Dr. Maryam Zoghi
Associate Professor, Neurological Physiotherapy
Campus
Fields of research
- Allied health and rehabilitation science
- Clinical sciences
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- Publications
Non-invasive neurostimulation for drug-resistant epilepsy: systematic review and meta-analysis of effectiveness, safety, and optimal stimulation parameters
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- DOI reference: 10.1007/s00415-025-13522-1
Cognition and postural balance in young adults: Investigating the limits of cognitive involvement in motor automaticity
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2025.12.019
Effects of laser acupuncture on pain and motor function in musculoskeletal disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.ctim.2026.103323
Alterations of cognitive functions post traumatic upper limb injuries in adults: A longitudinal study
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- DOI reference: 10.1080/09602011.2024.2424982
Does acupuncture at motor-related acupoints affect corticospinal excitability? A systematic review and meta-analysis
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.joim.2025.02.004
Effects of Mobile Electromagnetic Exposure on Brain Oscillations and Cortical Excitability: Scoping Review
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- DOI reference: 10.3390/s25092749
Intra-rater within- and between-session reliability of TMS-induced MEPs: peak-to-peak amplitude versus area under the curve
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.neulet.2025.138283
Effects of a Single Session 400 Hz Transcranial Pulsed Current Stimulation on Corticospinal and Corticocortical Excitability and Hand Dexterity: A Double-Blind RCT
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- DOI reference: 10.1111/psyp.70112
Investigating the Effects of Anodal Transcranial Pulsed Current Stimulation at Low Frequencies (0.5 to 5 Hz) on Corticospinal and Corticocortical Excitability
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- DOI reference: 10.1111/psyp.70092
Global Cognition and Inhibition as Predictors of Dynamic Balance in Aging Populations: A Cross-Sectional Study
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- DOI reference: 10.3390/jcm14134754
Non-invasive neuromodulation for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy: Protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis investigating efficacy, safety, and optimal stimulation parameters
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- DOI reference: 10.1186/s13643-025-02981-2
The Effect of 5G Mobile Phone Electromagnetic Exposure on Corticospinal and Intracortical Excitability in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
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- DOI reference: 10.3390/brainsci15111134
Modified Chinese disabilities of arm, shoulder and hand tool: Validity and reliability for upper extremity injuries
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111367
Examining the Intra-rater Reliability of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)-Induced Motor Evoked Potentials (MEPs) Within and Between Sessions: A Step Towards Ensuring Accuracy of Observed MEP Changes in Repeated Measures Studies conducted by Newly Trained TMS Operators
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- DOI reference: 10.5812/mejrh-138723
Site Dependency of Anodal Transcranial Direct-Current Stimulation on Reaction Time and Transfer of Learning during a Sequential Visual Isometric Pinch Task
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- DOI reference: 10.3390/brainsci14040408
Comparing the effects of cerebellar and prefrontal anodal transcranial direct current stimulation concurrent with postural training on balance and fatigue in patients with multiple sclerosis: a double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial
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- DOI reference: 10.1007/s00221-024-06816-9
Is there a relationship between somatosensory impairment and the perception of pain in stroke survivors? An exploratory study
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- DOI reference: 10.1097/MRR.0000000000000629
The presence of cognitive impairments in the acute phase of traumatic upper limb injuries: A cross-sectional observational study
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2024.09.003
Transcranial pulsed current stimulation: A scoping review of the current literature on scope, nature, underlying mechanisms, and gaps
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- DOI reference: 10.1111/psyp.14521
Effect of traumatic upper-limb injury on cognitive functions: A cross-sectional observational study [Effet des lésions traumatiques des membres supérieurs sur les fonctions cognitives: étude observationnelle transversale]
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.hansur.2023.05.006
Mental fatigue does not affect static balance under both single and dual task conditions in young adults
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- DOI reference: 10.1007/s00221-023-06643-4
Is there an association between traumatic peripheral lesions and cognitive impairments in adults? A scoping review
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- DOI reference: 10.5114/areh.2023.125460
The impact of bilateral anodal transcranial direct current stimulation of the premotor and cerebellar cortices on physiological and performance parameters of gymnastic athletes: a randomized, cross-over, sham-controlled study
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- DOI reference: 10.1038/s41598-023-37843-1
Response to the Letter to Editor about the article “Before blaming unilateral upper-limb trauma for cognitive dysfunctions, alternative causes must be ruled out”
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.hansur.2023.07.012
A step toward restoring hand functions in patients with multiple sclerosis - a study protocol
