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COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS' SELF-PERCEIVED COMPETENCY, AND ENABLERS, AND BARRIERS TOWARDS THE MANAGEMENT OF COMMON MINOR AILMENTS IN QATAR
(2021 , Master Thesis)The study aimed to assess community pharmacists' self-perceived competency, and enablers and barriers towards managing common minor ailments in Qatar, and its predictors. A cross-sectional study, with pretested questionnaires, ... -
Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Ibuprofen versus Indomethacin or Paracetamol for the Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Neonates
(2021 , Master Thesis)Objective: This thesis sought to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of oral paracetamol and intravenous (IV) indomethacin as alternatives to ibuprofen for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in neonates in Hamad Medical Corporation ... -
Cost-effectiveness analysis of sedatives in the management of neonates undergoing mechanical ventilation in the intensive care setting in Qatar
(2017 , Master Thesis)Background. Neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the Women’s Hospital (WH) in Qatar, often require mechanical ventilation (MV) to maintain ventilator ... -
COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS OF SUBCUTANEOUS DARATUMUMAB VERSUS INTRAVENOUS DARATUMUMAB IN NEWLY DIAGNOSED MULTIPLE MYELOMA
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: Both subcutaneous (SC) and intravenous (IV) formulations of Daratumumab (Dara) are used, in combination with lenalidomide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone (VRd), for treating newly diagnosed multiple myeloma ... -
CURCUMIN-CONJUGATED CHITOSAN OLIGOMERS DERIVED FROM MICROWAVE IRRADIATION FOR NANOFORMULATION IN COLON CANCER TREATMENT
(2024 , Master Thesis)Colon cancer remains as one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide, whilst current treatment options are not optimal. Chemotherapy is the mainstay in cancer therapy but is associated with severe side effects. Some ... -
The Cytotoxicity Of “Al-Siddir” Tree “Ziziphus Spina Christi” Methanolic Leaves Extract on Her-2 Positive Breast Cancer
(2024 , Master Thesis)HER-2 positive is a subtype of breast cancer that acquires poor prognosis and low survival rates. Targeted therapy is one of the main approaches that are used for the treatment of HER-2-positive breast cancer. However, it ... -
DESIGN, SYNTHESIS AND BIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF NOVEL CHALCONE ANALOGS AS POTENTIAL THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR CASTRATION RESISTANT PROSTATE CANCER
(2021 , Master Thesis)Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most frequently diagnosed malignancy, as well as a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in men globally. Despite the initial response to hormonal targeted therapy, the majority of ... -
Developing Pharmacist-Led Anticoagulation Clinics in Primary Care Settings: A Multi-Phase Mixed-Methods Study
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: Primary care is an integral part of the healthcare system. Patients have better accessibility and continuity of care. However, studies have reported low-quality warfarin management in these settings. Pharmacist-led ... -
Development of A Novel Liposomal Formulation of a Pyridine Chalcone Analogue for HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer
(2024 , Master Thesis)Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer in women and the fifth leading cause of death due to cancer worldwide. Human epidermal growth factor receptor-2 (HER-2) is an oncoprotein that is overexpressed in 25-30% of breast ... -
DRUG SURVIVAL OF DIFFERENT BIOLOGICS IN PSORIATIC PATIENTS - EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS AND HISTORICAL COHORT STUDY
(2023 , Master Thesis)Biologic therapies have revolutionized the treatment of psoriasis, providing high levels of efficacy and safety. However, the choice of the appropriate therapy for each patient remains a challenge. The primary objective ... -
ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF DIABETIC NEUROPATHY MONOTHERAPY FOLLOWED BY COMBINATION THERAPY TREATMENT
(2024 , Master Thesis)Objective: To summarize the literature evidence towards the efficacy and safety of diabetic neuropathy (DNP) treatments, and to assess the cost-effectiveness among the DNP treatment regimens in Qatar, including the use of ... -
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 ...