Cystic fibrosis in the United Arab Emirates : a spatial, medical and historical perspective : a dissertation submitted for the degree of Master of Science to Massey University

Simple item page
dc.contributor.authorDawson, Kennethen
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-17T00:41:47Z
dc.date.available2017-01-17T00:41:47Z
dc.date.issued1999
dc.description.abstractThe aim of this dissertation is to report our observations on the disease, Cystic Fibrosis (CF) as it presents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It contains the first full clinical reports of how the disease manifests itself in the UAE, it defines the molecular basis for the disease and establishes a population frequency of gene carriage. The observations are made in light of the new knowledge of CF gene mutations, the spatial and ethnic aspects revealed by these findings and the creation of a new geography related to cystic fibrosis. The intention is to further hypothesise as to the spread of CF to the UAE and postulate as to the prior and subsequent events in relation to the spread of gene mutations elsewhere. Methods A wide range of methodologies have been applied. The original observations, as to the existence of CF in the Emirates were made in the Children's wards and outpatient clinics of Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE. Subsequently, within the Faculty of Medicine in the UAE University, were developed the techniques required for specific gene mutational analyis. These were developed in conjunction with, and validated by, the Laboratoire de Genetique Molecularie in Paris, France. This was in collaboration with Dr Emmanuelle Girodon and her team. Individual methods are described in each chapter as appropriate.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10179/10259
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherMassey Universityen_US
dc.rightsThe Authoren_US
dc.subjectUnited Arab Emiratesen_US
dc.subjectCystic fibrosisen_US
dc.subjectGenetic aspectsen_US
dc.titleCystic fibrosis in the United Arab Emirates : a spatial, medical and historical perspective : a dissertation submitted for the degree of Master of Science to Massey Universityen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
massey.contributor.authorDawson, Kenneth Pen_US
thesis.degree.disciplinePublic Healthen_US
thesis.degree.grantorMassey Universityen_US
thesis.degree.levelMastersen_US
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (M. Sc.)en_US
Files
Original bundle
Now showing 1 - 2 of 2
Thumbnail Image
Name:
01_front.pdf
Size:
497.64 KB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Description:
Download
Thumbnail Image
Name:
02_whole.pdf
Size:
13.55 MB
Format:
Adobe Portable Document Format
Description:
Download
License bundle
Now showing 1 - 1 of 1
Thumbnail Image
Name:
license.txt
Size:
3.32 KB
Format:
Item-specific license agreed upon to submission
Description:
Download
Collections
Theses and Dissertations