Search for dissertations about: "Squamous cell carcinoma"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 167 swedish dissertations containing the words Squamous cell carcinoma.
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11. Prognostic factors for squamous cell cervical cancer : tumor markers, hormones, smoking, and S-phase fraction
Abstract : Cervical cancer is the second most common malignancy in women worldwide and one of the leading causes of cancer mortality globally. In patients with invasive cervical cancer prognostic factors are of value for the choice of treatment, monitoring of treatment and follow-up. READ MORE
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12. Biological Functions of Iduronic Acid in Chondroitin/Dermatan Sulfate in Tumor and Brain Development
Abstract : Cell behavior such as migration and proliferation, especially during cancer development, are balanced by the surrounding environment. Complex polysaccharides called glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) are part of this environment and they are known to modulate tumor development. READ MORE
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13. Ultraviolet Radiation and Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Human Skin
Abstract : Ultraviolet radiation (UVR) is a major risk factor for development of skin cancer. UVR-induced DNA damage and a dysfunctional p53 protein are important steps in the development of squamous cell carcinoman in human skin (SCC). READ MORE
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14. Risk factors for esophageal squamous cell carcinoma
Abstract : Aims: The etiology of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) in the high risk areas is largely unknown and a few environmental risk factors which have been identified do not explain its oddly high incidence in esophageal cancer belt. The aims of this thesis were to investigate the association of opium/tobacco consumption, serologic gastric atrophy, gastric mucosa-associated microbiota and contact with farm animals with the risk of ESCC. READ MORE
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15. Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma : opportunities for prevention
Abstract : Esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) is the predominant histological subtype of esophageal cancer, a highly fatal malignant neoplasm. Most ESCC patients are diagnosed at a late stage when tumors are unresectable or have metastasized. READ MORE