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A COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS FOR HIGH VERSUS LOW DOSE CAFFEINE FOR THE TREATMENT OF APNEA IN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
(2021 , Master Thesis)Objective: This thesis sought to evaluate the cost effectiveness of high dose (HD) caffeine as alternative therapy over the standard low dose (LD) caffeine for apnea of prematurity (AOP) in neonates, in Hamad Medical ... -
Anticancer Activity of Neosetophomone-B, a Fungal Secondary Metabolite, Against Hematological Malignancies
(2023 , Dissertation)Anticancer Activity of Neosetophomone-B, a Fungal Secondary Metabolite, Against Hematological Malignancies downregulation, and p21 and p27 upregulation were observed in NSP-B-treated leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma cells. ... -
ANTICANCER EFFECTS OF MODIFIED CITRUS PECTIN AND CURCUMIN IN CHITOSAN NANOPARTICLES ON COLON CANCER
(06-2 , Master Thesis)We aimed to study the influence of stirring effect while modifying citrus pectin (CP), in addition to create a combination of curcumin in chitosan-modified citrus pectin (CCM-NPs) nanoparticles, along with Galectin-3 in ... -
APPLICATION OF SOLID DISPERSION IN CONJUNCTION WITH 3D PRINTING FOR PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2024 , Master Thesis)Poorly water-soluble drugs accounts for 40% of the newly discovered APIs due to their lipophilic nature. Hence, to benefit from the therapeutic effects of such drugs requires administration of higher doses. However, ... -
ASSESSMENT OF ADHERENCE, BARRIERS AND STRENGTHS TO ADHERENCE AMONG ADOLESCENTS WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES IN QATAR: PERSPECTIVES OF PATIENTS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS
(2021 , Master Thesis)Background: Metabolic control among adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is generally poor. Non-adherence is one of the contributors to this poor glycemic control, leading to high complication rates. The objective ... -
Barriers to medication adherence in patients with uncontrolled diabetes in a primary healthcare setting in Qatar: a mixed method triangulation study
(2017 , Master Thesis)Background: In Qatar, 86% of patients with diabetes are uncontrolled. Given that nonadherence to oral drug therapy and psychological insulin resistance are a common phenomenon, one could postulate that patients may not be ... -
Cathepsin B Induced Cardiomyocyte Hypertrophy Requires Activation of The Na+/H+ Exchanger Isoform-1
(2016 , Master Thesis)Multiple studies have demonstrated that proteases, specifically cathepsin B (Cat B) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) contribute to the remodeling of the extracellular matrix (ECM), a hallmark of cardiac hypertrophy ... -
The Cellular Interplay Between Na+/H+ Exchanger Isoform I and Osteopontin in Cardiac Hypertrophy
(2014 , Master Thesis)The Na+/H+ exchanger-1 (NHE1) is a ubiquitously expressed housekeeping glycoprotein that functions to regulate intracellular pH. Enhanced expression/activity of NHE1 has been implicated in cardiac hypertrophy (CH). Recently, ... -
Clinical and Economic Evaluation of Surfactant Use in the Management of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome in the Intensive: Care Setting In Qatar
(2020 , Master Thesis)Background. Surfactant replacement therapy is widely used in the management of the life-threatening condition of Meconium Aspiration Syndrome (MAS), with no clear guidance on its best use. This thesis constitutes two ... -
CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF GENETIC AND NON-GENETIC FACTORS ON INR NORMALIZATION IN PRE-OPERATIVE MANAGEMENT OF WARFARIN PATIENTS
(2021 , Dissertation)The aim of this Ph.D. was to evaluate the periprocedural anticoagulation management of patients receiving warfarin in Qatar clinically and economically. In addition, exploring the clinical and economic impact of genetic ... -
