A Critical Examination of Autoimmunity and Inflammation

PRELIMINARY PAGES

• Title page
• Approval page
• Dedication
• Acknowledgement
• Table of Contents
• Abstract

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Background of Study
• 1.3 Statement of Problems
• 1.4 Aim and Objectives of Study
• 1.5 Research Questions
• 1.6 Research Hypothesis
• 1.7 Significance of Study
• 1.8 Scope of Study
• 1.9 Limitations of the Study
• 1.10 Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

• 2.1 Introduction
• 2.2 Conceptual Review of Autoimmunity
• 2.3 Types of Auto Immunity
• 2.4 Overview of Inflammation
• 2.4.1 Health Benefits of Inflammation
• 2.4.2 Types of Inflammation
• 2.4.3 Remedies of Inflammation
• 2.4.4 Causes and Effect of Inflammation
• 2.4.5 Possible Treatments for Inflammation
• 2.5 Overview of Autoimmune Diseases
• 2.5.1 Common Autoimmune Disease Symptoms
• 2.5.2 Autoimmune Disease Risk Factors
• 2.6 Theoretical Framework
• 2.6.1 Pathogenesis of Autoimmunity
• 2.6.1.1 Genetic Factors of Pathogenesis
• 2.6.1.2 Environmental Factors
• 2.6.1.3 Other Factors
• 2.6.2 Evidence for Pathogenicity of Autoantibodies to Intracellular Antigens
• 2.7 People at Risk for Autoimmune Disease
• 2.8 Diagnosis of Autoimmune Disorders
• 2.9 Treatment of Autoimmunity

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• 3.1 Introduction
• 3.2 Research Design
• 3.3 Population of Study
• 3.4 Sampling and Sampling Technique
• 3.5 Validation of Research Instrument
• 3.6 Method of Data Collection
• 3.7 Method of Data Analysis
• 3.8 Questionnaire
• 3.8.1 Interview
• 3.8.2 Key Informants Interview
• 3.8.3 Observation
• 3.9 Statistical Analysis

CHAPTER FOUR

DATA ANALYSIS, RESULT AND DISCUSSION

• 4.1 Introduction
• 4.2 Presentation and Analysis of Data
• 4.3 Test of Hypothesis 1
• 4.4 Discussion of Findings

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

• 5.1 Introduction
• 5.2 Summary
• 5.3 Conclusion
• 5.4 Recommendation

REFERENCES

APPENDIX A - “QUESTIONNAIRE”