Search for dissertations about: "half a life"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 604 swedish dissertations containing the words half a life.
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1. Touching the Essence of Life : Haptic Virtual Proteins for Learning
Abstract : This dissertation presents research in the development and use of a multi-modal visual and haptic virtual model in higher education. The model, named Chemical Force Feedback (CFF), represents molecular recognition through the example of protein-ligand docking, and enables students to simultaneously see and feel representations of the protein and ligand molecules and their force interactions. READ MORE
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2. What is a life worth? : methodological issues in estimating the value of a statistical life
Abstract : This thesis addresses methodological issues in estimating the value of a statistical life (VSL). Two main approaches have been used to estimate the VSL, the indirect and direct methods; the indirect method is based on revealed preferences, such as the wage premium demanded for a risky job. READ MORE
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3. The role of adjuvant-induced innate immune activation in shaping vaccine responses
Abstract : Adjuvants are components added to non-live vaccine formulations to enhance the effect of the vaccine by alerting the immune system to initiate a response against the vaccine. Powerful new adjuvants will be critical for the development of next generation vaccines to diseases such as tuberculosis, HIV-1/AIDS, malaria, and therapeutic cancer vaccines. READ MORE
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4. Pharmacological and analytical studies of the cyclin dependent kinase inhibitors
Abstract : Cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks) play a key role in the regulation of cell cycle progression and RNA transcription. Deregulation of Cdks has been associated with several malignancies, neurodegenerative disorders, viral and protozoal infections, glomerulonephritis and inflammatory diseases. READ MORE
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5. End-of-life care in a Swedish county : patterns of demographic and social conditions, clinical problems and health care use
Abstract : There is broad consensus in both international and national policy statements that care provided at end-of-life should be different from care provided during other periods of life. There is a need for comprehensive knowledge about the broad population of individuals who access the public health care system during the last period of life. READ MORE