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Ultrasound elastography in the evaluation of solid thyroid nodules.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Introduction: Ultrasound elastography has recently emerged as a dynamic technique that
uses high resolution ultrasonography to provide an estimation of tissue stiffness by measuring
the degree of distortion under the ...
Effects of refugees’ encampment policy on livelihoods of refugee youths in Kakuma refugee camp, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Human displacement is a product of conflict the world over. Some people who are displaced
as a result of conflicts seek asylum in foreign countries. Some countries such as Kenya,
Djibouti, Democratic Republic of Congo, ...
Review of ocular trauma in tamale teaching hospital, tamale, Ghana
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The objective of this study was to establish the epidemiologic characteristics, referral
pattern, interventions, visual outcomes and complications of ocular trauma in Tamale Teaching
Hospital (TTH) Eye Clinic, Tamale, ...
Association of the ABO blood groups with falciparum malaria in the malaria endemic county of Busia in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background
The interplay between malaria parasites and blood group antigens remains a fascinating
subject with potential to contribute to the development of new interventions to reduce the
global burden of malaria. ...
Advertising on the social Media: an Analysis of the Youth’s Responses to Facebook Advertising in the City of Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
This research aims to find out the attitudes and perceptions that youth in Nairobi have
towards advertising on the social networking sites. Facebook was chosen due to the large
number of followers in Kenya, especially ...
Influence of plantation establishment and livelihood improvement scheme on forest cover: a case of Uasin Gishu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
There has been increasing rate of forest destruction and consequently decline in forest
resources in Kenya due to the high rate of increase in human population, thus exerting
pressure on natural resources. The decline ...
Factors influencing girls’ performance at certificate of secondary school education in benadir region, somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing girls‘
performance at certificate of secondary school education in Benadir region,
Somalia. Five objectives were formulated to guide the study; to
assess ...
Salivary matrix metalloproteinase-8 levels and periodontal health status among adults attending the university of Nairobi dental hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background: Periodontal disease is common globally and affects about 80% of Kenyans. Late patient presentation and diagnosis coupled with lack of treatment, results in significant morbidity and tooth mortality, reduced ...
Influence of agency banking on business growth: a case of Equity bank Embu county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The purpose of this study was out to investigate the influence of agency banking on growth of
business and specifically the business run by the agents in Embu, Kenya. The study was guided
by the following objectives, to ...
A correlation study between learning styles and academic achievement among secondary school students in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
One of the most significant issues in learning to learn is for individuals to take
responsibility for their own learning. When learners take the responsibility of their own learning,
they attribute meaning to the process ...