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INTERACTION BETWEEN CLOCK GENE AND LIFESTYLE FACTOR IN RELATION TO OBESITY RISK FACTOR
(Biomedical Sciences, 2024 , Master Thesis)
Background: Circadian rhythms regulate vital biological processes affecting metabolic pathways. Its dysregulation is associated with obesity, cardiovascular diseases, insulin resistance, and other signs of metabolic syndrome. ...
The Association between Dietary Patterns and Hypothyroidism in Adult Population
(Biomedical Sciences, 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 ...
CHARACTERIZATION OF PATHOGEN-ASSOCIATED ANTIBODY PROFILES IN DIABETES MELLITUS-TYPE 2 PATIENTS USING IMMUNOPROTEOMICS APPROACH
(Biomedical Sciences, 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 ...
IDENTIFICATION AND FUNCTIONAL VALIDATION OF RARE MISSENSE VARIANTS IN PLXNA1 AS A CANDIDATE GENE FOR SEVERE EARLY-ONSET OBESITY
(Biomedical Sciences, 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 ...
CHARACTERIZING WITHIN-HOST DIVERSITY IN SHORT-TERM AND VACCINATED COVID-19 PATIENTS
(Biomedical Sciences, 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 ...
Dissecting the Role of Physical Activity and Sleep in Metabolically Healthy Obese Subjects: A National Study
(Biomedical Sciences, 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 ...
Quality Control and Regulatory Framework for Implementing Machine Learning in Clinical Diagnosis: The DNA Methylation Classifier in Pediatric Brain Tumors
(Biomedical Sciences, 2024 , Master Thesis)
Background:
Accurately diagnosing CNS tumors is essential but difficult, with a notable risk of errors. To enhance diagnostic precision, the WHO now combines molecular data with traditional methods. While AI and ML ...
Managing students with special educational needs; educator's perspective and training needs
(Biomedical Sciences, 2023 , Master Thesis)
Introduction: The number of students with special educational needs (SEN) who are able to attend higher education is increasing. Faculty members are the key players for the implementation of inclusion education and inclusion ...
INVESTIGATION OF THE HUMORAL IMMUNE RESPONSES IN SARS-COV-2 INFECTED AND VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS
(Biomedical Sciences, 06-2 , Master Thesis)
Background: Protective and lasting immunity to viral infections or vaccines are usually achieved through the combined actions of both cellular and humoral immune responses. Although there exists clear evidence supporting ...
Characterization Of Genomic Alterations And Tcrβ Repertoire Of Tumor- Infiltrating Lymphocytes In Breast Cancer
(Biomedical Sciences, 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 ...