Student scientific work

-List of scientific papers published in the indexed scientific journals from the defended PhD thesis in the Faculty of Medicine in the last 10 years

 

  1. Loxha, M. P., Gerqari, I., Salihu, S., Agani, Z., & Hamiti, V. (2013). Metastatic lymph nodes in the neck of patients with T1 and T2 squamous cell carcinoma of the lower lip detected with lymphoscintigraphy. Online Journal of Otolaryngology, 3(3).
  2. Sllamniku-Dalipi, Z., Dragidella, F., Disha, M., Meqa, K., Begolli, L., & Begolli, G. (2013). Inflammatory biomarkers as potential mediators for the association between periodontal and systemic disease in Kosovo. Journal Of International Dental And Medical Research, 6(1), 1.
  3. Juniku-Shkololli, A., Manxhuka-Kerliu, S., Ahmetaj, H., Khare, V., & Zekaj, S. (2015). Expression of immunohistochemical markers of progression in pre-cancerous and cancerous human colon: Correlation with serum vitamin D levels. Anticancer research, 35(3), 1513-1520.
  4. Mulla, D., Kracher, D., Ludwig, R., Nagy, G., Grandits, M., Holzer, W., ... & Unger, F. M. (2013). Azido derivatives of cellobiose: oxidation at C1 with cellobiose dehydrogenase from Sclerotium rolfsii. Carbohydrate research, 382, 86-94.
  5. Basholli-Salihu M, Mueller M, Salar-Behzadi S, Unger FM, Viernstein H. Effect of lyoprotectants on β-glucosidase activity and viability of Bifidobacterium infantis after freeze-drying and storage in milk and low pH juices. LWT-Food Science and Technology. 2014 Jun 1;57(1):276-82.
  6. Sikiric, P. Klicek R, Manxuka-Kerliu, S., Maxhuni, M., et al. (2014). Intestinal anastomosis and diclofenac in rats counteracted by pentadecapeptide BPC 157. HealthMED, 747.
  7. Bajrami, D., Hoxha, V., Gorduysus, O., Muftuoglu, S., Zeybek, N. D., & Küçükkaya, S. (2014). Cytotoxic effect of endodontic irrigants in vitro. Medical science monitor basic research, 20, 22.
  8. Stavileci, M., Hoxha, V., Görduysus, Ö., Tatar, I., Laperre, K., Hostens, J., ... & Muhaxheri, E. (2015). Evaluation of root canal preparation using rotary system and hand instruments assessed by micro-computed tomography. Medical science monitor basic research, 21, 123.
  9. Hoxha, G., Spahiu, K., Kaçaniku, G., Ismajli-Hoxha, F., & Ismaili, M. (2013). Comparison of prostaglandin analogue, beta-blockers and prostaglandin analogue/beta-blockers fixed combination in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma. Spektrum der Augenheilkunde, 27(5), 239-244.
  10. Sllamniku, S., Bytyqi, C., Murtezani, A., & Haxhija, E. Q. (2013). Correlation between avascular necrosis and the presence of the ossific nucleus when treating developmental dysplasia of the hip. Journal of children's orthopaedics, 7(6), 501-505.
  11. Bicaj, T., Pustina, T., Ahmedi, E., Dula, L., Lila, Z., Tmava-Dragusha, A., ... & Ajeti, N. (2015). The relation between the preferred chewing side and occlusal force measured by T-Scan III System. Open Journal of Stomatology, 5(04), 95.
  12. Sada, F., Krasniqi, A., Hamza, A., Gecaj-Gashi, A., Bicaj, B., & Kavaja, F. (2014). A randomized trial of preoperative oral carbohydrates in abdominal surgery. BMC anesthesiology, 14(1), 1-7.
  13. Veselaj, F., Manxhuka-Kerliu, S., Neziri, A., Shahini, L., Xharra, S., Selmani, L., ... & Kavaja, F. (2017). Prognostic value of vascular endothelial growth factor a in the prediction of the tumor aggressiveness in clear cell renal cell carcinoma. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 5(2), 167.
  14. Ismaili-Jaha, V., Shala, M., Azemi, M., Spahiu, S., Hoxha, T., Avdiu, M., & Spahiu, L. (2014). Sensitivity and specificity of procalcitonin to determine etiology of diarrhea in children younger than 5 years. Materia Socio-Medica, 26(2), 76.
  15. Hamza, A. R., Krasniqi, A. S., Srinivasan, P. K., Afify, M., Bleilevens, C., Klinge, U., & Tolba, R. H. (2014). Gut-liver axis improves with meloxicam treatment after cirrhotic liver resection. World Journal of Gastroenterology: WJG, 20(40), 14841.
  16. Dula, L. J., Shala, K. S., Pustina-Krasniqi, T., Bicaj, T., & Ahmedi, E. F. (2015). The influence of removable partial dentures on the periodontal health of abutment and non-abutment teeth. European journal of dentistry, 9(03), 382-386.
