Search for dissertations about: "Genetic factors"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 1597 swedish dissertations containing the words Genetic factors.

  2. 21. Genetic markers in rheumatoid arthritis

    Author : Solbritt Rantapää Dahlqvist; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Rheumatoid arthritis; family history; genetic marker; HLA B27; HLA DR4; properdin factor B; C3 complement; -antitrypsin; haptoglobin; transferrin;

    Abstract : Genetic as well as environmental factors are believed to be of importance in the etiology of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). There are a number of previous studies of genetic markers in RA, but so far no genetic linkage and only a few associations have been found. Of the associations only one (with the HLA antigen DR4) appears to be well documented. READ MORE

  4. 22. Genetic Variation and Relatedness of Freshwater Pearl Mussel Margaritifera margaritifera L. populations

    Author : Amra Hadzihalilovic-Numanovic; Larry Greenberg; Nils Ryman; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Margaritifera margaritifera; genetic variation; age structure; genetic distance; Biology; Biologi; Biology; Biologi;

    Abstract : The two papers presented in this thesis focus on population genetic study on freshwater pearl mussel populations in Sweden, using RAPD method. In paper I, I examine genetic variation within and between 5 populations in a single drainage area in south western Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 23. Pathophysiological factors and genetic association in endometriosis

    Author : Johanna Sundqvist; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Introduction: Endometriosis is a common benign gynecological disease where endometrial tissue forms lesions outside the uterine cavity. Endometriosis is estimated to affect about 10% of women of reproductive age, rising to 20-40% in patients with infertility, with a significant impact on physical, mental and social well-being of those affected. READ MORE

  6. 24. Environmental and genetic risk factors for tinnitus

    Author : Natalia Trpchevska; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Tinnitus is a phantom auditory sensation, most often referred to as “ringing in the ears” with detrimental effect on quality of life. Between 4% and 37% of the global population has experienced tinnitus at some point in their life. READ MORE

  7. 25. Genetic and Environmental Factors in Cardiometabolic Risk

    Author : Yan Chen; Genetisk och molekylär epidemiologi; []
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    Abstract : Abstract: Cardiovascular diseases and diabetes mellitus are closely linked by sharing common risk factors, such as obesity, insulin resistance, hypertension and dyslipidaemia. These intermediate risk factors are affected by the joint effects of environment and genetics. READ MORE