Biomedical Sciences: Recent submissions
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Dietary Quality, Meal Timing and Circadian Syndrome Among Adults Attending NHANES 2005-2016
(2023 , Master Thesis)Background: Apart from diet quality, meal timing and shift work have also emerged as risk factors for cardiometabolic disease and are associated with circadian rhythm disturbances. Circadian Syndrome (CircS) is a novel ... -
Dietary Patterns and Cognition among Qatari Adults
(2023 , Master Thesis)Objectives: To assess the association between dietary patterns and cognitive function among Qatari adults. Methods: In a cross-sectional analysis, data on 1,000 Qatari adults attending the Qatar Biobank Study (QBB) aged ... -
The impact of COVID-19 crisis on the testing process of the Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) Laboratories in state of Qatar
(2023 , Master Thesis)Introduction The global healthcare systems have been significantly impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. It was a public health emergency that affects many health care services, including primary health care and ... -
Exploring the Trait Emotional Intelligence Levels among Qatar University Students and Employees
(2023 , Master Thesis)Background: Emotional Intelligence (EI) has gained attention for its association with professional success and effective management, as higher EI can enhance job control, commitment, and organizational outcomes. Object ... -
Managing students with special educational needs; educator's perspective and training needs
(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 ... -
The Association between Dietary Patterns and Hypothyroidism in Adult Population
(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 ... -
Testing the Anticancer Effect of Matcha Using Zebrafish as an Animal Model
(2023 , Master Thesis)Cancer is the second leading cause of death worldwide. Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) patients show the poorest prognosis and survival and the highest metastasis prevalence among all breast cancer subtypes. Matcha ... -
CHARACTERIZING WITHIN-HOST DIVERSITY IN SHORT-TERM AND VACCINATED COVID-19 PATIENTS
(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 ... -
DIFFERENTIAL EXPRESSION OF MICRORNAS BY ANTI-OBESITY TREATMENT SULFORAPHANE IN SKELETAL MUSCLE OF DIET-INDUCED OBESITY IN MICE
(2023 , Master Thesis)Background: Skeletal muscles account for 40-60% of total body weight and are responsible for 30% of resting metabolic rate. They are essential for metabolic homeostasis in the body as they provide the leading site for ... -
PROFILE OF LONG NON-CODING RNA IN RESPONSE TO SULFORAPHANE ANTI-OBESITY TREATMENT IN SKELETAL MUSCLES OF DIET INDUCED OBESITY MICE
(2023 , Master Thesis)Background: World Health Organization data reveal a rapid growth in obesity worldwide, making it a major public health concern. Obesity has been studied extensively in recent decades; however, it is still challenging due ... -
INTEGRATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE INTO HEALTHCARE SERVICES : HEALTHCARE STUDENTS' PERSPECTIVES
(06-2 , Professional Masters Project)Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly expanding area in technology that is finding its place in different fields including healthcare.. AI integration has advantages such as streamlined workflow by making ... -
INVESTIGATION OF THE HUMORAL IMMUNE RESPONSES IN SARS-COV-2 INFECTED AND VACCINATED INDIVIDUALS
(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 ... -
LABORATORIES PREPAREDNESS IN RESPONSE TO COVID 19 PANDEMIC IN QATAR STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EMERGENCY SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
(2022 , Professional Masters Project)Introduction: the purpose of this study is to investigate the preparedness of laboratories in Qatar on provisions of essential supplies in pandemic through assesses Supply Chain Management capabilities and its resilience ... -
BIOMEDICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT AWARENESS AMONG HEALTH SCIENCE STUDENTS AT QATAR UNIVERSITY
(2021 , Professional Masters Project)Introduction: Biomedical waste is any kind of waste that contains infectious or potentially infectious products that are generated during diagnosis, treatment, or research. At Qatar University (QU), the production of waste ... -
NASAL EXPRESSION OF ANIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME 2 (ACE2) IN CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH COVID-19
(2021 , Master Thesis)"Emerging evidence suggests that the lower expression of SARS-CoV-2 entry factor angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) and transmembrane serine protease 2 (TMPRSS2) in the nasal epithelium of children may contribute to ... -
DEVELOPMENT AND IN VIVO TESTING OF SMART NANOPARTICLES FOR ENHANCED ANTI-CANCER ACTIVITY AND REDUCED CARDIOTOXICITY ASSOCIATED WITH TYROSINE KINASE INHIBITORS
(2021 , Master Thesis)Tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) are new generation of anti-cancer drugs with very high efficiency against cancer cells. However, TKIs are associated with severe cardiotoxicity limiting their clinical benefits. One ... -
COVID-19 VACCINATION KNOWLEDGE AND HESITANCY AMONG STUDENTS AND EMPLOYEES AT QATAR UNIVERSITY; A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY
(2021 , Professional Masters Project)Introduction: Vaccines are the most important and cost-effective public health tools known to control and prevent many infectious diseases. However, concerns regarding the safety and the need for a vaccine and reluctance ... -
GENERATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF "OFF-THE-SHELF" CHIMERIC ANTIGEN RECEPTOR ENGINEERED T CELLS (CAR-T) TO TARGET CANCER PATIENTS WITH HEMATOLOGICAL MALIGNANCIES
(2021 , Master Thesis)Background: The usage of T cells engineered with a tumor-specific chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) for the therapeutic treatment of some types of hematological malignancies demonstrated great clinical success. However, the ... -
THE ROLE OF NUTRITIONAL STATUS AS AN EPIGENETIC MODULATOR IN TYPE 1 DIABETES IN PEDIATRIC POPULATION OF QATAR
(2021 , Master Thesis)Type 1 Diabetes Mellites (T1DM), is an autoimmune disorder caused by the destruction of pancreatic b?-cells and is considered to be among the most prevalent chronic conditions in Qatar. This study aimed to identify the ... -
EVALUATION OF LABORATORY CLINICAL TRAINING INTERNSHIP OF A NAACLS ACCREDITED PROGRAM IN QATAR: GRADUATES PERSPECTIVE
(2021 , Master Thesis)Background: The medical laboratory educational programs (Medical Laboratory Science and Medical Laboratory Technology) accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) provide the ...
