Search for dissertations about: "Birgitta Pettersson"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Birgitta Pettersson.
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1. Risk factors for endometrial carcinoma : a case-control study
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2. Synthetic studies towards 7- and 8-membered N-heterocycles, particularly 1,4-pyrrolobenzodiazepines : total synthesis of fuligocandin A and B
Abstract : This dissertation is concerned with the synthesis of 7- and 8-membered N-heterocycles, particularly 1,4-pyrrolobenzodiazepines. A non-chromatographic method for conversion of carbonyl-functionalities to the corresponding thiocarbonyls is described. READ MORE
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3. COMPETENCE AND COMMUNICATION : Do Not Resuscitate Decisions in Cancer Care
Abstract : Within cancer care, do not resuscitate (DNR) decisions are frequently made. DNR decisions can be ethically difficult and lead to conflicts of interest and disagreements within the medical team. READ MORE
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4. Testability of Dynamic Real-Time Systems
Abstract : This dissertation concerns testability of event-triggered real-time systems. Real-time systems are known to be hard to test because they are required to function correct both with respect to what the system does and when it does it. READ MORE
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5. Diet and Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Patients with Prostate Cancer Treated with Radiotherapy
Abstract : Objective The main objective of this thesis was to explore the effects of diet on gastrointestinal symptoms in prostate cancer patients treated with local curative radiotherapy, by evaluating dietary intake prior to treatment (Study I), the psychometric properties of a new questionnaire on patient-reported gastrointestinal side effects (Study II), and the effect of a dietary intervention on acute and long-term gastrointestinal symptoms up to 2 years after radiotherapy completion (Study III-IV).Methods A total of 130 men with localized prostate cancer referred to dose-escalated radiotherapy (ED2 87-102 Gy, α/β=3 Gy) were recruited to a dietary intervention trial. READ MORE