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The cognitive modulation of pain perception

THESIS TOPIC PROPOSAL

Institute: University of Pécs
theoretical medicine
Doctoral School of Basic Medicine

Thesis supervisor: Árpád Csathó
Location of studies (in Hungarian): PTE ÁOK Pécs, Szigeti u. 12.
Abbreviation of location of studies: ÁOK


Description of the research topic:

Neural mechanism controls pain perception on the way that it ensures the immediate and reliable detection of pain stimuli, but also leaves the possibilities opened for the modulatory effects of many psychological mechanisms. Generally, the PhD project is proposed to examine the cognitive modulation of pain perception by using psychophysical and electrophysiological methodologies. The main aim of the project is to investigate pain perception as a function of time. More specifically, we are interested in the changes in the adaptation to repeated pain stimulation (e.g. pain habituation, and pain sensitization). We are looking for answers for questions like how pain adaptation is effected by earlier pain related experiences or by the individuals’ cognitive (e.g. attentional) characteristics.

Number of students who can be accepted: 1

Deadline for application: 2022-05-20


2024. IV. 17.
ODT ülés
Az ODT következő ülésére 2024. június 14-én, pénteken 10.00 órakor kerül sor a Semmelweis Egyetem Szenátusi termében (Bp. Üllői út 26. I. emelet).

 
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