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Barriers to medication adherence in patients with uncontrolled diabetes in a primary healthcare setting in Qatar: a mixed method triangulation study
(2017 , Master Thesis)Background: In Qatar, 86% of patients with diabetes are uncontrolled. Given that nonadherence to oral drug therapy and psychological insulin resistance are a common phenomenon, one could postulate that patients may not be ... -
Cathepsin B Induced Cardiomyocyte Hypertrophy Requires Activation of The Na+/H+ Exchanger Isoform-1
(2016 , Master Thesis)Multiple studies have demonstrated that proteases, specifically cathepsin B (Cat B) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) contribute to the remodeling of the extracellular matrix (ECM), a hallmark of cardiac hypertrophy ... -
The Cellular Interplay Between Na+/H+ Exchanger Isoform I and Osteopontin in Cardiac Hypertrophy
(2014 , Master Thesis)The Na+/H+ exchanger-1 (NHE1) is a ubiquitously expressed housekeeping glycoprotein that functions to regulate intracellular pH. Enhanced expression/activity of NHE1 has been implicated in cardiac hypertrophy (CH). Recently, ... -
Clinical and Economic Evaluation of Surfactant Use in the Management of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome in the Intensive: Care Setting In Qatar
(2020 , Master Thesis)Background. Surfactant replacement therapy is widely used in the management of the life-threatening condition of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS), with no clear guidance on its best use. This thesis constitutes two ... -
CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF GENETIC AND NON-GENETIC FACTORS ON INR NORMALIZATION IN PRE-OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF WARFARIN PATIENTS
(2021 , Dissertation)The aim of this Ph.D. was to evaluate the periprocedural anticoagulation management of patients receiving warfarin in Qatar clinically and economically. In addition, exploring the clinical and economic impact of genetic ... -
CLINICAL AND PHARMACOECONOMIC ANALYSES OF CDK4/6 INHIBITORS USE IN STAGE IV BREAST CANCER FEMALES IN THE STATE OF QATAR: A COMPARATIVE RETROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY WITH COST-EFFECTIVENESS AND COST-UTILITY ANALYSES
(2021 , Master Thesis)Introduction: Cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors are indicated in the first-line treatment of hormonal receptor positive and HER-2 negative (HR+/HER2- negative) advanced breast cancer. Although phase III ... -
Clinical And Pharmacokinetic Evaluation Of Optimal Monitoring Parameters And Sampling Schemes For Vancomycin Therapeutic Drug Monitoring In Qatar
(2018 , Master Thesis)Background: Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of vancomycin has been proven to maximize therapeutic outcomes and minimize toxicity when conducted appropriately. The quality of vancomycin TDM services in many settings ... -
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 ...