Search for dissertations about: "gliomas"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 88 swedish dissertations containing the word gliomas.
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1. Studies on the Roles of PDGFRA and EGFR in the Classification and Identification of Therapeutic Targets for Human Gliomas
Abstract : Glioma is the most common type of primary tumor in the adult central nervous system (CNS). However, the current classification of gliomas is highly subjective and even inaccurate in some cases, which leads to clinical confusion and hinders the development of targeted therapies. READ MORE
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2. Rule-Based Approaches for Large Biological Datasets Analysis : A Suite of Tools and Methods
Abstract : This thesis is about new and improved computational methods to analyze complex biological data produced by advanced biotechnologies. Such data is not only very large but it also is characterized by very high numbers of features. READ MORE
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3. Investigations of neural attractor dynamics in human visual awareness
Abstract : What we see, how we see it and what emotions may arise from stimuli has long been studied by philosophers, psychologists, medical doctors and neuroscientists. This thesis work investigates a particular view on the possible dynamics, utilizing computational models of spiking neural attractor networks. READ MORE
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4. Gene and Protein Expression in Human Gliomas
Abstract : The human gliomas are the most common primary brain tumours. They are highly aggressive with a rapid fatal progression for the patient. The invasive growth pattern and inherent resistance to radiation and chemotherapy account for a lack of efficient therapies. READ MORE
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5. On the Surgical Management of Diffuse Low-Grade Gliomas in Adults
Abstract : Diffuse low-grade gliomas (dLGG) are rare, slow-growing, yet difficult-to-treat brain tumors that typically affect young to middle-aged adults. The aim of the thesis has been to identify factors affecting management and outcome in terms of symptoms and primarily survival for patients with dLGG. READ MORE