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B-Cell Activating Factor As An Immunological Marker Of Disease Outcome And Treatment Response In Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Apichaya Khlaiphuengsin
B-Cell Activating Factor As An Immunological Marker Of Disease Outcome And Treatment Response In Patients With Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection, Apichaya Khlaiphuengsin
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
B-cell activating factor (BAFF), an important cytokine for B lymphocyte activation that implicated in the pathogenesis and disease progression chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients. This study aimed at evaluating clinical correlation and prognostic role of plasma BAFF, BAFF receptor and related polymorphisms in patients with CHB undergoing pegylated interferon (peg-IFN) treatment and HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This study shown that BAFF levels were elevated during treatment but decreased to pre-treatment levels after peg-IFN cessation in HBeAg-positive CHB patients. Patients with HCC had significantly higher BAFF levels compared with the non-HCC group and healthy controls. Moreover, the frequency of rs9514828 CT+TT …
Dosimetric Comparison Between Using Daily Cone Beam Ct And Planning Ct In Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Technique For Prostate Cancer Therapy, Julaluck Chanayota
Dosimetric Comparison Between Using Daily Cone Beam Ct And Planning Ct In Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy Technique For Prostate Cancer Therapy, Julaluck Chanayota
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The variations of shape and size of organs inside, especially bladder and rectum, in prostate cancer patient are mainly factors of external beam radiation therapy that may impact to disease control and normal tissue toxicity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the dosimetric comparison between using daily CBCT and planning CT in Volumetric modulated arc therapy (VMAT) technique for prostate cancer therapy. The HU and electron density between CBCT and planning CT were verified by using Catphan® 600 phantom. Treatment planning system was verified by dose distribution comparison between plans on CBCT and planning CT images of Anthropomorphic …
The Measurement Of Transverse Relaxation Time (T2) Using Histogram From Roi Setting In Muscle Activity Study At 1.5 Tesla Mri, Kannikar Kanyakham
The Measurement Of Transverse Relaxation Time (T2) Using Histogram From Roi Setting In Muscle Activity Study At 1.5 Tesla Mri, Kannikar Kanyakham
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Muscle functional MRI (mfMRI) is the method to evaluate the muscle activity before and immediately after the muscle exercise by the magnetic resonance images. Exercise of skeletal muscles enhances image contrast in T2-weighted magnetic resonance (MR) images. In previous studies, the exercised physiology used multiple-spin-echo (MSE) sequences for calculating transverse relaxation time (T2) with several small regions of interest (ROI) within the target tissue. Such a method may not represent all properties of the target tissue. The purpose of this study is to measure T2 in rest and exercise muscle at 1.5 Tesla MRI using average mode values in histogram …
Eye Lens Dose Measurement In Patients During Brain Arteriovenous Malformation Interventional Neuro-Radiology Procedure, Rasalin Thana
Eye Lens Dose Measurement In Patients During Brain Arteriovenous Malformation Interventional Neuro-Radiology Procedure, Rasalin Thana
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Brain arteriovenous malformation (AVM) interventional neuroradiology (INR) is a complicated procedure which the patients may receive the high radiation dose exceeding the threshold level for detectable eye lens opacities and cataracts (ICRP, 2012). The objectives of this study are to measure the patient eye lens dose using optically stimulated luminescence dosimeter, OSLD, during AVM INR procedure at Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Radiology, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (KCMH) and to study the factors affecting the patient eye lens dose. NanoDot OSLDs were attached on the transparent radiation thin film eyewear and closed to the patient eyelids during the procedure. Philips …
Investigation Of Parameters For Metallic Artifact Reduction Using 3-D Space In Mr Lumbar Spine At 1.5 Tesla: A Phantom Study, Thanatchaya Lowong
Investigation Of Parameters For Metallic Artifact Reduction Using 3-D Space In Mr Lumbar Spine At 1.5 Tesla: A Phantom Study, Thanatchaya Lowong
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Metallic artifact reduction in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has increasingly interested especially metal implant postoperative in lumbar spine. Recently, the new pulse sequence based on true isotropic 3D voxel with high resolution namely Sampling Perfection with Application Optimized Contrasts using Different Flip Angle Evolutions (SPACE) was introduced. This study aimed to determine the appropriate 3D T2-SPACE parameters for reducing the metallic artifact in MR lumbar spine 1.5 Tesla. Cylindrical phantom filled with 3.3 g/L, NiCl2-6H2O and 2.4 g/L NaCl solution, and two commonly used metal implants (stainless steel and titanium) for lumbar spine were acquired using turbo spin echo (TSE) …
