Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Occurrence, Diagnosis, Management and Outcomes of Surgical and Dental Conditions Affecting Horses in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The horse industry in Kenya is economically important as it generates taxable revenue and creates employment mostly through horse racing and polo activities. In spite of the benefits associated with this industry, there ... -
Effects of Storage Conditions on Organic Acids Content and Sensory Properties of Cottage Cheese
(University of Nairobi, 2023)In order to conserve milk proteins and extend its shelf life, production of different cheeses is essential. Cottage cheese is grouped under soft cheeses. Soft cheeses are those cheeses that do not undergo maturation and ... -
Constraints to Increased Milk Productivity and Coping Mechanisms in Smallholder Farms in Bomet, Nakuru and Nyeri County Milksheds in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The demand for milk and dairy products is rising despite the low milk yield from smallholder dairy animals in Kenya. The aim of this study was to document dairy production system, constraints and coping mechanisms in ... -
Phytochemical Screening of Anti-inflammatory Compounds of the Stinging Nettle (Urtica Spp.)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The stinging nettle is an alimurgic plant known for its anti-inflammatory ethnomedical importance. However, there are no studies that have attempted to identify the specific anti-inflammatory compounds within the extracts ... -
Tubal Recanalization Success Rate and Complications of Fluoroscopy Guided Transcervical Fallopian Tube Catheterization in Treatment of Proximal Tubal Obstruction
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Infertility is a relatively common condition with crucial medical and socioeconomic implications, and it affects 10 to 15% of couples worldwide in the reproductive age group. A third of the cases of infertility ... -
Assessment of the Efficiency of Drones in Surveillance and Control of Desert Locust, Schistocerca Gregaria
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Desert locust is a migratory pest with ability to change from solitary to gregarious phase in response to suitable ecological conditions and has been listed as one of the most destructive pest in the world. Current methods ... -
Assessment of Air Pollution and Prevalence Levels of Respiratory Diseases in Mukuru Informal Settlement in Nairobi City, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Air pollution is one of the major environmental issues globally and is more pronounced in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It is associated with adverse health effects, including respiratory diseases that have led to high morbidity ... -
Analysis of Metabolite Compounds in Ruminants and Their Contribution to Greenhouse Gas Emission
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Ruminants such as cattle, goats, sheep, and camels host highly diverse microbial communities in their rumens that ferment fibrous plant materials to produce energy. However, this fermentation process also generates significant ... -
Assessment of Water Quality of Ndakaini Dam in Murang’a County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study assessed the water quality in Ndakaini dam located in Murang‘a County to ascertain the physiochemical, biological levels as well as some selected heavy metal concentrations. Assessment was also done on some ... -
Study of Phytochemistry, Toxicity and Antihypertensive Activity of Carpobrotus Edulis Aqueous Leaf Extract
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Carpobrotus edulis is a medicinal plant widely used as a folk medicine in Southern Africa, to treat hypertension and other ailments. Despite its extensive use in herbal medicine, there is no documented scientific evidence ... -
Identification of Morpho-physiological Traits for Drought Tolerance and Their Associated Genomic Regions in Andean Gene Pool of Common Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Drought is a major abiotic common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) production constraint worldwide. There is limited knowledge on the role and relative importance of agronomic and morpho-physiological traits as well as the ... -
Effects of an Irrigation Scheme on Malaria Burden in Irrigated and Non-irrigated Areas of Homa Bay County, Western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Malaria control efforts in the Lake Victoria Basin region have been stepped up by combining indoor residual spray intervention with long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) to reduce malaria transmission rates. However, ... -
A Framework for Enhancing the Performance of Health and Safety Committees on Small and Medium Size Construction Sites in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 2007 (OSHA 2007) was enacted to provide for the safety, health, and welfare of all persons present at workplaces. The Act makes provisions for the occupier to establish health ... -
Change in Gender Roles as a Factor in Gender Participation and Empowerment in the Oil Mining Industry: a Case of Lokichar, Turkana County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)The descriptive aspect of this study suggests that gender roles in the oil mining industry be revised. Women have the opportunity to be empowered and involved in the production and processing of oil. The main objective of ... -
Placental Histology and Perinatal Outcomes in Women Who Delivered at Term With and Without Gestational Diabetes Mellitus at Bungoma County Referal Hospital in 2017
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a crucial underdiagnosed and poorly managed disease in our set up. It is a significant cause of perinatal morbidity, mortality, and poses health risks to the future child. ... -
Structured Pre-discharge Education on Care of Neonates to Mothers of Neonates Discharged From the Kenyatta National Hospital Newborn Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Maternal knowledge on evidence-based interventions in the New Born Unit is often not structured, leaving these children vulnerable to adverse outcomes upon discharge. This study aimed to test the effectiveness ... -
Prevalence of Gastro-intestinal Helminths in African Elephants (Loxodonta Africana Africana) From Tsavo and Laikipia-samburu Ecosystems, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)African elephants host high numbers of helminths within their digestive tracts without them developing symptoms of disease. This has been attributed to a well-developed parasite host equilibrium. However, in times of stress, ... -
Death by Neurological Criteria: a Review of Diagnostic Practise, Aimed at Proposal of a Standardised Protocol at Knh
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: The definition and diagnosis of death has become more complicated because of the advancement in critical care medicine especially advanced respiratory and cardiac support.1 Early on, death was only diagnosed ... -
A Study Assessing the Period Prevalence and Factors Associated With Impaired Skin Integrity Amongst Preterm Newborns Admitted to the Newborn Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: The skin is the human body’s first line of protection against pathogens and infections of epidemiological relevance. Most preterm babies receive care the newborn unit and this predisposes them to treatment ...