Search for dissertations about: "Nelson"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 81 swedish dissertations containing the word Nelson.
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1. Epidemiological studies of the social context of illness and sickness
Abstract : The overall objective of this thesis is to contribute to the theoretical and methodological development of research aiming to explain diversity in experiences of illness and sickness. Special attention is paid to the relationships between objective life conditions, personal circumstances and perceptions of well-being. READ MORE
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2. Challenges and Opportunities For Safe Water Supply in Mozambique
Abstract : In Mozambique, despite considerable investments in the promotion of drinking water supplies, the access to quality water of sufficient quantity for the majority of people is still far from optimal. Current official figures report that nearly half of the country´s population and about 45 per cent of urban residents do not have access to safe water. READ MORE
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3. Circulating proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans during critical illness
Abstract : The endothelial glycocalyx is the carbohydrate rich inner layer of the blood vessels. Important components of the glycocalyx are the proteoglycans with their attached glycosaminoglycans. READ MORE
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4. Eosinophilic dermatosis implications of skin-commensal bacteria and antimicrobial peptides and proteins at birth
Abstract : At birth, the newborn infant is transferred from a sterile life in utero to an earthly life in coexistence with microbes. This transition includes the potential danger of a microbial invasion through the epithelial linings, and the infant must find a balance between elimination of harmful pathogens and cooperation with microorganisms that are of benefit. READ MORE
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5. Factors related to outcome in patients with traumatic brain injury : with special reference to analysis with machine learning methods
Abstract : Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of death in trauma. Neurointensive care (NICU) units have emerged to optimize treatments of the injured brain. The main objective is to identify and avoid conditions that lead to further insult and potential cell death. READ MORE