Psych 503 Biopsychology
Psych 305 Research methods
Psych 481 Psychopharmacology
Psych 300 Brain and Behavior
REPRESENTATIVE PUBLICATIONS
Matuszewich, L. & Yamamoto, B.K. (2004) Chronic stress augments the long-term and acute effects of methamphetamine. Neuroscience, 124, 637-646.
Matuszewich, L., Filon, M.E., Finn, D.A., & Yamamoto, B.K. (2002) Altered neurotransmitter responses to immobilization stress following 5-HT depletions with MDMA. Neuroscience, 110(1), 41-48.
Matuszewich, L., Lorrain, D.S., & Hull, E.M. (2000) Dopamine alterations in the medial preoptic area of female rats in response to hormonal manipulations and sexual activity. Behavioral Neuroscience, 114(4), 772-782.
Gouirand, A.M., Nilges, M.R. & Matuszewich, L. (2004) Chronic stress facilitates learning the Morris Water Maze. Society for Neuroscience, San Diego, CA.
Gouirand, A.M., Nilges, M.R. & Matuszewich, L. (2004) Exposure to chronic unpredictable stress reduces escape behavior in the rat. International Behavioral Neuroscience Society, Key West, FL.
Karney, J.J., Klasinski, J.L. & Matuszewich, L. (2004) Chronic unpredictable stress induces anxiety-like behaviors in the defensive burying paradigm but not the elevated plus maze. International Behavioral Neuroscience Society, Key West, FL.
REPRESENTATIVE GRANTS
National Institute of Drug Abuse, Small Grant RO3 DA016947-01
2003-2005, “Impact of Stress on Cocaine Withdrawal Behaviors.”
Northern Illinois University, Graduate School, Research & Artistry Award
2003 “Biochemical and Neurochemical effects of chronic stress on male rats.”