First, I would like to acknowledge my thesis advisor, Dr. Raymond Miltenberger. I appreciate you always pushing me in order to help me be as successful as possible during this program. Your time, dedication, and feedback has been a significant factor in my success. I would also like to thank my thesis committee members, Dr. Kimberly Crosland and Dr. Kwang-Sun Cho Blair for assisting me in developing quality work. Finally, I would like to acknowledge Cassandra Bochnak for all the time and effort she has put into assisting me with the research. Thank you all for your support! i Table of Contents List of Tables .
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