Search for dissertations about: "sand control"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 36 swedish dissertations containing the words sand control.

  2. 1. Children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: family dynamics and health-related quality of life after diabetes onset

    Author : Peter Sand; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; health-related quality of life; children and adolescents; type 1 diabetes; family intervention; family dynamics; glycemic control;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Aim: The main aim of this thesis was to explore different aspects of family dynamics and health- related quality of life (HRQOL) after the onset of T1DM in children and adolescents. A second aim was to evaluate the effects of a two-year prospective family intervention randomized controlled trial (RCT) with additional psychological support after the onset of T1DM, focusing on facilitating communication skills within the family in the initial and ongoing diabetes care. READ MORE

  4. 2. Control or elimination : terms for public health interventions against tungiasis and schistosomiasis haematobium

    Author : Per Nordin; Ingela Krantz; Stig Wall; Andreas Ruppel; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; tungiasis; urogenital schistosomiasis; control; elimination; public health; intervention; diagnosis; treatment; neglected tropical diseases; praziquantel; mass treatment; Public health; folkhälsa;

    Abstract : The thesis revolves around diagnosis and treatment of tungiasis (sand flea disease) and schistosomiasis haematobium. The causing parasites, Tunga penetrans and Schistosoma haematobium, both have the ability to penetrate intact skin. READ MORE

  5. 3. Endothelin and nitric oxide in the fetoplacental circulation

    Author : Anna Sand; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Fetoplacental circulation; placental arteries; endothelin-1; nitric oxide; potassium channels; M-CSF; endothelin receptors; BKCa; ETA; ETB;

    Abstract : Background: Normal fetal growth and development depend on a satisfactory uteroplacental and fetoplacental blood flow. This will ensure an adequate gaseous exchange and nutritional supply to the fetus. READ MORE

  6. 4. Existential challenges and coping in palliative cancer care : experiences of patients and family members

    Author : Lisa Sand; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to gain knowledge about the existential crisis in patients and family members caused by an incurable cancer and how the crisis is managed. Two methodological approaches were used. READ MORE

  7. 5. Oral cancer with special reference to virus detection and quantitative gene expression

    Author : Miranda Shojaeian Jalouli; Lars Sand; Jan Hirsch; Torbjörn Ramqvist; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : HPV; EBV; HSV-1; Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma; Leukoplakia; apopto-sis; cell cycle regulation; intermediate filament proteins.; Medicinsk genetik; Medical Genetics;

    Abstract : Background. Head and neck cancers (HNC) are among the most common malignancies worldwide, and about 90–92% of oral neoplasias are oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC). Alcohol and tobacco consumption have been recognized as the main risk factors for OSCC development. READ MORE