Search for dissertations about: "Jonas Burén"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Jonas Burén.
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1. Glucose and lipid metabolism in insulin resistance : an experimental study in fat cells
Abstract : Type 2 diabetes is usually caused by a combination of pancreatic β-cell failure and insulin resistance in target tissues like liver, muscle and fat. Insulin resistance is characterised by an impaired effect of insulin to reduce hepatic glucose production and to promote glucose uptake in peripheral tissues. READ MORE
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2. Sexting among adolescents
Abstract : The present thesis aim to examine Swedish adolescents’ experiences with sexting. As adolescents are in the midst of major developmental changes: physical, cognitive, and social ones, and in a period of sexual exploration, understanding of sexting among adolescents is important. READ MORE
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3. Sexting among adolescents: A gendered online phenomenon, related to individual and social determinants
Abstract : This thesis concerns sexting among Swedish adolescents and adolescent sexual development. Adolescence is a period of major bodily, cognitive, and social changes and of sexual exploration. READ MORE
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4. Estrogen and Glucocorticoid Metabolism
Abstract : Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death among women in Sweden. The risk of CVD increases rapidly after the menopause. A major contributing factor may be the redistribution of adipose tissue, from the peripheral to central depots, associated with menopause. READ MORE
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5. Building muscle : a translation of training adaptation
Abstract : Training is preparation for what is expected to come through utilization of the plastic and resistive features of nature, known as adaptation. As such, training in humans may have a number of desired goals. These are typically related to sports performance or education. Whatever the goal, a plan needs to be made for reaching it. READ MORE