Schizophrenia Research
Volume 71, Issue 1 , Pages 1-16 , 1 November 2004

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the investigation and treatment of schizophrenia: a review

Received 31 March 2003 ,Revised 1 October 2003 ,Accepted 29 October 2003.

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