The Pharmacokinetic Model Of 18f-Fdopa In Pet Brain Imaging For Early ParkinsonS Disease, Wirunpatch Buratachwatanasiri
The Pharmacokinetic Model Of 18f-Fdopa In Pet Brain Imaging For Early ParkinsonS Disease, Wirunpatch Buratachwatanasiri
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Parkinson’s disease (PD) symptom usually appears when over half of all dopaminergic neurons have died. Early detection and treatment approach are; therefore, very important. The 18F-FDOPA PET scan is extensively examined to differentiate the normal and pathological dopamine metabolism in the human brain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the transfer rate constants of 18F-FDOPA in PET brain imaging based on compartmental model in early Parkinson’s disease. The retrospective data from five early PD patients who underwent 18F-FDOPA PET brain scan at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital (KCMH) were collected. After 18F-FDOPA was administered intravenously, PET images were acquired …
Characterization Of Leptospiral Extracellular Vesicles In Stress Conditions, Eakalak Phanchamnan
Characterization Of Leptospiral Extracellular Vesicles In Stress Conditions, Eakalak Phanchamnan
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Pathogenic Leptospira spp. is a causative agent of leptospirosis, a worldwide zoonosis with public health concern especially in the urban slum of metropolis and rural areas in tropical and subtropical countries. The pathogenesis of leptospirosis remains elusive. Extracellular vesicles (ECVs), which pinch off from the bacterial membranes, simultaneously harbor multiple active molecules that may serve as a secretion system, communication tool, and vaccine candidates. Recently, chemically induced leptospiral ECVs were studied and used as vaccine candidates. However, the naturally produced leptospiral ECVs has not been characterized. This study aimed to identify proteins in leptospiral ECVs produced under stress conditions including …
Mechanisms Of Ceftriaxone Resistance In Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Isolated From Thai Patients, Naris Kueakulpattana
Mechanisms Of Ceftriaxone Resistance In Neisseria Gonorrhoeae Isolated From Thai Patients, Naris Kueakulpattana
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
N. gonorrhoeae is the causative agent of gonorrhea, which is one of the most important sexually transmitted disease. The multidrug resistance in N. gonorrhoeae has been increasingly reported worldwide. The objectives of this study were to investigate the prevalence and the mechanisms of ceftriaxone resistance in N. gonorrhoeae Thai isolates, and to investigate the synergistic activities of antibiotic combinations against N. gonorrhoeae isolates with reduced susceptibility or resistance to ceftriaxone. A total of 134 N. gonorrhoeae isolates were included in this study. The resistance rates of ciprofloxacin, tetracycline, penicillin G, gentamicin, azithromycin, ertapenem, fosfomycin, cefixime, and ceftriaxone were 90.30%, 82.09%, …
The Role Of Histone Methylation Of H3k4 In Polarization Of Macrophages Stimulated By Immune Complex And Lipopolysaccharide And Its Therapeutic Potential In Sepsis, Vichaya Ruenjaiman
The Role Of Histone Methylation Of H3k4 In Polarization Of Macrophages Stimulated By Immune Complex And Lipopolysaccharide And Its Therapeutic Potential In Sepsis, Vichaya Ruenjaiman
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Macrophage plasticity is a process that allows macrophages to switch between two opposing phenotypes based on differential stimuli. Functional plasticity of macrophages contributes to disease pathogenesis such as cancer, metabolic diseases, autoimmune diseases and systemic infections. Epigenetics plays an important role in regulating this process. Macrophages stimulated with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) (M(LPS)) produce high level of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-12, TNFα and IL-6 and low level of anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10, while macrophages stimulated with LPS in the presence of immune complex (IC) (M(IC)) produce high level of IL-10 and low level of IL-12. In this study, we investigated the plasticity …
Comprehensive Proteomics Identification Of Ifn-Λ3-Regulated Antiviral Proteins In Hbv-Transfected Cells, Jiradej Makjaroen
Comprehensive Proteomics Identification Of Ifn-Λ3-Regulated Antiviral Proteins In Hbv-Transfected Cells, Jiradej Makjaroen
