Search for dissertations about: "Mats Hellström"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words Mats Hellström.
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1. Pericyte recruitment and functions in vivo. Studies of platelet-derived growth factor-B deficient embryos
Abstract : A functional vascular system is essential for tissue growth and maintenance, and the circulatory system is therefore the first operational organ of the vertebrate embryo. In conditions of pathological tissue growth, such as tumors, formation of new blood vessels is also required, and it is anticipated that prevention of blood vessel development in those settings might ameliorate the disease progress. READ MORE
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2. Sex and symbionts : New discoveries in local and regional patterns of coral ecology and reproduction
Abstract : Coral reefs belong to the most diverse and the most threatened ecosystems on earth. Anthropogenic stressors and climate change have led to mortalities at levels unprecedented in modern times. The aims of this thesis are to investigate aspects of the corals’ ability to reproduce, disperse, adapt and survive. READ MORE
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3. Valence-Level Dependent Presentation-Order Effects in Preference Judgments
Abstract : Reversal of the stimulus-presentation order often affects the outcome in paired stimulus comparison. Psychophysicists have found that the size and direction of the order effects depend on the compared stimuli’s magnitudes, but this magnitude dependence does not seem to have been recognized previously in cognitive research on preference judgment. READ MORE
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4. Symptoms and care seeking behaviour during myocardial infarction in patients with diabetes
Abstract : Background: In Myocardial infarction (MI) it is well established that timely diagnosis and treatment may reduce mortality and improve the prognosis. Therefore it is important that patients with MI seek medical care as soon as possible. Patients with diabetes have a higher risk for MI and worse prognosis compared to patients without diabetes. READ MORE
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5. Breastfeeding in mothers of preterm infants : Prevalence and effects of support
Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to describe the prevalence of breastfeeding in preterm infants and to evaluate the effectiveness and mother’s experiences of proactive person-centred telephone support after discharge. Furthermore, to describe the duration of breastfeeding and risks of ceasing breastfeeding up to 12 months. READ MORE