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Patterns Of Gene Expression In Microarrays And Expressed Sequence Tags From Normal And Cataractous Lenses, Konstantinos Sousounis, Panagiotis A. Tsonis Jan 2012

Patterns Of Gene Expression In Microarrays And Expressed Sequence Tags From Normal And Cataractous Lenses, Konstantinos Sousounis, Panagiotis A. Tsonis

Biology Faculty Publications

In this contribution, we have examined the patterns of gene expression in normal and cataractous lenses as presented in five different papers using microarrays and expressed sequence tags. The purpose was to evaluate unique and common patterns of gene expression during development, aging and cataracts.

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Lens Regeneration In Axolotl: New Evidence Of Developmental Plasticity, Rinako Suetsugu-Maki, Nobuyasu Maki, Saulius Sumanas, Jie Zhu, Katia Del Rio-Tsonis, Panagiotis A. Tsonis Jan 2012

Lens Regeneration In Axolotl: New Evidence Of Developmental Plasticity, Rinako Suetsugu-Maki, Nobuyasu Maki, Saulius Sumanas, Jie Zhu, Katia Del Rio-Tsonis, Panagiotis A. Tsonis

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Background: Among vertebrates lens regeneration is most pronounced in newts, which have the ability to regenerate the entire lens throughout their lives. Regeneration occurs from the dorsal iris by transdifferentiation of the pigment epithelial cells. Interestingly, the ventral iris never contributes to regeneration. Frogs have limited lens regeneration capacity elicited from the cornea during pre-metamorphic stages. The axolotl is another salamander which, like the newt, regenerates its limbs or its tail with the spinal cord, but up until now all reports have shown that it does not regenerate the lens.

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Conservation Of The Three-Dimensional Structure In Non-Homologous Or Unrelated Proteins, Konstantinos Sousounis, Carl E. Haney, Jin Cao, Bharath Sunchu, Panagiotis A. Tsonis Jan 2012

Conservation Of The Three-Dimensional Structure In Non-Homologous Or Unrelated Proteins, Konstantinos Sousounis, Carl E. Haney, Jin Cao, Bharath Sunchu, Panagiotis A. Tsonis

Biology Faculty Publications

In this review, we examine examples of conservation of protein structural motifs in unrelated or non-homologous proteins. For this, we have selected three DNA-binding motifs: the histone fold, the helix-turn-helix motif, and the zinc finger, as well as the globin-like fold. We show that indeed similar structures exist in unrelated proteins, strengthening the concept that three-dimensional conservation might be more important than the primary amino acid sequence.

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Detection Of Mycobacterium Ulcerans In The Environment Predicts Prevalence Of Buruli Ulcer In Benin, Heather R. Williamson, Mark Eric Benbow, Lindsay P. Cambell, Christian R. Johnson, Ghislain Sopoh, Yves Barogui, Richard W. Merritt, Pamela L. C. Small Jan 2012

Detection Of Mycobacterium Ulcerans In The Environment Predicts Prevalence Of Buruli Ulcer In Benin, Heather R. Williamson, Mark Eric Benbow, Lindsay P. Cambell, Christian R. Johnson, Ghislain Sopoh, Yves Barogui, Richard W. Merritt, Pamela L. C. Small

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Background: Mycobacterium ulcerans is the causative agent of Buruli ulcer (BU), a destructive skin disease found predominantly in sub-Saharan Africa and south-eastern Australia. The precise mode(s) of transmission and environmental reservoir(s) remain unknown, but several studies have explored the role of aquatic invertebrate species. The purpose of this study was to investigate the environmental distribution of M. ulcerans in south-eastern Australia.