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Interferon (IFN)-λ is a relatively unexplored, yet promising anti-viral agent. IFN-λ has recently been tested in clinical trials of chronic hepatitis B, with the advantage that side effects may be limited compared with IFN-α, as IFN-λ receptors are found only in epithelial cells. To date, IFN-λ downstream signaling pathway remains largely unelucidated, particularly via proteomics methods. Here, we report that IFN-λ3 inhibits HBV replication in HepG2.2.15 cells, reducing levels of both HBV transcripts and intracellular HBV DNA. Quantitative proteomic analysis of HBV-transfected cells was performed following 24-hour IFN-λ3 treatment, with parallel IFN-α2a and PBS treatments for comparison using a dimethyl …
The Severity Of Cryptococcus Neoformans Infection In Fc Gamma Receptor Iib Deficient Mice, Saowapha Surawut
The Severity Of Cryptococcus Neoformans Infection In Fc Gamma Receptor Iib Deficient Mice, Saowapha Surawut
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Cryptococcus neoformans, an encapsulated yeast commonly infecting the central nervous system, refers to as cryptococcal meningitis or cryptococcosis is commonly found in Thailand. C. neoformans is able to replicate, survive inside host macrophages, evade from the cells and use macrophages as a vehicle to disseminate to the target organs, a mechanism known as Trojan horse. Therefore, the containment of C. neoformans in phagocytic cell is important for host protective immunity. Cryptococcosis is common in immunocompromised host such as in patients with low CD4+ T helper cells in HIV-infection and patients taking immunosuppressive drugs. However, the incidence of cryptococcosis in healthy …
Hsv-1 Induces Filopodia Formation In Activated T Lymphocytes, Thanayod Sasivimolrattana
Hsv-1 Induces Filopodia Formation In Activated T Lymphocytes, Thanayod Sasivimolrattana
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) is a widespread pathogen, which has diverse clinical manifestations from mild localized infection to severe systemic infection. The tissue tropism of HSV-1 is mainly epithelial and mucosal cells. However, it can also multiply in T lymphocytes suggesting a cause of viremia. In this study, CD3+CD4-CD8- Jurkat T lymphocytes were used. Under activation, up-regulation of CD69 molecules on cell surface was observed. Increase yield of HSV-1 production in activated T lymphocytes was demonstrated. In addition, most of HSV-1 virion progenies from infected T lymphocytes were released extracellularly, suggesting the cause of dissemination. The mechanism which …
Detection Of Flagellated Protozoa Belonging To The Trypanosomatidae Family In Sand Flies Collected From Songkhla Province, Southern Thailand, Komson Chinwirunsirisup
Detection Of Flagellated Protozoa Belonging To The Trypanosomatidae Family In Sand Flies Collected From Songkhla Province, Southern Thailand, Komson Chinwirunsirisup
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Autochthonous leishmaniasis cases in Thailand are increasing dramatically, the disease is caused by two major of Leishmania species; L. orientalis and L. martiniquensis. Leishmaniasis is transmitted to the vertebrate hosts through the bite of the infected female sand fly. Moreover, other trypanosomatid protozoa have also been reported in this insect vector. In 2016, Trypanosoma sp. has been detected in sand fly from Songkhla province, where the leishmaniasis case has been reported. The aims of this study are to investigate the potential vectors of trypanosomatids in this area using morphological and molecular identification based on the Cytb gene. The parasites were …
Effect Of Chronic Paracetamol Treatment On The Alteration Of Learning And Memory In Rats, Laddawan Lalert
Effect Of Chronic Paracetamol Treatment On The Alteration Of Learning And Memory In Rats, Laddawan Lalert
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Paracetamol (acetaminophen: APAP) is widely used for treatment of pain and fever. Although APAP is well accepted as a safe drug, several studies have recently demonstrated that treatment with this drug can lead to an alteration of several neurobehaviors. However, the exact impact of the APAP treatment and the mechanisms underlying those effects are still largely unknown. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of APAP treatment on the alteration of learning and memory and the possible mechanism underlying deleterious effects induced by APAP treatment. In this study, APAP at the dose of 200 mg/kg bw was orally fed …
Antilithogenic Efficacy Of An Innovative Beverage Hydrozitla: In Vitro And In Vivo Studies, Nalinthip Lordumrongkiat
Antilithogenic Efficacy Of An Innovative Beverage Hydrozitla: In Vitro And In Vivo Studies, Nalinthip Lordumrongkiat
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Urinary stone disease is a common urologic disease worldwide, and it is highly recurrent. Calcium oxalate (CaOx) stone is the most common type of urinary stones. The main causes of urinary stone formation include inadequate water intake, low urinary citrate excretion and increased oxidative stress. At the present day, potassium citrate is a drug of choice for preventing stone formation and recurrence. We developed a new regimen for preventing urinary stone formation, called HydroZitLa. It was in a form of concentrate in pouch. For consumption, water was added up to 500 mL and shake well before drink. Therefore, drinking of …
