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Determination of the Effects of the Thermal Enhancement Process on Gemstones Using X-ray Diffraction and Raman Spectroscopy
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study determined the effects of an optimized thermal enhancement process on the quality of the ruby, sapphire, amethyst, and smoky quartz gem samples from Taita-Taveta County in Kenya. The study sought to improve the ... -
Determination of the pattern of bone metastases in breast cancer patients, using radio nuclide imaging
(University of NairobiDepartment of diagnostic imaging and radiation medicine, 2007)Breast cancer is extremely common and frequently involves bone'. Skeletal metastases are shown by bone scintigraphy in 24%of early cases and 84% of advanced cases-. Most lesions are osteolytic but breast carcinoma is ... -
Determination of the reliability of Computerised Tomography (CT) for diagnosing intracranial gliomas
(University of NairobiDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology, 2006)Back ground: Brain imaging was rcvolutioniscd by the introduction of cornputcriscd tomography (CT) by Hounscfield in 1973. While more novel imaging modalities such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), single photon ... -
Determination of withaferin a content of root, stem and leaf extracts of withania somnifera (l) dunal collected in Kenya
(2014)Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal know as Ashwagandha belong to Solanaceae family. It is an annual herb growing in dry and arid soil as a wild plant. It is extensively used in most of the Indian herbal pharmaceuticals and ... -
Determining Emotional Effects of Infertility, Its Effect on Marital and Social Relationships Among Infertile Women Attending GOPC at the Garissa County Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Infertility has physical, psychological, social, emotional and financial impacts. Personal reactions to infertility include guilt, confusion, denial, anger, despondence, withdrawal, unworthiness and social ... -
Determining local reference ranges of uterine and umbilical doppler indices in healthy singleton gestation Kenyan women in second and third trimesters.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Uterine and Umbilical artery Doppler ultrasound is a safe and an important tool in assessing fetal well-being thus predicting normal and abnormal indices during pregnancy. Objectives To evaluate the uterine ... -
Determining The Bio-psychosocial Outcomes Of Sexual Assault Among Survivors Seeking Care At Gender-based Violence Clinic Of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Sexual assault (SV) is a common form of criminal violence worldwide that affects all levels in society. Globally, more than 15 million girls have faced forced sex at some point in their lives, with 2018 alone ... -
Determining the Impact of Liposuction on Patient Satisfaction of Quality of Life and Body Image: a Prospective Study in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The need to be considered physically attractive and the urge to match the conventional beauty model is continually gaining importance in our modern society. This is further worsened by the unrealistic ideals ... -
Determining the knowledge, attitude and practice of breast-self examination (BSE) among female health care workers in Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(Department of Obstetrics and gynaecology, 2007-10)Breast cancer IS the fifth commonest malignancy III Kenya and its incidence is rising. Most women appear for treatment when the disease is already advanced; with grave prognostic outcome and thus there is need for a low ... -
Developing a Nomogram for Assessing Nutritional Status in Surgical Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Poor nutritional status in the background of a disease process is associated with a prolonged hospital stay, increased economic burden, and higher morbidity and mortality. Robust nutritional assessment tools ... -
Development and application of a photometric method in quality evaluation of benzimidazole anthelminthics in Nairobi city county.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are a group of communicable diseases which are prevalent in the tropics affecting more than one billion people. Helminthiases are classified among NTDs. Treatment and ... -
Development and Evaluation of Pediatric Orally Disintegrating Paracetamol Tablets
(University of Nairobi, 2019)The aim of this study was to develop pediatric orally disintegrating tablets (PODTs) of acetaminophen that would be appropriate for pediatric patients. The limitations of commercially available paracetamol formulations ... -
Development and Sustainability of Empathy Among Nurses in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Empathy is a crucial competence in nursing care that involves cognitive-social-professional responses to human need for affection, understanding and help. Empathy is highly associated with altruistic nursing ... -
Development and validation of a chroramphenicol enzyme linked immunosorbent assay method for the determination and monitoring of chloramphenicol residues in livestock products
(University of Nairobi, School of Pharmacy, 2008)Livestock rearing is an essential and integral part of agriculture in Kenya, however management of livestock diseases remain a major challenge to the growth of this very important industry. The improper use of veterinary ... -
Development And Validation Of A Liquid Chromatographic Method For The Simultaneous Analysis Of Amlodipine, Valsartan And Hydrochlorothiazide
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Treatment of hypertension using one drug is desirable because compliance is likely to be better, lower overall cost and fewer adverse effects. However, most patients with hypertension require two or more drugs, preferably ... -
Development and validation of a liquid chromatographic method for the simultaneous determination of Bromhexine, Guaifenesin, Ambroxol, Salbutamol/Terbutaline, Pseudoephedrine, Triprolidine and Chlorpheniramine Maleate in Cough-cold syrups
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Cough is one of the most common symptoms for which patients seek treatment from primary health care providers. Cough syrups are usually prescribed for relieve of coughs and most of them are formulated as combination of ... -
Development and validation of a liquid Chromatographic method for the simultaneous Determination of caffeine, chlorzoxazone, Codeine, diclofenac, doxylamine, ibuprofen and Paracetamol in analgesic preparations
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Pain is a common menace afflicting many people worldwide. There are a myriad of medications that are available commercially to combat all forms of pain. The quality of medicines is an important aspect in healthcare ... -
Development and validation of a liquid chromatograpidc method for the simultaneous determination of diphenhydramine, promethazine, chlorpheniramine and ephedrine in cold-cough syrups
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, 2009)The quality of essential drugs used to treat diseases such as HIV / AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria is often monitored locally through market surveillance initiatives driven by different Ministry of Health departments in ... -
Development and validation of a stability indicating liquid chromatographic method for the analysis of rufinamide bulk material and dosage forms
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Rufinamide is a triazole anti-epileptic used together with other medications/therapies in the management of seizures linked to Lennox Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) and various epileptic disorders in adults, as well as in children ...