Search for dissertations about: "Steroid"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 370 swedish dissertations containing the word Steroid.

  2. 6. Immunomodulatory properties of steroid hormones

    Author : Maria Taube; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; DTH; oestradiol; corticosteroids; T cells; SCID mice; adoptive transfer; thymus; spleen.;

    Abstract : Recent epidemiological, clinical and experimental evidence have suggested that steroid hormones play an important role in immune responses and in immune-mediated diseases. Many autoimmune diseases are treated with corticosteroids. READ MORE

  4. 7. Serotonergic and steroidal influences on impulsive behaviour in rats

    Author : John L. Evenden; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurosciences; impulsivity; serotonin; 8-OH-DPAT; DOI; steroid; testosterone; Neurovetenskap; Neurology; Neurologi; medicinsk farmakologi; Medical Pharmacology;

    Abstract : Impulsiveness is a trait contributing to the personality of all human beings to a greater and lesser extent. In a pathological form it can lead to impulsive behaviour which is an important component of many psychiatric and neurological disorders. READ MORE

  5. 8. Human vaginal epithelial immunity and influences of hormonal contraceptive usage

    Author : Anna Ildgruben; Nils Lycke; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : human vaginal epithelium; hormonal contraceptives; epithelial thickness; intraepithelial immune cells; steroid receptors; steroid hormones; defensins; obstetrik och gynekologi; Obstetrics and Gynaecology;

    Abstract : The vagina is the port of entry for sexually transmitted diseases in women. Its epithelium constitutes the luminal border, thus comprising an important defence barrier. READ MORE

  6. 9. On Factors Influencing the Clinical Outcome in Orthognathic Surgery

    Author : Fredrik Widar; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Orthognathic surgery; Intermaxillary fixation; Iatrogenic root damage; Osteotomy; Sagittal split ramus; Steroid; Hypoesthesia; Inferior alveolar nerve; Risk factors; Smoking; Anaesthesia; Haemodynamic; Remifentanil; Ropivacaine; Recovery;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Background. Orthognathic surgery means surgical correction of dentofacial and congenital deformities, which includes unsatisfactory facial aesthetics, malpositioned teeth, jaw moutcome osurgery. Developments within the invasive surgery and pharmacological modification of inflammatory responses. READ MORE

  7. 10. Apoptosis, proliferation, and sex steroid receptors in endometrium and endometrial carcinoma

    Author : Marju Dahmoun; Torbjörn Bäckström; Karin Boman; Stefan Cajander; Seija Grénman; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Medicine; estradiol; progesterone; steroid receptors; apoptosis; proliferation; endometrial carcinoma; Ki-67; p53; immunohistochemistry; Medicin; Dermatology and venerology; clinical genetics; internal medicine; Dermatologi och venerologi; klinisk genetik; invärtesmedicin; medicin; Medicine;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on the involvement of apoptosis and proliferation in the mechanisms of menstruation and hormonal replacement therapy, HRT, as well as in the mechanisms of progesterone therapy in endometrial carcinoma. The aim of the first study was to investigate endometrium for 4 days before and for 2 days during menstruation. READ MORE