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Potential Wolverine Habitat Vs. Winter Recreation. Conflict In Colorado!, Paul Quigley Jan 2012

Potential Wolverine Habitat Vs. Winter Recreation. Conflict In Colorado!, Paul Quigley

Geography and the Environment: Graduate Student Capstones

The Global list of endangered species of flora and fauna is growing, with the most highly specialized species often at ‘critically endangered’ status. Managing these populations effectively involves numerous and varied organizations, conflicting motivations, arbitrary anthropogenic boundaries and often most importantly, data compilation and management. We are seeing many more reintroductions of locally extirpated species back into habitats of historical prevalence – and as extreme a method of conservation as this is, there is still a need for more extreme methods. High profile and highly specialized endangered species are often managed in a ‘crisis’ mode, where complex behaviors and interactions …

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The Apoptotic Analysis Of 7Α-Hydroxy-Β-Sitosterol Extracted From Chisocheton Tomentosus (Meliaceae) In Cancer Cell Lines / Mohammad Tasyriq Bin Che Omar, Mohammad Tasyriq Che Omar Jan 2012

The Apoptotic Analysis Of 7Α-Hydroxy-Β-Sitosterol Extracted From Chisocheton Tomentosus (Meliaceae) In Cancer Cell Lines / Mohammad Tasyriq Bin Che Omar, Mohammad Tasyriq Che Omar

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The main objective of the present study is to investigate the cytotoxicity potential and anti-cancer mechanism of 7α-hydroxy-β-sitosterol (CT1), a known stigmastane sterol extracted from bark of Chisocheton tomentosus (Meliaceae). In vitro exposures of this compound was conducted on five cancer cell lines; breast adenocarcinoma cells (MCF-7), hepatocyte liver carcinoma cell (HepG2), oral squamous carcinoma cell (HSC-4) and (HSC-2) and epidermoid cervical carcinoma (Ca Ski) and in comparison with normal human mammary epithelia cell line (HMEC). Cell viability was assessed by the MTT [3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyltetrazolium bromide] assay and Live/Dead cytotoxic/viability assay. The flow cytometric analysis and DNA fragmentation assays were used …

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Evaluation Of Superworm Meal (Zophobas Morio) As A Dietary Protein Source For Red Tilapia (Oreochromis Sp.) Diet / Abd Rahman Jabir Mohd Din, Mohd Din Abd Rahman Jabir Jan 2012

Evaluation Of Superworm Meal (Zophobas Morio) As A Dietary Protein Source For Red Tilapia (Oreochromis Sp.) Diet / Abd Rahman Jabir Mohd Din, Mohd Din Abd Rahman Jabir

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The aim for this research was to develop a cost-effective diet for red tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) using an insect protein-based source, the super worm meal (SWM), Zophobas morio according to various levels of fish meal replacement. This research would be focused on alternative protein source to fish meal with some assessment needed for a complete diet. This experiment consists of 4 experiments. Firstly, the nutritional evaluation and proximate analysis of Z. morio meal in Oreochromis spp. diet were studied. Then, the SWM was partially replaced by appropriate substitution level before being enriched by methionine and then supplemented by mushroom stalk …

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Synthesis, Characterization And Antioxidant Activities Of Ni(Ii) Cu(Ii), And Zn(Ii) Complexes Of Substituted 4-Phenyl-1,3,5-Triazine-2,6- Salicylaldimine / Abdulaziz Ali Alomari, Abdulaziz Ali Alomari Jan 2012

Synthesis, Characterization And Antioxidant Activities Of Ni(Ii) Cu(Ii), And Zn(Ii) Complexes Of Substituted 4-Phenyl-1,3,5-Triazine-2,6- Salicylaldimine / Abdulaziz Ali Alomari, Abdulaziz Ali Alomari

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Six new Schiff bases were prepared from the reaction of 4-phenyl-1,3,5-triazine-2,6-diamine with 5-chlorosalicyladehyde, 5-bromosalicyladehyde, 5-nitrosalicyladehyde, 3-hydroxysalicyladehyde, 4-hydroxysalicyladehyde, and 3,5-di-tert-butylsalicyladehyde. Each of these Schiff bases were then reacted with Ni(II), Cu(II), and Zn(II) acetates to the corresponding complexes (total 18). The Schiff bases were characterized by elemental analysis (CHN), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), 1H- and 13C- nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy (UV-vis), while the complexes were additionally characterized by CHN, FT-IR, UV-vis and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). All Ni(II) complexes are octahedral, all Cu(II) complexes are square pyramidal, and all Zn(II) complexes are tetrahedral. The thermal stabilities of Ni(II) …

