Search for dissertations about: "pernilla"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 201 swedish dissertations containing the word pernilla.

  2. 11. Immunopathogenic mechanisms in inflammatory myopathies

    Author : Pernilla Englund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Myositis; capillaries; muscle fibers; IL-1 alpha; MHC; adhesion molecules;

    Abstract : The idiopathic inflammatory myopathies (IIMs) are characterized by symmetrical, proximal muscle weakness and by inflammatory infiltrates in muscle tissue. Based on different clinical as well as histopathological features the IlMs can be separated into polymyositis (PM), dermatomyositis (DM) and inclusion body myositis (IBM). READ MORE

  4. 12. Cocaine effects on striatal dynorphin and CART neuropeptides : association to mood disorder

    Author : Pernilla Fagergren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Cocaine; Prodynorphin; CART; Striatum; Drug abuse; Dependence; Depression; Anxiety; In situ hybridization;

    Abstract : People take cocaine to elevate mood, but with repeated use and subsequent development of dependence, in paradox, a negative mood state is induced. This may be one reason for the strong comorbidity between cocaine dependence and mood disorders. A common substrate implicated in both disorders is the neurotransmitter dopamine. READ MORE

  5. 13. Early Experience, Maternal Care and Behavioural Test Design : Effects on the Temperament of Military Working Dogs

    Author : Pernilla Foyer; Per Jensen; Martin Norsell; Daniel Mills; Försvarshögskolan; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Early experience; Maternal care; Dog; Military Working Dog; Behaviour; Temperament test; Stress; Försvarssystem; Military Technology;

    Abstract : Domestication has resulted in animals with broad variations between as well as within breeds, which allows for the selection and breeding of animals for preferred traits. This selection has affected both the genotypes and phenotypes of animals. READ MORE

  6. 14. Hälsopromotion i skolan. Utvärdering av DISA - ett program för att förebygga depressiva symtom hos ungdomar

    Author : Pernilla Garmy; Allmänmedicin och klinisk epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Adolescents; Depressive Symptoms; School-Based Program; Prevention; Cognitive Behavior Program; Health Education; Mental Health; Evaluation;

    Abstract : Background: DISA (Depressive Symptoms In Swedish Adolescents) is a cognitive behavioral intervention aimed at preventing stress and depressive symptoms in adolescents. It is frequently used in Swedish schools for students aged 13-15 years. DISA is commonly offered to females, but at some schools, the intervention is also offered to males. READ MORE

  7. 15. T-cells in COPD to help or harm? A study of T-cells in COPD patients and related aspects of T-cell function in vitro

    Author : Pernilla Glader; allergologi och palliativ medicin Lungmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Andningsorganen; Respiratory system; Immunologi; serologi; T-cell; inflammation; mucosal immunology; transplantation; serology; Immunology; lymphocyte; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease;

    Abstract : Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, is manifested by chronic airflow limitation due to inflammation and tissue destruction in the lungs. COPD is caused primarily by smoking and with increasing cigarette consumption in the world, the prevalence for COPD will most probably increase in the future. READ MORE