Digital Library of Duke Dissertations and Theses
Current Research@ Duke University is a digital library of dissertations and theses from this institution, hosted by University Microfilms (UMI). Perform a quick search by keyword, author, or advisor, or return to the main page for more detailed searching. Your search results include: citations and abstracts published in UMI's Dissertation Abstracts database, a 24 page preview of the dissertations and theses published after 1996 (in PDF format), and the option to download the entire full text (available free of charge to Duke users). You may also browse other participating institutions by name or state.

Dissertation Abstracts
Covers the complete range of academic subjects appearing in dissertations accepted at accredited institutions since 1861. Covers most U.S. institutions, and some from Canada and other countries. Abstracts are available for dissertations since 1980 and theses since 1988. Click on the database name to begin searching. Note: Access is restricted to authorized Duke users.

In the Library
Copies of some dissertations written by students in Medical Center PhD programs, in addition to many theses from School of Nursing students, are available at the Library on the 2nd stack level. Check the Online Catalog for availability of specific titles.