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Identification And Evaluation Of Chemical Constituents Of Pleurotus Sajor-Caju (Fr.) Singer Extracts In Lipid Metabolism And Glucose Homeostasis / Gowri A/P Kanagasabapathy, Kanagasabapathy Gowri Jan 2012

Identification And Evaluation Of Chemical Constituents Of Pleurotus Sajor-Caju (Fr.) Singer Extracts In Lipid Metabolism And Glucose Homeostasis / Gowri A/P Kanagasabapathy, Kanagasabapathy Gowri

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Mushrooms have been valued throughout the world as both food and medicine for thousands of years. Pleurotus sajor-caju has become attractive as functional food and a source of physiologically beneficial substances. These functional characteristics are mainly due to their chemical composition thus the chemical compositions of P. sajor-caju were investigated in this study. Twenty-seven compounds have been separated and identified from the EAE and BE extracts of P. sajor-caju. EAE comprised of three methyl esters namely, methyl palmitate, methyl stearate and methyl linoleate, five hydrocarbon fatty acids namely, pentadecanoic acid, palmitic acid, oleic acid, myristic acid and linoleic acid, a …

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Growth, Development And Quality Of Wax Apple (Syzygium Samarangense [Blume] Merrill & L. M. Perry) Fruits As Influenced By Selected Horticultural Techniques / Mohammad Moneruzzaman Khandaker, Mohammad Moneruzzaman Khandaker Jan 2012

Growth, Development And Quality Of Wax Apple (Syzygium Samarangense [Blume] Merrill & L. M. Perry) Fruits As Influenced By Selected Horticultural Techniques / Mohammad Moneruzzaman Khandaker, Mohammad Moneruzzaman Khandaker

Student Works (2010-2019)

Plant growth regulators, regulating chemicals and growth manipulating techniques are important tools in horticulture. These techniques can regulate various physiological and biochemical aspects of growth and development, and improve growth, yield and nutritional quality of fruits. Currently, there is a limited report if any, describing how plant growth regulators (PGRs) affect the fruit quality of wax apple, an increasingly popular fruit in Asia. The present study was carried out to investigate the effects of plant growth regulators, gibberellic acid (GA3) at 20, 50 and 100 mg/L, 2, 4-dichlorophenoxy acetic acid (2,4-D) and naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) at 5, 10 and …

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Postharvest Physiology And Molecular Characterization Of Ethylene Related Genes In Pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour / Zuliana Razali, Zuliana Razali Jan 2012

Postharvest Physiology And Molecular Characterization Of Ethylene Related Genes In Pollinated Dendrobium Pompadour / Zuliana Razali, Zuliana Razali

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Pollination-induced senescence in Dendrobium Pompadour flowers was investigated. Pollinated flowers were held in distilled water and in treatment solutions containing either sucrose, glucose, aminooxyacetic acid (AOA) or silver thiosulphate (STS) while unpollinated flowers were held in distilled water. Morphological changes were observed visually while physiological parameters investigated included ethylene production, colour change, petal thickness, fresh weight, dry weight and water uptake. Biochemical changes determined were starch, total sugar and reducing sugar, cell wall hydrolases, total protein, soluble and insoluble protein. Furthermore, 1D SDS PAGE was also carried out to profile the protein changes in all the flowers. Finally five genes; …

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Phytochemical And Biological Investigations Of Phyllagathis Rotundifolia And Phyllagathis Praetermissa / Tan Hooi Poay, Hooi Poay Tan Jan 2012

Phytochemical And Biological Investigations Of Phyllagathis Rotundifolia And Phyllagathis Praetermissa / Tan Hooi Poay, Hooi Poay Tan

