Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Role of cytoplasmic dynein-2 in Leishmania mexicana
(Department of Biochemistry, 2005)Leishmania mexicana is a parasitic protozoan that exists in two distinct morphologic forms, the flagellated promastigote in the insect vector, and the non-flagellated amastigote in the vertebrate host. The promastigote ... -
The baboon as preclinical model for assisted reproduction
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Review of Caesarean Section deliveries at Kenyatta National Hospital 1980
(University of Nairobi,Department of Obstetrics And Gynaecology, 1982)No Abstract available -
Pharmacognostical and biological studies of Kenyan Lippia species with special reference to their essential oil content
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy,College of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1990)The study of essential oils of all 8 Lippia species (Verbenaceae) naturally occuring in Kenya Lias carried out. The essential oils were obtained by hydrodistillation and analysis was mainly carried out by GLC and GC/MS. Two ... -
Formulation of Stable Adrenaline Eye Drops for use in open-angle glaucoma
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Traumatic and Surgical hyphema at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi.
(Department of Ophthalmology, University of Nairobi, 1983)OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of Xerophthalmia among Kenyan children aged four to seven years in high risk using Conjuctival Impression Cytology and transfer. DESIGN: A cross sectional community based study. ... -
The Disposition of Schistosomicidal Drugs
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Molecular hybrids of (2R, 3S)-N-benzoyl-3-phenylisoserine with antimalarial scaffolds design, synthesis and biological evaluation for antitumoural and antiplasmodial activity
(Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, 2012)Alpha-hydroxy-(3-amino acids, isoserines, are important members of the (3-amino acids family because many of them act as potent enzyme inhibitors and as crucial building blocks for compounds of biological and medicinal ... -
A study of how commercial sex workers care for and arrange for future support to their children: case of Kibera, Nairobi
(School of Nursing, 2012-02-07)Childcare is necessary for child survival growth and development. It is influenced by certain factors such as the maternal health status and resource availability. It has been estimated that 50-80% of Kenya's commercial ... -
Basis of host plant recognition and acceptance by Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) larvae
(Department of Biochemistry, 2010)Busseola fusca (Fuller) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is an important pest of maize and sorghum in sub-Saharan Africa whose larvae exhibits oligophagic than polyphagic feeding habits. The host plants for this species are ... -
A prospective study of premature rupture of membranes at Kenyatta National Hospital
(School of medicine, University of Nairobi, 1980) -
A review of uterine fibroids at Kenyatta National Hospital
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Quality Assurance in Dental radiographic Practice Transactions of the British Institute of Physical Medicine
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Assessment of levels of selected heavy metals Among industrial workers and related Occupational health effects in the city of Nairobi and Athi River township in Kenya
(Department of Chemistry, University of Nairobi, 2013)The study assessed the concentrations of heavy metals among factory workers (N = 282) and their related adverse health effects in Nairobi and Athi River Township in Kenya. Sets of whole blood, spot urine, scalp hair and ... -
A 10 year review of endophthalmitis seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(School of medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009)A 10 year review of endophthalmitis as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH). OBJECTIVES: To describe the magnitude, pattern and visual outcome of endophthai mitis as seen atKNH over a 10 year period from 1999 to ... -
Clinical pattern, aetiology and factors affecting management outcome Of spina B.Fida cystica at the Kenyatta National Hospital (September 2011- August 2012)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2012)Spina bifida cystica is a congenital malformation of the neural tube. It is one of the most serious developmental disabilities in infants (1). The prevalence of spina bifida cystica varies with region and race (2). This ... -
The CT angiography pattern of renal arterial anatomy among Africans and its implication on renal transplantation
(School of medicine, University of Nairobi, 2012)Background R-ena1transplantation is the preferred treatment of patients suffering from end stage renal disease. Apart from improving patients' quality of life, transplantation also confers longevity. Because challenges ... -
Prevalence of chlamydia infection among patients with ectopic pregnancy and incomplete abortion at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2013)Background: Ectopic pregnancy is the leading acute gynaecological emergency in Kenya. There has been an association between Chlamydia infection and ectopic pregnancy. Objective: To describe and compare the prevalence ... -
Genetic transformation of cassava (manihot esculenta crantz) for abiotic stress tolerance
(Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, 2013)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a major source of food for over 800 million people worldwide. Although cassava is relatively easy to grow, even in poor soils and under erratic rainfall conditions, its roots have a ... -
A study of the quality of ginseng containing products in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department Of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, School Of Pharmacy, 2012)The use and acceptance of nutritional and herbal supplements is popular in Kenya as is the case in other developing countries. Ginseng containing products, for example, are herbal formulations that are available as hard ...