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ASSESSMENT OF GNAS LOSS OF FUNCTION IN MONOGENIC OBESITY USING THE ZEBRAFISH MODEL
(2024 , Master Thesis)GNAS (Guanine Nucleotide-Binding Protein, Alpha Stimulating) is an imprinted gene that encodes the alpha subunit of the stimulatory G protein (Gs), which participates in the signaling of various G protein-coupled receptors. ... -
The Association Between Depressive Symptoms And Weight Loss Stages In Qatar: A Cross-Sectional General Population Investigation
(2020 , Master Thesis)Background: Depression and overweight obesity (OO) have well-established bidirectional associations and are comorbid with other medical conditions. To date, the impact of weight management interventions remains small. ... -
The Association between Dietary Patterns and Hypothyroidism in Adult Population
(2023 , Master Thesis)Background: The thyroid gland produces hormones that are essential for various body functions. Hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland cannot produce enough hormones. Even though several studies have found associations ... -
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN HEALTH INFORMATION SEEKING AND BEHAVIOR CHANGE RELATED TO PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AMONG QATARI ADOLESCENTS
(2019 , Master Thesis)Background: Inadequate physical activity (PA) is a serious public health problem among adolescents worldwide and in Qatar. Seeking information on health topics such as PA is increasingly documented among teens and may ... -
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN INSULIN RESISTANCE AND NITRIC OXIDE IN HUMAN RETINAL MICROVASCULAR ENDOTHELIAL CELLS IN VITRO
(2015 , Master Thesis)Diabetic retinopathy (DR) a major consequence of diabetes is considered the leading cause of vision loss and blindness worldwide among working adults. Endothelial dysfunction expediting imbalance in vascular homeostasis, ... -
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SOCIO-DEMOGRAPHICS AND NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE IN RELATION TO DIETARY ADHERENCE AND METABOLIC CONTROL IN HOMOCYSTINURIA PATIENTS IN QATAR
(2024 , Master Thesis)Classical Homocystinuria (HCU) is a metabolic disorder characterized by disrupted methionine metabolism, resulting in elevated homocysteine levels and potential organ complications. Understanding treatment adherence's ... -
THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SOFT DRINK CONSUMPTION AND BONE MINERAL DENSITY AMONG QATARI WOMEN: ANALYSIS OF QATAR BIOBANK DATA
(2019 , Master Thesis)With the rapid increase in longevity, osteoporosis is viewed as a global problem and recognized to be one of the most common diseases in both developed and developing world. It is common in older women, as the bone mineral ... -
BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARENESS AMONG HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS AT QATAR UNIVERSITY
(2021 , Professional Masters Project)Introduction: Biomedical waste is any kind of waste that contains infectious or potentially infectious products that are generated during diagnosis, treatment, or research. At Qatar University (QU), the production of waste ... -
Brn-3b and PPARy Nuclear Receptor Expression in Adipose Tissue of Human Subjects
(2014 , Master Thesis)Obesity rates have reached alarming heights globally, having more than doubled since the 1980's. Over 60% of diabetic patients are obese, and the increasing severity of the disease is associated with Type 2 Diabetes ... -
Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: Utilization and Barriers Supervisor ofThesis: Karam Turk-Adawi, Mohammed Fasihul Alam
(2018 , Master Thesis)Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of death and disability in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). In the next decade, CVDs are estimated to increase in the EMR more dramatically than any ... -
Carotid Intima Media Thickness (Cimt) And Cardivascular Risk Assesment: Analysis Of Qatar Biobank Data
(2017 , Master Thesis)Background: Ultra-sonographic measurement of Carotid Intima Media Thickness (CIMT) has been stated as a technique to detect the early stages of atherosclerosis. CIMT is a newly established, safe, noninvasive and cost ... -
Characterization Of Genomic Alterations And Tcrβ Repertoire Of Tumor- Infiltrating Lymphocytes In Breast Cancer
(2018 , Master Thesis)Breast cancer still remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality among women in Qatar and worldwide. More recent studies indicate that the diversity and the composition of the entire set of antigen receptors within ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF PATHOGEN-ASSOCIATED ANTIBODY PROFILES IN DIABETES MELLITUS-TYPE 2 PATIENTS USING IMMUNOPROTEOMICS APPROACH
(2024 , Master Thesis)Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common health concern globally. 80% of diabetic patients are T2DM patients. T2DM can result in many serious complications. For instance, cardiovascular diseases, renal diseases, eye ... -
CHARACTERIZING WITHIN-HOST DIVERSITY IN SHORT-TERM AND VACCINATED COVID-19 PATIENTS
(2023 , Master Thesis)SARS-CoV-2 is the etiological agent of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused massive losses in human lives and strained global health resources. The ongoing vaccination campaigns in many countries have spurred ... -
Child Disciplinary Practices in Relation to Household Head Education and Beliefs in Five Middle East and North African Countries: A Cross-Sectional Study- Further Analysis of Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey Data.
(2020 , Master Thesis)Introduction: Internationally, eight out of ten children are exposed to violent discipline by their caregivers. To reduce the prevalence of violent discipline against children, we should understand the social and ... -
Consanguinity among Autistic individuals: Prevalence and Associations with Intellectual Disability and Epilepsy
(2019 , Master Thesis)Background: Although autism is a global disorder, relatively little is known about the prevalence of consanguinity among autism spectrum disorder (ASD) individuals. Also, the relation of ASD comorbidities (Epilepsy and ... -
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN HAMAD MEDICAL CORPORATION: OVERVIEW OF LABORATORY AND NURSING STAFFS CURRENT PRACTICE AND FUTURE PREFERENCES
(2017 , Professional Masters Project)Qatar Council for Healthcare Practitioners (QCHP) launched the current continuous professional program (CPD). According to the QCHP regulations, laboratory staffs and nurses are obligated to comply with the requirements ... -
The Contribution Of Toll-Like Receptors In The Pathogenesis Of Diabetic Retinopathy In Human Microvascular Retinal Endothelial Cells In Vitro
(2016 , Master Thesis)Background: Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic systemic inflammatory disease including the eye causing macrovascular as well as microvascular complications known as diabetic retinopathy (DR), thus increasing the risk of vision ... -
COVID-19 VACCINATION KNOWLEDGE AND HESITANCY AMONG STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES AT QATAR UNIVERSITY; A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
(2021 , Professional Masters Project)Introduction: Vaccines are the most important and cost-effective public health tools known to control and prevent many infectious diseases. However, concerns regarding the safety and the need for a vaccine and reluctance ... -
DEPRESSION SCREENING RATES AND PATTERNS OF MANAGEMENT IN PRIMARY CARE IN QATAR: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
(06-2 , Master Thesis)Background: Depression is one of the main public health problems and a leading cause of disability. It was estimated in 2019 that depression affects more than 279 million people worldwide. According to World Health ...