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Remembering Prof. Hassan Saidi: the pillar for young anatomists and trainee doctors
(Annals of African Surgery,, 2019)
Keloid pathophysiology: fibroblast or inflammatory disorders?
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Background:
Keloids are defined as a benign dermal fibroproliferative disorder with no malignant potential. They tend to occur following trivial trauma or any form of trauma in genetically predisposed individuals. Keloids ...
Study of the Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine by Cancer Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Introduction: Cancer is not only a burden in the country but also a global burden with among the highest rate of mortality. In spite of the great strides made by the conventional therapy, many cancer patients have resorted ...
The Genital Tract and Rectal Microbiomes: Their Role in HIV Susceptibility and Prevention in Women
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Introduction: Young women in sub-Saharan Africa are disproportionately affected by HIV, accounting for 25% of all new infections in 2017. Several behavioural and biological factors are known to impact a young woman's ...
Effect Of Deposition Temperature On The optical Properties Of Iron-Doped Cadmium Stannate Thin Films Deposited By Spray Pyrolysis
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Spray Pyrolysis Technique (SPT) was used to deposit thin films (TFs) of cadmium stannate, doped
with iron (Fe) for the first time. The precursor solutions that were used wereprepared at a concentration of
0.1M, doped ...
Appraising Teacher Creativity and Collaborative Skills in Public Primary Schools in Mumias East Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The current research was necessitated by teachers’ job dissatisfaction and the consequent decline
of pupils’ performance in National examinations especially in Mumias East Sub County, Kenya
The focus has been on finding ...
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Various Designs of Ceramic Filter Membranes in Domestic Water Purification
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
This research aimed to compare the effectiveness of three different types of ceramic water filters (Disk, Candle and Frustum shaped) in treating drinking water. The ceramic water filters were made from red clay and sawdust ...
1“bottom-up” Approach: a Community-based Intervention in Fighting Non Communicable Diseases in Urban Informal Settlements, Nairobi – Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Objective: The main objective of this study was to identify challenges faced by healthcare front-liners towards health promotion in the prevention and management of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) amongst the urban 25 - ...
Oleanolic Acid and other Compounds Isolated from Cordia africana Lam which Inhibit Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
ABSTRACT
Introduction: Treatment of microbial infections has become complicated
due to increased resistance of microbes to the current drugs. The current
study investigates crude extracts and seven compounds from root ...
Rapid Screening using GIBEX Screens-to-nature System of Ethnomedicinal Plants from Ngong Forest, Kenya for Potency against Infectious Diseases and Antioxidant Activities: A Qualitative Study
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Introduction: Plants from Kenyan flora are traditionally used to manage a number of ailments including; chronic and infectious disease, to bolster the body immunity and for general health protections. The current investigation ...