  17. Bahtiri, E., Islami, H., Hoxha, R., Qorraj-Bytyqi, H., Rexhepi, S., Hoti, K., ... & Karakulak, Ç. (2016). Esomeprazole use is independently associated with significant reduction of BMD: 1-year prospective comparative safety study of four proton pump inhibitors. Journal of bone and mineral metabolism, 34(5), 571-579.
  18. Batalli-Kepuska, A., Bejiqi, R., & Batalli, A. (2015). Echocardiography: golden method in the diagnosis of congenital heart anomalies. Cardiologia Croatica, 10(3-4), 62-62.
  19. Mekaj, A. Y., Morina, A. A., Lajqi, S., Manxhuka-Kerliu, S., Kelmendi, F. M., & Duci, S. B. (2015). Biomechanical properties of the sciatic nerve following repair: effects of topical application of hyaluronic acid or tacrolimus. International journal of clinical and experimental medicine, 8(11), 20218.
  20. Duci, S. B., Arifi, H. M., Ahmeti, H. R., Manxhuka-Kerliu, S., Neziri, B., Mekaj, A. Y., ... & Shahini, L. (2015). Biomechanical and macroscopic evaluations of the effects of 5-fluorouracil on partially divided flexor tendon injuries in rabbits. Chinese Medical Journal, 128(12), 1655-1661.
  21. Kutllovci-Zogaj, D., Krasniqi, S., Elezaj, I., Ramadani, N., Gjergji, T., Zogaj, D., ... & Bince, E. (2014). Correlation between blood lead level and hemoglobin level in Mitrovica children. Medical Archives, 68(5), 324.
  22. Daci, A., Beretta, G., Vllasaliu, D., Shala, A., Govori, V., Norata, G. D., & Krasniqi, S. (2015). Polymorphic variants of SCN1A and EPHX1 influence plasma carbamazepine concentration, metabolism and pharmacoresistance in a population of Kosovar Albanian epileptic patients. PLoS One, 10(11), e0142408.
  23. Kutllovci, A., Ymeri, H., Zogaj, D., Kutllovci, S., & Zogaj, D. (2016). Defining the Modalities of Intravenous Contrast Application During the Diagnostics of Hepatic Metastases with Computerized Tomography. Acta Informatica Medica, 24(1), 25.
  24. Meqa, K., Disha, M., Dragidella, F., & Sllamniku-Dalipi, Z. (2016). Non-surgical periodontal treatment supplemented with photodynamic therapy. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 9(3), 139.
  25. Ahmedi, J., Ahmedi, E., Sejfija, O., Agani, Z., & Hamiti, V. (2016). Efficiency of gaseous ozone in reducing the development of dry socket following surgical third molar extraction. European journal of dentistry, 10(03), 381-385.
  26. Vela, D., Leshoski, J., Vela, Z., Jakupaj, M., Mladenov, M., & Sopi, R. B. (2017). Insulin treatment corrects hepcidin but not YKL-40 levels in persons with type 2 diabetes mellitus matched by body mass index, waist-to-height ratio, C-reactive protein and Creatinine. BMC Endocrine disorders, 17(1), 1-9.
  27. Nuraj, P., & Hyseni, N. (2017). The diagnosis of obstructive hydronephrosis with color doppler ultrasound. Acta Informatica Medica, 25(3), 178.
  28. Bajrami, R., Mulliqi, G., Kurti, A., Lila, G., & Raka, L. (2016). Comparison of GeneXpert MTB/RIF and conventional methods for the diagnosis of tuberculosis in Kosovo. The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 10(04), 418-422.
  29. Lila, G., Mulliqi, G., Raka, L., Kurti, A., Bajrami, R., & Azizi, E. (2018). Molecular epidemiology of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in University clinical center of Kosovo. Infection and drug resistance, 11, 2039.
  30. Batalli, A., Ibrahimi, P., Bytyçi, I., Ahmeti, A., Haliti, E., Elezi, S., ... & Bajraktari, G. (2017). Different determinants of exercise capacity in HFpEF compared to HFrEF. Cardiovascular ultrasound, 15(1), 1-9.
  31. Haliti, F., & Jurić, H. (2017). The relationship between dental trauma, anxiety and aggression behavior in 7 to14 year old children in Kosovo. Acta stomatologica Croatica: International journal of oral sciences and dental medicine, 51(1), 3-12.
  32. Rashiti, P., Behluli, I., & Bytyqi, A. R. (2017). Assessment of the correlation between severity of coronary artery disease and waist–hip ratio. Open access Macedonian journal of medical sciences, 5(7), 929.
  33. Shatri, J., Bexheti, D., Bexheti, S., Kabashi, S., Krasniqi, S., Ahmetgjekaj, I., & Zhjeqi, V. (2017). Influence of gender and age on average dimensions of arteries forming the circle of willis study by magnetic resonance angiography on Kosovo’s population. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 5(6), 714.
  34. Ahmeti, A., Henein, M. Y., Ibrahimi, P., Elezi, S., Haliti, E., Poniku, A., ... & Bajraktari, G. (2017). Quality of life questionnaire predicts poor exercise capacity only in HFpEF and not in HFrEF. BMC cardiovascular disorders, 17(1), 1-10.
