Search for dissertations about: "health campaigns"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words health campaigns.

  2. 11. ChemGPS-NP and the Exploration of Biologically Relevant Chemical Space

    Author : Josefin Rosén; Anders Backlund; Johan Gottfries; Robert Verpoorte; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pharmacognosy; Farmakognosi; Pharmacognosy; farmakognosi;

    Abstract : Chemical space is basically infinite, and comprises all molecules that could possibly exist. Intelligent ways to efficiently navigate through chemical space and to select promising compounds in drug discovery are important tasks, and the focus of this thesis. In this work a new model for chemical space navigation, ChemGPS-NP, was developed. READ MORE

  4. 12. Characterizing phenotypes of Mycobacterium tuberculosis and exploring anti-mycobacterial compounds through high content screening

    Author : Sadaf Kalsum; Maria Lerm; Thomas Lundbäck; Annika Jenmalm; Lena Serrander; Priscille Bordin; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Tuberculosis (TB), an airborne disease and one of the top 10 causes of death globally, is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Current standard therapy for TB treatment includes multiple drugs for a period of at least 6 months. READ MORE

  5. 13. Consumer reported digital immunization records : feasibility, applicability, and public health utility in the Canadian context

    Author : Katherine M Atkinson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Vaccination is one of the most effective public health interventions of all time. Public health programs collect data on Vaccination Coverage (VC) to determine levels of protection and guide resource allocation for further vaccination campaigns but VC data completeness and utility is a challenge in many settings. READ MORE

  6. 14. Voices of fear and safety : women’s ambivalence towards breast cancer and breast health practices in Jordan

    Author : Hana Taha; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : breast cancer;

    Abstract : Background: Although early detection is associated with better prognosis, still, breast malignancies are detected at late stages in Jordan. This thesis aimed to explore women’s and men’s perceptions about breast cancer and breast health in Jordan and to assess the effectiveness of breast health promotion interventions in improving women’s breast health knowledge and practices. READ MORE

  7. 15. Application of scattered sunlight spectroscopy for quantification of gas emissions from anthropogenic and natural sources

    Author : Claudia Rivera; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; anthropogenic sources; gas emission; volcanoes; sulphur dioxide; DOAS; nitrogen dioxide.; scattered sunlight spectroscopy; natural sources;

    Abstract : Monitoring of gas emissions from natural and anthropogenic sources is of importance due to their negative effects on human health, atmospheric quality and ecosystems. Concern over air pollution has increased the need to develop measurement techniques suitable for gas flux determination. READ MORE