Abstract:DEDICATIONThis dissertation is dedicated to:1. My husband, Kyle, who encouraged and supported me throughout this process as we both pushed ourselves past what we thought was possible on our quest to build our life together.
My parents, Charles and Karen Efstration, who made numerous sacrifices so Icould have the best educational opportunities and taught me to care deeply about underdogs. I am also deeply thankful for my in-laws, the Winhams and the Whites, for the love and support. Results of the second MIMIC … Show more
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