomechanics of the Human Eye During Blunt and Blast Loading [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 26, 2012.
2005	Anderson DE. An Investigation of the Mechanical Implications of Sacroplasty Using Finite Element Models Based on Tomographic Image Data [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 25, 2005.
2010	Anderson DE. An Examination of Age-Related Differences in Lower Extremity Joint Torques and Strains in the Proximal Femur During Gait [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 26, 2010.
2017	Bailey ZS. Epigenetic Mechanisms in Blast-Induced Neurotrauma [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; July 17, 2017.
2019	Bareiss M. Effectiveness of Intersection Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in Preventing Crashes and Injuries in Left Turn Across Path / Opposite Direction Crashes in the United States [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; November 5, 2019.
2015	Beeman SM. Biomechanical Response of Human Volunteers and Surrogates in a Variety of Loading Regimes [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; 2015.
2011	Beyer JA. The Etiology of Impact Related Concussion for Catchers and Umpires in Baseball [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 27, 2011.
2009	Bieryla KA. An Investigation of Perturbation-Based Balance Training as a Fall Prevention Intervention for Older Adults [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; July 27, 2009.
2019	Bland ML. Assessing the Efficacy of Bicycle Helmets in Reducing Risk of Head Injury [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 28, 2019.
2022	Brisbane JM. The Impact of Race on Plantar Loading and Research Engagement [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 26, 2022.
2017	Campolettano ET. On-Field Measurement of Head Impacts in Youth Football: Characterizing High Magnitude Impacts and Assessing Balance Outcomes [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 30, 2017.
2019	Campolettano ET. Quantifying Postural Control, Concussion Risk, and Helmet Performance in Youth Football [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 27, 2019.
2020	Ceritano DW. Sex-Based Differences in Calcaneal Injury Tolerances Under High-Rate Loading [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 22, 2020.
1964	Chao EYS. An Experimental Auger-Boom-Type Fertilizer Distributor With Automatic Control [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 1964.
2013	Chen R. Influence of Advanced Airbags on Injury Risk During Frontal Crashes [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; August 23, 2013.
2016	Chen R. Driver Behavior in Car Following: The Implications for Forward Collision Avoidance [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; June 1, 2016.
2021	Cheung CA. A Machine Learning Approach for the Objective Sonographic Assessment of Patellar Tendinopathy in Collegiate Basketball Athletes [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 3, 2021.
2014	Christian M. Biomarkers of Physiological Damage and Their Potential for Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorder Risk Assessment [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 6, 2014.
2015	Cobb BR. Laboratory and Field Studies in Sports-Related Brain Injury [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 25, 2015.
2003	Cormier JM. Microstructural and Mechanical Properties of Human Ribs [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 22, 2003.
2009	Cormier JM. Epidemiology and Biomechanical Analysis of Facial Fractures [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; February 6, 2009.
1989	Cotton JR. A Viscoelastic Model for the Response of a Step Change in Velocity of the Human Otolith Organs [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; November 1989.
1998	Cotton JR. Mechanical Modeling of Vestibular Hair Cell Bundles [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; January 30, 1998.
2018	Cristino DM. Lower Extremity Biomechanical Response of Female and Male Post-Mortem Human Surrogates to High-Rate Vertical Loading During Simulated Under-Body Blast Events [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; December 13, 2018.
2012	Daniel RW II. Head Acceleration Measurements in Helmet-Helmet Impacts and the Youth Population [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 16, 2012.
2014	Daniel RW II. Evaluation of Football Safety Techniques Utilizing Biomechanical Measurements [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; June 3, 2014.
2013	Daniello A. Injury Mechanisms in Roadside Motorcycle Collisions [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 25, 2013.
1997	Dano M-L. SMA-Induced Deformations in General Unsymmetric Laminates [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 22, 1997.
2007	Davidson BS. Experimental and Simulation-Based Assessment of the Human Postural Response to Sagittal Plane Perturbations With Localized Muscle Fatigue and Aging [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; October 12, 2007.
2023	Dean ME. Applications of Event Data Recorder Derived Crash Severity Metrics to Injury Prevention [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 20, 2023.
2020	Dickerson LC. Exploring the Effect of Ankle Braces on Foot Posture [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 14, 2020.
2017	Dunford KM. Effect of Postmortem Time and Preservation Fluid on the Tensile Material Properties of Bovine Liver Parenchyma [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; October 5, 2017.
1980	Floryan JM. Stability of Boundary-Layer Flows Over Curved Walls [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; 1980.
2008	Gabauer DJ. Predicting Occupant Injury With Vehicle-Based Injury Criteria in Roadside Crashes [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; June 6, 2008.
2001	Gaines RP. Comparison of Anthropometric Measures of Competitive Bodybuilders to Judges' Scores and a Comparison of Judges' Scores [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; August 8, 2001.
2015	Garman CMR. Understanding the Effects of Obesity and Age on Likelihood of Tripping and Subsequent Balance Recovery [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 27, 2015.
