Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "PTSD"
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Development and validation of an animal model of treatment resistant depression
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The current investigation focused on the development and validation of an animal model of treatment resistant depression (TRD). In addition, an in-depth review of biomarkers of depression was included which aimed to identify ... -
Investigating the role of AMPAkines in an animal model of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
(North-West University, 2008)Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder affecting cognitive function. 1 in 4 individuals exposed to a life-threatening event may develop PTSD, which is characterised by symptoms of hyperarousal, ... -
Investigating the role of the NO-cGMP pathway in an animal model of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
(North-West University, 2004)Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a severe anxiety disorder characterised by hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA)-axis abnormalities, hyperarousal, anxiety, flashbacks of trauma memories and avoidance. Increasing ... -
An investigation into the role of noradrenergic receptors in conditioned fear : relevance for posttraumatic stress disorder
(North-West University, 2011)Posttraumatic stress disorder is a debilitating anxiety disorder that can develop in the aftermath of a traumatic or life–threatening event involving extreme horror, intense fear or bodily harm. The disorder is typified ... -
Pharmacological evaluation of an alpha2C selective antagonist in an animal model of posttraumatic stress disorder
(North-West University, 2018)Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can manifest following the experience or witnessing of a life-threatening event such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious ...
