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The role of the complement system in ischemic stroke and neural plasticity
(2013-10-29)
Evidence from experimental animal studies suggests that complement activation in the brain is a “double-edged sword” as it exerts beneficial or detrimental effects depending on the context. Here, we assessed whether ...
Parkinson's disease and motor function - a validation of the PLM method
(2013-09-27)
Aim: To validate the Posturo-Locomotor-Manual (PLM) test, an objective movement measurement system designed to measure movement disability in patients with Parkinsonism.
Method: The reliability of the PLM test was determined ...
To Blend in or Stand out? - Hospital Social Workers' Jurisdictional Work in Sweden and Germany
(2013-11-08)
This dissertation describes, analyses, and compares the means by which hospital social work associations in Sweden and Germany pursue their members’ professionalization through ‘jurisdictional work’. The time period covered ...
On the Control of Nematic Liquid Crystal Alignment
(2013-05-07)
Liquid crystal displays (LCDs) are incorporated in a great variety of electronic devices such as laptops, mobile phones, TV sets, etc. The performance of LCDs depends strongly on the alignment of liquid crystal and therefore ...
Rainfall variability, soils and land use changes in the Ethiopian highlands
(2013-09-16)
Most farmers in the Ethiopian highlands are dependent on rain-fed agriculture. The indigenous cereal tef is the most important crop for the farmers in the highlands. The central highland is an environmentally fragile area ...
Patient Safety in the OR - Focus on Infection Control and Prevention
(2013-04-17)
Aims: The overall purpose of this thesis was, in the light of patients’ experiences of acquiring a deep SSI, to explore the air quality during orthopedic implant surgery and the application of intraoperative measures to ...
Zu Form- und Funktionsvariation der Gesprächspartikeln HM, JA, OKAY und NEIN und ihren schwedischen Entsprechungen in der Chat-Kommunikation
(2013-04-11)
This thesis investigates the communication in one German and one Swedish chat room on the internet. The aim is to find out how the specific conditions of the communication influence the use of certain linguistic forms ...
New single particle methods for detection and characterization of nanoparticles in environmental samples
(2013-11-28)
Nanoparticles (NP) are being used in rapidly increasing quantities which has resulted in concerns about possible harmful effects for health and environment. NP are already undergoing similar risk assessment programs as ...
Polycystic ovary syndrome - morphologic and dynamic evaluation by magnetic resonance imaging
(2013-05-10)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder, affecting up to 15% of women of reproductive age. The syndrome is characterized by oligo-anovulation, hyperandrogenism and polycystic ovaries. What constitutes ...
Regulation and transport mechanisms of eukaryotic aquaporins
(2013-01-11)
Aquaporins are found in all kingdoms of life where they are involved in water homeostasis. They are small transmembrane water conducting channels that belong to the ancient protein family Major Intrinsic Proteins (MIP). ...