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Phyllagathis rotundifolia and P. praetermissa are herbs from the family of Melastomataceae. They are also known as ‘Tapak Gajah’ or ‘Tapak Sulaiman’ and their extracts are employed as substitute of each other in the traditional medicines. Traditionally, a decoction of the plant is used for fever, malaria, stomachache, parturition and as tonic. However, little is known about their chemical composition and no comparative study on their chemical profiles has been reported. Therefore, the phytochemical analysis would be essential to give an insight into their characteristic chemical components as well as fingerprints that can be used to determine the identity and …

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Cytoarchitectonic Characterisation Of Rice-Field Frog (Fejervarya Limnocharis) Spinal Cord With Emphasis On Immunohistochemical Localisation Of Selected Nociceptive-Related Neurotransmitters / Joan Tang May Yin, Joan May Yin Tang Jan 2012

Cytoarchitectonic Characterisation Of Rice-Field Frog (Fejervarya Limnocharis) Spinal Cord With Emphasis On Immunohistochemical Localisation Of Selected Nociceptive-Related Neurotransmitters / Joan Tang May Yin, Joan May Yin Tang

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No abstract provided.

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Physico-Chemical Characterization Of Branched-Chain Glycolipids For Drug Delivery System / Noraini Binti Ahmad, Noraini Ahmad Jan 2012

Physico-Chemical Characterization Of Branched-Chain Glycolipids For Drug Delivery System / Noraini Binti Ahmad, Noraini Ahmad

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No abstract provided.

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Chemometric Approaches In The Evaluation Of Trace Metals In Commercially Raised Tilapia And Preliminary Health Risk Assessment Of Its Consumption / Low Kah Hin, Kah Hin Low Jan 2012

Chemometric Approaches In The Evaluation Of Trace Metals In Commercially Raised Tilapia And Preliminary Health Risk Assessment Of Its Consumption / Low Kah Hin, Kah Hin Low

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The aims of this study are to evaluate the presence of trace metals in aquacultural samples using chemometric methods and to assess the safety of their consumption. In this work, chemometric techniques have been utilized to improve the analysis of metal content in commercially raised tilapia. In the method development phase, multivariate calibration techniques involving principal component regression and partial least squares were employed to establish a simple spectrophotometric method for the simultaneous determination of Cu2+, Ni2+ and Zn2+ in water samples in the presence of 1-(2-thiazolylazo)-2-naphthol as chromogenic reagent. In general, no significant difference in analytical performance was observed …

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Potential Of Chrysomya Megacephala (Diptera:Calliphoridae) Maggot Meal As Protein Source In Tilapia (Oreochromis Sp.) Feed / Sing Kong Wah, Kong Wah Sing Jan 2012

Potential Of Chrysomya Megacephala (Diptera:Calliphoridae) Maggot Meal As Protein Source In Tilapia (Oreochromis Sp.) Feed / Sing Kong Wah, Kong Wah Sing

Student Works (2010-2019)

Currently, fishmeal is a common protein source in aquafeed for farmed fish. However, the demand for fishmeal is increasing but supply is stagnating or even decreasing and therefore is insufficient to meet demand. This has caused the increase of fishmeal price in global markets and thereby, incurs higher production costs. Thus, there is an urgent need to find a cheaper but suitable protein source to replace fishmeal in animal feed. The objective of this study is to evaluate the potential of Chrysomya megacephala (Fabricius, 1974) maggot meal as protein source in red tilapia (Oreochromis sp.) feed. Protein content of blowfly …

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Chemical Constituents Of Cuscuta Campestris Yuncker / Leong Sow Tein, Sow Tein Leong Jan 2012

Chemical Constituents Of Cuscuta Campestris Yuncker / Leong Sow Tein, Sow Tein Leong

