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Effects Of Music Exposure On Autobiographical Memory In Alzheimer's Patients: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Gregory Vance May 2022

Effects Of Music Exposure On Autobiographical Memory In Alzheimer's Patients: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Gregory Vance

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The progression of Alzheimer’s disease is primarily characterized by a loss of memory concerning past events, as well as a lack in ability to create new memories. While this spans across many subsets of memory, such as recognition, recall, and autobiographical memory, there seems to be a lesser impact on musical memory in those with Alzheimer’s. Multiple studies have suggested that exposure to music and introduction of music therapy can even improve other aspects of memory in Alzheimer’s patients. This systematic review and meta-analysis sought to examine the relationship between music exposure and autobiographical memory specifically. A pool of electronic …


Characterizing Cellular Stress, Hippocampal Function, And Behavior In A Novel Rat Model Of Alzheimer's Disease, Anne A. Schulman Jan 2022

Characterizing Cellular Stress, Hippocampal Function, And Behavior In A Novel Rat Model Of Alzheimer's Disease, Anne A. Schulman

Honors Theses

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects over 5 million individuals in the United States alone. While AD is primarily thought of as a disease that destroys neural networks required for memory recall and formation, AD also cause impairment in emotional regulation, cognitive flexibility, and executive function pathways. The cause of AD is unknown; however, the allele ApoE4 has been identified as a risk factor for the onset of AD. ApoE4 provides a valuable opportunity to study AD through animal models. This thesis utilized a human ApoE4 transgenic rat model (hApoE4) to investigate the biological and behavioral …


The Extreme Effects Of ‘Not-So-Minor’ Concussions: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Literature Review, Alyssa Pierson Mar 2019

The Extreme Effects Of ‘Not-So-Minor’ Concussions: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Literature Review, Alyssa Pierson

Honors Theses

Many of the concerns that people have with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) have already been researched for almost a century, but recently, there has been a big push in CTE research. Previous research was done on boxing and football and has now expanded to other contact sports and the military. Risk factors for CTE include repetitive head trauma, the Apoe4 allele, and age of first exposure to brain trauma. A wide range of symptoms may present with CTE, from motor impairment to suicidal ideation. It is believed that a biopsychosocial model should be used when approaching the symptoms of CTE …