The Anatomic Variation Of The Superior Peroneal Retinaculum And Inferior Peroneal Retinaculum And Its Association To Peroneal Tendon Disorders, Pimpimol Dangintawat
The Anatomic Variation Of The Superior Peroneal Retinaculum And Inferior Peroneal Retinaculum And Its Association To Peroneal Tendon Disorders, Pimpimol Dangintawat
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The precise information for SPR and IPR reattachment is essential for the prevention of recurrent symptom of peroneal tendon dislocation/subluxation. Therefore, this study was conducted to investigate the characteristics, the attachments and morphometric parameters of the SPR, IPR and the prevalence, origin and insertion of the accessory peroneal muscles, peroneal tendon tear, and related structures. The association between the peroneal tendon tear and those structures were evaluated. One hundred and nine embalmed cadaveric legs were dissected in prone position. The SPR was variable in its length, width, angle, thickness, and insertion patterns. Based on the characteristics and insertion pattern, it …
Phosphoproteomic Analysis Of Fc Gamma Receptor Iib Deficient Macrophages In Enhancing The Severity Of Endotoxin Tolerance, Thunnicha Ondee
Phosphoproteomic Analysis Of Fc Gamma Receptor Iib Deficient Macrophages In Enhancing The Severity Of Endotoxin Tolerance, Thunnicha Ondee
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Sepsis is a severe response to systemic infection and one of the leading causes of death in patients world-wide. Bacterial endotoxin (lipopolysaccharide; LPS), is a potent inducer of inflammation that has been associated with the pathophysiology of sepsis. The repeated LPS exposure can induce a suppressive effect as refer to endotoxin tolerance. Fc gamma receptor IIb (CD32b), the only inhibitory receptor among FcGR family, associates with systemic lupus erythematosus (FcGRIIb defunctioning polymorphisms) which are commonly found in Asian populations. Because of an inhibitory nature of the signaling, endotoxin tolerance in lupus with FcGRIIb deficient (FcGRIIb-/-) is interesting and might be …
Host And Viral Factors Influencing Disease Progression And Treatment Response In Chronic Hbv Infection, Umaporn Limothai
Host And Viral Factors Influencing Disease Progression And Treatment Response In Chronic Hbv Infection, Umaporn Limothai
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection represents a major risk factor of developing chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The clinical outcome of HBV infection depends on complex of host and virus interactions. In this study, we found that serum HBV RNA levels has emerged as a potential viral marker for active HBV infection and may be used to evaluate response to antiviral therapy and disease progression. Serum HBV RNA levels varied among different phases of chronic HBV infection (CHB). There was a correlation between serum HBV RNA levels and amount of intrahepatic covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA), suggesting that …
The Difference Patterns Of Electrophysiological Properties And Effects Of Kynurenic Acid In Trigeminal Ganglion Neurons Isolated From Rats Migraine Models, Naeemah Haji-A-Sa
The Difference Patterns Of Electrophysiological Properties And Effects Of Kynurenic Acid In Trigeminal Ganglion Neurons Isolated From Rats Migraine Models, Naeemah Haji-A-Sa
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Migraine headache generates in trigeminal nociceptive system which is activated by cortical spreading depression (CSD) phenomenon. There are also some neurotransmitter changes relating to pathogenesis of migraine, one of representative examples is serotonin (5-HT) depletion that may predispose to migraine development. Trigeminal ganglion (TG) is a structure containing cell body of neurons that undertakes a role as first order neuron in trigeminal nociceptive system. Moreover, the alteration of glutamate may contribute to hyperactivity of its specific receptors, for instance N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor. Endogenous biomolecule, such as kynurenic acid (KYNA) which is derived form of 5-HT can inhibit NMDA receptor. Basically, …
Anticancer Activity Of Plumbagin On Stem-Like Characteristics, Tumor Angiogenesis And Metastatic Potential In Endocrine Resistant Breast Cancer, Nithidol Sakunrangsit
Anticancer Activity Of Plumbagin On Stem-Like Characteristics, Tumor Angiogenesis And Metastatic Potential In Endocrine Resistant Breast Cancer, Nithidol Sakunrangsit
