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Land use changes in Olgulului group ranch in Loitokitok District: the implications on pastoralism
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Land use changes have resulted from interactions between society through influences of
economic, social and political processes on the physical environment. These changes have
occurred between different scales over time. ...
Modeling of CD4 counts change and survival times of HIV naive patients on ARVs
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
This study was a longitudinal study on 400 ARV naive HIV positive patients
started on ARVS.. The study was aimed at modeling of cd4 counts change and survival
times of these patients. 66.7% of the study participants were ...
Ear, nose and throat-head and neck manifestations and effect of antiretroviral therapy in human immunodeficiency virus infection in children : A case control study
(University of Nairobi,, 2007)
Background: HIV/AIDS has had a huge negative impact on the morbidity and mortality of
the Kenyan paediatric population. A high number of these children may present to the
otorhinolaryngologist even before the diagnosis ...
Cost of anaesthesia at the University of Nairobi dental hospital theatre
(University of Nairobi,, 2007)
Background: In this era of cost containment it has become increasingly
important for the physician to be aware of the costs of various components
of health care. The cost of anaesthetic care is of considerable interest.
Many ...
Prevalence of Group A Rotavirus and Electrolyte profiles in children presenting with Acute Diarrhoea at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2007)
Introduction
Diarrhoeal disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children less than five
years of age worldwide. It accounts for 21% of all deaths in this age group with rotavirus
infection being responsible ...
The impact of out-door air pollution on respiratory health and stunting in school children in Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2007)
Introduction: Globally urban air pollution is estimated to be responsible for 800,000
premature deaths each year. Acute respiratory infections are ranked fourth in the share of
disease burden in Sub-Saharan Africa ...
Dermatophyte Infections Among Primary School Children In Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 2007-11)
Study objective was to determine the prevalence and etiology of dermatophyte
infections and establish the relationship between type of infection and age and gender
of the primary school children in Kibera during the ...
A critical analysis of the causes of international terrorism. A case study of Kenya’s responses 1998- 2006
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
Past and recent international terrorist attacks have been focused on the west,
their allies and interests. This paper examines the genesis of international
terrorism, its links, if any with religion, psychological make-ups, ...
A survey of stock indicators used by stock brokers, investment banks and mutual funds at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE)
(2007-09)
Traders and investors use stock indicators to make investment decisions. The stock
indicators used by these players at the Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE) are not known yet.
This study determines the nature and extent of ...
Impact of stock exchange automation on volume, volatility and liquidity of stocks at Nairobi Stock Exchange (NSE).
(University of Nairobi., 2007-09)
Exchanges automation world over are associated with changes in vanous market
characteristics. These market characteristics include the market returns, volume,
volatility, liquidity, bid-ask spread among others. These ...