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Thesis and List of References

Thesis: Deficiency of neurotransmitters can lead to the development of major depressive

disorder through three main ways, namely disrupted reward pathways, reduced

neuroplasticity, and altered mood regulation.

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References

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Rosenkranz, K. (2021). Physical activity reduces clinical symptoms and restores

neuroplasticity in major depression. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 12, 660642.

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(2022). Disrupted reward processing in Parkinson’s disease and its relationship with

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