Search for dissertations about: "trait characteristics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 59 swedish dissertations containing the words trait characteristics.

  2. 1. Investigation of immunological preconditions in MS patients "MS immunopathic trait"

    Author : Sara Haghighi; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : multiple sclerosis; siblings; CSF; oligoclonal; cytokine; sulfatide; genetics; trait;

    Abstract : We examined 47 MS patients, 47 healthy siblings and 50 healthy unrelated individuals with blood and CSF analysis and found that 19 % (9/47) of healthy siblings of clinically definite multiple sclerosis patients had an intrathecal immunological reaction to ¡Ý 2 CSF-enriched OCB, in contrast to 4% (2/50) of the unrelated healthy controls. We termed this condition ¡°MS immunopathic trait¡±. READ MORE

  4. 2. Insight into the genetic characteristics of pneumococcal isolates

    Author : Christel Blomberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Streptococcus pneumoniae is a human pathogen and a major contributor to morbidity and mortality worldwide. It has been estimated that it is responsible for between 1-2 million deaths annually. The normal niche for the pneumococci is the nasopharynx where the bacteria can residue for months without causing any symptoms. READ MORE

  5. 3. Alexithymia : A Psychological Analysis Based on Clinical and Healthy Individuals

    Author : Modji Mortazavi; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Psychology; Alexithymia; personality; psychosomatic disorders; psychotic characteristics; Psykologi; Psychology; Psykologi; Psychology; psykologi;

    Abstract : Individuals with an alexithymic personality trait have been described as having not only difficulties in expressing and differentiating emotions, but also as having characteristics similar to psychotic individuals. Further, the alexithymic trait is believed to cause the individual psychosomatic disorders. READ MORE

  6. 4. Exploring Coagulation Properties in Bovine Milk Using Milk Genomics Approaches

    Author : Frida Gustavsson; Livsmedelsteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Bovine milk; rennet-induced gelation; milk genomics; Swedish Red dairy cattle; milk composition; technological properties; cheese; genetic polymorphism; quantitative trait locus; protein profile; casein micelle; calcium content;

    Abstract : Swedish Red (SR) dairy cattle is the second most common breed in Sweden and hence SR milk quality is crucial for the nutritional value and the processability of the milk delivered to the Swedish dairies. This thesis will give an insight into the quality of milk from SR cows and it will illuminate the possibilities for improvements of both breeding programs and the quality of different dairy products, focusing on cheese characteristics. READ MORE

  7. 5. Characteristics of the functional independence measure in patients with neurological disorders. Measurement through Rasch analysis

    Author : Åsa Lundgren Nilsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : rehabilitation; assessment; measurement; stroke; traumatic brain injury; spinal cord injury; Rasch; item response theory;

    Abstract : The Functional Independence Measure (FIMTM) is an internationally widely used outcome measure, measuring disability in terms of dependence or need of assistance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the structural characteristics of FIMTM using the Rasch model, with regard to scoring function, cross-cultural validity in Europe and cross-diagnostic validity within rehabilitation units in Scandinavia. READ MORE