College of Health Sciences: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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. ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...
