To my mother, Katherine,

who has always been a strong, loving and devoted woman who

never gives up. You have always been my role model, my best

friend and the best mother a daughter could ever ask for. Thank

you for fighting this, for staying strong and for always being there

for Brooke and me.

To my best friend, Katlynn,

who has always supported me through all life has to offer, who has

talked me through every situation and has always stood by my side.

Thank you for our memorable talks and support throughout all

hours of the night. You are and will forever be my best friend, my

sister, my encouragement.

To my significant other, Zachary,

who has been by my side during thesis and has stuck through the

rollercoaster of emotions. Thank you for your support, your love,

your understanding and for helping me maintain sanity. A special

thank you for pulling two all-nighters with me to peel away paper!

To my family and friends,

who have all supported me in thought and prayer. You have all

helped give me the motivation, courage and strength I needed. To my mother, Katherine,
who has always been a strong, loving and devoted woman who

never gives up. You have always been my role model, my best

friend and the best mother a daughter could ever ask for. Thank

you for fighting this, for staying strong and for always being there

for Brooke and me.

To my best friend, Katlynn,

who has always supported me through all life has to offer, who has

talked me through every situation and has always stood by my side.

Thank you for our memorable talks and support throughout all

hours of the night. You are and will forever be my best friend, my

sister, my encouragement.

To my significant other, Zachary,

who has been by my side during thesis and has stuck through the

rollercoaster of emotions. Thank you for your support, your love,

your understanding and for helping me maintain sanity. A special

thank you for pulling two all-nighters with me to peel away paper!

To my family and friends,

who have all supported me in thought and prayer. You have all

helped give me the motivation, courage and strength I needed. To my mother, Katherine,
who has always been a strong, loving and devoted woman who

never gives up. You have always been my role model, my best

friend and the best mother a daughter could ever ask for. Thank

you for fighting this, for staying strong and for always being there

for Brooke and me.

To my best friend, Katlynn,

who has always supported me through all life has to offer, who has

talked me through every situation and has always stood by my side.

Thank you for our memorable talks and support throughout all

hours of the night. You are and will forever be my best friend, my

sister, my encouragement.

To my significant other, Zachary,

who has been by my side during thesis and has stuck through the

rollercoaster of emotions. Thank you for your support, your love,

your understanding and for helping me maintain sanity. A special

thank you for pulling two all-nighters with me to peel away paper!

To my family and friends,

who have all supported me in thought and prayer. You have all

helped give me the motivation, courage and strength I needed. To my mother, Katherine,

who has always been a strong, loving and devoted woman who
never gives up. You have always been my role model, my best

friend and the best mother a daughter could ever ask for. Thank

you for fighting this, for staying strong and for always being there

for Brooke and me.

To my best friend, Katlynn,

who has always supported me through all life has to offer, who has

talked me through every situation and has always stood by my side.

Thank you for our memorable talks and support throughout all

hours of the night. You are and will forever be my best friend, my

sister, my encouragement.

To my significant other, Zachary,

who has been by my side during thesis and has stuck through the

rollercoaster of emotions. Thank you for your support, your love,

your understanding and for helping me maintain sanity. A special

thank you for pulling two all-nighters with me to peel away paper!

To my family and friends,

who have all supported me in thought and prayer. You have all

helped give me the motivation, courage and strength I needed.