Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Using Gis to Assess Sustainability of Urban Development in Kenya’s Emerging Cities: Case Study of Nakuru City
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The aim of this study was to assess the sustainability of urban development in Nakuru as one of Kenya’s emerging cities. The main criteria and sub-criteria used as indicators of Suitability of Urban Development (SUD) ... -
Impact of Social Media on National Security in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Kenya is not immune to the dynamics of social media in terms of its use and abuse as a member of the international community. The government and military must deal with severe security and privacy risks raised by the use ... -
Influence of Socio-economic Factors on the Access to Free Maternal Healthcare Program Services in Embu East Sub-county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Maternal health1care services are health services provided to mothers of reproductive ages and their children. Over the past ten years, the interest in maternal1health1care services has been increasing across the globe. ... -
Morphology and Variant Anatomy of the Mandibular Canal in a Kenyan Population: a Cone-beam Computed Tomography Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)BACKGROUND: The mandibular canal (MC) is a bony conduit within the mandible originating from the mandibular foramen and terminating at the ipsilateral mental foramen (MF). It transmits the inferior alveolar neurovascular ... -
A Survey of the Radiation Protection Practice of Diagnostic Imaging Facilities Using Ionizing Radiation in Somalia
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Assessment of Antibiotics Residues in Milk Supplied by Smallholder Farmers to Processors in Kenya: a Case of Bomet, Nakuru, and Nyeri Counties
(University of Nairobi, 2022)The consumption of milk and milk products serves as a good source of complete food. In spite of that, the use of antibiotics by farmers for the treatment of domestic dairy animals has increased which has led to antibiotic ... -
The Epidemiology and Economic Burden of Major External Structural Birth Defects in Kiambu County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Major external structural birth defects are defined as developmental abnormalities of intrauterine origin that are present at or soon after birth detectable visually during physical examinations and have ... -
Ocular Findings in Persons With Albinism in Bujumbura, Burundi
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Persons with albinism have varied ocular problems which can cause visual impairment or blindness. Moreover, there is a paucity of data on ocular findings in persons living with albinism in Africa particularly ... -
Determination of the Effects of the Thermal Enhancement Process on Gemstones Using X-ray Diffraction and Raman Spectroscopy
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study determined the effects of an optimized thermal enhancement process on the quality of the ruby, sapphire, amethyst, and smoky quartz gem samples from Taita-Taveta County in Kenya. The study sought to improve the ... -
Genotypic Response to Striga (Striga Hermonthica) Infestation in Wild Relatives and Landraces of Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor ) and the Introgression of the Resistance Into Cultivated Varieties
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Sorghum is the second most important cereal crop in Kenya after maize, grown on an area of 117000 ha -1 with about 144000 tonnes being produced annually. Striga hermonthica is among the major causes of sorghum yield loss ... -
The Incidence and Early Outcomes of Cervical Esophagogastric Anastomotic Leaks Following Oncologic Esophagectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Oncologic Esophagectomy is a cornerstone in the management of resectable esophageal cancer, with postoperative anastomotic leaks a common complication. Few studies have looked specifically at the mortality and ... -
Etiology, Prevalence, Risk Factors and Pathological Lesions Associated With Canine Cutaneous Myiasis in Kitui County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)A cross-sectional study of canine cutaneous myiasis (CCM) was conducted from March to August, 2021 in eight sub-counties of Kitui County, Kenya. The aim of the study was to determine the etiology, prevalence, risk factors ... -
Development of Finger Millet-amaranth Based Weaning Porridge Flour Enriched With Edible Cricket Scapsipedus Icipe
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Globally, there is growing interest to integrate nutrient–dense foods such as insect flour into food products to achieve nutritional goals and address food insecurity. Though cereal–based porridge is widely consumed in ... -
The Prevalence of Depression Among Menopausal Female Teachers in Nairobi County, Kenya
(university of nairobi, 2022)Background: Menopause is generally well-tolerated in most women. Many studies, albeit inconsistent findings have shown that during the menopausal phase, women are 2 – 5 times more likely to get depression than in any other ... -
Intraspecific Genetic Diversity Among Trypanosomes From Kwale and Marsabit Counties in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)African Animal Trypanosomiasis caused by trypanosomes is a great challenge to livestock keeping. The parasites are transmitted biologically by tsetse flies (Glossina spp.) and mechanically by stable flies like Stomoxys ... -
Quality Characteristics and Consumer Exposure to Sulphur Dioxide From Fruit-based Nonalcoholic Beverages Commercially Traded in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2022)A diversity of fruit based non- alcoholic beverages, locally produced, and imported are sold and consumed in Kenya. The choice preservative for these beverages is Sulphur dioxide, making it one of the potential causes of ... -
Evaluation of Trace Elements’ Concentrations in Nails of Esophageal and Stomach Cancer Patients: as an Early Diagnostic Screening Tool
(University of Nairobi, 2022)This study aimed at investigating a possible early screening diagnostic tool for cancer. Cancer is ranked third among the leading causes of deaths in Kenya with an average of 75% of cancer patients being diagnosed at ... -
Cost Utility and Budget Impact Analysis of 5-fluorouracil and Capecitabine Based Regimens for Management of Colorectal Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer globally and it is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related mortality. Management of CRC has progressively improved over the years, with a number of ... -
A Comparison Between Digital Breast Tomosynthesis and Ultrasound in the Characterization of Mammographic Breast Lesions Using Histopathology as the Gold Standard at Kenyatta National Hospital a Cross-sectional Matched Pairs Design
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Introduction: Breast cancer ranks second after lung cancer in both sexes globally, and the commonest occurring cancer in women worldwide. Africa has been recorded as having the highest age-standardized breast cancer mortality ... -
Factors Associated With the Initiation of Breastfeeding Within One Hour of Delivery at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)