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Cuscuta campestris Yuncker (Golden Dodder) is commonly known as Rumput Emas in Malaysia. Cuscuta campestris is a weed which has become a serious threat to agriculture. A phytochemical study on the chemical constituents of sample (C. campestris) was performed. The sample was collected along the roadside at Pekan Nanas, Pontian, Johore (N 1° 20’ to N 2° 35’ - E 102° 28’ 59.9” to E 104° 33’ 52.9”). After separation from host plants, the sample was dried and extracted with ethanol. Chromatography method was used in separation and isolation of chemical constituents of sample. Six compounds were isolated viz., sitosterol …

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A Study Of Nuclear Track Counting And Granulometry For Monazite: A Comparision Of The Sdc Morphology Toolbox And Image Processing Toolbox / Naharudin Mustafa, Mustafa Naharudin Jan 2012

A Study Of Nuclear Track Counting And Granulometry For Monazite: A Comparision Of The Sdc Morphology Toolbox And Image Processing Toolbox / Naharudin Mustafa, Mustafa Naharudin

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The main aim of this work is to establish a technique to prepare the image of nuclear track detector in the form of thin film, LR 115 Type 2. This research also aims to develop the image processing scripts using SDC Morphology toolbox and Image Processing toolbox in conjunction with MATLAB as a programming platform. The scripts were applied to find the segmentation limit of over-lapping nuclear tracks, nuclear tracks counting and granulometry (area and diameter determination) in the images obtained. We finally compare the toolboxes capability in processing the image. The research found that the SDC Morphology toolbox is …

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Occupational Physical Activity Measurement Among Nurses In Universiti Malaya Medical Centre / Syamsul Rizal Bin Abu Amin, Abu Amin Syamsul Rizal Jan 2012

Occupational Physical Activity Measurement Among Nurses In Universiti Malaya Medical Centre / Syamsul Rizal Bin Abu Amin, Abu Amin Syamsul Rizal

Student Works (2010-2019)

Although many studies have investigated the correlates of physical activity, these were mostly conducted in the leisure time domain. There is still lack of understanding about correlates physical activity exclusively in the workplace setting, as most study in the occupational domain are coupled with transportation domain. This study objectively examined the correlates of physical activity only in the occupational setting, where different backgrounds of female nurses were examined within the similar physical, social and working environment. Objectives: The primary objective is to examine relationships between correlates and components of physical activity in occupational setting. Secondary objectives are to investigate the …

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Long-Term Use Of Benzodiazepine Among Depressed Patients / Tan Chea Loon, Chea Loon Tan Jan 2012

Long-Term Use Of Benzodiazepine Among Depressed Patients / Tan Chea Loon, Chea Loon Tan

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Long-term benzodiazepine use in depression is not recommended by the treatment guidelines. Nevertheless, its prevalence is still remaining high. In order to prevent long-term use, it is important to know which determinant factors are associated with it. This may create awareness among the clinicians and take further measures regarding this issue. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of long-term benzodiazepines use among depressed patients in the specialty mental health setting and identify the socio-demographic, clinical and psychosocial factors that associated with the long-term use. This was a retrospective cross-sectional study involving 65 outpatients with major depressive …

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Prevalence, Associated Factors Of Nicotine Dependence And Disease Severity In Patients With Schizophrenia / Nik Nasyrah Nek Mohamed, Nek Mohamed Nik Nasyrah Jan 2012

Prevalence, Associated Factors Of Nicotine Dependence And Disease Severity In Patients With Schizophrenia / Nik Nasyrah Nek Mohamed, Nek Mohamed Nik Nasyrah

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Introduction: Studies have consistently shown that people with schizophrenia smoke at higher rates than the general population. Nicotine dependence, the commonest substance use disorder in patients with schizophrenia would increase the morbidity and mortality in this group of patients. To date, there have been no local data pertaining to smoking and nicotine dependence in patients with schizophrenia. Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of smoking and nicotine dependence in a sample of outpatients with schizophrenia, factors associated with it and the severity of disease in the study sample. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of 181 patients with …

