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PhD theses

PhD theses 2008 - 2025.

2025

Calcitonin Gene-Related P​​eptide (CGRP) and Cyclic Adenosine Monophosphate (cAMP) Signalling in Migraine

Phu Do Thien, 2025, 124 s.
Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis

Genomic approaches for finding genetic causes in migraine and epilepsy

Techlo TR, 2025, 158 s.

​Cluster Headache - Exploring transition patterns, clinical features and biomarkers

Marie-Louise Kulas Søborg, 2025, 104 s.​​

2024

The Role of Adenosine and its Receptors in Migraine Pathophysiology
Turaiaiyah Janu, 2024, 87 s.
Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Investigations of the causal relation between migraine aura and headache

Andreas Vinther Thomsen, 2024, 98 s.
Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis

Real-world efficacy and tolerability of monoclonal antibody therapy targeting CGRP in chronic migraine
Cullum CK, 2024, 60 s.
Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis

The mechanisms behind Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: The role of obesity, sex and potential cofactors in the regulation of intracranial pressure
Israelsen IME, 2024, 161 s.
Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis

Aspects of Neurovascular Signaling Mechanisms in Migraine
Rasmussen RH, 2024, 65 s.
Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis

Epidemiological examinations of migraine, treatment and risk modulating disorders
Daviðsson ÓB, 2024, 155 s.
Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis​


2023

Investigations of the involvement of different isoforms of KATP channels in headache and migraine 
Kokoti, L., 2023
Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Clinical Characteristics and Structural Neuroimaging of Post-Traumatic Headache
Ashina, H., 2023
Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Cluster Headache. Understanding treatment variability and disease burden
Petersen, A. S., 2023, 111 s.
Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Investigations of Migraine Treatment Targets Using Animal Models
Ernstsen, C., 2023, 109 s.
Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


​2022​

Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juhl Korsbæk, J., 2022, 112 s. 

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Vasodilating, parasympathetic and migraine inducingproperties of a long-lasting infusion of VIP
Pellesi, L., 2022, 94 s.
Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Complete freedo​​​​m from headache 
Amalie Olofsson, I., 2022

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Treatment of trigeminal neuralgia when all hope is out - improving medical and surgical treatment
Sofie Schott Andersen, A., 2022, 132 s.

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis



2021

Epidemiological aspects and molecular mechanisms linking rosacea and migraine
Wienholtz, N. K. F., 2021

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


The role of high-conductance (big) calciumactivated potassium (BKCa) channel in headache and migraine pathophysiology
Al-Karagholi, M. A-M. A. H., 2021

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


2020

MRI investigations of the brainstem in migraine patients 
Younis, S. 2020

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Cluster Headache - human provocation models with CGRP and PACAP38
Vollesen, A.L. 2020

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Investigation of pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide isoforms in a human experimental model of headache
Ghanizada, H. 2020

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Management of Medication Overuse Headache. Prevention and Treatment
Carlsen, L.N. 2020

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Migraine sub-phenotypes – refining diagnostic criteria and assessment of genetic component
Chalmer, M.A. 2020

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Myofascial Pain Involvement in Migraine
Hvedstrup, J. 2020

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Development of a pragmatic human migraine model for drug testing
Falkenberg, K. 2020

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Investigations of the meningeal vasculature in the migraine brain using magnetic resonance imaging
Christensen, C.E. 2020

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


2019

Trigeminal neuralgia - towards personalised medicine?
Heinskou, T.B. 2019

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Transcriptomic differences between the Cephalic and Extra-cephalic Pain Pathways in Rat
Christensen, R.E. 2019

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


PET investigations of brain serotonin receptor binding in migraine patients
Christensen, M.D. 2019

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


MRI investigations of migraine without aura in an experimental human model
Khan, S. 2019

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Cluster headache - what lies beyond the pain phase?
Snoer, A.H.

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Cluster headache: a detailed analysis of clinical differences between the sexes, chronobiology, lifestyle and sleep
Lund, N. 2019

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis

2018

The effects of aerobic exercise and the impact of migraine and co-existing tension-type headache and neck pain
Krøll, L.S. 2018

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Investigations of migraine with aura in a human hypoxia model
Arngrim, N.B. 2018

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Idiopathic intracranial hypertension: obesity and the regulation of cerebrospinal fluid
Uldall, M.S. 2018

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Function of shoulder and neck muscles in adult tension-type headache patients and the effect of strength training on tension-type headache - a randomized controlled trial
Madsen, B.K. 2018

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Development of a behavioural animal model of migraine
Christensen, S.L.T. 2018

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


2017

Effects of migraine-provoking substrances on mast cells and trigeminal ganglia
Pedersen, S.H. 2017

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Common genetik variants in migraine and migraine treatment response
Christensen, A.F. 2017

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


2016

Cerebral autoregulation in cerebrovascular disease measured by near infrared spectroscopy: PhD thesis
Phillip, D. 2016 [Kbh.]: Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. 67 s.