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- DOI reference: 10.3389/fresc.2023.1053577
Does Multisession Cathodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Left Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Prime the Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Fear of Pain, Fear of Movement, and Disability in Patients with Nonspecific Low Back Pain? A Randomized Clinical Trial Study
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- DOI reference: 10.3390/brainsci13101381
The Effect of Motor Imaginary Combined with Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) on Balance in Middle-Aged Women with High Fall Risk: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial
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- DOI reference: 10.1155/2023/9680371
Exploring sensory, motor, and pain responses as potential side or therapeutic effects of sub-2 mA, 400 Hz transcranial pulsed current stimulation
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- DOI reference: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290137
Editorial: Women in science: Interventions for rehabilitation
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- DOI reference: 10.3389/fresc.2022.1008741
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Enhances Exercise Performance: A Mini Review of the Underlying Mechanisms
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- DOI reference: 10.3389/fnrgo.2022.841911
The Effects of Monophasic Anodal Transcranial Pulsed Current Stimulation on Corticospinal Excitability and Motor Performance in Healthy Young Adults: A Randomized Double-Blinded Sham-Controlled Study
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- DOI reference: 10.1089/brain.2020.0949
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation Reduces the Negative Impact of Mental Fatigue on Swimming Performance
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- DOI reference: 10.1080/00222895.2021.1962238
Does anodal trans-cranial direct current stimulation of the damaged primary motor cortex affects wrist flexor muscle spasticity and also activity of the wrist flexor and extensor muscles in patients with stroke?: a Randomized Clinical Trial
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- DOI reference: 10.1007/s10072-020-04858-9
The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on corticospinal and cortico-cortical excitability and response variability: Conventional versus high-definition montages
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.neures.2020.06.002
Can genetic polymorphisms predict response variability to anodal transcranial direct current stimulation of the primary motor cortex?
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- DOI reference: 10.1111/ejn.15002
The Effect of a Single Session of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation on Balance in Healthy Individuals: A Systematic Review and Best Evidence Synthesis
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- DOI reference: 10.1089/brain.2020.0872
Letter to the editor: Reducing seizure frequency in patients with refractory epilepsy with cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.brs.2021.07.014
Genetic Polymorphisms Do Not Predict Interindividual Variability to Cathodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Primary Motor Cortex
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- DOI reference: 10.1089/brain.2020.0762
Determination of anodal tDCS intensity threshold for reversal of corticospinal excitability: an investigation for induction of counter-regulatory mechanisms
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- DOI reference: 10.1038/s41598-020-72909-4
Comparing the effects of multi-session anodal trans-cranial direct current stimulation of primary motor and dorsolateral prefrontal cortices on fatigue and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis: a double-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial
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- DOI reference: 10.1177/0269215520921506
What are the Acute Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Fractionated Response Time: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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- DOI reference: 10.1007/s42978-019-0026-3
Determination of anodal tDCS duration threshold for reversal of corticospinal excitability: An investigation for induction of counter-regulatory mechanisms
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.brs.2020.02.027
A Checklist to Reduce Response Variability in Studies Using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Assessment of Corticospinal Excitability: A Systematic Review of the Literature
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- DOI reference: 10.1089/brain.2019.0715
The comparative effects of unilateral and bilateral transcranial direct current stimulation on motor learning and motor performance: A systematic review of literature and meta-analysis
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.jocn.2019.12.022
The effect of transcranial direct current stimulation on chronic neuropathic pain in patients with multiple sclerosis: Randomized controlled trial
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- DOI reference: 10.1093/PM/PNAA128
The effects of a single-session cathodal transcranial pulsed current stimulation on corticospinal excitability: A randomized sham-controlled double-blinded study
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- DOI reference: 10.1111/ejn.14916
The Effect of Transcranial Pulsed Current Stimulation at 4 and 75 Hz on Electroencephalography Theta and High Gamma Band Power: A Pilot Study
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- DOI reference: 10.1089/brain.2020.0756
Does M1 anodal transcranial direct current stimulation affects online and offline motor learning in patients with multiple sclerosis?