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Plumbagin (PLB), a naphthoquinone compound and vitamin K3 derivative, was shown its potent cytotoxicity and anti-invasion in anti-hormonal resistant cells through the inhibition of Snail-induced epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT). Overexpression of Snail leads to decrease E-cadherin and increase of beta-catenin, resulting in the activation of Wnt pathway that increases cancer stem-like characteristics in these resistant cells. This study was aimed to investigate the inhibitory effects of PLB on cancer stem-like cells (CSLCs), angiogenesis and Wnt signaling-mediated cell proliferation and invasion. In addition, our study also focused on the anticancer activity of PLB in anti-hormonal resistant breast cancer in vivo. Both …
The Study Of Nerves And Arteries Of Upper Face: Implication For Cosmetic Procedures, Dawinee Chinnawong
The Study Of Nerves And Arteries Of Upper Face: Implication For Cosmetic Procedures, Dawinee Chinnawong
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The study of nerves and arteries of upper face for avoiding injury during the forehead lift procedure was conducted to investigate the anatomical landmark and histological plane of the nerve and artery of the upper face for reduce some injuries during a consequence of forehead lift procedure. Thirty adult soft embalmed cadaveric head were dissected. The distances between the frontal branches of the facial nerve and the mid-point of zygomatic arch, lateral canthus and lateral brow were 10.52±2.41, 39.82±7.09 and 24.10±8.92 mm, respectively. The distances between the superficial temporal artery the mid-point of zygomatic arch, lateral canthus and lateral brow …
Does Early Initiation Of Renal Replacement Therapy Have An Impact On 28-Day Mortality In Critically Ill Patients With Acute Kidney Injury With Positive Furosemide Stress Test?: A Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial, Nuttha Lumlertgul
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Background: The timing of initiation of renal replacement therapy (RRT) in severe acute kidney injury (AKI) remains controversial, with early initiation resulting in unnecessary therapy for some patients while expectant therapy may delay RRT for other patients. The furosemide stress test (FST) has been shown to predict the need for RRT and therefore could be used to exclude low-risk patients from enrollment in trials of RRT timing. Methods: FST was performed using intravenous furosemide (1 mg/kg in furosemide-naive patients or 1.5 mg/kg in previous furosemide users). FST-nonresponsive patients (urine output less than 200 mL in 2 h) were then randomized …
Preparation And Characterization Of Nickel Based Nanocomposite Coatings With Enhanced Mechanical And Surface Properties, Malay Kumar Das
Preparation And Characterization Of Nickel Based Nanocomposite Coatings With Enhanced Mechanical And Surface Properties, Malay Kumar Das
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Ni-W alloy and Ni-W/diamond monolayer and multilayer composite coatings were prepared by electrodeposition from a Ni-W plating bath with diamond particles suspended into the bath. Ni-W/diamond composite coatings were also prepared with varying amounts of Cobalt sulphate additives. The morphology and the composition of the deposits was investigated by means of SEM and EDS, respectively. The effect of operating conditions and additives on the Ni-W coatings were analyzed. The effect of the plating parameters, composite particle size, multilayer deposits and cobalt additives on microstructure and mechanical properties of the Ni-W/diamond composite coatings was investigated. The electrodeposited Ni-W/diamond deposits reported a …
Preparation Of Graphene Nanocomposites For Anticorrosion And Sensors, Nadtinan Promphet
Preparation Of Graphene Nanocomposites For Anticorrosion And Sensors, Nadtinan Promphet
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This dissertation focused on the development of graphene (GO) nanocomposite coating to improve various substrate properties for the sensor application, which is divided into 2 main parts. The first part is the development of GO incorporated into electroless nickel phosphorus (NiP) coating to improve the properties of metal for electrochemical sensor application. Nickel phosphorus - titanium dioxide sol - reduced graphene oxide (NiP-TiO2 sol -RGO) coated surface was successfully prepared by one-pot electroless deposition on the steel substrate. The results show that the homogeneously formation of water-repellent RGO film covering on the coated surface leading to improve the corrosion resistance …
Predicting Factors Of Preschooler's Parental Feeding Behaviors, Urban Thailand, Chollada Jongsomjitt
Predicting Factors Of Preschooler's Parental Feeding Behaviors, Urban Thailand, Chollada Jongsomjitt
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This descriptive correlational study aimed to identify the predicting factors and to examine direct and indirect relationships of preschoolers' parental feeding behaviors (PFB), urban Thailand. The conceptual framework was developed guided by Orem's self-care theory. A Multi-stage sampling was used to recruit 443 parents of preschoolers from 11 schools in Bangkok and city municipalities in all regions of Thailand. Six questionnaires demonstrated acceptable content and construct validity, and reliability were used to ask all participants to complete all questionnaires. Data were collected from November 2018 to May 2019. Most of the participants were mothers (71%). Half of them were aged …