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A Preliminary Study Of Neuregulin 1 Gene Expression In Schizophrenia Patients On Paliperidone In A Malaysian Population In University Malaya Medical Centre (Ummc) / Nazariah Aiza Harun, Harun Nazariah Aiza Jan 2012

A Preliminary Study Of Neuregulin 1 Gene Expression In Schizophrenia Patients On Paliperidone In A Malaysian Population In University Malaya Medical Centre (Ummc) / Nazariah Aiza Harun, Harun Nazariah Aiza

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BACKGROUND: The Neuregulin 1gene (NRG 1) polymorphism has been considered as a susceptibility gene for Schizophrenia. This is evident from studies done in several European and Chinese populations that suggesting a strong association between NRG 1 gene and Schizophrenia. There are numerous related studies worldwide and in Asian region but not in Malaysia that consists of 3 major races. Therefore, it is important for us to understand the reason for measuring NRG 1 gene expression given the importance of the gene as a risk factor for Schizophrenia, suggesting that NRG1 may have the potential as a biomarker for schizophrenia. OBJECTIVE: …

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Sexual Behaviour Among Male Methamphetamine And Heroin Dependents Attending Drug Rehabilitation Clinic / Mohd Fadzli Mohamad Isa, Mohamad Isa Mohd Fadzli Jan 2012

Sexual Behaviour Among Male Methamphetamine And Heroin Dependents Attending Drug Rehabilitation Clinic / Mohd Fadzli Mohamad Isa, Mohamad Isa Mohd Fadzli

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The debates about associations between drugs use and sex have been going on for decades. Drugs use and sex are mediums of pleasure and bring about sense of euphoria and enjoyment. Illicit drugs use has evolved from natural-based drugs such as opiates and cannabis to synthetic-based substances such as amphetamine and methamphetamine. This evolution even modifies the motives of drug use from just a primary emotion-altering substance that cut the users on the loose into a substance that can increase enthusiasm, motivation and self-esteem. The effect of methamphetamine on sociability and emotional loosening effects of heroin has increased their use …

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The Prevalence And Associated Risk Factors Of Female Sexual Dysfunction Among Healthcare Personnel / Gurdeep Singh Grewal, Grewal Gurdeep Singh Jan 2012

The Prevalence And Associated Risk Factors Of Female Sexual Dysfunction Among Healthcare Personnel / Gurdeep Singh Grewal, Grewal Gurdeep Singh

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Sexual dysfunction is a complex disorder, influenced by a broad range of physical and psychosocial factors which adversely affects quality of life. Objective: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) among healthcare personnel in three government hospitals in Malaysia. Methods: 201 female healthcare personnel comprising doctors, allied health workers, nurses and ward assistants were randomly selected to participate in this cross-sectional study. Validated Malay Versions of the General Health Questionnaire-30, Female Sexual Function Index and the International Index of Erectile Function-5 were used to assess for depression and anxiety, sexual function in women and erectile …

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The Role Of Gelam Honey In Modulating The Immune Response Of Sepsis In Animal Model / Mustafa Kassim, Kassim Mustafa Jan 2012

The Role Of Gelam Honey In Modulating The Immune Response Of Sepsis In Animal Model / Mustafa Kassim, Kassim Mustafa

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Persistent systemic inflammatory response syndrome is a serious health condition that may lead to multiple organ dysfunction, organ failure, and ultimately death. It leads to both acute inflammation, caused by either infective (microbes or lipopolysaccharide [LPS]) or non-infective (chemicals) sources, and sepsis, an infection caused by a lethal dose of LPS (endotoxemia). These conditions have similar inflammatory mediators such as cytokines, nitric oxide (NO), high-mobility group box-1 (HMGB1), and heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1), suggesting that they may result from similar pathogenic mechanisms. Previous studies have investigated the applications of natural products in targeting these inflammatory mediators. Honey, for example, is used …

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A Study And Comparison Of Bioimpedance Parameters During Foot Massage Reflexology Using Aroma Oil / Saeed Ahmed, Ahmed Saeed Jan 2012

