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Economic Evaluation of the Cyp2c19 Genotype-Guided Antiplatelet Therapy Compared To Universal Use of Ticagrelor or Clopidogrel in Qatar
(2020 , Master Thesis)Background: Clopidogrel requires activation primarily by cytochrome P450 2C19 (CYP2C19). Patients with CYP2C19 loss-of-function alleles (LOF) are at increased risk of major adverse cardiovascular events. Ticagrelor is ... -
THE EFFECT OF GENETIC AND NON-GENETIC FACTORS ON WARFARIN DOSE VARIABILITY IN QATARI POPULATION
(2018 , Master Thesis)Introduction: Genetic and non-genetic factors were shown to affect warfarin dosing; however, their effect may vary from one population to the other. No previous studies were conducted on the Qatari population to elucidate ... -
Ethanol-Based Proliposomes Incorporating Dexamethasone for The Treatment of COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Using Medical Nebulizers
(2023 , Master Thesis)Background/Objective: Systemic dexamethasone has demonstrated mortality reduction in COVID-19-related acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The aim of this study is to use ethanol-based proliposome technology to ... -
Evaluating Pharmacy Health Literacy and Its Barriers among Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases in Qatar
(2020 , Master Thesis)Background: Patients’ health literacy, which is their capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions, is a critical determinant of whether ... -
EVALUATION OF A CUMULATIVE EXIT-FROM-DEGREE OBJECTIVE STRUCTURED CLINICAL EXAMINATION (OSCE) IN A GULF CONTEXT
(2016 , Master Thesis)This study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the 2nd iteration of an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for graduating pharmacy students in Qatar. A secondary objective of this study was to ... -
EVALUATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL PRICING AND POLICY IN QATAR AND LEBANON: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE MEDICINES
(2018 , Master Thesis)The study aimed to review the pharmaceutical pricing policies and to assess prices, availability, and affordability of essential cardiovascular disease medicines in Qatar and Lebanon across multiple sectors. A thorough ... -
Evaluation of the Pharmacovigilance System in Qatar: A Mixed Method Study on Structure Process, And Outcome
(2020 , Master Thesis)Introduction: It is evident that pharmacovigilance (PV) centers are the entities required to ensure medication safety and protect public health from drug related morbidity and mortality. In many developing countries PV ... -
EXPLORATION OF THE APPLICATION OF PHARMACOGENETICS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DEPRESSION
(2023 , Master Thesis)Genetic factors have been reported as playing an important role in the treatment efficacy of antidepressants (ADs). Studies report up to 55 % of patients experience AD treatment failure. The aim of this research was to ... -
Exploring Healthcare Provider Perceptions Of Narcotic Use Related To Cancer Pain Treatment In Qatar
(2018 , Master Thesis)Purpose: The aim of this thesis to explore narcotic use for cancer patients in Qatar from health professional perspectives, in order to further understand facilitators and barriers for optimal prescribing, including any ... -
Exploring the Impact and Value of Collaborative Care Model in Diabetes Care at a Primary Healthcare Setting In Qatar
(2020 , Master Thesis)Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the top health priorities in Qatar due to its high prevalence and negative health consequences. The current prevalence of DM in Qatar is 15.5%, which is projected to increase ... -
HYPERTENSION MANAGEMENT AND PRESCRIBING PRACTICES IN PRIMARY HEALTHCARE SETTINGS IN QATAR: A MULTI-METHODS
(2023 , Master Thesis)Background: The use of antihypertensive medications controls blood pressure (BP) and reduces the incidence of complications. This study explored the prescribing patterns and trends of antihypertensive medications utilization, ... -
The Impact of Pamam Dendrimers on Her2-Positive Breast Cancer and the Early Stages of Embryogenesis
(2020 , Master Thesis)Poly (amidoamine) (PAMAM) dendrimers are widely used in drug delivery systems and gene transfection as drug carriers. They also exert several biological effects including modulating gene expression and interfering with ... -
IMPACT OF SGLT2 INHIBITORS ON CKD PROGRESSION IN DIABETIC PATIENTS IN QATAR A RETROSPECTIVE COHORT STUDY
(2023 , Master Thesis)Background: The risk of end-stage renal disease rises is based on the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) reduction. Even though multiple large-scale clinical trials have demonstrated the preventive benefits of ... -
In Vitro & In Vivo Characterization of Tableted Spray-Congealed Lipid Microparticles for Extended Release of Vildagliptin
(2016 , Master Thesis)Vildagliptin (VG), a drug used for treatment of type 2 diabetes, is soluble in water and currently marketed as an instantaneous release tablet that is administered twice daily. VG is not available as an extended release ... -
INVESTIGATING THE ROLE OF THE ARYL HYDROCARBON RECEPTOR AND BCL-2 FAMILY PROTEINS IN OVARIAN CANCER STEM CELLS DEVELOPMENT AND CHEMORESISTANCE
(2024 , Dissertation)Gynecological malignancies are a severe threat to female health. Ovarian Cancer (OC), the most lethal gynecological malignancy, is clinically presented with chemoresistance and a higher relapse rate. This could be endorsed ... -
Medication-Related Burden among Patients with Chronic Disease Conditions: Perspectives of Patients attending Non-Communicable Disease Clinics in a Primary Healthcare Setting in Qatar
(2017 , Master Thesis)This study aimed to adapt a medication-related burden instrument, the Living with Medicines Questionnaire (LMQ), into the Arabic context, report the psychometric properties of the Arabic version, and assess the burden ... -
MODULATION OF THE MOLECULAR EXPRESSION AND FUNCTION OF BCL-2 FAMILY PROTEINS BY THE ARYL HYDROCARBON RECEPTOR IN BREAST CANCER STEM CELLS OF THE MDA-MB-231
(2021 , Master Thesis)Breast cancer (BC) is a frequently occurring neoplasm in women and is a second major cause of cancer related deaths. Despite the remarkable advancements in the understanding of BC and its treatments, the diseases still ... -
MOLECULAR FEATURES OF TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER STEM CELLS: A GENE EXPRESSION PROFILING ANALYSIS OF MDA-MB-231 CELLS
(2021 , Master Thesis)Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a chemoresistant subtype of female breast tumors. Chemoresistance is attributed to the presence of long-lived cancer stem cells (CSCs) responsible for therapy failure. This study ... -
Multi-Criteria Decision Analytic Model for the Comparative Formulary Inclusion of Direct Oral Anticoagulant in Qatar
(2020 , Master Thesis)Aim: The formulary inclusion of direct oral anticoagulant (DOACs) in the government hospital health services in Qatar is not comparative or restricted. Requests to include a DOAC in the formulary are typically accepted ... -
Nano Liposomal Formulation for A Novel Chalcone Compound as A Potential Anticancer Delivery System for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
(2024 , Master Thesis)Triple negative breast cancer is the most aggressive type of breast malignancy accounting for 15-20% of all breast cancer cases. Treatment of TNBC remains limited, with a high risk of relapse and metastasis to other organs. ...