Search for dissertations about: "CsA"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 60 swedish dissertations containing the word CsA.
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6. Legal Practitioners’ Thoughts and Evaluations of Preschoolers’ Testimony in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
Abstract : Child sexual abuse (CSA) cases are notoriously difficult to investigate, prosecute and adjudicate. In Sweden it is estimated that only about one tenth of all reported CSA cases are prosecuted and CSA cases involving preschoolers are less likely to be prosecuted compared to cases involving older children. READ MORE
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7. Islet xenograft rejection : studies in the pig-to-rodents and pig-to-primate models
Abstract : The aims of this thesis was: 1) to compare islet allo- and xenograft rejection in rats, using immunosuppression with CsA in a mixed allogeneic-xenogeneic islet transplantation model, 2) to evaluate the efficacy of various immunosuppressive drugs, with special reference to Leflunomide, in preventing islet xenograft rejection in the pig-to-rat model, 3) to perform an immunohistochemical study of porcine islet xenograft rejection in primates including primates treated with CsA+DSG, and 4) to study the metabolism and excretion of porcine C-peptide in mice, with special reference to the use of donor-specific C-peptide for monitoring islet xenograft function. In summary, the results were as follows: 1. READ MORE
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8. Technology-assisted child sexual abuse
Abstract : Internet communication technology has created new ways for adults to sexually abuse children, and as the world becomes more and more digitalized and children are increasingly connected, reports about online child sexual abuse are increasing. The aim of this thesis was to broaden the thus far limited knowledge about technology-assisted child sexual abuse (TA-CSA) and its consequences by using mixed methods to analyze cases (Study I: N = 122, Study II: N = 98) from Swedish courts (children aged 7–17, offenders aged 16–69), and by performing in-depth interviews with victims of TA-CSA (Study III: N = 7, aged 7–13 at the first occasion of TA-CSA, aged 17–24 at the time of the interview). READ MORE
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9. Effects and mechanisms of actions of cyclosporin, FK506 and 15-deoxyspergualin
Abstract : Immunosuppressive drugs can be used to deal with unwanted or inappropriate immune reactions, such as the rejection of a transplanted organ. However, treatment with these drugs are often associated with serious adverse effects, and therefore less toxic immunosuppressants are desired. READ MORE
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10. Undermining Memory for the Experiences of Victims and Offenders: Implications for the Legal Arena
Abstract : The investigation into a case of alleged child sexual abuse (CSA) often begins with the documentation of statements from both the victim and the suspected offender. Memory accuracy directly translates into the features of the details contained in these statements. READ MORE
