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Cigarette smoking and silica exposure as determinants for the development of rheumatoid arthritis
(2004-10-21)
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease with obscure etiology. This thesis is based on the hypothesis, that there is a link between respiratory exposures and the development of RA. Cigarette smoking ...
Modulation of natural killer cell and T-cell functions by CD94/NKG2A receptors
(2006-08-21)
Natural Killer (NK) cells constitute a subset of lymphocytes capable of cytokine production and/or cellular cytotoxicity. Although NK cells can be activated experimentally by a multitude of agents, the in vivo mechanisms ...
Application of two fluorescence methods for detection and quantification of smooth surface carious lesions
(2006-05-17)
Early diagnosis of carious lesions is a key factor in prevention and management of dental caries. With non-invasive, quantitative diagnostic methods it should be possible to detect lesions at an initial stage and subsequently ...
The family triad : the interaction between the child, its mother, and father from birth to the age of 4 years old
(2006-10-06)
The aim of this thesis was to describe how early triadic interaction between the newborn child and its mother and father begins, develops, and matures over the child's first 4 years of life. Systemic family theory and ...
Evaluation of the DIAGNOdent method for detection and quantification of carious lesions : in vitro and in vivo studies
(2005-03-08)
The sites most susceptible to dental caries are the occlusal surfaces and
the margins of existing restorations. These are also the sites at which
lesion detection by conventional methods is most unsatisfactory. There ...
Coronary artery bypass surgery without extracorporeal circulation
(2006-03-10)
Introduction: Coronary artery bypass surgery with extracorporeal circulation is associated with a systemic inflammatory response syndrome that contributes to morbidity and mortality. Aortic cross clamping and cardioplegic ...
Dietary and genetic factors in the etiology of prostate cancer
(2006-05-19)
The etiology of prostate cancer is poorly understood. However, genetic factors may be more important than for many other malignancies. In addition, several studies suggest that dietary factors axe of etiologic importance. ...
Patellar tendinopathy : on evaluation methods and rehabilitation techniques
(2006-10-27)
Background: Patellar tendinopathy is an increasingly common overuse and degenerative injury for recreational and elite athletes. The management of this injury is often difficult and frustrating and the treatment may take ...
Pharmacological and clinical studies of new ways to improve cytostatic treatment of acute myelocytic leukemia : in vitro and in vivo studies
(2005-02-18)
cell lines with acquired resistance to daunorubicin and vincristine cross-resistance to Ara-C was found. These cells expressed P-gp but not MRP1-6. Decreased dCK (20 - 45%) activity was confirmed, reductions in dCK activity and protein levels...
The impact of age and gender with respect to general joint laxity, shoulder joint laxity and rotation : a study of 9, 12 and 15 year old students
(2005-03-25)
The overall aim of this thesis was to study the natural development of general joint laxity, shoulder joint laxity and shoulder joint rotation in young students, and compare these to age-matched competitive swimmers to ...