Doctoral Theses from University of Gothenburg / Doktorsavhandlingar från Göteborgs universitet: Recent submissions
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Wicked women and witches. Subversive readings of the female monster in Mexican and Argentinian horror film
(2021-11-19)This thesis accrues to the growing field of Latin American horror scholarship in relation to gender and sexuality, discussing the implications of the representation of the feminized, racialized and/or impoverished monster ... -
Giving Executives Their Due: Just Pay, Desert, and Equality
(2021-11-19)Before, during, and after the global financial crisis of 2008, executive pay practices were widely debated and criticized. Economists, philosophers, as well as the man on the street all seem to have strong feelings towards ... -
Ample Rare Elements: A Geochemical Anomaly in the Earth's Crust at Norra Kärr
(2021-11-18)The Norra Kärr alkaline complex in southern Sweden (58°06’N, 14°34’E) is a classic occurrence of agpaitic rocks, which contains a large mineral deposit of rare-earth elements (REE), Zr, and Nb. The complex consists of ... -
On factors associated with development of oral squamous cell carcinoma
(2021-11-18)Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) has severe impacts on the affected patient’s morbidity and mortality. Early detection of OSCC is of outmost importance to reduce morbidity and to improve patient survival. A significant ... -
A search for prognostic biomarkers in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with proteomics and immunohistochemistry
(2021-11-18)Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), the most common lymphoma in the Western world, can by gene expression profiling or immunohisto-chemistry (IHC), be divided into two subgroups according to its “cell-of-origin”. The ... -
Rural encounters with the city. A study of the gendered livelihood strategies of migrant youth in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(2021-11-17)More than half of the world’s population growth will be accounted for by cities in the coming decades, with sub-Saharan Africa at the centre of this change. While studies have pointed to the disproportionate effects ... -
Psychology for sustainable shared mobility: An investigation of the use of private cars and carsharing services
(2021-11-17)What are people’s travel patterns – both users and non-users of carsharing and private cars in European cities? What are the main psychological aspects of and motives for making a travel mode choice? This thesis aims to ... -
Investigating ALK inhibitors alone or in combination as therapeutic options for ALK-positive neuroblastoma
(2021-11-16)Neuroblastoma (NBL) is the third most common pediatric cancer after leukemia and cranial tumours and accounts for around 15% of death in pediatric malignancy. NBL develops due to the poorly differentiated progenitor cells ... -
Development of a Prehospital Decision Support Tool - Optimisation of the prehospital triage of patients with chest pain
(2021-11-16)Background: Chest pain is one of the most common symptoms in patients contacting the emergency medical services (EMS). This large group consists of patients with disorders of various causes and severity. Prehospital risk ... -
Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery - Novel Approaches, Timing and Outcomes
(2021-11-16)Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery – Novel Approaches, Timing and Outcomes JOEL BECK Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of clinical sciences, Sahlgrenska academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, 2021 ABSTRACT BACKGROUND ... -
Breast cancer surgery - Aspects of patient-reported outcomes and physical activity
(2021-11-15)The aim of this thesis was to evaluate patient-reported outcomes (PROs) following breast cancer surgery using three different studies. Paper I examined breast-conserving surgery through an inframammary fold incision using ... -
Jejunal control of glucose homeostasis in the human body
(2021-11-15)Background: The prevalence of obesity and type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) have risen dramatically over the last decades, and are major threats to the human health. Obesity, and also T2DM, is treated with lifestyle ... -
The role of influencing organisations in promoting sustainability of urban freight transport
(2021-11-12)The research in this thesis focused on organisations that can contribute to increased sustainability development in urban freight transport activities. In this study, these organisations were identified, studied, grouped ... -
Word-finding difficulties in left hemisphere stroke, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease - differences in symptom occurrence and effects of anomia treatment
(2021-11-11)Word-finding difficulties, or anomia, are a common symptom in various conditions affecting the brain, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS) or Parkinson’s disease (PD). The aim of this thesis is twofold: (i) to increase ... -
Sagittal synostosis - surgical outcomes and long-term follow up
(2021-11-11)The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate and compare surgical outcomes in patients with sagittal synostosis operated with the most commonly used surgical methods in Sweden: craniotomy combined with springs, pi-plasty, ... -
Experiences of living with cleft lip and palate - a gender perspective
(2021-11-10)The primary aim of this thesis was to investigate the influence of gender on the CL/P population with regard to treatment, self-reported appearance, psychosocial adjustment, and subjective experiences. Study I, a retrospective ... -
A meaningful work in a strained context - exploring midwives' work situation and professional role
(2021-11-09)Midwives report a challenging work situation globally with a work force shortage, which is a large challenge for health-care organisations and can influence midwives’ professional role. The overall aim of this thesis was ... -
Running-related injuries in recreational athletes.
(2021-11-09)Running as a form of physical activity continues to grow in popularity and is accompanied by a number of health benefits, but one of the greatest threats that challenge these benefits is running-related injuries. The overall ... -
Vaccine-induced aluminium allergy and long-lasting subcutaneous itching nodules
(2021-11-09)Background: Aluminium contact dermatitis is rare even though aluminium is frequently used in antiperspirants and sunscreens. Sensitisation to aluminium is mostly a side effect of aluminium-adsorbed vaccines. These can ... -
Iron Age Keys, Locks, and Chests: Exploring Locking Practices and Social Identities at Birka, Helgö, Lovö, Sanda, and Vallhagar
(2021-11-08)The use of keys, locks, and chests in the Scandinavian Iron Age is a subject overshadowed by the assumed connection between keys and the housewife with her administrative role on the farm. The key is sometimes even seen ...