A Study And Comparison Of Bioimpedance Parameters During Foot Massage Reflexology Using Aroma Oil / Saeed Ahmed, Ahmed Saeed

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Massage is one of the most common therapeutic techniques for muscle relaxation and pain reduction. It is used for maintaining the condition of the body and treating human diseases for thousands of years. Foot massage basically is a massage treatment around the calf muscle until underneath foot area where it initiates stimulation to anatomical organs. In this thesis, the bio impedance parameters (BI) of people undergoing reflexology therapy are analyzed. A comparison between bio impedance (BI) parameters of a subject using aroma oil is measured before and after the massage, to see improvement of the hydration level of cells. The …

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Occupational Physical Activity Measurement Among Nurses In Universiti Malaya Medical Centre / Dr. Syamsul Rizal Bin Abu Amin, Abu Amin Syamsul Rizal Jan 2012

Occupational Physical Activity Measurement Among Nurses In Universiti Malaya Medical Centre / Dr. Syamsul Rizal Bin Abu Amin, Abu Amin Syamsul Rizal

Student Works (2010-2019)

Background: Although many studies have investigated the correlate of physical activity, these were mostly conducted in the leisure time domain. There is still lack of understanding about correlates physical activity exclusively in the workplace setting, as most study in the occupational domain are coupled with transportation domain. This study objectively examined the correlates of physical activity only in the occupational setting, where different backgrounds of female nurses were examined within the similar physical, social and working environment. Objectives: The primary objective is to examine relationships between correlates and component of physical activity in occupational setting. Secondary objectives are to investigate …

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Prediction Of Rupture Analysis And Hemodynamic Factors On Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm For Normal And High Blood Pressure Subjects / Muhammad Rusydan Amir Hamzah, Amir Hamzah Muhammad Rusydan Jan 2012

Prediction Of Rupture Analysis And Hemodynamic Factors On Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm For Normal And High Blood Pressure Subjects / Muhammad Rusydan Amir Hamzah, Amir Hamzah Muhammad Rusydan

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulging and widening of the blood vessel due the weakening of aortic wall which may lead to rupture of aneurysm if it is not treated. Normally, the treatment of AAA is considered if the maximal diameter exceeds around 5-6cm. The increasing of the bulge is proportional to potential of aneurysm rupture. The ultimate goal of the study is to investigate the hemodynamic factors at the AAA region in terms of velocity, pressure and wall shear stress for normal and high blood pressure both at resting and exercise condition. The aneurysm model used in this …

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Effect Of Leech Therapy On Body Composition Parameters / Nazihah Ahmad, Ahmad Nazihah Jan 2012

Effect Of Leech Therapy On Body Composition Parameters / Nazihah Ahmad, Ahmad Nazihah

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Leech therapy treatment is one of the complimentary and alternative medicine that has been categorized as one of the ancient method in treating diseases. Locally unpopular this treatment still has its own believer that practices it for the sake of bloodletting treatment that claims to be successful. Therefore, a series of study should be conducted in order to prove the aforementioned claim by using the bioimpedance analysis. Bioimpedance analysis is way of measuring the fat and fat free mass in much more convenience way. This measurement is normally used by nutritionist as this invasive method is very suitable to determine …

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Effect Of Acupuncture Therapy On Body Composition Parameters / Kamrun Nahar, Nahar Kamrun Jan 2012

Effect Of Acupuncture Therapy On Body Composition Parameters / Kamrun Nahar, Nahar Kamrun

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Acupuncture is a technique for inserting needles into the body to introduce anesthesia or reduce pain. In detail, acupuncture basically is a procedure involved with stimulation of anatomical locations on or in the skin by using different types of techniques. Acupuncture is used for maintaining condition of body or treats human diseases for thousands of years.This thesis concerns the bioimpedance parameters (BI) and body composition parameters of people before and after undergoing acupuncture therapy. To measure bioimpedance (BI) parameters of normal subject and patients before and after acupuncture therapy I need to calculate the body composition parameters using Quadscan 4000. …

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