CLINICAL AND PHARMACOECONOMIC ANALYSES OF CDK4/6 INHIBITORS USE IN STAGE IV BREAST CANCER FEMALES IN THE STATE OF QATAR: A COMPARATIVE RETROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY WITH COST-EFFECTIVENESS AND COST-UTILITY ANALYSES
(2021 , Master Thesis)Introduction: Cyclin-dependent kinase 4 and 6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors are indicated in the first-line treatment of hormonal receptor positive and HER-2 negative (HR+/HER2- negative) advanced breast cancer. Although phase III ... -
Clinical And Pharmacokinetic Evaluation Of Optimal Monitoring Parameters And Sampling Schemes For Vancomycin Therapeutic Drug Monitoring In Qatar
(2018 , Master Thesis)Background: Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of vancomycin has been proven to maximize therapeutic outcomes and minimize toxicity when conducted appropriately. The quality of vancomycin TDM services in many settings ... -
COMMUNITY PHARMACISTS' SELF-PERCEIVED COMPETENCY, AND ENABLERS, AND BARRIERS TOWARDS THE MANAGEMENT OF COMMON MINOR AILMENTS IN QATAR
(2021 , Master Thesis)The study aimed to assess community pharmacists' self-perceived competency, and enablers and barriers towards managing common minor ailments in Qatar, and its predictors. A cross-sectional study, with pretested questionnaires, ... -
Cost-effectiveness Analysis of Ibuprofen versus Indomethacin or Paracetamol for the Treatment of Patent Ductus Arteriosus in Preterm Neonates
(2021 , Master Thesis)Objective: This thesis sought to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of oral paracetamol and intravenous (IV) indomethacin as alternatives to ibuprofen for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) in neonates in Hamad Medical Corporation ... -
Cost-effectiveness analysis of sedatives in the management of neonates undergoing mechanical ventilation in the intensive care setting in Qatar
(2017 , Master Thesis)Background. Neonates with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS), admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the Women’s Hospital (WH) in Qatar, often require mechanical ventilation (MV) to maintain ventilator ... -
COST-EFFECTIVENESS ANALYSIS OF SUBCUTANEOUS DARATUMUMAB VERSUS INTRAVENOUS DARATUMUMAB IN NEWLY DIAGNOSED MULTIPLE MYELOMA
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: Both subcutaneous (SC) and intravenous (IV) formulations of Daratumumab (Dara) are used, in combination with lenalidomide, bortezomib, and dexamethasone (VRd), for treating newly diagnosed multiple myeloma ... -
CURCUMIN-CONJUGATED CHITOSAN OLIGOMERS DERIVED FROM MICROWAVE IRRADIATION FOR NANOFORMULATION IN COLON CANCER TREATMENT
(2024 , Master Thesis)Colon cancer remains as one of the leading causes of deaths worldwide, whilst current treatment options are not optimal. Chemotherapy is the mainstay in cancer therapy but is associated with severe side effects. Some ... -
The Cytotoxicity Of “Al-Siddir” Tree “Ziziphus Spina Christi” Methanolic Leaves Extract on Her-2 Positive Breast Cancer
(2024 , Master Thesis)HER-2 positive is a subtype of breast cancer that acquires poor prognosis and low survival rates. Targeted therapy is one of the main approaches that are used for the treatment of HER-2-positive breast cancer. However, it ... -
DESIGN, SYNTHESIS AND BIOLOGICAL EVALUATION OF NOVEL CHALCONE ANALOGS AS POTENTIAL THERAPEUTIC AGENTS FOR CASTRATION RESISTANT PROSTATE CANCER
(2021 , Master Thesis)Prostate cancer (PCa) is the second most frequently diagnosed malignancy, as well as a leading cause of cancer-related mortality in men globally. Despite the initial response to hormonal targeted therapy, the majority of ... -
Developing Pharmacist-Led Anticoagulation Clinics in Primary Care Settings: A Multi-Phase Mixed-Methods Study
(2024 , Master Thesis)Background: Primary care is an integral part of the healthcare system. Patients have better accessibility and continuity of care. However, studies have reported low-quality warfarin management in these settings. Pharmacist-led ...
