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Strong coupling effects on plasma dispersion in a magnetic field.
(Univesity of Nairobi, 1982)
In weakly correlated plasmas the potential energy of the particles is much less than their kinetic energy. In cases, however, where the potential energy of the particles is equal to or greater than their kinetic energy ...
Placentation in the cane rat (Thryonomys swinderianus)
(University of Nairobi,, 1982)
A histological study of the placentation in the cane rat was carried out and several similarities with the guinea-pig and the American hystricomorph rodents were observed. These similarities include a haemochorial type of ...
Serological determination of prevalence of congenital syphilis in two hospitals in Kenya.
(1982)
Pubertal growth and development were compared in 342 privileged, urban children and 347 impoverished rural adolescents from Kenya. Measurements of height, weight, upper arm circumference, and triceps skinfolds revealed ...
A report on two year of ophthalmological work in Kenya (author's transl)].
(Univesity of Nairobi, 1982-02)
After two years' work as lecturers in ophthalmology at the University of Nairobi we report on our experiences in both teaching as well as outpatient and inpatient-care at the Kenyatta National Hospital. Special emphasis ...
Does pneumocystis carinii occur in Kenya?
(University of Nairobi, 1982)
An experiment was carried out exposing immuno-suppressed mice to the atmosphere to determine if transmission of Pneumocystis carinii occured in Kenya. Mice were killed at weekly intervals for four months and the lungs ...
Insect pests of sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1982)
The pest complex of sunflower and its relative abundance and economic importance are discussed. A total of 80 insect species were collected—five of these were recorded on roots, 51 on stems and leaves and 29 on floral parts ...
Partial protection of rats against Trypanosoma congolense by passive transfer of IgM
(University of Nairobi, 1982-11)
IgM produced during the declining phase of the first peak of parasitaemia in rats infected with an isolate of Trypanosoma congolense was isolated on a Sephadex G 200 column equilibrated against 0.05 M Tris HCl in 0.15 M ...
The effect of rectal examination on serum acid phosphatase levels in benign and malignant prostatic disease
(1982-12)
Serum acid phosphatase was measured in patient with enlarged benign and maJignant prostate before and after rectal examination. Amongst the patients with benign glands, rectal examination did not produce any ignificant ...
Soil acidity components of tropical acid soils: their roles in determining lime requirement values and the effect of lime upon them.
(Univeristy of Nairobi, 1982)
Clay content, pH, organic matter content (%C), cation exchange capacity (CEC), exchangeable Al, exchangeable Mn, exchangeable acidity (ACe), residual acidity (ACr) and total acidity of 26 agricultural soils were determined. ...
The Making of an Urban Mganga:
(1982)
ABSTRACT: The need persists for traditional medical practitioners in' countries where medical facilities are limited. I n addition, their use in cities where such facilities are available shows that they are meeting a need. ...