Search for dissertations about: "Cecilia Olsson"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words Cecilia Olsson.

  2. 6. High-sensitivity Radioactive Xenon Monitoring and High-accuracy Neutron-proton Scattering Measurements

    Author : Cecilia Johansson; Jan Blomgren; Nils Olsson; Allena Opper; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Nuclear physics; Monte Carlo simulations; MCNP; xenon detection; detector response; neutron detection; elastic scattering; differential cross section; Kärnfysik; Nuclear physics; Kärnfysik;

    Abstract : Two aspects of applied nuclear physics have been studied in this thesis; Monte Carlo simulations for high-sensitivity monitoring of radioactive xenon and high-accuracy neutron-proton scattering measurements for neutron physics applications and fundamental physics. The Monte Carlo simulations have been performed for two systems for detection of radioactive xenon, using the MCNP code. READ MORE

  4. 7. Estrogen and Glucocorticoid Metabolism

    Author : Therése Andersson; Tommy Olsson; Cecilia Mattsson; Ingegerd Söderström; Jonas Burén; Agneta Holmäng; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; 11β-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Type 1; Estrogen; Cortisol; Adipose tissue; Liver; Menopause; Ovariectomy; Adipocyte; Estrogen Receptor β; Endocrinology; Endokrinologi; medicin; Medicine;

    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

  5. 8. When a parent is affected by a life-threatening illness : Exploring children’s and parents’ needs for support

    Author : Emily Beatrice Bergersen; Maria Larsson; Cecilia Olsson; Malin Lövgren; Anette Winger; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Adolescents; Children; Families; Life-threatening illness; Palliative Care; Parents; Support; The Family Talk Intervention; Young people; Nursing Science; Omvårdnad;

    Abstract : This thesis explored the needs and preferences for support in families with children when one of the parents is affected by a life-threatening illness. In this thesis a variation of designs were used, from a literature review, to an interview study, a survey, and a long-term follow-up of an intervention. READ MORE

  6. 9. “It’s not really about the food, it’s about everything else” : pupil, teacher and head teacher experiences of school lunch in Sweden

    Author : Linda Berggren; Maria Waling; Cecilia Olsson; Maria Rönnlund; Päivi Palojoki; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; school lunch; Sweden; pupils; teachers; head teachers; social production of space;

    Abstract : The school lunch is often associated with food, nutrition and health while the social, physical, pedagogical and cultural dimensions of the school lunch situation have not been given as much attention. Sweden is one of few countries in the world where tax-funded school meals are served to all pupils in compulsory school. READ MORE

  7. 10. Exploring symptom clusters in patients with lung cancer

    Author : Katarina Karlsson; Maria Larsson; Cecilia Olsson; Ann Erlandsson; Karin Ahlberg; Joakim Öhlén; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cancer care; oncology nursing; patients with lung cancer; patient-reported outcome measures; symptom assessment; symptom clusters; symptom management; Nursing Science; Omvårdnad;

    Abstract : This thesis explored symptom clusters in patients with lung cancer before, during and after oncological treatment. A literature review and an interview study was used to explore the symptom cluster experience from the patients’ perspective. READ MORE