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Deviation of the Tunica Media of Aorta of Goat from Conventional Structural Concept : case for including Collagen
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Knowledge of the structural organization of the aortic tunica media is important in understanding the physicomechanical properties and alterations which underpin aor
tic aging and pathologies such as atherosclerosis, ...
Spotlight on the young and skilled: Kenyan diaspora members in the south
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
This study sought to explore the various ways through which the Government
of Kenya can involve its diasporas in human development. Until recently,
migration literature had concentrated on migration interactions between
the ...
Use of cytochrome oxidase 1 gene region: A molecular tool for the domestic and wildllife industry in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Illegal substitution of meat products by traders either as closely
related domestic species or as bush meat is a common occurrence in
various parts of Kenya. This has implications on biosafety, food safety
and consumer ...
Antihyperglycemic activity of zanthoxylum chalybeum stem bark extracts in diabetic rats
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Zanthoxylum
chalybeum
Engl. (Rutaceae) stem bark is used by communities in Africa and Asia to manage
diabetes mellitus. This study determined the anti
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hyperglycemic effect of
Z. chalybeum
aqueous ...
Understanding Mobile Banking from a theoretical lens: Case studies of selected Kenyan m-Banking Products
(University of Nairobi, 2015-10)
Characteristic of every developing nation, Kenya has found itself at crossroads; defining the banking industry with the urge
to provide banking services to majority of the unbanked populations. Mobile banking is a banking ...
Determination of pesticide residues in locally consumed vegetables in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background: Pesticides are being used today to control a variety of insects, weeds and plant diseases. Some of these
pesticides can act as toxins to plants, animals and humans when found in significant concentrations.
Objective: ...
Incidence and risk factors of renal dysfunction in patients on nevirapine-based regimens at a Referral Hospital in Kenya
(2015)
Introduction: Nevirapine-based regimens are the most commonly used ART in Kenya. There is little literature on the
renal toxicity of NNRTIS in Kenyan settings. Some studies in Asia have demonstrated an association of ...
The research value of cadaver dissection
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The research project aspect of cadaver dissection has been relatively undermined because the
debate surrounding use of cadavers has focused almost exclusively on the pedagogic role of
cadaver dissection in medical education ...
Medicinal plants used in the management of sexually transmitted infections by the Samburu Community Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
The study aimed at documenting the use of traditional medicine in management of sexually transmitted infections by Samburu traditional healers. The study also documents the methods of diagnosis of Sexually Transmitted ...
A Survey on Adoption of Lean Manufacturing Tools and Techniques in Sugar Processing Industries in Kenya
(2013)
The study sought to examine the extent to which lean manufacturing tools and techniques are adopted by sugar
processing industries in Kenya and their impact on factory time efficiency. The study was a survey covering ...