  35. Kelmendi, F. M., Morina, A. A., Mekaj, A. Y., Blyta, A., Alimehmeti, R., Dragusha, S., ... & Kotori, A. (2018). Serum S100B levels can predict computed tomography findings in paediatric patients with mild head injury. BioMed research international, 2018.
  36. Poniku, A., Bajraktari, G., Elezi, S., Ibrahimi, P., & Henein, M. Y. (2018). Adiponectin correlates with body mass index and to a lesser extent with left ventricular mass in dialysis patients. Cardiology Journal, 25(4), 501-511.
  37. Vuniqi-Krasniqi, M., Paçarada, M., Daka, Q., Dervishi, Z., Bimbashi, A., & Dakaj, K. (2018). Hypertensive disorders of in-vitro fertilization pregnancies: A study from Kosovo. International Journal of Reproductive Biomedicine, 16(2), 77.
  38. Shabani, N., Ferizi, R., Murtezani, A., Shabani, R., Haliti, N., & Haliti, F. (2019). Assessment of Various Subtypes of Salmonella serotypes and Salmonella enteritidis as Important Human Pathogens According to Standard Microbiological Methods. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 12(3), 900-906.
  39. Ferizi, L., Dragidella, F., Spahiu, L., Begzati, A., & Kotori, V. (2018). The influence of type 1 diabetes mellitus on dental caries and salivary composition. International journal of dentistry, 2018.
  40. Mazreku, I. N., Ahmetaj, H., Aliko, V., Bislimi, K., Halili, F., & Halili, J. (2017). Activity of Catalase (CAT), ALT and AST in Different Organs of Swiss Albino Mice Treated with Lead Acetate, Vitamin C and Magnesium-L-Threonate. Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, 11(11).
  41. Rusinovci, S., Sejdini, M., Salihu, S., Stubljar, D., & Haliti, N. (2018). Bacteria That Cause Dentoalveolar Abscesses after Failed Endodontic Treatments: A Pilot Study. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 11(3), 823-829.
  42. Ajazaj, V., Kaçaniku, G., Asani, M., Shabani, A., & Dida, E. (2018). Intraocular pressure after corneal refractive surgery. medical archives, 72(5), 341.
  43. Vela-Gaxha, Z., Shahini, L., & Manxhuka-Kerliu, S. (2019). The Prognostic Role of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor-A Expression in Thyroid Carcinomas. Folia Medica, 61(1), 61-68.
  44. Cakolli, V. H., Muçaj, S., Benedetti, A., & Hoxha, V. H. (2019). Detection of Bacteria in the Dental Plaque in Children with Down Syndrome. Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 12(4), 1474-1480.
  45. Kameri, A., Koçani, F., Hashani, Z., Kurteshi, K., Kamberi, B., Kurti, A., & Haziri, A. (2019). Antifungal and synergistic effects of the ethyl acetate extract of Tanacetum vulgare (L.) against Candida albicans. Medical Science Monitor Basic Research, 25, 179.
  46. Mahmutaj, D., Krasniqi, S., Braha, B., Limani, D., & Neziri, B. (2017). The predictive role of procalcitonin on the treatment of intra-abdominal infections. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 5(7), 909.
  47. Braha, B., Mahmutaj, D., Maxhuni, M., Neziri, B., & Krasniqi, S. (2018). Correlation of procalcitonin and C-reactive protein with intra-abdominal hypertension in intra-abdominal infections: their predictive role in the progress of the disease. Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences, 6(3), 479.
  48. Krasniqi, S., Sejdini, M., Stubljar, D., Jukic, T., Ihan, A., Aliu, K., & Aliu, X. (2020). Antimicrobial effect of orthodontic materials on cariogenic bacteria Streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus acidophilus. Medical science monitor basic research, 26, e920510-1.
  49. Rashiti-Bytyçi, A., Ramadani, N., Kalaveshi, A., Muçaj, S., Gashi, L., & Rashiti, P. (2021). Hepatitis C in several risk groups: Literature review. South Eastern European Journal of Public Health (SEEJPH).
  50. Thaçi, S., Krasniqi, B., Cela, D., Dërmaku-Sopjani, M., Bahtiri, E., Abazi, S., & Sopjani, M. (2020). Mechanisms underlying the tracheorelaxant effect of Vitex agnus-castus extract. Revista Brasileira de Farmacognosia, 30(1), 103-110.
  51. Ymeri, L., Pasha, F., Zejnullahu, V., Desku, E. L., Gjikolli, B., & Dreshaj, D. (2022). A rare case of thoracic-abdominal aortic aneurysm in conjunction with bilateral superficial femoral artery occlusion, documented with computed tomography angiography. Radiology Case Reports, 17(3), 505.
  52. Alihajdaraj, R., Grbolar, A., Krasniqi, X., Bekteshi, T., & Bakalli, A. (2022). Echocardiography and Laboratory Factors Associated With Prolonged Postoperative Pericardial Effusion. Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 87564793211070233.