Search for dissertations about: "free associations method"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 swedish dissertations containing the words free associations method.

2. 1. Happy with the method? : Sexual function changes in young women using contraception

   Author : Agota Malmborg; Mats Hammar; Jan Brynhildsen; Alkistis Skalkidou; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Background: Sexuality and contraception are closely linked topics. In theory, hormonal contraception use might affect female sexual function in both positive and negative directions. Some women experience and report adverse sexual function changes while they use hormonal contraception while others report no or positive changes. READ MORE

4. 2. Social representations of career and career guidance in the changing world of working life

   Author : Ingela Bergmo-Prvulovic; Christina Chaib; Mohamed Chaib; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : Career; career development; career guidance; career guidance practice; educational and vocational guidance; guidance counselling; changing world of working life; European policy; lifelong learning; human resource strategies; human resource profession; social representations; document analysis; free associations method; qualitative content analysis; subjective career; objective career;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the meaning of career as a phenomenon and its implication for career guidance. In 1996, career as a phenomenon was more or less considered to be an obsolete or even extinct phenomenon. Since then, career guidance has received increased attention along with the increased interest in lifelong learning strategies. READ MORE

5. 3. Advances in Ligand Binding Predictions using Molecular Dynamics Simulations

   Author : Henrik Keränen; Johan Åqvist; Jordi Villà i Freixa; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; free-energy perturbation; molecular dynamics; ligand binding; free-energy perturbation; linear interaction energy; binding free-energy; homology modeling; virtual screening; alanine scanning; amino acid mutagenesis; hERG; GPCR; adenosine receptor; serotonin receptor; BRICHOS; cruzain;

   Abstract : Biochemical processes all involve associations and dissociations of chemical entities. Understanding these is of substantial importance for many modern pharmaceutical applications. In this thesis, longstanding problems with regard to ligand binding are treated with computational methods, applied to proteins of key pharmaceutical importance. READ MORE

6. 4. Multiplex HLA-DR-DQ genotyping : for genetic epidemiology and clinical risk assessment

   Author : Ewa Lavant; Malmö högskola; []
   Keywords : HLA-DRB1; HLA-DQB1; HLA-DQA1; PCR-SSP; type 1 diabetes; celiac disease; autoimmune disease; capillary gel electrophoresis; genotyping;

   Abstract : The human leukocyte antigens (HLA) are highly polymorphic cell surface proteins encoded in the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) region on chromosome 6. The HLA system has been well known as transplantation antigens but the primary biological role of the HLA molecules is regulation of immune response by presenting peptide fragments to T-lymphocytes. READ MORE

7. 5. Vitamin A Intake, Status and Improvement Using the Dietary Approach : Studies of Vulnerable Groups in Three Asian Countries

   Author : Viveka Persson; Ulf Svanberg; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Obstetrics and gynaecology; Vitamin A deficiency; vitamin A intake; plant sources; preformed vitamin A; variability; reliability; 24-h recall; helminthiasis; retinol; beta-carotene; iron; bioavailability; children; pregnancy; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; Obstetrics and women s diseases; Obstetrik och kvinnosjukdomar; pediatrik; Pediatrics;

   Abstract : Studies were performed on methodological issues on vitamin A intake, status and improvement in three Asian countries, to improve the dietary approach recommended by FAO/WHO to alleviate vitamin A deficiency in low-income countries.The reliability of the practical 24-hour dietary recall method to assess individual intake of vitamin A during pregnancy was investigated in Central Java, Indonesia. READ MORE