Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Effects of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension Comorbidity on Number of Hospital Visits and Admissions Among Outpatients at Mwai Kibaki Hospital, Nyeri County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction: Hypertension (HTN) and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) are common cardio-metabolic comorbidity of critical public health concern. HTN often co-occurring in 75% of patients with T2DM. Their interaction exacerbates ... -
Effect of Tillage Method, Residue Retention and Nitrogen Fertilizer on Growth and Yield of Snap Bean (Phaseolus Vulgaris L.) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Snap bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is an export vegetable crop grown by smallholder farmers and large-scale commercial farms in Kenya. The demand and consumption in both local and export market has increased significantly ... -
Elucidating Hard Ticks – Camels – Pathogens Interaction
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Infestations of ticks on hosts immensely impact human and animal health. Intrinsic to the capacity of these obligate hematophagous ectoparasites as vectors of animal and human diseases, is their ability to locate vertebrate ... -
Medium-term Self Reported Functional Outcomes of Tibial Nailing and Their Associations at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: A significant number of patients sustain tibial fractures with a global annual incidence of 16.9 per 100000 representing 2% of all fractures. Tibial nailing is a commonly used method of treatment. No studies ... -
Effectiveness of Intravenous Iron Therapy Versus Oral Iron Therapy in Anemia in Burn Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2023)BACKGROUND: Burn injuries have been noted to cause significant morbidity and mortality, especially in the developing world, the majority of which occur in middle- and low-income countries. Anemia in burn patients refers ... -
Assessment of Prescription Practices at the Kapenguria County Referral Hospital General Outpatient Clinics
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction: Improving medical treatment standards is essential in low—and middle-income countries (LMICs), necessitating performance reviews to assess care quality. Drug utilization studies emphasize using medications ... -
The Prevalence of Depression and Anxiety and Its Association With Quality of Life Among Couples Attending Infertility Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: For millions of couples globally, infertility is a significant challenge and is ranked as the 5th global disability in the world. It is related to significant distress and psychological disturbances which may ... -
Factors Associated With Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Older Adults (50 Years and Above) at Busia County Referral Hospital Comprehensive Care Center in Busia County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: The advent of efficacious antiretroviral therapy (ART) has caused human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to become a manageable chronic disease and subsequently resulted in longevity of life for people living with ... -
Assessing the Potential of Ginkgo Biloba in Ameliorating Melarsoprol-driven Toxicities and Improving Treatment Outcome in Human African Trypanosomiasis
(University of Nairobi, 2024)One of the under treated diseases, human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), necessitates novel therapeutic strategies, particularly in its severe late stage (CNS stage), that is marked by oxidative stress, severe brain ... -
Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection, Microbial Etiology, and Antibiotic Sensitivity Pattern Among End-stage Kidney Disease Patients on Maintenance Hemodialysis at Kenyatta National Hospital Renal Unit
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: End-stage kidney disease is an established risk factor for bacterial infections........................................... -
The Influence of Constitutive Cervical Interleukin-17 Cytokines on Hiv-1 Infection Transmission Outcomes
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-1 infection is still a major global health concern, with women and young girls in the sub-Saharan region disproportionately infected. The natural transmission of HIV primarily ... -
Recycled Plastic Waste in Production of Paving Blocks for Construction of Non-motorized Transport Facilities
(University of Nairobi, 2024)This thesis examines the use of recycled plastic waste in production of paving blocks for construction of non-motorized transport facilities. The study mainly focuses on determining the optimum design mix for production ... -
Factors That Affect the Survival of Young Female Patients Diagnosed With Breast Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Introduction Breast cancer incidence has been increasing in developing countries, being diagnosed at a younger age as compared to developed countries. Various factors have been implicated to affect the outcome of young ... -
An Evaluation of Sugarcane Bagasse as a Bentonite Rheology Modifier
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Kenya’s growing oil, gas, and geothermal exploration sectors have highlighted the need for more innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions to enhance drilling operations utilizing locally sourced and competent ... -
Exploring the Correlation of Bacterial Vaginosis With Immunoglobulin Profiles in Cervicovaginal Mucus
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is the most common lower genital tract condition occurring worldwide, with high prevalence in Africa, especially sub-Saharan Africa. BV impacts not only the vaginal microbiome but also ... -
Evaluating the Role of Governance in Beekeeping in Taita Taveta County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Traditional models of natural resource governance have evolved in today's complex environment, involving a multitude of actors in addressing societal issues, emphasizing the need for effective and normatively grounded ... -
Patterns and Outcomes of De-novo Metastatic Breast Cancer Based on the Various Molecular Subtypes at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy among women. Globally, it ranks as the fourth leading cause of cancer-related mortality. In Kenya it is the second primary cause of cancer-associated ... -
Assessment of the Knowledge and Practice of Radiation Safety Among Health Care Professionals in Operating Theatres at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Ionizing radiation is routinely used in the operating theatres both diagnostically and for some therapeutic procedures. However, exposure to ionizing radiation can pose significant health and safety risks ... -
Growth Patterns and Factors Associated With Loss to Follow-up at Two Weeks Post-discharge Among Low Birth Infants at Knh
(University of Nairobi, 2024)Background: Low birth weight (LBW) infants are frequently discharged from hospital growth retarded and show reduced growth postdischarge. Neonatal growth failure has been linked to increased mortality, higher rehospitalization ... -
Preoperative Hemoglobin-albumin-lymphocyte -platelet [halp] Score Utility in Predicting Surgical Outcomes of Pediatric Intussusception at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2024)BACKGROUND Intussusception is the leading cause of intestinal obstruction in infancy and early childhood. Postoperative mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa is as high as 13% There is limited research on preoperative indices ...
