Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Health Risk Assessment of Nitrate Contamination in Groundwater in Urban Informal Settlements in Kisumu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Groundwater is increasingly being used as a primary source of water for domestic use in low- and middle-income countries worldwide. This water is vulnerable to nitrate contamination due to a variety of factors, ... -
Analysis of Root and Canal Morphology of First Permanent Molars in a Selected Tanzanian Population Using Cone Beam Computerized Tomography
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Knowledge of tooth morphology is critical and necessary in clinical dental practice. It is of paramount importance for clinicians to be well versed in disparities in tooth morphology due to anatomical differences ... -
Development of a Ready to Drink Sorghum Beverage Through Optimization of Malting and Fermentation.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)There has been a growing trend in production and marketing of a range of beverages with poor nutritional quality in Kenya resulting in public health concerns such as diabetes, overweight and obesity especially among children ... -
Impacts of Legal Pluralism in Conserving Water Towers in Kenya: a Case Study of Maasai Mau Water Tower
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Water towers offer ecosystem-based goods and services that support a number of sectors, which are crucial for the well-being of humans. Over the years, water towers have experienced severe degradation due to increase in ... -
Legal Challenges of Infrastructural Developments on Green Spaces in Kenya: Case of the Nairobi Expressway
(University of Nairobi, 2023)This study was based on the recognition of the significant challenges posed by the growing number, size, and rate of urbanization and the consequences of infrastructural developments on open green spaces within urban cities. ... -
A Cone Beam Computed Tomographic Analysis of Root and Canal Morphology of Mandibular Premolars in a Selected Kenyan Population
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Successful root canal therapy requires knowledge and visualization of the detailed canal anatomy to avoid missed canals, inadequate instrumentation, and other iatrogenic errors. Traditional methods used to study ... -
Drug Therapy Problems Among Adult Patients With Thromboembolic Disorders at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Drug therapy problems are undesirable events experienced by patients that involve, or are suspected to involve medication being utilized. Studies assessing drug therapy problems among patients with thromboembolic ... -
Assessment of Infection Prevention and Control Knowledge, Practices, Implementation and Barriers Among Healthcare Workers and Support Staff at Pumwani Maternity Hospital, Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) represent significant threats to the safety of patients and lead to cases of increased morbidity, mortality and treatment costs in both public and private hospitals. While ... -
Assessment of Knowledge of Obstetric Danger Signs and Its Associated Factors Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at Pumwani Maternity Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Study Background High death rate of pregnant women especially in developing countries has created the need for the improvement of the process of pregnancy danger signs’ awareness as a method to enhance uptake of skilled ... -
Malocclusion Traits and Orthodontic Treatment Needs Among 7–12-year-old Children With Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy in Three Referral Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The relationship between adenotonsillar hypertrophy, chronic mouth breathing and its associated pattern of malocclusion has been a subject of intense research as well as controversy. Various authors have reported ... -
The Burden of Care Among Caregivers of Family Members Who Suffered Spinal Cord Injury in the National Spinal Injury Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The term "burden of caregiving" refers to the difficulties that a caregiver faces on a variety of fronts, including the physical, the social, the mental, and the financial, when providing care for a family member who has ... -
Prevalence of and Factors Associated With Epilepsy in Children With Cerebral Palsy at Kenyatta National Hospital; a Descriptive Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most common neurologic disorders in children, often complicated with other disabilities. These include epilepsy, intellectual disability and feeding disorders. Epilepsy is the ... -
Determinants of Health-related Quality of Life Post Kidney Transplantation at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Prevalence of chronic kidney disease has been rising globally causing a substantial burden on healthcare resources across the globe. ESRD is coupled with reduced functional capacity and quality of life. ... -
THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS OF THE RWANDA ETHNIC CONFLICT,1990-1998
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2001)This study examines the roots of the Rwanda conflict (1990-1998) and its external dimension. Specifically, it investigates the interaction between the internal and external factors in the escalation and management of the ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION ON CONSERVATION AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IT NAKURU TOWN MUNICIPALITY
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)This research study aimed at investigating the effects of environmental education among secondary school students who have already gone through the primary school cycle of education. The investigation was particularly ... -
"THE QUEST FOR MEMORY" A CRITICAL EXPOSITION OF THEORIES OF MEMORY FROM PARMENIDES TO HARTLEY
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 1996)This study is an investigation into the current status of memory knowledge and how it has been reached. The study has sought to assess the meaning and significance of theories of memory that have been put forward from ... -
FACTORS INFLUENCING COUPLE'S HIV COUNSELING AND TESTING UPTAKE IN KISUMU CITY, KENYA.
(UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, 2010)The study sought to establish factors influencing Couples’ HIV Counseling and Testing service Uptake in Kisumu city, Kenya which if addressed amicably, would increase service uptake in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Human ... -
Strategy Implementation and Performance of Nakuru County
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Strategy implementation is the process of putting an organisation's chosen strategies into action in order to reach its objectives. It involves the development of detailed plans and procedures, the allocation of resources, ... -
Assessment of the Influence of Formal and Informal Insurance on Pastoral Resource Cooperation for Drought Management in Samburu Central Sub-county
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Recurring violent conflicts among pastoralists in Samburu County portend greater susceptibility to the adverse effects of climate shocks, particularly droughts. The combined problems of conflict and climate shocks threaten ... -
Cost Utility and Budget Impact Analysis of Early Treament Initiation With Trastuzumab in the Treatment of Her2 Positive Breast Cancer Patients in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Breast cancer is the leading cancer in Kenya with a total of 5985 new cases in 2018. Approximately 15-30 percent of breast cancer cases overexpress human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2). The treatment ...
