Cigarette smoke, DNA damage and repair in human cervical and vaginal cells in vitro and ex vivo.

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DEDICATION This dissertation is dedicated to my parents, Ahmad and AshTabatabaie, for instilling in me the importance and power of hard work and higher education, for shaping me into the person I am today, and for all their love and kindness.I would also like to dedicate this dissertation to my wonderful husband, Reza Moktar, for giving me the best chance for educational growth. With his love, support and patience he has opened my eyes to the world and allowed me to follow my dreams.Moreover, this dissertation is dedicated to our amazing and lovely daughter, Melody A. Moktar, who gave me a new perspective on life.hope I can make up for all the time that we spent apart. Vlll