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Dedico este trabalho a meus pais,Udo e Ilse, assim como também à minha tia Nilva, pelo apoio, auxílio e compreensão em todos os momentos. Agradeço também ao CNPQ pelo apoio financeiro. Dedico igualmente à minha orientadora Lêda por seus ensinamentos, motivação e paciência sempre presentes. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS There are many people that we usually think about when we carry out a research and decide to live in a different city, far from home and distant from our loved ones. While I was away from all the things that I liked, I could always count on several people who helped me to go through all the difficulties of developing mind and spirit in a new place. For all this and for all the situations I had the chance to live with this great opportunity, I would like to thank my aunt, Nilva, for all the support, home and love she gave to me whenever I needed. I would like to thank professor Celia from FURB, who listened to me and stimulated me to never give up. I cannot forget to mention and thank my parents, Udo and Ilse, for understanding my difficulties and my absence, as well as Daniel, my dear boyfriend, who was always by my side, even when we were not near. I would also like to thank CNPQ for financial support and professor Lêda who brought me here and made me a huge part of what I am today.