Theses - Psychiatry
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The genetics of autism and related trais
(2018-07-20)Autism Spectrum Conditions (henceforth, autism) refers to a group of neurodevelopmental conditions characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication, difficulties in adjusting to unexpected change, ... -
Predictors and Correlates of Adolescent Non-Suicidal Self-Injury
Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a dangerous and common behaviour, particularly among adolescents. Childhood trauma, insecure child-parent attachment, psychological distress, and impulsivity are some of the risk factors ... -
Retinal thickness in adults with Down's syndrome: Relationship with age, cognition and dementia
(2018-04-11)People with Down’s syndrome (DS) are known to experience premature ageing and have a high propensity for clinical diagnosis of dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In DS there is a unique and natural model of ... -
Cognition and apathy in normal pressure hydrocephalus
(2018-09-21)Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) is characterised by a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain despite apparently normal CSF pressure at lumbar puncture. In addition to movement and urinary symptoms, patients ...
