Search for dissertations about: "personality pathway"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words personality pathway.

  2. 1. Dopamine D2 and D3 receptors. Studies on transduction mechanisms and on the role of a D3 gene polymorphism

    Author : Monika Hellstrand; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : dopamine; dopamine D2 receptor; dopamine D3 receptor; transduction; CHO cells; partial agonism; inverse agonism; arachidonic acid; prostaglandin E2; cAMP; haloperidol; -3-PPP; PNU-99194A; polymorphism; personality;

    Abstract : The neurotransmitter dopamine has been implicated in the pathophysiology of, e.g., Parkinson s disease and schizophrenia, and dopamine receptor-active compounds are commonly employed therapeutically in these and other disorders. READ MORE

  4. 2. Personality, stress and risk of Parkinson's disease

    Author : Johanna Sieurin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The objective of this thesis was to investigate the relationship of personality and stress with subsequent risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD). In Study I, we conducted a population-based cohort study using questionnaire data from the Swedish Twin Registry to explore whether the personality traits, neuroticism and introversion, were associated with later PD risk. READ MORE

  5. 3. Psychiatric taboo? Mental health problems and help-seeking

    Author : Karin Dahlberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Mental health disorders are common conditions in the general population, yet only about half of those with mental health problems have health care contacts for their problems. The pathway for help-seeking is complex, and may be influenced by socio-demographic factors, as well as more complex characteristics such as personality, attitudes and personal preferences. READ MORE

  6. 4. Social environment and genetics as determinants of depression occurrence and its chronicity : a longitudinal survey

    Author : Carlos Andrés Fandiño-Losada; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Depressive disorders;

    Abstract : Depressive disorders are a set of heterogeneous disorders who se common characteristics are sadness and lack of interest, but varying regarding other symptoms, response to treatment and probability of recurrence and chronicity. They are a serious public health problem due to high prevalence and disability burden. READ MORE

  7. 5. Delineating the construct of psychopathy : psychometric evidence of alternative measures

    Author : Malin Pauli; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Psychopathy is a complex construct with various definitions featuring both personality traits, such as egocentricity, lack of empathy and guilt, dishonesty, callousness, and interpersonal dominance, as well as maladaptive behavior patterns. PCL-R is currently the most commonly used method of assessment. READ MORE