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Recent Submissions
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APPLICATION OF ANCIENT DNA TO UNCOVER INSIGHTS INTO THE GENETIC HISTORY OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN POPULATION
(2025 , Master Thesis)Ancient DNA (aDNA) has emerged as a revolutionary force in genetics, redefining our understanding of human population history through time. It has revealed previously unknown insights into the mechanisms of evolution that ... -
SYNTHESIS AND EVALUATION OF A NOVEL 2-DIMENTIONAL MAGNESIUM DIPHOSPHATE HYDROGEL DOPED WITH ZINC FOR TREATING MICROBIAL SKIN INFECTIONS
(2025 , Master Thesis)The rise of antimicrobial resistance has created an urgent need for novel therapeutic strategies, particularly in infections associated with wound healing. This study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of a 2D ... -
METALS, MENSES, AND MATURATION: UNVEILING THE ROLE OF DIETARY HEAVY METAL EXPOSURE ON THE ONSET OF MENARCHE: AN NHANES STUDY
(2025 , Master Thesis)Background: The timing of menarche is considered a sensitive indicator of overall health and development in girls. Early menarche, defined as the onset of menstruation before the age of 11, has been associated with a higher ... -
Depression Symptoms Severity and Factors Associated with Referral Patterns in The Primary Health Care Corporation Centers in Qatar Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic (2018-2021): A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study
(2025 , Master Thesis)Background: Mental health issues have shown a growing burden in Qatar, with COVID-19 pandemic contributing to increased levels of anxiety and depression. Research evidence on depression symptoms severity (DSS) and factors ... -
Exploring the Association of Cognitive Function with Folate and Cobalamin Levels in Healthy Aging Population of Qatar: Perspectives from Qatar Biobank
(2024 , Master Thesis)Cognitive health, crucial for the independence and quality of life in older adults, is influenced by various factors, including nutritional status, which is increasingly recognized for its importance. Folate (Vitamin B9) ... -
Covid-19 mRNA Vaccine Effectiveness Against Infection, Symptoms, And Severity: A Dynamic Gradient Over Time
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: Vaccines were developed and deployed to combat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection. This study aimed to characterize patterns in the protection provided by the BNT162b2 and ... -
Assessing the Perceptions of Healthcare Practitioners of Disaster Management in Qatar: Tool Development, Psychometric Evaluation, And Administration
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: In the last fifty years, the frequency and severity of disasters have increased. It became essential that healthcare practitioners (HCPs) all over the world be well-prepared for disaster management, including ... -
Screening for Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces) In Arab Countries: Exploring Measurement Tools and Physicians’ Perspectives
(2024 , Master Thesis)Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are linked to negative health outcomes. This research examines tools used to assess ACEs in Arab countries and explores knowledge, attitudes, and practices of primary healthcare physicians ... -
Cardiac Rehabilitation Program-Related Factors Associated with Mortality and Morbidity Among Patients in Low-Resource Settings: Analysis from The International Cardiac Rehabilitation Registry
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background and objective: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a global health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) programs is well-documented in ... -
ASSESSMENT OF ENERGY AND NUTRIENTS -MACRO AND MICRO- INTAKE, AND DIETARY PATTERNS AMONG ARAB METABOLIC ASSOCIATED STEATOTIC LIVER DISEASE (MASLD) PATIENTS LIVING IN QATAR
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is a common and increasingly prevalent liver condition, characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the liver in patients with at least one ... -
UNRAVELING THE MICROBIOME DIVERSITY AND DYNAMICS IN DIFFERENT SAMPLE TYPES DURING CORONAVIRUS INFECTIONS
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: Mucosal immunity and gut microbiome influence respiratory diseases like those caused by coronaviruses (HCoV). This study explores the relationship between HCoV infection and the respiratory and gut microbiome. ... -
Dissecting the Role of Physical Activity and Sleep in Metabolically Healthy Obese Subjects: A National Study
(2024 , Master Thesis)In the last decade, researchers brought attention to a subgroup of obesity that has a lower risk of cardiometabolic abnormalities. Considering Qatar is one of the top-ranked countries in terms of obesity, this study aims ... -
TRANSLATION AND ADAPTATION OF THE GENETIC COUNSELING OUTCOME SCALE (GCOS-24) FOR THE EVALUATION OF GENETIC COUNSELING SERVICES IN QATAR.
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)Background. The Genetic Counseling Outcome Scale (GCOS-24), introduced in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2011, is a theory-driven patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) developed for evaluating clinical genetics services. ... -
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 ... -
PRENATAL WHOLE EXOME SEQUENCING OF FETAL SONOGRAPHIC ABNORMALITIES IN QATAR: DIAGNOSTIC YIELD AND GENETIC FINDINGS
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)Background: Fetal sonographic abnormalities at birth is estimated to be 2-3% of the global prevalence and are responsible for approximately 17%-42% of all perinatal deaths. Prenatal karyotype (KT) and chromosomal microarray ... -
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. ... -
ASSESSMENT OF DIETARY HABITS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, LIFESTYLE, AND OTHER RISK FACTORS OF NONALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE AMONG ARAB ADULTS LIVING IN QATAR
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is defined as an abnormal accumulation of triglycerides in the liver. It is the most common chronic liver disease globally and is linked to ... -
IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTIONAL VALIDATION OF RARE MISSENSE VARIANTS IN PLXNA1 AS A CANDIDATE GENE FOR SEVERE EARLY-ONSET OBESITY
(2024 , Master Thesis)Childhood obesity is a pressing issue in Qatar, with a reported prevalence of 49% among school-aged children and adolescents. This complex problem involves a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Monogenic ... -
ANALYSIS OF MUTATIONS USING ANCIENT DNA GENOMES TO UNDERSTAND PATHOGENIC EMERGENCE AND DISEASE EVOLUTION
(2024 , Master Thesis)Paleogenomics, the study of ancient DNA, has revolutionized our comprehension of human history by providing access to genomic data spanning hundreds of thousands of years. High-throughput sequencing methods have enabled ... -
GENETIC CAUSES OF CARDIAC CHANNELOPATHIES IN QATAR: TOWARD RISK STRATIFICATION AND MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF DISEASE
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)Background: Cardiac channelopathies are inherited disorders caused by pathogenic variants in genes encoding cardiac ion channels, disrupting ion currents, and leading to heart arrhythmias without structural heart defects. ...
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