Completing this thesis would have been impossible without the help of my wonderful and understanding husband, Trevor. His patience and willingness to give of his time in order to allow me to work are the greatest gifts I could have. I also would like to thank my son, Jackson, for giving me unconditional love and support throughout this process without even knowing it. I would also like to thank Dr. Chardie Baird for guidance and patience-both of which have been invaluable to me throughout this process. I had no idea what to expect when I began this, and each step was clear and informative. I cannot give enough thanks for that. My committee members, Dr. Beth Anne Shelton and Dr. Raymond Eve, have given wonderful feedback and input for which ...