Browsing Doctoral Theses / Doktorsavhandlingar Institutionen för neurovetenskap och fysiologi by Title
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The role of the human C-tactile system in affective somatosensation and pain
(2014-02-21)Affective touch perception in humans is a complex construct of input from mechanoreceptive afferents, current homeostatic state and contextual factors. Previously, a relationship has been identified between the pleasantness ... -
The role of the intermediate filament (nanofilament) protein nestin in neural progenitor cell and astrocyte differentiation
(2014-05-23)Nestin, a class VI intermediate filament (nanofilament) protein, is commonly used as a marker for neural stem/progenitor cells (NSPCs), but its role in neurogenesis remains elusive. Nestin is also expressed in immature and ... -
The supporting conversation partner in disordered communication
(2015-05-06)Abstract: The overall aim of the thesis was to examine some aspects of conversation partners (CP) of people with communication disorder caused by stroke-induced aphasia or Parkinson’s disease (PwCD). Central questions ... -
Thin-fibre signalling in humans: Cortical processing of sensory afference and autonomic efference
(2010-03-04)Thin nerve fibres innervate the entire human body and mediate sensations such as pain, temperature and visceral sensory input. Moreover, a special class of unmyelinated afferents responsive to light touch has recently ... -
Timely treatment in stroke and TIA
(2018-10-26)In acute stroke, the effect of both acute treatments and secondary prevention is timedependent. Patients´ delay is an important obstacle to acute recanalization therapy for stroke. To decrease this delay, a stroke ... -
To get things done, the challenge in everyday life for children with spina bifida. Quality of performance, autonomy and participation
(2011-09-05)The overall aim of this thesis was to increase knowledge of the quality of performance of everyday activities, autonomy and participation in children with spina bifida (SB) and to explore how they relate to each other. Methods: ... -
Traffic Light System-BasicADL (TLS-BasicADL) Development, reliability, validity, clinical utility and patient perspective
(2018-01-23)Aim: To describe the development of Traffic Light System-BasicADL (TLS-BasicADL), and procedures to establish properties of reliability, validity, clinical utility and patient perspective. TLS-BasicADL measures the patient’s ... -
Transcriptomics and bioconcentration studies in fish to identify pharmaceuticals of environmental concern
(2012-03-02)Pharmaceuticals are frequently found in the aquatic environment. As they are most often highly biologically active, quite persistent and may accumulate in aquatic organisms, i.e. bioconcentrate, they may pose a risk to ... -
A treatment seeking population with Gambling Disorder - Internet treatment, severity and gender
(2024-02-21)Gambling is a common pastime all over the world, but can become harmful in excess and can even develop into an addictive behavior, a Gambling Disorder (GD). The aim of this thesis was to contribute to the clinical understanding ... -
Treatments and outcomes in bipolar disorder
(2020-11-02)Bipolar disorder is defined by recurring mood episodes and patients have a markedly increased risk of suicide. Pharmacological and psychological treatments for bipolar disorder have proven efficacy in clinical trials ... -
Upper extremity functioning during the first year after stroke
(2015-12-17)The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate upper extremity functioning during the first year after stroke from different perspectives. Methods. All patients with first ever stroke, admitted to a stroke unit within ... -
Upper extremity functioning in individuals with cervical or thoracic spinal cord injury - From body functions to participation
(2023-09-28)Background: A spinal cord injury (SCI) can lead to a range of impairments in various body functions, including the function of upper extremity, with severity varying from mild to severe. Long-term consequences for functioning ... -
Virtual reality based kinematics for assessment of post-stroke upper limb function
(2020-04-28)The main scope of this thesis was to develop a method for assessing the upper limb sensorimotor function following stroke using virtual reality-based technique. The studies reported in this thesis included 67 individuals ... -
Virtual Rehabilitation - Implications for Persons with Stroke
(2007-09-24)Aims: The purpose of this thesis was to investigate the effects of Virtual Reality technology and haptics for stroke rehabilitation. Aims were to assess motor training in the so called chronic phase after stroke and to ... -
Visual function and ocular morphology in children with surgically treated hydrocephalus
(2011-09-30)Abstract Aims To investigate the frequency of ophthalmological abnormalities, the need and timing of eye-care interventions as well as incidence, aetiology and neurological/neuropsychological outcomes in children with ... -
Visual Function, Ocular Morphology and Growth – Children Born Moderate-to-Late Preterm
(2016-10-24)Introduction: In the past, researchers have closely studied both systemic and ophthalmological complications associated with extreme preterm birth. Moderate-to-late preterm (MLP) infants have become the fastest-growing ... -
Vitamin D in women of reproductive age and during pregnancy - Focus on intake, status and adiposity
(2013-08-28)Vitamin D is attained either through synthesis in the skin by sun exposure or through diet. Vitamin D status is important for skeletal health but optimal vitamin D status may also be important in the development of other ... -
Volumetric assessment of hippocampus and cerebral white matter lesions in structural MRI
(2013-01-02)Assessment in structural MRI like hippocampal volumetry and white matter lesion (WML) assessment is receiving widespread attention and recommen-dation as important research and diagnostic tools. The aim in this thesis is ... -
Wearable sensors for monitoring epilepsy and Parkinson´s disease
(2019-04-11)Introduction: Epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease (PD) are conditions where management would benefit greatly from monitoring symptoms over longer time periods in natural everyday environments instead of only intermittent ... -
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 ...