Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Comparison of Pre and Post Treatment Magnetic Resonance Features of Rectal Cancer Between Patients Undergoing Long and Short Course Neoadjuvant Treatment at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study Background: The treatment of locally advanced rectal carcinoma involves the use of neoadjuvant chemo radiation. The types of neoadjuvant treatment offered to these patients can be long-term or short-term. The choice ... -
Phenotypic and Molecular Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta-lactamase Producing Escherichia Coli and Klebsiella Pneumoniae in Clinical Isolates at Embu Level Five Hospital and Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Escherichia coli (E. coli) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae) are considered by the World Health Organization to be the predominant priority human bacterial pathogens. The pathogens cause blood stream infections, ... -
A Retrospective Descriptive Study of Immunological and Virological Profiles of Adults Who Acquired Hiv in Childhood Through Mother-to-child Transmission
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: To provide optimal targeted interventions, it is important to describe the virological and immunological profiles across all subgroups of people living with HIV (PLWH). This includes special groups like adults ... -
Association of Pre-operative Factors to the Development of Spinal Anaesthesia Induced Hypotension During Caesarean Section at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(2023)Background: Hypotension is one of the most common complications of caesarean section under spinal anaesthesia. It leads to increased maternal morbidity and mortality, as well as poor neonatal outcomes if untreated. ... -
The Incidence of and Factors Associated With Adverse Post-operative Outomes Following Open Surgical Ligation of Patent Ductus Arteriosus at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Open surgical ligation of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) has been shown to be associated with adverse outcomes in some observational studies. However, new evidence is suggesting that open surgical ligation of ... -
Knowledge and Health Seeking Practices on Neonatal Danger Signs and Associated Factors Among the Post Natal Mothers at Pumwani Maternity Referral Hospital in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The majority of neonatal premature deaths are due to avoidable causes. Across the globe, babies are taken care of by their mothers, and as such, ensuring that the mothers have the necessary knowledge of the signs and ... -
Awareness and Predictors of Uptake of Palliative Care Services Among Patients With Advanced Cancer Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Life-limiting cancer has a profound effect on the individual and their family member's health and well-being. The effects can range from psychological, physical, social and spiritual health of the patients ... -
Haemoglobin Levels Measured by the Arterial Blood Gas Analyser Versus the Automated Haemoglobin Analyser in Critically Ill Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Haemoglobin (Hb) is the iron-rich protein component of red blood cells (RBC) that is responsible for at least 98% of systemic oxygen delivery (DO2). Haemoglobin measurements are often performed in the Intensive ... -
Clinicopathologic Characteristics and Survival Outcomes of Patients With Pancreatic Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Role of Communication in the Surrogacy Industry in Kenya - the Case of Nairobi in-vitro Fertility Centre, Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study set out to investigates the role of communication in the Kenya in Vitro Fertilization Centre, focusing on surrogacy regulations. The study objectives were to examine messages from surrogacy agencies and stakeholders ... -
State Responsibility in Combating Transnational Crime - a Case Study of Kenya’s Response to Human Trafficking
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Human trafficking, also referred to as ‘Trafficking in Persons’, is a vice that has presented itself in many forms over the years and continues to plague societies. In spite of public awareness and efforts undertaken by ... -
Nurses Practices on Closed Endotracheal Tube Airway Suctioning at Kenyatta National Hospital Adult Critical Care Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: In critical care settings, endotracheal tube airway suctioning (ETS) is an important procedure for airway management in patients under mechanical ventilation. It is important that nurses working in critical ... -
Evaluation of Three Maize Varieties Intercropped With Cowpea Under Tillage and No-till Practices in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Over the years, mono-cropping and conventional tillage have been a hindrance to adoption of conservation agriculture (CA) in Western Kenya. Intercropping maize with legumes while practicing CA can be beneficial to improvement ... -
Magnitude and Predictors of Drug Therapy Problems Among Patients With Leukemia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Drug therapy problems (DTP) are undesirable effects and experiences that occur to a patient during drug treatment and tend to alter the desired therapeutic outcomes. Patients with leukemia are susceptible to ... -
Level of Knowledge,perceptions, and Utilization of Fortified Maize Flours Among Women in Kibera,nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Food fortification has been prioritized by the Kenyan government in prevention of micronutrient deficiencies. However, despite the availability of the fortified maize flours, there was need to address the deficiency in ... -
First Principles Calculations of Structural, Electronic, Mechanical, and Optical Properties of Tetra Potassium Diarsenido Zincate (K4znas2) Pnictide Ternary Semiconductor
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The scientific search for materials with good light energy absorption and desirable optical and electrical properties for applications in the areas of optoelectronics like photovoltaic is on the rise globally. Since the ... -
Prevalence, Clinical Presentation and Factors Associated With Chronic Respiratory Disease Among Children With Cerebral Palsy at Kenyatta National Hospital - a Hospital Based Cross-sectional Study.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Respiratory complications are the major causes of morbidity and repeated hospitalizations in children with cerebral palsy (CP). These children have risk factors related to their neurological impairment and ... -
Assessment of the Human Milk Bank Program at the Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) have recommended using Donor Human Milk (DHM) from a Human Milk Bank (HMB) to feed low birthweight (LBW) and preterm infants ... -
Examining the Characteristics of Historical and Future Rainfall Over the Sudan Rainfall Belt
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Global warming significantly affects human activities, especially those reliant on rainfall for agriculture. The IPCC's fifth assessment report predicts that extreme weather events like droughts and floods will become more ...