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University and students a chance to explore the health of
prehistoric peoples in an effort to learn more about those that
lived before us.
Finally, I would like to thank my thesis committee, Ms.
Mary H. Manhein for her words of encouragement, Dr. Becky
Saunders for her enthusiasm and interest in my study, and to my
advisor, Dr. Heather McKillop for her time, tedious revisions,
and for the excavation of these skeletal remains for study. A
very special thanks is in order for Dr. Miles Richardson, a
professor and friend who so graciously gave his time and
feedback during the writing of my thesis. I am also grateful to
Dr. Jay Edwards and the Fred Kniffen Cultural Lab for providing
me with the camera and work area for my photographs. Jason
Ridley, thank you for helping me scan the slides into my
document and offering your time whenever I needed it. I would
also like to mention Dr. Susan Maki-Wallace of Baylor
University. She is a role model, an example of a woman who
aside from her family and professional career, devotes a
tremendous amount of time to her students. I am indebted to her
for everything she has done for me. To Michelle Lowery,
Coordinator for the Office of Student Organizations & Campus
Activities, thank you for your kind heart and listening ear.
Your support and flexibility with my work schedule gave me the
opportunity to focus so much of my time on my thesis. I have
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