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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 ... -
Exploring the Genetic Causes of Non-syndromic Retinal Dystrophies in Qatar
(2023 , Professional Masters Project)Background. Non-syndromic retinal dystrophies (RDs) are a set of degenerative retinal diseases that vary clinically and genetically. RDs comprise several overlapping disorders such as Leber congenital amaurosis (LCA) and ... -
PARENTAL KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES TOWARDS GENETIC COUNSELING AND CHILDHOOD GENETIC TESTING FOR CONGENITAL ANOMALIES IN QATAR
(2023 , Professional Masters Project)Background: Understanding parental baseline knowledge of the implications of genetic counseling and genetic testing may unveil educational gaps or circumstantial fear and reluctance towards this important component in the ... -
Machine Learning Prediction of Cancer from The Publicly Available Dataset
(2024 , Master Thesis)Prostate cancer in the second most common cause of cancer in men around the world and in Qatar with a high incidence rate worldwide. This has resulted in an increased mortality rate, making prostate cancer a healthcare ... -
INTERACTION BETWEEN CLOCK GENE AND LIFESTYLE FACTOR IN RELATION TO OBESITY RISK FACTOR
(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. ... -
MACHINE LEARNING PREDICTION OF DIABETES FROM A PUBLICLY AVAILABLE DATASET
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)A wide array of medical conditions necessitate invasive diagnostic techniques, with diabetes being one of the most well-known among them. To address this challenge, a predictive model was developed using a publicly available ... -
Quality Control and Regulatory Framework for Implementing Machine Learning in Clinical Diagnosis: The DNA Methylation Classifier in Pediatric Brain Tumors
(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 ... -
Omega-3 Supplementation in CABG Patients: Impact on ICU Stay, and Hospital Stay (A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis)
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is a major surgery that can lead to inflammation and complications, including increased length of ICU stay and length of hospitalization. Omega-3 PUFA has anti-inflammatory ... -
The Effect of Curcumin on Inflammation and Oxidative Stress Post Traumatic Brain Injury- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
(2024 , Master Thesis)Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) stands as a significant cause of mortality and impairment among young individuals. Its sophisticated pathophysiology intensifies this burden. Curcumin, a potent anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant ... -
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 ... -
RELATION BETWEEN BREAST MILK CONTENT OF TOTAL AFLATOXIN AND SOCIODEMOGRAPHIC AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF LACTATING MOTHERS IN QATAR
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: Human milk is the ideal nourishment for neonates, as its unique nutritional composition supports adequate growth and development. On the other hand, human milk might contain contaminants including aflatoxins ... -
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 ... -
CHARACTERIZATION OF PATHOGEN-ASSOCIATED ANTIBODY PROFILES IN DIABETES MELLITUS-TYPE 2 PATIENTS USING IMMUNOPROTEOMICS APPROACH
(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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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. ... -
QATAR NATIONAL EXPANDED METABOLIC NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAM: INCIDENCE AND OUTCOMES
(2024 , Professional Masters Project)Background: Newborn screening (NBS) is an essential public health strategy that aims to detect and diagnose inborn errors of metabolism (IEMs) in infants shortly after birth, typically through a minimally invasive heel ...