Search for dissertations about: "thyroid disorder thesis"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words thyroid disorder thesis.

  2. 6. Genetic and functional studies on the thyroid hormone axis

    Author : Abdelaziz Elgadi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : This thesis has two main parts. The first is based on the first three papers with a focus on understanding the etiology and pathogenesis of thyroid malfunction and its effects on different organs. READ MORE

  4. 7. Iodine status and iodine pool an a small community in western Sweden

    Author : Mille Milakovic; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : goitre; thyroid volume; ultrasonography; urinary iodine; TpoAb; TSH; iodine supplementation; radioiodine uptake; scintigraphy; XRF;

    Abstract : Iodine is essential in the synthesis of the vital hormones of the thyroid gland. On a worldwide basis, iodine deficiency is the global most important cause of thyroid disease. READ MORE

  5. 8. Mass spectrometry based analysis of endogenous sterols and hormones

    Author : Neil de Kock; Jonas Bergquist; Kumari Ubhayasekera; William J. Griffiths; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; mass spectrometry; supercritical fluid chromatography; UPSFC–MS MS; bioanalysis; steroids; oxysterols; thyroid hormones; Kemi med inriktning mot analytisk kemi; Chemistry with specialization in Analytical Chemistry;

    Abstract : Bioanalytical applications using supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) as analytical technique are of increasing interest. In essence, bioanalysis involves measurement of bioactive or endogenous compounds in biological matrices. READ MORE

  6. 9. Programming of cardiovascular and metabolic functions by thyroid hormone signaling

    Author : Milica Uhde; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Thyroid Hormones (TH) regulate myriad processes, such as development, metabolism and cardiovascular functions, by controlling gene expression through binding to nuclear thyroid hormone receptors, TRα and TRβ. While patients with mutations in the TRβ gene are well known, patients with TRα mutations have only recently been identified. READ MORE

  7. 10. Genetic association studies of symptoms, comorbidity and outcome in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

    Author : Dzana Sudic Hukic; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are complex brain disorders. Research has focused on applying brain research to understand the etiology, as well as clinical research to improve treatment, prognosis and progression. READ MORE