Theses - Psychiatry
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Sex differences in human perinatal development and autism
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that is more frequently diagnosed in males than females. To explain this, in 2014, the prenatal sex steroid theory was proposed. This extended the fetal testosterone theory, published ... -
The Physical Health and Healthcare of Autistic Adults
Autism spectrum conditions (henceforth autism) are a set of lifelong, neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by social and communication difficulties; markedly restricted, repetitive interests and behavior; and ... -
On the origins of glioma: insights from brain network mapping
Glioma tumours are among the most lethal brain disorders, claiming the lives of thousands of people in the United Kingdom each year. Despite the severity and prevalence of the condition, remarkably little is understood ... -
The Deconstruction of Reinforcement Learning in Human Substance Use Disorder
Individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder (SUD) often behave in ways detrimental to their own interest and well-being. The mechanisms behind such maladaptive behaviour in human SUD remain unclear, but can be explained ...
