Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Prevalence and Spectrum of Thyroid Diseases Among Children and Youth Seen at the Endocrine Clinic, Kenyatta National Hospital From 2008 to 2021
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Thyroid diseases are responsible for common endocrinopathies in childhood. Early diagnosis is essential in the integration of an appropriate treatment approach and control of irreversible damage to the nervous ... -
Optimization of Processing Parameters in the Production of Mango Flakes
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Mango fruit (Mangifera indica. L) is a common fruit seasonally produced in large volumes in Kenya. However, post-harvest losses which can be attributed to a lack of enough modern processing technology have been a bottleneck ... -
Iron Status Among Kidney Transplant Recipients at Kenyatta National Hopsital
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Impact of Socio-demographic and Psychosocial Factors on Adherence to Antiretroviral Thepary Among Mothers Attending Antenatal Clinics at Mbagathi and Kenyatta National Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Studies have indicated that adherence to antiretroviral therapy is associated with improved treatment outcome. In expectant mothers, it also ensures reduced viral load prior to delivery and during breastfeeding, ... -
Factors Associated With Drug Therapy Problems in Patients on Anticoagulants at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Anticoagulants are used to manage thrombosis. Achievement of the goals of therapy may be complicated by drug therapy problems. Disruption of anticoagulation can be detrimental to patients and can have severe ... -
Response of Chia (Salvia Hispanica) to Water Stress, Plant Density and Nitrogen Fertilizer in Two Agro-ecological Zones of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Chia (Salvia hispanica) is gaining popularity worldwide due to its nutritional and health benefits. In Kenya, production of chia seed is relatively new, and the crop has gained attention hence prompting the possibility of ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors Associated With Helicobacter Pylori Infection Among Patients With Dyspepsia Attending Kalkaal Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Globally, about fifty percent of the adult population is colonized by Helicobacter pylori, with an estimated eighty percent prevalence among adults in low-income households. The high infection rate in low-income ... -
Capital Structure, Profitability, Size and Value of Non-financial Firms Listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Capital structure is critical because it determines survival and firm values since it aids in describing how their finances are raised through equity, debt or firms combining equity and debt. The urge to better the values ... -
Kenyan Popular Theatre and the Search for Social Justice
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Critics have for long noted the possibilities of using popular theatre to play different functions, including political mobilisation and entrenchment of social justice ideals. Acknowledging this, I sought to explore how ... -
Biotic Effects of Climate Change in the Tropical Alpine Moorlands of Mount Kenya and Mount Elgon, and Its Impact on Dependent Local Communities
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Tropical alpine areas are extraordinary ecosystems that provide valuable services including water, biodiversity, and food. These areas are uniquely threatened by climate change as they are predicted to warm more over the ... -
Land Reforms and Pastoralists’ Land Access: Implementing Community Land Law in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Access to land is an indispensable right of pastoralists. It is the source of their livelihoods and the basis of their long-term resilience towards external stresses associated with climate change. The rights to land by ... -
Development of a Nutritional Supplement From Local Foods and Determination of Its Efficacy in Improving Nutritional Status and Physical Endurance in Long-distance Athletes at Ngong Training Camp, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The present study was conducted on long distance athletes training in selected private training camps in Ngong area, Kenya. The objective of the study was to develop a nutritional supplement from local foods and determine ... -
Histomorphometric Features of the Common Carotid Artery of Albino Rats (Rattus Norvegicus Domesticus) Following Letrozole Administration
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Aromatase inhibitors (AIs) such as letrozole are used in treatment of hormone-responsive breast cancer by reducing levels of circulating estrogen. Their use has been associated with adverse cardiovascular events ... -
Focused Cardiac Ultrasound - Competency Among Pre-internship Medical Officers in Diagnosing Cardiac Causes of Dyspnoea
(university of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Differentiating cardiovascular causes of dyspnea in resource-limited healthcare settings can be challenging. The use of accessible, rapid point-of-care Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) protocols may potentially ... -
Leveraging Geospatial Technology for Improved Smallholder Farmer Credit Scoring
(University of Nairobi, 2023)A small holder farmer is generally understood to be one that farms on a small piece of land, often taken as 2 ha or less, and largely for subsistence; however, this size threshold varies from country to country, depending ... -
The Prevalence and Ocular Findings of Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome Among Somali Patients at Garissa County Referral Hospital Eye Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is a multisystemic disorder characterized by the accumulation of fibrillar materials in the eye. Pseudoexfoliation syndrome is attributed to the most prevalent secondary open-angle ... -
Comparison of the Treatment Outcomes of Methotrexate and Adriamycin D in the Treatment of Low Risk Gestational Trophoblastic Disease at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Gestational Trophoblastic Disease explains an infrequent and heavily treatable cohort of growths that are caused by placental tissue and by an abnormal conception resulting from abnormal fertilization. The ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Preterm Births at Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu-somalia - a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Preterm birth has important implications for child mortality and morbidity and is a prerequisite for achieving the global target for under-five mortality reduction. Prematurity complications are the second-most ... -
The Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction and Associated Factors Among Ambulant Heart Failure Patients Attending Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Sexual activity is an important determinant of quality of life among chronic heart failure patients. Globally, Heart failure poses major public health burden with high morbidity and mortality. Despite numerous ... -
The Effect of Phototherapy on Serum Calcium Level in Term Neonates With Jaundice at Kenyatta National Hospital - a Prospective Observational Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Jaundice in neonates occurs when the bilirubin level rises above 85μmol/L, and it is common in more than half of term neonates. Phototherapy is a common intervention for neonates with jaundice. However, ...