Search for dissertations about: "psoriasis dissertation"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words psoriasis dissertation.

  2. 1. Psychological aspects of patients with psoriasis: Biological and clinical studies

    Author : Charlotta Remröd; Yrkes- och miljödermatologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Psoriasis; psychology; Substance P; Neurokinin-1; stress; pruritus; anxiety; depression; personality;

    Abstract : Psychological distress is well known to be associated with psoriasis, both as a disease consequence, and as a causative factor for onset and exacerbations. Psychoneuroimmunological mechanisms have been suggested to be involved in the pathogenesis of psoriasis and have often been shown to be related to psychological distress and pruritus in psoriasis. READ MORE

  4. 2. Epidemiological aspects of ankylosing spondylitis in Sweden. Characterization, prevalence and prognosis

    Author : Sofia Exarchou; Internmedicin - epidemiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a chronic, potentially disabling, inflammatory disease that poses a longstanding burden on the patient and the society. The epidemiology of AS in Sweden has not been extensively studied previously. READ MORE

  5. 3. Effects of the host defense peptide LL-37 on human cells : Immunomodulation and cytotoxicity

    Author : Sara Bodahl; Kärlfysiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; LL-37; Host defense peptides; Cathelicidin; Inflammation; Cytotoxicity; TLR3; Poly I:C;

    Abstract : The human host defense peptide LL-37 has an essential role in the first line of defense against invading pathogens. This cathelicidin is mainly produced by immune cells and epithelial cells aligning the mucosal areas and is normally upregulated upon infection and inflammation. READ MORE

  6. 4. Biophysical aspects of the skin barrier : towards increased non-invasive extraction and optimized biomarker sampling

    Author : Maxim Morin; Johan Engblom; Sebastian Björklund; Nicole K Brogden; Malmö universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The skin provides a link to the body’s health via its rich variety of high and low molecular weight biomarkers, reflecting both systemic diseases (e.g., cancer, diabetes) and local skin disorders (e.g. READ MORE