Search for dissertations about: "Microbial attachment"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 20 swedish dissertations containing the words Microbial attachment.

  2. 16. Anxiety, exhaustion and depression in relation to periodontal diseases

    Author : Annsofi Johannsen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Anxiety; stress; depression; gingival inflammation; periodontal diseases; smoking; inflammatory markers; cortisol; HPA axis;

    Abstract : Periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis), are inflammatory processes of the gingiva and supporting structures of the teeth induced by a microbial biofilm. In periodontitis this inflammatory process causes tissue degradation and eventually tooths loss. READ MORE

  4. 17. Lactic acid bacterial symbionts from the honeybee: Characteristics and applications in wound management

    Author : Éile Butler; Avdelningen för medicinsk mikrobiologi; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; wound management; honey; extracellular proteins; bioactive substances; honeybee; Lactic acid bacteria;

    Abstract : Antibiotic resistance is now a large threat with worldwide agreement that we will fall into a post-antibiotic era unless there is suitable treatment alternatives discovered. In recent years, chronic wounds have become a major burden on society and treatment is complicated. READ MORE

  5. 18. Molecular detection of Vibrio cholerae and protozoa from water and interaction of V. cholerae clinical isolates with Acanthamoeba castellanii

    Author : Salah Shanan; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Microbial contamination of water is a major public concern due to outbreaks of cholera, giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis. Despite this, a large number of bacteria, protozoa and viruses can be found in water. READ MORE

  6. 19. Tobacco smoking and periodontal health in a Saudi Arabian population

    Author : Suzan Bakur Natto; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background & Aim: Tobacco smoking exerts a harmful effect on the periodontal tissues manifested by periodontal pockets, attachment loss and periodontal bone loss. Current evidences on the effects of tobacco on periodontal health mainly concern cigarette smoking. READ MORE

  7. 20. Nitrogen removal in treatment wetlands : Factors influencing spatial and temporal variations

    Author : Sofia Kallner Bastviken; Karin Sundblad-Tonderski; Jos Verhoeven; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Wetlands; denitrification; macrophytes; nitrogen; nitrification; model; treatment wetlands; potential denitrification; Biology; Biologi;

    Abstract : Decreasing the nitrogen transport from land to surrounding seas is a major task throughout the world to limit eutrophication of the coastal areas. Several approaches are currently used, including the establishment of wetlands, to decrease the transport of nitrogen. READ MORE