Struggling To Live A New Normal Life Among Chinese Women After Losing The Only Child, Haiyan Wang
Struggling To Live A New Normal Life Among Chinese Women After Losing The Only Child, Haiyan Wang
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Losing the only child was a destructive disaster that had destroyed Chinese women's life and health in all dimensions. However, there is no suitable theory or knowledge to guide nursing practice to these women. This study, thus, employed Glaserian grounded theory to discover substantive theory on the living process of Chinese women after losing the only child. Purposive sampling, snowball sampling, and theoretical sampling were used to recruited participants. Thirteen Chinese women who have lost the only child aged 50 to 68 years old recruited. Data were collected through in-depth interview, observation, and field notes. Data were analyzed by the …
Assessment Of Attitudes And Knowledge Of General Dental Practitioners In Providing Implant Maintenance, Aimwalee Rudeejaraswan
Assessment Of Attitudes And Knowledge Of General Dental Practitioners In Providing Implant Maintenance, Aimwalee Rudeejaraswan
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
This study aimed to survey the attitudes and knowledge of Thai general dental practitioners (GDPs) in proving dental implant maintenance care. The online questionnaire was sent to Thai GDPs who graduated between 2000 and 2016. Of the returned 435 questionnaires, 429 completely filled were included for analysis. 76% of the participants were female and 24% were male. Half of the participants were aged 28-33 years old and 78% of the participants have been working as a GDP 10 years or below. There were 64.3% and 59.4% of the participants who agreed that dental implant surgery and restoration should only be …
Comparison Of The Implant Deviation Between Implants Placed Using Static And Dynamic Computer Assisted Surgery Methods, Dechawat Kaewsiri
Comparison Of The Implant Deviation Between Implants Placed Using Static And Dynamic Computer Assisted Surgery Methods, Dechawat Kaewsiri
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of implant placement in terms of deviations related to the virtual plan between static and dynamic computer assisted implant surgery (CAIS) systems in single tooth space. Materials & Methods: 60 single implants were randomly placed using two difference CAIS systems by one surgeon. Preoperative CBCT transferred to implant planning software were used to plan the virtual implant position. Implants were placed using either stereolithographic guide template for static CAIS group (n = 30) or implant navigation system for dynamic CAIS group (n = 30). Postoperative CBCT were taken to …
The Development Of Supportive Care Needs Scale For Thai Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy, Supanee Klungrit
The Development Of Supportive Care Needs Scale For Thai Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy, Supanee Klungrit
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
Assessment of supportive care needs before setting up care plans plays significant role in conducting patient-centered care, particularly supportive care needs of Thai women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy whose treatment process is specifically different from other group of cancer patients. It was found that supportive care needs scales constructed in western countries had certain limitations of some question items concerning difference in context, ways of life, and culture. Hence they could not assess consistently with all needs of Thai context. This study aims to develop supportive care needs scale for Thai women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy with two …
Perceptions, Expectations, And Satisfaction Of Patients Undergoing Dental Implant Therapy In The Faculty Of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Khunsiri Sermsiripoca
Perceptions, Expectations, And Satisfaction Of Patients Undergoing Dental Implant Therapy In The Faculty Of Dentistry, Chulalongkorn University, Khunsiri Sermsiripoca
Chulalongkorn University Theses and Dissertations (Chula ETD)
The aims of this study were to evaluate patient's perception before and after receiving dental implant therapy and to investigate patient's perception, expectation, and satisfaction of dental implant treated by postgraduate dental students and faculty members. This study was designed with a quantitative cross-sectional technique. The data were collected by 3 questionnaires, from patients who intended to receive dental implant treatment during September 2017 to February 2019. Two hundred and fifty participants participated in this study. Most of them were female, aged 55-64 years, graduated bachelor's degree, and facial and teeth appearance did not affect their career. The proportion of …