The relationship between temperament and serum serotonin concentration in migraine without aura

Harvey, Jaqueline Ceridwyn

dc.contributor.advisor	Govender, Catherine
dc.contributor.author	Harvey, Jaqueline Ceridwyn
dc.date.accessioned	2016-10-12T05:52:50Z
dc.date.available	2016-10-12T05:52:50Z
dc.date.issued	2016-05
dc.identifier.citation	Harvey, Jaqueline Ceridwyn (2016) The relationship between temperament and serum serotonin concentration in migraine without aura, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/21681>	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/21681
dc.description.abstract	Cloninger’s Psychobiological Theory of Personality proposes four temperament dimensions, each underpinned by a different neurotransmitter system. The serotonergic system is purportedly linked to Harm Avoidance (HA). The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between HA and serotonin in migraine without aura (MO). A second aim was to explore the personality profile of MO patients. Sixty-six participants completed an online questionnaire and donated blood samples. Results indicated no significant association between HA and serotonin and a significant relationship between MO and HA. This study indicates that both Cloninger’s Psychobiological Theory of Personality and the Tridimensional Personality Questionnaire used for its assessment have value in South African personality research. In addition, the findings of the study reveal support for personality influences on the processes involved in migraine. This not only produces worthwhile avenues of research but also an alternative perspective for clinical practice.	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource (xxvi, 197 leaves) : illustrations (some color)
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject	Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay	en
dc.subject	Migraine without aura	en
dc.subject	Personality	en
dc.subject	Psychobiological Theory of Personality	en
dc.subject	Serotonin	en
dc.subject	Tridimensional Personality Questionnaire	en
dc.subject.ddc	616.849120096822
dc.subject.lcsh	Neurotransmitters -- South Africa -- Gauteng
dc.subject.lcsh	Serotonin -- Physiological effect -- South Africa -- Gauteng
dc.subject.lcsh	Migraine -- South Africa -- Gauteng -- Prevention
dc.subject.lcsh	Serotonin -- Therapeutic use -- South Africa -- Gauteng
dc.subject.lcsh	Migraine -- Treatment -- South Africa -- Gauteng
dc.subject.lcsh	Personality assessment -- South Africa -- Gauteng
dc.subject.lcsh	Anxiety sensitivity -- South Africa -- Gauteng
dc.subject.lcsh	Avoidance (Psychology) -- South Africa -- Gauteng
dc.title	The relationship between temperament and serum serotonin concentration in migraine without aura	en
dc.type	Dissertation	en
dc.description.department	Psychology
dc.description.degree	M.A. (Psychology (Research Consultation))