Search for dissertations about: "granisetron"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the word granisetron.

2. 1. Postoperative Symptoms After Gynaecological Surgery : How They Are Influenced by Prophylactic Antiemetics Sensory Stimulation (P6-Acupressure)

   Author : Aidah Alkaissi; Dag Lundberg; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Acupuncture; P6-acupressure; droperidol; antiemetics; PONV; gynaecological surgery; motion sickness; eccentric rotation; coriolis effect; antiemetic prophylaxis; granisetron; Anaesthetics; Anestesiologi;

   Abstract : Symptoms after surgery and anaesthesia influence the patient´s ability to resume daily activities. If postoperative symptoms are controlled rehabilitation may be accelerated. READ MORE

4. 2. Temporomandibular joint involvement by systemic inflammatory disease with reference to pain modulation and joint tissue destruction

   Author : Ülle Voog; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Acute phase proteins; Computed tomography; Cytokines; Granisetron; Inflammation; Pain; Serotonin; Temporomandibular joint; Visual Analogue Scale.;

   Abstract : Systemic inflammatory diseases may cause progressive destruction in the temporo-mandibular joint (TMJ). Involvement of this joint is associated with many clinical signs and symptoms of which pain is a major problem. READ MORE

5. 3. The serotonin receptor type 3 in chronic and experimental human muscle pain

   Author : Nikolaos Christidis; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : 5-HT3 receptor; Granisetron; Human muscles; Muscle biopsy; Pain; Pressure pain threshold; Visual Analogue Scale; Randomized Controlled Double-blind Trial;

   Abstract : The main aim of this thesis was to gain a better understanding of the influence of serotonin on chronic craniofacial muscle pain. The thesis comprised a basic science part and a human experimental part. READ MORE

6. 4. Biomarkers in chronic and experimental human muscle pain

   Author : Sofia Louca Jounger; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : 5-HT;

   Abstract : The main aim of this thesis was to improve the knowledge ofthe peripheral mechanisms that may participate in the underlying pathophysiology of chronic temporomandibular disorders (TMD) myalgia i.e. pain that is experienced locally in the jaw muscles and has myofascial trigger points. READ MORE

7. 5. Significance of serotonin for pain, allodynia, and hyperalgesia in the human masseter muscle

   Author : Malin Ernberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Anxiety; Double-Blind Method; 5-Hydroxytryptamine; Fibromyalgia; Hyperalgesia; Masseter muscle; Microdialysis; Pain threshold; Visual Analogue Pain Scale;

   Abstract : The main aim of this thesis was to investigate the hypothesis that serotonin (5-HT) is involved in the pathophysiology of human chronic muscle pain. The thesis comprises a clinical and a human experimental part. READ MORE