Browsing Doctoral Theses from Sahlgrenska Academy by Issue Date
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Medication adherence, side effects and patient-physician interaction in hypertension
(2006)Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the incidence of which it is possible to reduce by prophylactic treatment with antihypertensive drugs. In clinical practice, however, only a minority of ... -
Kinesiophobia : various aspects of moving with musculoskeletal pain
(2006)Aim: The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate various aspects of the phenomenon of kinesiophobia among patients with musculoskeletal pain. Study population: For the purpose of this thesis 1304 patients, with ... -
Achilles tendinopathy : evaluation and treatment
(2006)Abstract. Background: Achilles tendinopathy is considered to be one of the most common overuse injuries in elite and recreational athletes. There are, however, only a few randomized studies of treatment and there is a need ... -
Whiplash-associated disorders from a physical therapy and health-economic perspective. A study of an active physical therapy involvement and intervention for the treatment of acute whiplash-associated disorders and an analysis of its costs and consequences.
(2006-05-31)Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) resulting from a biomechanical event in motor vehicle collisions is a major cause of suffering and high costs to society. The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate the ... -
Orbital floor fractures - aspects of diagnostic methods, treatment and sequelae
(2006-06-08)Despite surgical intervention, orbital floor fractures are associated with risks of persisting sensibility disturbances, enophthalmos and diplopia. Cheek asymmetry and trismus may result when the zygoma is dislocated. In ... -
Medical problems associated with spinal cord lesions - impact on functioning
(2006-09-01)Aims: The overall aim of this thesis was to study the effects of medical problems associated with spinal cord lesions on functioning - with special interest in work participation and sexual functioning. A special aim was ... -
Sterile water injections and acupuncture as treatment for labour pain
(2006-09-28)Most women experience pain during labour. Complementary pain relief methods such as sterile water injections and acupuncture are two alternatives for the child birthing women. The lack of knowledge about the use of these ... -
Genetic and molecular regulation of epithelial tube morphogenesis
(2006-09-29)Networks of epithelial tubes, such as the vertebrate lung, kidney and vascular system, enable transport of gases and nutrients to all tissues in the body. These tubes are built up by a single layer of polarized epithelial ... -
Membrane Proteins in Human Neutrophils - Identification and Characterization of Lipid Rafts in Subcellular Organelles
(2006-09-29)The human neutrophil is an important effector cell in acute inflammation and in the innate immune response against bacteria and fungi. When immune reactions occur in the tissue in response to antigen challenge, neutrophils ... -
Inguinal Hernia after Urologic Surgery in Males with Special Reference to Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy. A Clinical, Epidemiological and Methodological Study
(2006-10-02)Background and aims: In 1996 the first report indicating that inguinal hernia (IH) was a complication to radical retropubic prostatectomy (RRP) was published. The main aims of this thesis were to further establish this ... -
On Minor Salivary Gland Secretion
(2006-10-03)The overall aim of this series of studies has been to examine palatal, buccal and labial minor salivary gland secretions in relation to age and gender and other factors and conditions that could have effects on the saliva. ... -
Counselling Patients with Hypertension at Health Centres - a Nursing Perspective
(2006-10-03)Counselling in hypertension care relating to lifestyle changes, i.e. non-pharmaco-logical treatment regarding smoking, alcohol, weight, diet, physical activity and stress, aims to reduce complications such as stroke and ... -
Role of GPIbαlpha Clustering and N-linked Carbohydrates in the Clearance of Refrigerated Platelets
(2006-10-06)The thesis focuses on understanding the mechanisms by which: 1) the macrophage alphaM-subunit recognizes betaN-acetylglucosamine (betaGlcNAc) residues on the von Willebrand factor receptor complex ((GPIbalpha,beta/IX)2V ... -
Patients with acute hip fractures; motivation, effectiveness and costs in two different care systems
(2006-10-06)Abstract The care of patients with a hip fracture in Sweden varies a lot in terms of length of hospital stay and these patients are often subjected to multiple transferrals for other than medical reasons. How this affects ... -
N-acetylaspartate in brain - studies on efflux and function
(2006-10-16)N-acetylaspartate (NAA) is an amino acid derivative present in high concentration in the brain. The function of NAA is still unsettled in spite of 50 years of research. The mainly neuronal synthesis and glial breakdown of ... -
Interpretation of diagnostic information given patient characteristics
(2006-10-20)The aim with this thesis was to describe, exemplify and develop theory for reference values and diagnostic tests, especially focusing on the variability between individuals. To facilitate interpretation of medical information ... -
Studies of Sunscreens: Percutaneous Absorption of Benzophenone-3 and Photostability
(2006-10-20)Studies of Sunscreens: Percutaneous Absorption of Benzophenone-3 and Photostability Helena Gonzalez Department of Dermatology and Venereology Institute of Clinical Sciences The Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg ... -
Swedish Pharmaceutical Benefit Reforms - Analyses of implementation, pharmaceutical sales patterns and expenditures
(2006-10-24)Background: Over the last few decades, the sales of prescription drugs have increased dramatically in many western countries; however, this increase requires individuals and society to bear larger economic consequences. ... -
Endogenous t-PA release and pharmacological thrombolysis - Experimental animal studies of the coronary circulation
(2006-10-25)Abstract The physiologically most important activator of intravascular fibrinolysis is tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA) released from endothelial cells. In man, sympathomimetic drugs increase the systemic concentration ... -
Transfemoral amputation, Quality of Life and Prosthetic Function. Studies focusing on individuals with amputation due to reasons other than peripheral vascular disease, with socket or osseointegrated prostheses.
(2006-10-27)Background: Individuals who have undergone a transfemoral amputation (TFA) due to causes other than peripheral vascular disease (PVD) constitute a sub-group of all amputees. This group is usually of young age at the ...