Search for dissertations about: "nasopharyngeal"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 83 swedish dissertations containing the word nasopharyngeal.

2. 1. Epigenetics in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

   Author : Di Sun; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : NPC; Methylation; TSG; EBV; LMP1; CDH13; RASSF2A; MMSP;

   Abstract : Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) shows a remarkably distinctive ethnic and geographic distribution among the world suggesting that genetic susceptibility backgrounds cooperate with the environmental risk factors in etiology of NPCs. Among the environmental factors, much attention has been focused on a well-documented association with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), which can be detected in 100% undifferentiated NPCs. READ MORE

4. 2. Biomarkers in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

   Author : Zi-Ming Du; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is one of the most common malignancies in certain areas of Southern China, Southeastern Asia and Northern Africa. Currently, evaluation of NPC prognosis is mainly based on the tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) staging system. READ MORE

5. 3. Breast-feeding, nasopharyngeal colonization and otitis media

   Author : Gustaf Aniansson; immunologi och glykobiologi - MIG Avdelningen för mikrobiologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; cleft palate.; URI; SOM; AOM; otitis media; H. influenzae; S. pneumoniae; Breast-feeding; nasopharyngeal colonization; Immunology; serology; transplantation; Immunologi; serologi;

   Abstract : This thesis analyzed the relationship between breastfeeding, nasopharyngeal colonization and acute otitis media (AOM) in children. Nasopharyngeal cultures were collected from 400 children and milk samples from their mothers in connection with the scheduled visits to well baby clinics at 1-3, 4-7 and 8-12 months of age, and episodes of AOM and URI were documented. READ MORE

6. 4. Nasopharyngeal carcinoma: past, present and future directions

   Author : Zahra Taheri-Kadkhoda; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Nasopharyngeal carcinoma; radiotherapy; side effects; 3DCRT; Intracavitary brachytherapy; IMRT; IMPT; LMP1; EGFR.; radiotherapy; side effects; 3DCRT; Intracavitary brachytherapy; IMRT; IMPT; LMP1; EGFR;

   Abstract : Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is a rare disease in Sweden. The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the clinicopathological manifestations of the disease and its treatment outcomes in a cohort of Swedish NPC patients to identify key features for future improvements in patient care. READ MORE

7. 5. Dissecting nasopharyngeal cancer. Studies on prerequisites for antigen-specific active immunotherapy

   Author : Johan Nilsson; Lund näs- och halssjukdomar Öron-; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; nasopharyngeal carcinoma; Epstein-Barr virus; dendritic cells; CD207; CD8; cancer immune phenotypes; nanoparticles;

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