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- DOI reference: 10.1007/s10072-020-04359-9
Intracortical Circuits in the Contralesional Primary Motor Cortex in Patients With Chronic Stroke After Botulinum Toxin Type A Injection: Case Studies
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- DOI reference: 10.3389/fnhum.2020.00342
Longer Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Intertrial Interval Increases Size, Reduces Variability, and Improves the Reliability of Motor Evoked Potentials
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- DOI reference: 10.1089/brain.2019.0714
Concurrent postural training and M1 anodal transcranial direct current stimulation improve postural impairment in patients with chronic low back pain
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.jocn.2019.07.017
Significant Reduction in the Size of Motor-Evoked Potentials after Transient Paraesthesia during Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Measurements in a Young Healthy Male Adult
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- DOI reference: 10.1097/YCT.0000000000000566
Does cerebellar non-invasive brain stimulation affect corticospinal excitability in healthy individuals? A systematic review of literature and meta-analysis
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.neulet.2019.05.025
Case report of a syncope episode in a healthy male adult participant during single-pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation
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- DOI reference: 10.1097/YCT.0000000000000526
The effects of trans-cranial direct current stimulation intervention on fear: A systematic review of literature
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.jocn.2019.01.011
Response to “A comment on postural stability improvement in older adults with high fall risk after anodal tDCS on primary motor cortex versus cerebellar stimulation”
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.brs.2018.12.005
The effect of transcranial magnetic stimulation test intensity on the amplitude, variability and reliability of motor evoked potentials
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.brainres.2018.09.002
How different priming stimulations affect the corticospinal excitability induced by noninvasive brain stimulation techniques: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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- DOI reference: 10.1515/revneuro-2017-0111
The Onset and Frequency of Spasticity After First Ever Stroke
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.jnma.2018.01.008
Comparison of Rossini–Rothwell and adaptive threshold-hunting methods on the stability of TMS induced motor evoked potentials amplitudes
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- DOI reference: 10.1002/jnr.24319
Multi-session anodal tDCS enhances the effects of postural training on balance and postural stability in older adults with high fall risk: Primary motor cortex versus cerebellar stimulation
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.brs.2018.07.044
Cluster analysis and subgrouping to investigate inter-individual variability to non-invasive brain stimulation: A systematic review
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- DOI reference: 10.1515/revneuro-2017-0083
The effects of unihemispheric concurrent dual-site transcranial direct current stimulation on motor sequence learning in healthy individuals: A randomized, clinical trial
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- DOI reference: 10.5812/ircmj.64147
Crossover design in transcranial direct current stimulation studies on motor learning: Potential pitfalls and difficulties in interpretation of findings
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- DOI reference: 10.1515/revneuro-2017-0056
The minimal number of TMS trials required for the reliable assessment of corticospinal excitability, short interval intracortical inhibition, and intracortical facilitation
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.neulet.2018.03.026
EMG-triggered stimulation post spinal cord injury: A case report
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- DOI reference: 10.1080/09593985.2017.1394409
The combined effect of cranial-nerve non-invasive neuromodulation with high-intensity physiotherapy on gait and balance in a patient with cerebellar degeneration: A case report
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- DOI reference: 10.1186/s40673-018-0084-z
Brain motor control assessment post early intensive hand rehabilitation after spinal cord injury
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- DOI reference: 10.1310/sci17-00008
Sham transcranial electrical stimulation and its effects on corticospinal excitability: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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- DOI reference: 10.1515/revneuro-2017-0026
Biological and anatomical factors influencing interindividual variability to noninvasive brain stimulation of the primary motor cortex: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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- DOI reference: 10.1515/revneuro-2017-0048
The effects of transcranial direct current stimulation on short-interval intracortical inhibition and intracortical facilitation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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- DOI reference: 10.1515/revneuro-2017-0023
The effects of cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on static and dynamic postural stability in older individuals: a randomized double-blind sham-controlled study
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- DOI reference: 10.1111/ejn.13731
Does transcranial electrical stimulation enhance corticospinal excitability of the motor cortex in healthy individuals? A systematic review and meta-analysis
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- DOI reference: 10.1111/ejn.13640
The effects of inter-trial interval on implicit learning of sequential visual isometric pinch task
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2016.11.014
Online and offline effects of cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on motor learning in healthy older adults: a randomized duble-blind sham-controlled study
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- DOI reference: 10.1111/ejn.13559
