Search for dissertations about: "Kent Nilsson"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words Kent Nilsson.
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1. Gene-Environment Interaction in Adolescent Deviant Behaviour
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to explore gene-environmental (G*E) interactions in relation to deviant behaviour among 200 Swedish adolescents, with a focus on criminality, alcohol consumption and depressive symptoms. Those behaviours have been extensively investigated in relation to both psychosocial and biological risk factors. READ MORE
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2. Simulation and Optimization of SiC Field Effect Transistors
Abstract : Silicon Carbide (SiC) is a wide band-gap semiconductor material with excel-lent material properties for high frequency, high power and high temperature elec-tronics. In this work different SiC field-effect transistors have been studied using theoretical methods, with the focus on both the devices and the methods used. READ MORE
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3. Predictors of Alcohol Misuse : Role of MAOA Genotype, Methylation, Transcription, and Negative and Positive Environmental factors
Abstract : Alcohol misuse is a risk factor for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Gene-environment interactions contribute to the risk or resilience for AUD. A functional polymorphism in the promoter of the monoamine oxidase A gene (MAOA-uVNTR), in interaction with negative environment (Eneg), is associated with alcohol misuse and AUD. READ MORE
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4. The Monoamine Oxidase A Gene and Antisocial Outcomes : An Examination of Genetic, Epigenetic, and Environmental Factors
Abstract : Background. Antisocial behaviour involves violation of the basic rights of others or social norms or rules. Such behaviours are indexed in diagnoses such as conduct disorder (CD) in adolescence and antisocial personality disorder (ASPD) in adulthood, which are typified by comorbidity with mood, anxiety, and substance misuse disorders. READ MORE
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5. Alcohol Consumption among Adolescents : Psychosocial and Genetic influences
Abstract : The present thesis is based on four studies focusing on alcohol consumption among Swedish adolescents, and therewith related psychosocial and genetic factors. One main objective was to study the reasons for drinking alcohol among different population - representative samples of adolescents in order to identify motives for drinking. READ MORE