2017	Gladish JR. Recovery of Balance and Lower Extremity Joint Contributions in Total Ankle Arthroplasty Patients [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 14, 2017.
2013	Gorman TI. Prospects for the Collision-Free Car: The Effectiveness of Five Competing Forward Collision Avoidance Systems [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 3, 2013.
2023	Grindle DM. Protection of Standing and Seated Pedestrians Using Finite Element Analysis [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 27, 2023.
2017	Guettler AJ. Quantifying the Response of Relative Brain/skull Motion to Rotational Input in the PMHS Head [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; December 18, 2017.
2009	Hampton CE. Limits of Permissible Damage in Strong-Post W-Beam Guardrail [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 24, 2009.
2010	Hampton CE. Injury Risk of Road Departure Crashes Using Modeling and Reconstruction Methods [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; August 10, 2010.
2021	Harlos A. Quantifying the Characteristics of Real-World Bicycle Helmet Impacts [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 22, 2021.
2021	Haus SH. Effectiveness of Automatic Emergency Braking for Protection of Pedestrians and Bicyclists in the U.S. [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; October 12, 2021.
2018	Hlavac NM. Attributes of Astrocyte Response to Mechano-Stimulation by High-Rate Overpressure [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; October 25, 2018.
2018	Holmes DA. The Effect of Lane Departure Warning Systems on Cross-Centerline Crashes [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 16, 2018.
2019	Hou S. Quantification of the Elastic and Relaxation Properties of Human Tunica Albuginea Under Biaxial Loading [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; July 10, 2019.
2013	Howes MK. Injury Mechanisms, Tissue Properties, and Response of the Post-Mortem Human Abdomen in Frontal Impact [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; 2013.
2016	Hubbard WB. Investigating Injury Pathology of Blast-Induced Polytrauma and Assessing the Therapeutic Role of Hemostatic Nanoparticles After Blast Exposure [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; August 11, 2016.
2018	Hughes-Oliver C. Walking Speed, Gait Asymmetry, and Motor Variability [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; February 6, 2018.
2020	Hughes-Oliver C. The Impact of Race and Related Factors on Movement Mechanics [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 26, 2020.
2011	Johnson N. Assessment of Crash Energy-Based Side Impact Reconstruction Accuracy [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 3, 2011.
2015	Johnson NS. Serious and Fatal Injury Risk in Road Departure Crashes With Guardrail [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 6, 2015.
2016	Johnson TR. Fleetwide Models of Lane Departure Warning and Prevention Systems in the United States [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; December 7, 2016.
2021	Keim SB. Head Impact Conditions and Helmet Performance in Snowsports [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 10, 2021.
2005	Kemper AR. Material Properties of Human Rib Cortical Bone from Dynamic Tension Coupon Testing [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 22, 2005.
2010	Kemper AR. The Biomechanics of Thoracic Skeletal Response [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 30, 2010.
2007	Kennedy EA. The Development and Validation of a Biofidelic Synthetic Eye for the Facial and Ocular Countermeasure Safety (FOCUS) Headform [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; 2007.
2021	Kieffer EE. Sex-Specific Head Impact Exposure in Rugby: Measurement Considerations and Relationships to Clinical Outcomes [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 18, 2021.
2012	Kusano SM. Feasibility of Restricted Driver Licenses for Suspended New Jersey Drivers [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; July 23, 2012.
2013	Kusano KD. Methodology for Determining Crash and Injury Reduction from Emerging Crash Prevention Systems in the U.S. [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; 2013.
2020	Liu M. Energy Harvesting from the Human Body for Wearable and Mobile Devices [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 13, 2020.
2022	Luftglass A. Investigating the Effects of Shoe Upper Panel Stiffness on Biomechanics [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 5, 2022.
2015	Lynch SK. Characterization of Rib Cortical Bone Thickness Changes With Age and Sex [Master's thesis]. Winston-Salem, NC: Wake Forest University; May 2015.
2021	Lyons PJ. Effects of Hip Osteoarthritis on Lower Extremity Joint Contact Forces [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; July 30, 2021.
2014	MacAlister AM. Head Impacts in Hockey and Youth Football: Biomechanical Response and Helmet Padding Characteristics [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 14, 2014.
2008	Manoogian SJ. Protecting the Pregnant Occupant: Dynamic Material Properties of Uterus and Placenta [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 29, 2008.
2004	Marcotte P. A Study of Distributed Active Vibration Absorbers (DAVA) [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; September 2, 2004.
2011	Matrangola SL. An Experimental and Simulation Based Approach Toward Understanding the Effects of Obesity on Balance Recovery from a Postural Perturbation [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; September 8, 2011.
2021	McCartney ME. Occupational Head Protection: Considerations for Test Methods and Use [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 6, 2021.
2017	McConnell EP. Assessing Symmetry in Landing Mechanics During Single-Leg and Bilateral Tasks in Healthy Recreational Athletes [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 5, 2017.
