Search for dissertations about: "MEDICINE Psychiatry"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 353 swedish dissertations containing the words MEDICINE Psychiatry.
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11. Melatonin in the gastrointestinal tract
Abstract : Melatonin is recognised as the pineal hormone regulating sleep and circadian rhythm. It has also been identified in peripheral tissues (mainly in animals) and thought to display a variety of actions, including anti-inflammatory properties, regulation of gastrointestinal (GI) functions, glucose homeostasis and beneficial effects in different tumour types. READ MORE
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12. Neuroendocrine studies in patients with affective disorders
Abstract : Background: Affective disorders are common and a major cause for increased disability and mortality worldwide. Exogenous stressors and biological variables, including neuroendocrine factors, are assumed to contribute to an increased vulnerability to mood dysregulation. READ MORE
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13. Psychoacoustics and hallucinating schizophrenics. A psychobiological approach to schizophrenia
Abstract : Psychoacoustic experiments have been conducted for schizophrenic patients with auditory hallucinations in their case history and for reference subjects. The aim of the thesis has been to assess differences between the two groups of subjects. READ MORE
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14. Outcome in psychiatric outpatient services
Abstract : The general aim of the studies presented in this thesis is to investigate the possibility of using clinical data to measure outcomes in psychiatric outpatient services. The specific aims are to investigate whether routine clinical assessments and ratings are reliable and have adequate validity, and then to use these data to calculate treatment outcomes and explore factors that affect these outcomes. READ MORE
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15. Perinatal Complications: Associations with Postpartum depressive symptoms and Neuroticism
Abstract : Even though most pregnancies and deliveries are uncomplicated, still fifteen percent of all women in developed countries suffer pregnancy-related complications. The aim of this thesis was to explore the associations between perinatal complications and perinatal maternal health, with emphasis on postpartum depressive symptoms (PPDS) and neuroticism taking into account potential confounding or mediating factors such as history of depression, antenatal depressive symptoms and delivery experience. READ MORE