Search for dissertations about: "axial skeleton"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words axial skeleton.

  2. 1. The role of Nkx3.2 and Gdf5 during zebrafish skeletal development

    Author : Laura Waldmann; Tatjana Haitina; Abigail Tucker; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Nkx3.2; Gdf5; zebrafish; jaw joint; joints; axial skeleton; appendicular skeleton; fin; enhancer conservation; CRISPR Cas9; OPT;

    Abstract : The vertebrate skeleton is composed of bony and cartilaginous structures that are developed under the control of numerous genetic networks. The transcription factor Nkx3. READ MORE

  4. 2. Skeletal growth and effects of physical activity during adolescence

    Author : Martin Sundberg; Lund Ortopedi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Surgery; Population-based; Physical activity; Longitudinal; Intervention; Growth; Adolescents; Bone mineral density; orthopaedics; traumatology; Kirurgi; ortopedi; traumatologi;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to evaluate bone mass and bone size in girls and boys from age 12 to 16, with special attention to physical activity. We also wanted to retrospectively evaluate the effect of exercise for the years preceding age 12. The findings were as follows. READ MORE

  5. 3. Psoriatic arthritis: a complex disease : analyses on genetic and serological biomarkers and of comorbidity

    Author : Kristina Juneblad; Gerd-Marie Alenius; Solbritt Rantapää-Dahlqvist; Lars-Erik Kristenssen; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Psoriatic Arthritis; genetics; inflammasomes; polymorphisms; biomarkers; disease expression; disease activity; cardiovascular diseases; mortality; epidemiology;

    Abstract : Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA) is a heterogonous inflammatory arthritis associated with psoriasis. The disease leads to inflammation of peripheral joints, axial skeleton and/or enthesites, and can result in severe destruction of affected joints. READ MORE

  6. 4. The complexity of prognostication in musculoskeletal sarcomas. An analysis of four illustrative entities

    Author : Peter Bergh; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; sarcoma; surgery; pathology; extraskeletal myxoid chondrosarcoma; synovial sarcoma; chordoma; chondrosarcoma;

    Abstract : Although malignant musculoskeletal tumors are rare, they encompass numerous entities with a wide morphological, clinical and prognostic spectrum. Sarcoma surgery is particularly demanding. Treatment must take into account the lesionís inherent biologic behavior, anatomic location and individual patient factors. READ MORE

  7. 5. Experimental studies of growth response to hormonal treatment

    Author : Katja Sundström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Statural growth occurs as a result of the collective growth of long bones and the axial skeleton. Linear bone growth occurs at both ends of the bones in a thin cartilaginous structure termed the growth plate, located between the epiphysis and metaphysis. READ MORE