Evaluation of the Role of Astrocyte Glutamate Transport and of Synaptic NMDA Receptor Subtype Representation in the Pathogenesis of PTSD

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychological disorder that can cause great social/economic hardship. Progress towards treating PTSD has been slow due to a lack of understanding of its pathogenesis. This dissertation aimed to address this issue by investigating the involvement of the astr...

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Main Author: Cotrone, Thomas Steven
Other Authors: Veterinary Medicine
Format: Others
Published: Virginia Tech 2018
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10919/86415