Search for dissertations about: "genetic association analysis"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 365 swedish dissertations containing the words genetic association analysis.
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1. Genetic aspects of stroke : association and linkage studies in a northern Swedish population
Abstract : Stroke is a common, multifactorial cardiovascular disease. A stroke event is the result of traditional risk factors (i.e. hypertension, diabetes, smoking), environmental exposures and genetic factors in a complex interplay. READ MORE
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2. Genetic studies of diabetes in northern Sweden
Abstract : Diabetes mellitus represents a group of metabolic disorders caused by both environmental and genetic factors. The two most common forms of diabetes are type 2 diabetes (T2D) and type 1 diabetes (T1D). T2D is associated with obesity and the disease is caused by insulin resistance and pancreatic b-cell dysfunction. READ MORE
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3. Exploring the Genetics of SLE with Linkage and Association Analysis
Abstract : The aim with this thesis has been to identify genes involved in the pathogenesis of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE). SLE is a systemic autoimmune disorder, most likely caused by both several genetic and environmental factors. READ MORE
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4. Genetic Studies of Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis
Abstract : Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are common chronic immune-mediated diseases of the skin and joints. Psoriasis affects approximately 2-3 % of the Caucasian population and about 30 % of all psoriasis patients develop psoriatic arthritis. READ MORE
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5. Genetic mapping and association analysis in multiple sclerosis
Abstract : Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease. Epidemiological studies have shown evidence for both environmental and genetic involvement of the disease. READ MORE