2006	McNeely DE III. Analysis of Force-Limiting Capabilities of Football Neck Collars [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 1, 2006.
2017	Meng Y. Development and Validation of a Child Finite Element Model for Use in Pedestrian Accident Simulations [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 28, 2017.
2008	Montague ENH. Understanding Trust in Medical Technology: Using the Example of Obstetrics [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 25, 2008.
2018	Morris TP. Evaluating the Head Injury Risk Associated With Baseball and Softball [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 2018.
2015	Mueller JK. Advancing Transcranial Focused Ultrasound for Noninvasive Neuromodulation of Human Cortex [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; July 20, 2015.
2019	Norris CN. Development of MRI-Based Yucatan Minipig Brain Template [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 27, 2019.
2019	Pak W. Development and Validation of Human Body Finite Element Models for Pedestrian Protection [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; September 17, 2019.
2020	Peebles AT. Development and Validation of Clinically Feasible Methods to Assess Landing Mechanics in Patients Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 1, 2020.
2016	Press JN. Biomechanics of Head Impacts in Soccer [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 29, 2016.
2005	Rath AL. The Effects of Extraocular Muscles on Eye Biomechanics [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 22, 2005.
2019	Reiber TM. Using Laboratory Impact Devices to Quantify Football Helmet Performance [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 30, 2019.
2019	Renner KE. Assessing Limb Symmetry Using the Clinically Accessible Loadsol® [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 13, 2019.
2021	Rezvani SN. Novel Preclinical Approaches to the Understanding and Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 2021.
2021	Riexinger LE. Residual Crashes and Injured Occupants With Lane Departure Prevention Systems [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 22, 2021.
2008	Rowson S. Impact Biomechanics of the Head and Neck in Football [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 28, 2008.
2011	Rowson S. Head Acceleration Experienced by Man: Exposure, Tolerance, and Applications [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 29, 2011.
2013	Sajja VSSS. Impaired Behavioral and Neuropathological Outcomes Following Blast Neurotrauma [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; July 26, 2013.
2022	Salazar SA. Methodologies for Quantifying and Characterizing Strain Fields Resulting from Focused Ultrasound Therapies in Mouse Achilles Tendon Using Ultrasound Imaging and Digital Image Correlation [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; July 7, 2022.
2008	Salehian A. Micropolar Continuum Modeling of Large Space Structures With Flexible Joints and Thermal Effects: Theory and Experiment [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; January 30, 2008.
2016	Sandberg LM. Evaluation of Advanced Airbag Performance: Child Injury Exposure [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; June 2, 2016.
2017	Scanlon JM III. Evaluating the Potential of an Intersection Driver Assistance System to Prevent U.S. Intersection Crashes [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 24, 2017.
1996	Sheng MH. The Role of Boron Alone or in Combination With Estrogen or PTH in the Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis in Ovariectomized Rats [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; December 1996.
2008	Slota GP. Effects of Seated Whole-Body Vibration on Spinal Stability Control [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; 2008.
2006	Spinello D. Instabilities in Multiphysics Problems: Micro- and Nano-Electromechanical Systems, and Heat-Conducting Thermoelastoviscoplastic Solids [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; August 28, 2006.
2017	Sproule DW. Evaluation of the Biomechanical Performance of Youth Football Helmets [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 30, 2017.
2003	Stitzel JD. The Role of Local Material Properties in Modeling Fracture Tolerance of the Human Thorax [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; September 19, 2003.
2009	Swanseen KD. Effect of Belt Usage Reporting Errors on Injury Risk Estimates [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; December 9, 2009.
2019	Tatem WM. The Crash Injury Risk to Rear Seated Passenger Vehicle Occupants [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; December 13, 2019.
2008	Thor CP. Characteristics of Thoracic Organ Injuries in Frontal Crashes [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; December 10, 2008.
2010	Thor CP. The Effectiveness of Graduated Driver Licensing in the United States [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; August 2, 2010.
2015	Tsoi AH-d. The Potential of Event Data Recorders to Improve Impact Injury Assessment in Real World Crashes [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 27, 2015.
2015	Tyson AM. Development and Implementation of Laboratory Test Methods for the Evaluation of Wearable Head Impact Sensors [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; December 7, 2015.
2003	Voorhies KD. Static and Dynamic Stress/strain Properties for Human and Porcine Eyes [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 22, 2003.
2009	Wang Q. Finite Element Modeling of Occupant Injury Risk and Crash Performance of W-Beam Guardrail Barriers in Roadside Crashes [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; April 9, 2009.
2008	Webster GD. Modeling of Ethanol Metabolism and Transdermal Transport [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; May 28, 2008.
2015	Wu X. Toward Understanding Factors Affecting Falls Among Individuals Who Are Obese [PhD thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; March 27, 2015.
2013	Young TJ. Head Impact Biomechanics and Helmet Performance in Youth Football [Master's thesis]. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; December 9, 2013.