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Classical trigeminal neuralgia – clinical characteristics and diagnostic criteria
Maarbjerg, S. 2016

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Following the leads in migraine genetics: an investigation of migraine susceptibility loci : PHD thesis : this thesis has been submitted to the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen
Esserlind, A-L. 2016 [Kbh.]: University of Copenhagen, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. 90 s.

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


Medication-overuse headache: burden consequences prevention
Westergaard, M.L. 2016

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


The role of genetics on migraine induction triggered by CGRP and PACAP38
Guo, S. 2016

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis

2015

Neurobiology And Sleep Disorders In Cluster Headache
Barløse, M. 2015

Publication: Book/anthology/thesis/rapport › Ph.D.-thesis


2014

1. Yri, HM. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension - Exploring headache and cognitive function. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2014.

2. Hougaard, A. Investigations of functional and structural changes in migraine with aura by magnetic resonan­ce imaging. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2014.

3. Kjeldgaard, DN. Personality profile and psychological treatment of patients with chronic post-traumatic headache. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2014.

4. Amin, F.M. Clinical and physiological characterization of PACAP38-induced headache and migraine, 2014.

2013

​1. Amrutkar DV. Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) Uptake and Release in Rat Dura Mater, Trigeminal Ganglion and Trigeminal Nucleus Caudalis. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2013.

2. Munksgaard SB. Medication overuse headache - Pain mechanisms and treatment. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2013.

3. Le, NH. Environmental risk factors and co-morbidities in migraine – a population-based study in twins. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2013.

4. Myren M. Characterization of prostaglandin receptors in the trigeminovascular system – implications for migraine pathophysiology. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2013.

5. Ramachandran R. Possible mechanisms behind GTN induced headache: a pharmacological and molecular approach in elucidating the pain patway in rats, 2013.

6. Bhatt D.K. The role of vasodilation in migraine pathophysiology: In vitro and in vivo studies in rat, 2013.


​2012

1. Antonova M. Prostaglandins and prostaglandin receptor antagonism in migraine. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2012.

2. Asghar MS. Effects of glyceryl trinitrate and calcitonin gene-related peptide on BOLD signal and arterila diameter: - methodological studies by fMRI and MRA. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2012. 114 s.

​3. Baun M. Characterization of VIP- and PACAP-receptors in the cerebral circulation of the rat: Relevance for migraine. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, 2012.

2011

1. Hauge AW. Migraine with aura: Triggers and treatment. 2011:1-64. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup Hospital.

2010

1. Schytz, H. W. Investigation of carbachol and PACAP38 in a human model of migraine. 1-130. 15-4-2011. Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup Hospital. 

2. Skau, M. Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension - New aspects of diagnosis and handling. 1-112. 17-5-2010. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup Hospital. 

3. Wulf-Johansson, H. Expression of BKca channels in the trigeminovascular systemet – relevance for migraine pathophysiology. 1-97. 17-5-2010. Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup Hospital.

​2009

1. Lindelof K. Antinociceptive mechanisms in chronic tension-type headache. University of Copenhagen. Faculty of Health 2009: 1-49.

2. Møller-Hansen J. Familial hemiplegic migraine-an experimental genetic headache model. Københavns Universitet. University of Copenhagen. Faculty of Health 2009: 1-127.

3. Wienecke T. Possible role of prostanoids in migraine and other headaches evaluated in an experimental human model. University of Copenhagen. Faculty of Health 2009:1-47.

2008

​​1. Buchgreitz L. Pain proces &mg in tension-type headache. Københavns Universitet. Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet, 2008.

​2. Gozalov A. Role of K+ channels in cephalic vasodilatation - implications for migraine pathophysiology. Københavns Universitet. Det sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet. 2008

3. Kruse LS. Molecular mechanisms involving cyclic nucleotides in migraine. Københavns Universitet. Det sundhedsvidenskabelige fakultet. 2008

​4. Ploug KB. Katp channels in intracranial arteries – implications for migraine pathophysiology. Københavns Universitet. Det sundhedsvidenskabelige fakultet. 2008

​5. Schmidt-Hansen PT. A controlled study on muscle pain sensitivity in Tension-Type Headache patients. Københavns Universitet. Det sundhedsvidenskabeilge fakultet. 2008

​6. Boni LJ. In vivo studies on the effect on neuropeptides on rat intracranial arteries. Københavns Universitet. Det sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet. 2008


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