Search for dissertations about: "Health toxicology"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 311 swedish dissertations containing the words Health toxicology.
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1. Pluripotent Stem Cells of Embryonic Origin : Applications in Developmental Toxicology
Abstract : General toxicity evaluation and risk assessment for human exposure is essential when developing new pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Developmental toxicology is an important part of this risk assessment which consumes large resources and many laboratory animals. READ MORE
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2. Health hazards and cancer in relation to occupational exposures among Swedish seafarers
Abstract : This thesis explores health hazards for seafarers in the Swedish merchant fleet, and occupational risks for lung cancer, mesothelioma and hematologic malignancy (HM). A special focus has been exposure to benzene and biomarker levels for work on product or chemical tankers during the mid-1990’ies. READ MORE
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3. Alcohol problems in women; Gender characteristics relevant for identification in clinical and health screening settings
Abstract : This thesis presents data relating to gender differences of problem drinking. The aim was to increase the knowledge of characteristics of female problem drinking to enhance identification efficiency. READ MORE
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4. Exposing the Exposures : Assessing occupational aerosol exposures and their possible health and toxicological effects
Abstract : According to the Global Burden of Disease study, occupational exposures to particulates, gases and fumes were responsible for 0.36 million deaths and 8.8 million disability-adjusted life years globally in 2015. READ MORE
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5. Coxsackievirus B3 Infection and Host Defence Responses Change the Metabolism of PBDE
Abstract : It has been suggested that the rising amounts of chemicals in the environment may affect host resistance and increase susceptibility to infections. Studies have also shown that infections can change the toxicity of pollutants. READ MORE