Search for dissertations about: "psoriasis"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 94 swedish dissertations containing the word psoriasis.

  2. 21. Malassezia-related diseases

    Author : Aditya Gupta; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Malassezia; dermatoses; yeasts; pityriasis versicolor; atopic dermatitis; seborrheic dermatitis; psoriasis;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate whether the new taxonomy of Malassezia may have important clinical implications. In particular, the studies look at pityriasis versicolor and other dermatological disorders associated with Malassezia yeasts to see whether there is a clear association between the yeast species and body site colonized and/or disease state. READ MORE

  4. 22. Catalytic Properties and Tissue Distribution of Cytochrome P450 4F8 and 4F12 : Expression of CYP4F8 in Eye Tissues and Psoriatic Lesions

    Author : Katarina Stark; Ernst H Oliw; Leif Bertilsson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pharmaceutical pharmacology; Arachidonic acid metabolism; Cytochrome P450; 19-Hydroxyprostaglandins; Immunohistochemistry; Ocular tissues; Psoriasis; Farmaceutisk farmakologi; Pharmaceutical pharmacology; Farmaceutisk farmakologi;

    Abstract : The human cytochrome P450 (CYP) family of monooxygenases is important for metabolism of drugs and endogenous compounds, e.g., vitamin A and D, cholesterol, steroids, fatty acids, and eicosanoids. This thesis describes the tissue distribution, catalytic properties, and possible function of CYP4F8 and CYP4F12. READ MORE

  5. 23. Psoriasis care consumption and consequences of having psoriasis in everyday life

    Author : Margaretha Uttjek; Lennart Nygren; Annika Lillrank; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Accessibility; coping; gender; letter of referral; quality of life; routinisation; stigma; visibility.; Social work; Socialt arbete;

    Abstract : This thesis concerns a research project about psoriasis care and conse¬quences of psoriasis in the county of Västerbotten in Northern Sweden. The overall aim of the thesis is to contribute to improvement of psoriasis care through increased knowledge of the use and accessibility of psoriasis care, and knowledge of impact of psoriasis on patients’ daily lives by describing and interpreting: (i) accessibility and use of psoriasis care, (ii) consequences of having psoriasis in everyday life, and (iii) dilemmas in psoriasis care and visions of future care among professionals, politicians and administrators. READ MORE

  6. 24. MicroRNAs in skin immunity and psoriasis

    Author : Florian Meisgen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The skin protects the organism from the environment and shields it from the constant danger of infections by microorganisms. Keratinocytes are epithelial cells in the skin that constitute a physical barrier towards the environment. READ MORE

  7. 25. Clinical and genetic stratification of childhood psoriasis

    Author : Josefin Lysell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Psoriasis is a clinically heterogeneous and common disease affecting about 2-3% of the population in Sweden. Twin and family studies have shown a strong and complex genetic background in psoriasis. The strongest known linkage association is for HLA-C*06 on chromosome 6p21.3. READ MORE