Single-session anodal tDCS with small-size stimulating electrodes over frontoparietal superficial sites does not affect motor sequence learning
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- DOI reference: 10.3389/fnhum.2017.00153
Reliability of motor evoked potentials induced by transcranial magnetic stimulation: The effects of initial motor evoked potentials removal
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- DOI reference: 10.15412/J.BCN.03080106
Cathodal transcranial direct-current stimulation for treatment of drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy: A pilot randomized controlled trial
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- DOI reference: 10.1002/epi4.12020
The Effects of Cathodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in a Patient with Drug-Resistant Temporal Lobe Epilepsy (Case Study)
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.brs.2016.05.011
The Effect of Altering Knee Position and Squat Depth on VMO : VL EMG Ratio During Squat Exercises
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- DOI reference: 10.1002/pri.1631
Unihemispheric concurrent dual-site cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation: The effects on corticospinal excitability
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- DOI reference: 10.1111/ejn.13229
The effect of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation on motor sequence learning in healthy individuals: A systematic review and meta-analysis
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.bandc.2015.11.005
Development and validation of a miniature programmable tDCS device
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- DOI reference: 10.1109/TNSRE.2015.2468579
Brain motor control assessment of upper limb function in patients with spinal cord injury
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- DOI reference: 10.1179/2045772314Y.0000000286
Differential effects of cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation of prefrontal, motor and somatosensory cortices on cortical excitability and pain perception - a double-blind randomised sham-controlled study
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- DOI reference: 10.1111/ejn.13043
The effects of anodal-tDCS on corticospinal excitability enhancement and its after-effects: Conventional vs. unihemispheric concurrent dual-site stimulation
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- DOI reference: 10.3389/fnhum.2015.00533
The effects of sex hormonal fluctuations during menstrual cycle on cortical excitability and manual dexterity (a pilot study)
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- DOI reference: 10.1371/journal.pone.0136081
Anodal transcranial pulsed current stimulation: The effects of pulse duration on corticospinal excitability
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- DOI reference: 10.1371/journal.pone.0131779
A meta-analysis of site-specific effects of cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation on sensory perception and pain
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- DOI reference: 10.1371/journal.pone.0123873
How does anodal transcranial direct current stimulation of the pain neuromatrix affect brain excitability and pain perception? A randomised, double-blind, sham-control study
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- DOI reference: 10.1371/journal.pone.0118340
Inter-pulse interval affects the size of single-pulse TMS-induced motor evoked potentials: A reliability study
Effects of training on upper limb function after cervical spinal cord injury: A systematic review
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- DOI reference: 10.1177/0269215514536411
Anodal transcranial pulsed current stimulation: A novel technique to enhance corticospinal excitability
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.clinph.2013.08.025
Does anodal transcranial direct current stimulation modulate sensory perception and pain? A meta-analysis study
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.clinph.2014.01.020
A Brain Motor Control Assessment (BMCA) protocol for upper limb function
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- DOI reference: 10.1371/journal.pone.0079483
Non-invasive brain stimulation for enhancement of corticospinal excitability and motor performance
Corticospinal facilitation of erector spinae and rectus abdominis muscles during graded voluntary contractions is task specific: A pilot study on healthy individuals
Mechanosensitivity of the median nerve in patients with chronic carpal tunnel syndrome
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2012.08.004
Different current intensities of anodal transcranial direct current stimulation do not differentially modulate motor cortex plasticity
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- DOI reference: 10.1155/2013/603502
Predictors of attitudes to e-learning of Australian health care students
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- DOI reference: 10.1108/17581184201000006
Are learning style preferences of health science students predictive of their attitudes towards e-learning?
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- DOI reference: 10.14742/ajet.1127
Focal transcranial magnetic stimulation of motor cortex evokes bilateral and symmetrical silent periods in human masseter muscles
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/j.clinph.2007.11.005
Progressive suppression of intracortical inhibition during graded isometric contraction of a hand muscle is not influenced by hand preference
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- DOI reference: 10.1007/s00221-006-0669-2
Accuracy of an electromagnetic tracking device for measuring hip joint kinematics during gait: Effects of metallic total hip replacement prosthesis, source-sensor distance and sensor orientation
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- DOI reference: 10.1007/BF03178714
Differential modulation of intracortical inhibition in human motor cortex during selective activation of an intrinsic hand muscle
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- DOI reference: 10.1113/jphysiol.2003.042606
Effects of high voltage electro-auriculotherapy on experimental pain threshold
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- DOI reference: 10.1016/S0031-9406(05)60108-3
