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The void of avoidance
The PhD defense of A.M. Hulsman MSc. is on 4 October at 10:30 am.
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On Deafness, Overcoming Deafness, and Capability
This dissertation examines the capabilities of children, teens, and adults using these devices. Raising awareness in society for better expectations, inclusivity, and acceptance is essential.
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Monitoring high-valent metal-oxo species with electrospray-mass spectrometry
The PhD defence of G.L. Tripodi MSc. is on 7 October 2024 at 10:30 am.
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Personalized care management in Parkinson’s disease: One size does not fit all
The PhD defence of A.D. Geerlings is on 7 October 2024 at 02:30 pm.
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Civic participation in order
This PhD thesis among other things, provides analyses of the development of the curriculum position of subjects such as Civics and Law in secondary education and in the Secondary Education Act.
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Testing and Estimation in Causal Models. Addressing Mixed and Missing Data Challenges
This dissertation develops methods addressing some of the practical challenges of applying these causal inference methods, specifically when dealing with missing data or when datasets contain a mix of variable types.
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Immunotherapeutic strategies post allogeneic stem cell transplantation: harnessing innate & adaptive graft-versus-tumor immunity
The PhD defence of J. van Eck van der Sluijs is on 8 October 2024 at 02:30 pm.
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Treatment outcome in binge eating disorder: moving ahead! Cognitive behavior therapy and dialectical behavior therapy compared
This thesis compared the effectiveness of an intensive form of CBT (CBT+) with the less intensive DBT-BED. The researchers also looked at whether individual characteristics at the onset of the treatment could be used to predict treatment outcomes.
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Balancing care and caution: Examining opioid prescribing in the Netherlands
The PhD defence of G.A. Kalkman is on 9 October 2024 at 10:30 am.
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Primary mental healthcare for people with mild intellectual disabilities: Opportunities upstream.
This research demonstrates that patients with both mild intellectual disabilities (MID) and mental health problems often encounter mental health problems at a young age, experience multiple problems, and need a supportive network.
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Convergence in Cancer Immunotherapy: Towards Data-driven and Model-informed Clinical Trials
Cancer immunotherapy enhances the immune system's ability to fight cancer cells. This thesis delves into the clinical development stages of new therapies, highlighting their journey from initial safety assessments to application in clinical settings.
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Electrophoretic Deposition-based Coatings for Improved Peri-implant Soft Tissue Integration
The PhD defence of J. Han is on 10 October 2024 at 12:30 pm.
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Vascular access in complex angioplasty of the coronary arteries
The PhD defence of T.A. Meijers is on 11 October 2024 at 10:30 am.
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Next steps of vital sign monitoring
Monitoring vital signs in hospital patients is done to promptly identify those who deteriorate and provide them with adequate treatment. Most hospitals have protocols that dictate measurements at certain intervals, depending on...
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The clinical utility of genome sequencing for rare diseases
The PhD defence of G.M.G. Schobers is on 14 October 2024 at 12:30 pm.
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Coach2Move: Implementation and Evaluation of Person-centered Physical therapy for Older adults
Coach2Move was developed to help physical therapists promote physical activity among older adults. This research shows that Coach2Move is promising and that improved implementation strategies can enhance adoption and effectiveness.
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Artificial intelligence for the detection of abnormal tissue in the lungs and airways in clinical chest CT scans
The PhD defence of W.J.M. Hendrix is on 15 October 2024 at 04:30 pm.
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How many square metres do you need for health?
The PhD defence of K.M. Mourits is on 16 October 2024 at 10:30 am.
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Towards Translational and Dual-functional Biomaterials: A Safer and Effective Approach in Treating Bone Defects Following Tumor Resection
To address bone cancer treatment side effects, there is growing advocacy for bifunctional biomaterials that can promote bone regeneration while inhibiting tumour recurrence. This PhD thesis explored approaches for developing such biomaterials.
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In Dire Straits. Multidimensional Household Debt in the Netherlands
Following a historical lineage of classical economic anthropology, this study widens the perspective on what constitutes a problem debt in everyday life by assuming a multidimensional point of view.