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Socio-economic determinants of low birth weight in Kenya: Logistic regression analysis
(2010-09)
Babies born with Low-birth weight are at increased risk for serious health problems which are
accompanied by disabilities and even death. Hence this study aims to determine socioeconomic
factors that lead to low birth ...
Phytochemical investigation of the stem bark of millettia oblata ssp. Teitensis for antiplasmodial andlarvicidal principles
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
The genus Millettia is rich in flavonoids and isoflavonoids. In the search for compounds
with antiplasmodial and larvicidal activities from medicinal plants, the stem barks of
Millettia oblata ssp. teitensis were analysed. ...
Phytochemical screening and cytotoxicity evaluation of launaea cornuta h. (asteraceae) using brine shrimp
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Launaea cornuta is an erect perennial plant with hollow stems up to 1.5 m
high and creeping rhizomes and belongs to the family of Asteraceae which
is the largest family of flowering plants. A single plant can cover a ...
Equilibrium and kinetics studies for the adsorption of aqueous Cu (II) ions onto mangroves biomass
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)
In this study, adsorption of copper from aqueous solutions was investigated using mangrove biomass from the Kenyan Coast.
The efficacy of mangrove biomass on the removal of copper (II) ions from aqueous solutions was ...
Zhang’s second order traffic flow model and its application to the Kisii kisumu highway within Kisii county
(University of Nairobi, 2015-04)
Most highways experience traffic jams
as
a result
of
various reasons and hence need for a practical solution. Traffic flow
m
odels play
an
important role
in
both
today’s
...
Avian Area Vasculosa and CAM as Rapid In Vivo Pro-angiogenic and Antiangiogenic Models
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Angiogenesis, the development of new blood vessels from preexisting ones, is driven by coordinated signaling pathways governed by specific molecules, hemodynamic forces, and endothelial and periendothelial cells. The ...
Determinants of antibiotic dose adjustment in patients with chronic kidney disease at Kenyatta National Hospital Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background: Reduced renal function in chronic kidney disease (CKD) necessitates appropriate dose alterations to avoid drug accumulation.
Objectives: The main objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of ...
Polyaniline and Polythiophene Modified Electrodes in Energy Storage Units with hydrocarbon gel/Bentonite/Sodium Chloride as Electrolyte Gel
(University of Nairobi, 2014-05)
In this paper we present results obtained for energy storage units developed using polyaniline and
polythiophene modified electrodes. The voltage potential prof
iles for recharge/discharge are either linear or
exponential. ...
Castration causes progressive reduction of length of the rabbit penis
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Androgenic hormones are important in normal embryonic
development and maintenance of the
structural integ
rity of the penis
. This structural integrity is vital in the physiology of penile
erection. Its alteration may ...