Search for dissertations about: "Kerstin Svensson"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Kerstin Svensson.

  2. 1. Genetic genealogy and epidemiology of Francisella

    Author : Kerstin Svensson; Anders Johansson; Mats Forsman; Sam R. Telford III; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Francisella tularensis; tularemia; genotyping; epidemiology; GIS; Infectious diseases; Infektionssjukdomar; Infectious Diseases; infektionssjukdomar;

    Abstract : This thesis is about analyzing genetic differences among isolates of Francisella tularensis – the tularemia-causing bacterium. To elucidate how these bacterial isolates are related, and their geographical and genetic origins, I have developed typing assays for Francisella and used them to study the epidemiology of tularemia. READ MORE

  4. 2. Paths to improving atmospheric models across scales : The importance of the unresolved scales

    Author : Kerstin Hartung; Gunilla Svensson; Rodrigo Caballero; Olof Runborg; Heikki Järvinen; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; global climate models; atmospheric blocking; topographic forcing; physical parametrizations; single-column model; atmosphere-ocean single-column model; air-sea interaction; atmosfärvetenskap och oceanografi; Atmospheric Sciences and Oceanography;

    Abstract : Correct representation of physical processes, the parametrizations, and their interaction with the resolved circulation is crucial for the performance of numerical models. Here, focus is put on understanding model biases and developing tools to alleviate existing biases. READ MORE

  5. 3. Knowledge in practice : The feasibility of recovery capital in Swedish alcohol and other drug treatment

    Author : Sofia Härd; Ninive von Greiff; Lisa Skogens; Kerstin Svensson; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; the recovery model; recovery capital; alcohol and other drug treatment; assessment tools; feasibility study; transferability; applicability; jurisdiction; social work practice; socialt arbete; Social Work;

    Abstract : The recovery model, endorsed by various governmental bodies, emphasises the integration of a recovery perspective into alcohol and drug policy, with a focus on post-treatment interventions such as housing, employment and education needs. In an effort to enhance the utility of the recovery perspective in treatment, the concept of recovery capital (RC) has been used as a foundation for operationalisations used to measure treatment needs and progress. READ MORE

  6. 4. Characterization of Diagnostic Tools and Potential Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease : PET ligands and BACE1 inhibitors

    Author : Fredrik Jeppsson; Anna-Lena Ström; Kerstin Iverfeldt; Samuel Svensson; Martin Hallbeck; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Alzheimer’s disease; Diagnostics; Treatment; PET ligand; BACE1; neurokemi med molekylär neurobiologi; Neurochemistry with Molecular Neurobiology;

    Abstract : Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a very complex disorder and the most common form of dementia. The two pathological hallmarks of AD are extracellular amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques in cerebral cortex, and intraneuronal neurofibrillary tangles. READ MORE

  7. 5. The Prerequisites and Practices of Auditing Residential Care : On the Licensing and Inspection of Residential Homes for Children in Sweden

    Author : David Pålsson; Stefan Wiklund; Marie Sallnäs; Kerstin Svensson; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Child welfare; Out-of-home care; Residential care for children and adolescents; Audit; Licensing; Inspection; Quality Indicators; Social Work; socialt arbete;

    Abstract : The aim of this dissertation is to describe and analyse the prerequisites and practices of auditing Swedish residential care for children. Residential care is a complex intervention provided to children in vulnerable life situations. READ MORE