Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Assessing the impacts of climate variability on the academic perfomance of pupils in Siaya County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The occurrence of extreme weather conditions is not uncommon in various parts of Kenya including Siaya County. Adverse weather conditions affect the learning process and this subsequently affects the level of performance ... -
Geology, geochemistry and economic potential of the bingo carbonatite and its associated Laterites in Beni territory, North Kivu, democratic republic of Congo (DRC)
(University of Nairobi, 2018)The Bingo carbonatite complex and its surrounding geologic formations which are located in Beni, North Kivu in the Eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo, occur along the Western branch of the East African Rift ... -
Proactive risk assessment of intrathecal chemotherapy in paediatric oncology at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Chemotherapeutic agents are listed as high alert medications due to their high toxicity, narrow therapeutic range and high potential for medication related problems arising from the complexities associated with ... -
Prevalence and determinants of antibiotic related adverse drug reactions in Kenya: spontaneously reported cases at the pharmacy and poisons board database
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Introduction: Antibiotics are used for treatment and prophylaxis of various infectious conditions and are considered as safe drugs when used rationally. Like all other drugs, they also cause adverse drug reactions in ... -
Opinions of healthcare workers on safe warfarin use at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Warfarin is an anticoagulant used in treating patients with deep vein thrombosis to prevent the extension of the clot and to reduce the risk of developing pulmonary embolism. It is also used in patients with ... -
Comparative effectiveness and cost analysis of an anticoagulation clinic versus laboratory based practice in Kenyan Tertiary Referral Hospitals
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The laboratory based practice for monitoring oral anticoagulation therapy is laboratory testing of blood to measure the International Normalized Ratio. This is the current practice at Kenyatta National Hospital. ... -
An audit of aminoglycoside use and monitoring in paediatric wards of Kenyatta National Hospital
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The Role of Participatory Communication in De-escalating Human-wildlife Conflict in Kimintet Ward, Transmara Sub County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to investigate the role of participatory communication in de-escalating human-wildlife conflict in Kimintet Ward, Transmara sub-county, Kenya. Using Habermas’ theory of Communicative Action and Ethics as ... -
Assessment of Geometry of Tooth Preparations on Dies for Full Crowns and Bridge Retainers in Selected Dental Laboratories in Nairobi, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)Background: The restoration and replacement of teeth with crowns and bridges has been on the increase. The quality of tooth preparation for these prostheses is vital as it establishes the foundation for the prostheses. The ... -
The Voter Behaviour: an Analysis of Presidential Opinion Polls
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to investigate the efficacy of opinion polls in influencing swing voters in presidential contest in both Dagoretti South and Kibra constituencies in Nairobi County. Anchored on David Morley‟s Audience ... -
The Potential of Sms Based Automated Reminders Towards Enhancing Adherence to Clinical Instructions for Dementia Patients: a Case of Healthcare Givers
(university of nairobi, 2018)Dementia condition presents a challenge with regard to the ability of a person with this condition to adhere to treatment regimes. Provision of healthcare service to persons with dementia remains a challenge because the ... -
Media and Political Participation Among Kalenjin Audiences: a Study of Kitwek Fm
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to investigate media and political participation among the Kalenjin audience. The study focused on Kitwek FM‟s political breakfast show Ongengalal that is aired daily. The objectives of the study were to ... -
Assesment of the effectiveness of metformin in preventing prednisone-induced hyperglycemia among hematological cancer patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Steroid-induced hyperglycaemia is a common side effect of prednisone therapy among cancer patients. The prevalence, pattern, effects, monitoring, and treatment have been described in studies. Few studies have ... -
An Analysis of Biometrics Authentication Adoption Among M-banking Customers at Gt Bank Using the Utaut Model
(university of nairobi, 2018)Biometrics authentication has been identified as a solution to the challenge of accurate identification and secure authentication in networked environments (Debnath et al, 2009). In line with this, Guaranty Trust Bank Kenya ... -
Health Information System for Real-time Tracking and Surveillance of Tb Disease Control Efforts
(university of nairobi, 2018)Kenya has struggled to build a health information system that can efficiently improve the delivery of quality health services to its population. The Demographic and Health Surveys have shown persistently high morbidity and ... -
Health related quality of life and its determinants in asthmatic patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) is an important measure of health outcomes since it reflects the impact of an illness and its treatment, from the patient’s perspective. The disease though common and whose ... -
Public Sentiments Analysis on Judicial Outcomes Against Expected Outcomes in Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2018)The Kenyan judiciary has for a long time struggled to gain the confidence of the public. Judicial decisions in some cases do conflict with the expectations of the public and this serves to erode the public‟s confidence in ... -
An Experiment to Determine the Effect of Ethical Hacking on It Administrator's Patch and Vulnerability Management Attitudes, a Case of a Leading Telecommunications Company
(university of nairobi, 2018)As the adoption of information processing and the integration of various information systems via the internet increases, so does the risk to information systems. Electronic attacks are likely via the exploitation of ...
