The purpose of the study was to determine the point prevalence of cognitive dysfunction in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and to investigate its association with corticosteroids and depression. The severity of dysfunction and the pattern of cognitive changes were examined. This study hypothesized that cognitive dysfunction is common in SLE and many previous studies have underestimated its prevalence, partially due to using limited neuropsychological batteries and insensitive test instruments. It was further hypothesized that the pattern of cognitive changes in SLE patients will resemble that observed in subcortical dementias.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc278952 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Niemela-Waller, Kirsi (Kirsi M.) |
| Contributors | McGill, Jerry C., Franks, Susan F., Harrell, Ernest H. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | iv, 82 leaves, Text |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved., Niemela-Waller, Kirsi (Kirsi M.) |
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