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P16 expression in subsets of Head and Neck squamous Cell Carcinoma in Kenyatta National Hospital

Githaiga,Boniface K (University of Nairobi, 2015)

Background: Traditionally head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) has been regarded as a homogenous group of tumours that differ only by anatomic site. However, numerous studies have indicated that this is not the ...

P16 Ink4a Expression as a Marker for Hpv Infection in Women Invasive Breast Carcinomas

Karinganire, Emile (University of Nairobi, 2022)

Background Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in both developed and developing countries. Studies have shown several risk factors including viral agents especially high risk HPV which can be ...

Pacific settlement of disputes: a case study of the East African Community

Kuto, Derrick K (University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)

The world has seen an emergence of many regional trade blocks' created as a positive way of fostering international relations and gaining a competitive edge in the world market. However,conflicts between party states are ...

Packaging and packaging design in Kenya

Odoch, John Pido (University of NairobiDepartment of Design, 1984)

This work is an exploratory investigation in the field of Packaging Design. From the outset the two words are separately explained and later combined to form a comprehensive title of the thesis, Packaging and Packaging ...

Pade' approximations to the exponential function

Begumisa, Annuntiato (University of Nairobi,Department of Mathematics, 1981-09)

This dissertation contains a Pade' approximation for the exponential function. The Pade' approximation happens to be a rational approximation that is unique and is in fact a generalisation of the truncated Taylor services ...

Paediatric trauma in hospitalised patients as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital

Lenga, Gome D (University of Nairobi.Department of Surgery, 2004)

In low, middle and high income countries, injuries are identified as the most important preventable cause of death and disability for children beyond the first few months of life. There is little data on paediatric trauma ...

Pain management practices and their effects on performance of activities of living among adult cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital

Nderitu, Priscilla W (2014)

Background: Pain is the most devastating symptoms in cancer and may occur right from time of diagnosis to the end of life. It adversely affects the quality of life especially the physical component leading to disability. ...

Pain management practices during wound care in patients with moderate to major burn injuries, in Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi

Kiplagat, M (University of Nairobi,, 2013-11)

Introduction: Daily burn wound care procedures lead to trauma and excruciating pain and this is associated with longer bed occupancy and poor outcomes. Because of different components of pain and ever changing pattern ...

Palaeo Environmental Reconstruction of Holocene Vegetation in East Turkana, Kenya

Mashaka, Husna J (University of Nairobi, 2022)

This study demonstrates the importance of phytolith proxy in reconstructing vegetation history and understanding human and climate impact on vegetation changes. Phytoliths are plant silica that preserves for a long period ...

Paleomagnetic and rock magnetic properties of rocks from south western and western parts of Kenya

Patel, Jayanti P. (1977)

This thesis presents the results of paleomagnetic and rock magnetic studies of the rocks from South West" Kenya and of the Precambrian Granites from the Western part of Kenya. The rocks from South Western Kenya consist ...

A paleomagnetic study of volcanic rocks of Nairobi area

Kirui, William C (Facult of Science, University of Nairobi, 1989)

The paleomagnetism of the Koobi - Fora formation, Lake Rudolf.

Ndombi, Joab Winstone M (Science department, University of Nairobi, 1974)

The sediments of 'the Koobi- Fora formation in the East Rudolf' basin have yielded a ricu assemblage of'. f'au~a~, hominid f'ossilsand stone artef'actso Paleomagnetism has, over the recent years, become a usef'ul tool ...

Palynology, and heavy metals in the sediments and water of the Ondiri swamp, Kikuyu, Kenya: past influences, present practices, future needs.

Kinyanjui, David M (University of NairobiSchool of Biological and Physical sciences, University of Nairobi, 2003-09)

Ondiri swamp is located 200 metres south of Kikuyu town, 20km west of Nairobi City center. Presently the area around the swamp has a high population density of 500 persons per square kilometre. The swamp is the source ...

Pancreatic Tumors: a Multicentre Study of Multidetector Computed Tomography Findings and Histopathologic Correlation in Nairobi, Kenya.

Ogaro, Roseline K (University of Nairobi, 2021)

Background: Pancreatic tumours have variable morbidities and mortalities dependent on the histological subtype, tumour grade and stage. These influence management strategies. Triple phase Multi-Detector Computed Tomography ...

Panel Data modelling:applicationto Financial Performance of Non-financial Firms Listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange

Irungu, Esther (University of Nairobi, 2022)

Background: Financial performance has always been estimated using cross-sectional data. However, because typical firm heterogeneity is not effectively controlled, biased results have been reported. Both specific and ...

Pap Smear Cytological Findings In Women With Abnormal Visual Inspection Test Results Referred To Kenyatta National Hospital

Chagwa, Patrick Joseph (University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2013)

BACKGROUND: Cervical cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in women in the developing countries. The challenge of cost in establishing cytology and/or Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) mass screening for cervical ...