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Specificity of CD8+ T-Cell Responses Following Vaccination with Conserved Regions of HIV-1 in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Sub-Saharan Africa carries the biggest burden of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1)/AIDS epidemic and is in an urgent need of an effective vaccine. CD8+ T cells are an important component of the host immune ...
Bachelor of Education Teacher Trainees’ Information Evaluating Ability and Utilization of E-resources at the University of Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Abstract: Utilization of e-resources by Bachelor of Education Teacher Trainee exposes the learner to up-to-the minute
information in multimedia format such as Compact Disk Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) databases, e-journals, ...
Use of long-acting reversible contraception among adolescents and young women in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
The Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS 2014) revealed changing patterns in the contraceptive use of young women aged 15–24, shifting from injectable methods to implants. Long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) ...
Characterization of Water Hyacinth Cellulose-g-poly (Ammonium Acrylate-co-acrylic Acid)/nano-hydroxyapatite Polymer Hydrogel Composite for Potential Agricultural Application
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Polymer nano-composite was prepared by grafting partially neutralized acrylic acid onto swollen cellulose iso-lated from water hyacinth in the presence of nano-hydroxyapatite (nano-HA) usingN,N-methylene-bis-acrylamide ...
Congenital anomalies of the tracheobronchial tree: a meta-analysis and clinical considerations
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and anatomical features of major tracheobronchial anomalies (mTBAs).
Methods: Major electronic databases were systematically searched to identify eligible ...
Effect of Bismuth Subnitrate Teat Canal Sealant with Ampicillin-Cloxacillin Combination in Control of Bovine Mastitis in Selected Farms in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020-07)
This study presents the results of effect of a combination of bismuth subnitrate teat canal sealant (Boviseal® -Bimeda® Animal Health, Ireland) and the antibiotic Ampicillin & Cloxacillin (Bovaclox® DC-Norbrook Laboratories ...
Conventional and variant origin of the transverse cervical artery in a select kenyan population
(Anatomy Journal of Africa, 2020-05-12)
Data from previous studies have highlighted on the use of transverse cervical artery (TCA) flaps as posterior neck musculocutaneous flaps in reconstructive surgeries. General preference of flap selection relies heavily ...
Directional asymmetry in handedness and hand efficiency
(Anatomy Journal of Africa., 2020-09-22)
Several studies analyse anthropometric dimensions of the hands, but few look at how they influence hand performance or hand efficiency. In this analytic cross-sectional study conducted amongst 162 preclinical medical ...
An incidental case of uterus didelphys and fibroids: Right sided myomectomy and left hemi-hysterectomy
(Anatomy Journal of Africa, 2020-08-21)
Congenital anomalies of the uterus occur due to agenesis or lack of fusion of the Mullerian ducts. The incidence of these anomalies is largely unknown since they are unlikely to be diagnosed in asymptomatic women. Uterine ...