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More Than Skin Colour: Challenges Of Diagnosis And Managing Raynaud’s Phenomenon In A Kenyan Lady
(University of Nairobi, 2018)We report the case of a 35-year-old female with Raynaud’s associated with mixed connective tissue disease. The patient presented with a two-week history with pain, ulceration, and “darkening” of her fi ngers and fee ... -
More than two - A cadaveric study on the morphometry and classification of the digastric muscle in a selected kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: This study aims to elucidate anatomical variations of the digastric muscle in the Kenyan population. Methods: A total of 41 bilateral neck dissections were performed whereby morphologic observations and ... -
Morgagni hernia: case report.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2001)This is a case report of an elderly woman who presented with a history of epigastric pain and persistent vomiting diagnosed initially as a duodenal ulcer, later as a pyloric stenosis and at laparotomy was found to have an ... -
Morphologic and immunohistochemical features of fulminant delta hepatitis
(University of NairobiCollege of Humanities Sciences, 1985)Recent studies have indicated that some cases of fulminant hepatitis that were ostensibly type B were actually acute viral hepatitis, types B and delta, or persistent hepatitis, type B with superimposed acute delta infection. ... -
Morphological And Functional Traits Of Malocclusion In 3 - 5 Year Olds In Moshi, Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, 2009-10)OBJECTIVE: To assess the morphological and functional traits of malocclusion. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania. SUBJECTS: Examination for occlusal traits ... -
Morphological and Functional Traits of Malocclusion in 3 - 5 year olds in Moshi, Tanzania
(University of Nairobi, 2009)Objective: To assess the morphological and functional traits of malocclusion. Design: Cross-sectional study. Setting: Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania. Subjects: Examination for occlusal traits was done on ... -
Morphological And Functional Traits Of Malocclusion In 3 - 5 Year Olds In Moshi, Tanzania
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Morphological and functional traits of malocclusion in 3-5 year-olds in Moshi, Tanzania
(2009)To assess the morphological and functional traits of malocclusion. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania. SUBJECTS: Examination for occlusal traits was done ... -
A morphological study of penile chancroid lesions in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive and -negative African men with a hypothesis concerning the role of chancroid in HIV transmission
(Department of Pathology, Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USADepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, Africa, 1996)Chancroid, the most common cause of genital ulceration in Africa, is known to be associated epidemiologically with heterosexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The pathophysiological mechanisms by which ... -
A morphological study of penile chancroid lesions in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive and -negative african men with a hypothesis concerning the role of chancroid in HIV transmission
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, 1996-10)Chancroid, the most common cause of genital ulceration in Africa, is known to be associated epidemiologically with heterosexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The pathophysiological mechanisms by which ... -
Morphological Study of Penile Chancroid Lesions in Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV)
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1996-10)Chancroid, the most common cause of genital ulceration in Africa, is known to be associated epidemiologically with heterosexual transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The pathophysiological mechanisms by which ... -
Morphological Study of Penile Chancroid Lesions in Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV)- Positive and
(University of Nairobi, 1996)No abstract available -
Morphology and Location of Surface Landmarks of Foramen Ovale in Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Foramen ovale is a surgically important aperture of the skull since it allows approach to and manipulation of the trigeminal ganglion as it lies in the Meckel’s cave. This transfacial approach, Hartel’s approach, requires ... -
Morphology and morphometry of the distal articular surface of lunate bone in a Kenyan population
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The morphology and morphometry of the distal articular surface of the lunate exhibits inter-population variations. They are of clinical importance to hand surgeons due to their influence on the occurrence of proximal pole ... -
Morphology and morphometry of the lingual nerve in relation to the mandibular third molar
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The position and branching of the lingual nerve (LN) in the mandibular third molar region were documented in 30 head hemi-sections (16: right and 14: left). In all the dissections, the LN was found below the level of the ... -
Morphology and morphometry of the lungs of two East African mole rats,Tachyoryctes splendens andHeterocephalus glaber (Mammalia, Rodentia)
(Department of Veterinary Anatomy University of Nairobi,Department of Zoology, Duke University Durham, NC, USA, 1992)The lungs of two fossorial rodents, the mole ratTachyoryctes splendens and the naked mole ratHeterocephalus glaber were investigated by transmission and scanning electron microscopy and a comparative morphometric analysis ... -
Morphology of human myocardial bridges and association with coronary artery disease
(Department of Human anatomy, University of Nairobi, 2010-09)BACKGROUND: The functional significance of myocardial bridging remains controversial. The bridge morphology and structure of the tunneled vessels may modify its ultimate clinical effects. OBJECTIVE: To describe the ... -
Morphology of the Left Atrial Appendage: Prevalence and Gender Difference in a Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2018)ntroduction The left atrial appendage is the site of origin of thrombi in 90% of cardioembolic stroke. Although literature reports a higher risk of cardioembolic stroke among blacks and females, it is unclear whether ... -
Morphology Of The Mandibular Condyle In A Kenyan Population.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human Anatomy University of Nairobi, 2013)Use of condylar prostheses in mandibular reconstructive surgery is increasing in Kenya. To retain functional capability, condylar prostheses have to preserve the form of the condyle. Although condylar shape and size have ... -
Morphology of the Sacral Hiatus in an African population – implications for caudal epidural injections
(Ann Afr Surg, 2011-01)Background The sacral hiatus exhibits variations in morphology which differ among populations. These variations may influence the success of caudal epidural injections for anaesthesia. This study describes the morphological ...