Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Patterns and Risk Factors of Congenital Heart Disease and Treatment Outcomes During Acute Phase Hospitalization Among Children Aged Under 5 Years at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Congenital heart diseases (CHD) are common congenital anomalies that account for a significant proportion of mortality and morbidity in children. Presentation of CHD varies from asymptomatic discovered accidentally ... -
Risk Factors, Indications and Outcomes of Post Cesarean Section Readmission at Knh: a Case-control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Cesarean section (CS) is one of the most common major surgical procedures in Obstetrics. It is an effective lifesaving procedure in preventing maternal and perinatal mortality and morbidity when medically ... -
Knowledge of International Networks and International Performance of Kenya National Insurance Firms
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The Relationship Between Behavioral Biases and Portfolio Performance Among Individual Investors at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Behavioral finance, unlike conventional finance, holds the view that those who invest do not always do things as would normally be expected in their investing choices in the securities markets as they are at times swayed ... -
Effects of Mergers and Acquisitions on the Financial Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Commercial bank mergers and acquisitions lead to improved financial performance by reduction in tax burden. The company that makes losses will not pay taxes and the taxes paid by the profit-making firm will be less if the ... -
Numerical Solutions for Pennes’ Bioheat Equations
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Institutional Determinants and Implementation of Electronic Medical Records in Government Hiv Clinics: a Case of Nairobi City County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Electronic medical records are fundamental in ensuring patient medical data is accessible and available to healthcare workers. It comprises computerized medical information systems which help in collecting, storing, and ... -
Assessment of the Ng-cdf Project Management Structure on Performance of Ng-cdf Projects in Kenya; a Case Study of Public Secondary Schools in North Mugirango Constituency in Nyamira County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This research sought to evaluate the relationship between the NG-CDF project management structure and the performance of NG-CDF projects in Kenya with a focused study of public secondary schools in North Mugirango constituency ... -
Assessment of Observer Variability in Determining Mammographic Breast Density as Per the American College of Radiology Birads 2013 Lexicon at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Breast density is a well-known and proven independent risk factor for breast cancer and can significantly affect the sensitivity of screening mammograms. Mammographic breast density is thus great importance in ... -
Comparing Accelerated Failure Time and Cox Ph Models:a Case Study on Employee Attrition
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The goal of this project, is to compare the AFT model and Cox PH model using the employee attrition data set. Survival analysis examines the desired outcome until the occurrence of the event. Although Cox PH together ... -
Relationship Between Market Sensing Practices and Performance of Fintech Companies in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)A majority of market sensing capabilities studies have either been carried out in different contexts or the conceptualizations were different. The current study was focused on establishing the relationship between market ... -
Factors Influencing Access and Utilization of District Health Information System: a Case Study of Wajir County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: District Health Information System (DHIS2) is a platform designed to collect, process, and report data and trends regarding health to aid the health decision-makers in making health-related decisions. It is ... -
Efficacy of Long-acting Oxytetracycline in Treating Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia and Potential for Carrier Status in Treated Cattle
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Contagious bovine pleuro-pneumonia (CBPP) is currently one of the most important diseases affecting cattle in Sub-Saharan Africa with great economic implications. It causes restrictions in trade, loss of productivity and ... -
Examining Appropriate Accountability Mechanisms for Al-shabab Activities in Somalia
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Effects of Fluid Balance on Outcomes Among Children in the Intensive Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background For critically ill pediatric patients, fluid therapy plays a pivotal role in resuscitation. Adequate intravascular volume re-establishment using timely fluid management may be crucial in saving lives. Nevertheless, ... -
Healthcare Workers' Knowledge Attitude and Practice in Management of Pain During Acute Pain Crisis in Children With Sickle Cell Disease in Homabay County Teaching and Referral Hospital-mixed Methods Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Sickle cell disease has contributed significantly to mortality rate in children; pain is a regular problem during painful crises. Studies have shown that it is the most common cause for admission in children ... -
P16 Ink4a Expression as a Marker for Hpv Infection in Women Invasive Breast Carcinomas
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in both developed and developing countries. Studies have shown several risk factors including viral agents especially high risk HPV which can be ... -
Determinants of Hypertension Among Hiv Positive Patients at Mathare North Health Center, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The double burden of both non-communicable and communicable conditions is becoming a reality in developing counties. Changes in lifestyle patterns and longer survival rates in HIV positive patients have led to an increased ... -
Effect of Lending Practices on Credit Risk of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The study sought to establish the effect of lending practices on credit risk of commercialbanks in Kenya. Descriptive survey design was adopted targeting 40 commercial banks inKenya and census were used, but only 35 ... -
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity, Cytotoxicity and Phytochemical Composition of Ocimum Americanum L (Lamiaceae)
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Estimates by the World Health Organization indicates that 80 % of the global population use herbal medicines for prophylaxis and curative purposes. In rural Kenya, Traditional Medicine is the primary source of healthcare, ...