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Morphometric and Morphological Analysis of the Craniovertebral Junction in a Kenyan Population (a Cross Sectional, Retrospective Radiological Study)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: The Craniovertebral junction (CVJ) is transition zone between the skull and cervical spine. It protects the neuroaxis, and is involved in moving the head on the neck. The compact anatomy of the CVJ and inherent ... -
Morphometric comparison of Kenyan adult mandibles with reconstruction plate parameters
(2008)Objective: To determine the archival morphometry of the mandible of Kenyan male and female adults and to relate them to available mandibular reconstruction plates. Study design: A descriptive cross-sectional study using ... -
Morphometry Of The Proximal Femur In A Kenyan Population: Relevance To Component Placement In Total Hip Arthroplasty.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)The morphometry of the proximal femur has an influence on the morphology and therefore the biomechanic of the hip joint...... -
Mortality among children with pneumonia at seven Kenyan hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: Studies conducted prior to the introduction of the pneumococcal and Haemophilus influenzae type B conjugate vaccines show that mortality related to childhood pneumonia may be higher among children from sub-Saharan ... -
The mother of a sick child in a paediatric ward - her role in ward management
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Mothers' knowledge on child development and the role of psychosocial stimulation of children
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Growth retardation (stunting) affects 30% of children aged 5 years and younger in developing countries. Early childhood stunting is associated with poor development. poor school achievement, poor cognition and ... -
Mother’S Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Regarding Neonatal Illness And Assessment Of
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Neonatal mortality in Kenya remains high accounting for 42% of under 5 mortality. Neonatal infections account for 36% of these deaths. With two years to 2015, the millennium development goal four may not ... -
Mother’s knowledge, attitude and practice regarding neonatal illness and assessment of neonates at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Neonatal mortality in Kenya remains high accounting for 42% of under 5 mortality. Neonatal infections account for 36% of these deaths. With two years to 2015, the millennium development goal four may not ... -
Motivation and Employee Performance at Powermax General Electrical Merchants Ltd-nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The focus of the study was on determination of the effect of motivation on employee performance at Powermax General Electrical Merchants Ltd-Nairobi County. Descriptive survey design was adopted targeting 135 staff working ... -
Mucociliary clearance time in patients with and without rhinitis: a case control study
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, 2008)Rhinitis may be allergic or non allergic. Allergic rhinitis, perennial or seasonal is the most common type of rhinitis, affecting approximately 20% of the population while nonallergic rhinitis affects 5-10%. While rhinitis ... -
A Multicenter Study of the Outcomes of Combined Cataract and Trabeculectomy Surgery in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: More than90% of the world's visually impaired people live in developing countries. Globally, cataract and glaucoma are the leading causes of blindness accounting for 43% and 12% of the total cases ... -
Multidetector computerized tomography scan findings of the head in patients with head injury at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.College of health Sciences, 2009)Assessment of the critically injured patient is time - dependent and should not delay definitive care, which in many cases requires surgery. Computed tomography has certainly fulfilled that criterion and it has become ... -
Multinomial Logistic Regression Modeling to Determine the Antenatal Factors Affecting Birth Weight – a Case of Tigoni Level 4 Hospital, Kiambu County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: The birth weight is one of the important determinants of the chances of a child surviving, having good physical and mental health. On average normal birth weight is between 2.5 kilograms (Kgs) -3.5 Kgs. Among ... -
Multiple Myeloma As Seen At Kenyatta National Hospital(a Prospective Study Of Patients Seen In Knh From March 1980 To February 1982).
(University of NairobiMedicine, 1982-02)Fifteen patients with multip1e myeloma seen at KNH during the period march 1980 to February 1982 were studied. The presenting clinical features, laboratory investigations and initial treatment of these patients are ... -
Municipal solid waste management: contribution and challenges of private solid waste management companies in Nairobi county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Title: Municipal solid waste management: Contribution and challenges of private solid waste management companies in Nairobi County, Kenya Introduction: Solid waste management is a major public health and environmental ... -
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Resistance to Anti-tuberculosis Drugs in Coast Provincial General Hospital Mombasa, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Kenya is one of the countries with a high TB infection rate and globally, it is ranked fifteenth amongst twenty-two countries with a high prevalence. The development of drug resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis ... -
Myelomeningocoel
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Myrica Salicifolia (Myricaceae) an investigation into the pharmacological basis of its use in traditional medicine
(University of nairobiSchool of medicine, 1986)Myrica salicifolia Hochst ex A. Rich (Myricaceae) is a tree whose root extracts are drank by masai worriors to prime themselves for battle. In humans the extract is reported to produce detachment from the external ... -
N-terminal Pro-brain Natriuretic Peptide and Highly Sensitive C-reactive Protein Level in Sickle Cell Disease Patients at Steady State
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Sickle cell disease is a non-communicable disease attracting global public health concern. Chronic effects of sustained hemolytic anemia drive the development of end-organ complications which include heart, brain, kidney, ... -
Nadir peripheral blood cell counts in patients on treatment for non-hodgkin's lymphoma and breast cancer with cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin, vincristine and predinsone (CHOP) and doxorubicine & cyclophosphmide (AC) respectively
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2005)Poor hematological status and development of sepsis due to temporary bone marrow failure are major contributing factors to treatment schedule interruptions and hence poor outcome in our set up. With this in mind, we set ...