Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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The Diagnostic Yield of Laryngeal and Pharyngeal Pathologies During Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy at the Kenyatta National Hospital: A Comparison Between Indirect Laryngoscopy and Oesophagogastroduodenoscopy Findings
(Uon, 2021)Background: Evaluation of the larynx and pharynx areas is not always performed during oesophagogastroduodenoscopy(OGD) despite the oropharynx and laryngopharynx being bypassed to get to the oesophagus. Laryngopharyngeal ... -
Effects of Timed Phone Call Surveillance Versus Routine Care on Postpartum Care, Identification of Risk Factors and Adverse Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes at Kenyatta National Hospital, a Randomized Controlled Trial
(Uon, 2021)Study title:Effect of timed phone call surveillance versus routine care on postpartum care, selected adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes at KNH, a randomized controlled trial. PI-Brian Liyayi; Supervisors: Bosire Alex, ... -
Assessment of Blood and Blood Components Transfusion Practices and Challenges Experienced by Healthcare Workers in the Medical Wards at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Despite blood being lifesaving, it is not always available when needed. Prolonged turnaround time (TAT) and unavailability of blood and its components impact negatively on patient care. At the Kenyatta National ... -
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome Among Inmates on Haart at Embu Prison Dispensary, Comprehensive Care Clinic
(Uon, 2021)I. Introduction Metabolic syndrome (MS) is a combination of interrelated risk factors of metabolic origin; the components include increased insulin resistance, obesity, dyslipidemia and hypertension. WHO defines HAART ... -
Determination of Aflatoxins Strains and Nutritive Levels Associated With Rastrineobola Argentea in Selected Localities in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Rastrineobola argentea (Omena) is the second important fish catches after Nile Perch in Lake Victoria. Although rich in nutrients, huge postharvest losses are mainly reported during rainy seasons when large catches are ... -
Evaluation of Selected Surface Active Agents in the Dissolution of Griseofulvin Granules Prepared by Hot Melt Granulation
(Uon, 2021)Introduction Poor aqueous solubility presents a major formulation challenge for many active pharmaceutical ingredients. The use of surface-active agents is a common strategy to address poor drug solubility. Griseofulvin ... -
Spatial and Temporal Variation of Livestock Predation by Large Carnivores Around Amboseli National Park - Kenya,
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Most large mammalian carnivores are in global decline, partly due to their involvement in livestock predation. Research that advances our understanding of predator livestock interaction is crucial to conflict mitigation ... -
Gender Related Constraints and Opportunities Along Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia Vaccine Value Chain in Machakos County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)This work aimed at improving the small ruminant livestock value chains in Machakos by establishing interventions in animal health and women empowerment through their opportunities in vaccine value chain (VVC).The study ... -
Planning and Budgeting Practices Among Health Workers in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Health workers and managers planning and budgeting practices are unknown, yet they are key influencers of the processes. However, they rarely have the knowledge or participate in the process. This study investigated the ... -
Serum Anti-mullerian Hormone as a Predictor of Metaphase Ii Oocyte Yield During Controlled Ovarian Stimulation in a Private Fertility Clinic in Nairobi, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Treatment of infertility is a major global problem which has remained a challenge in many ways. The cornerstone of in vitro fertilization (IVF), which forms the end point in care of infertile couples, is ... -
Quality of Antenatal Care Services and Pregnancy Outcomes Among Patients With Pre-eclampsia With Severe Features Managed at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)QUALITY OF ANTENATAL CARE SERVICES AND PREGNANCY OUTCOMES AMONG PATIENTS WITH PRE-ECLAMPSIA WITH SEVERE FEATURES MANAGED AT KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL Introduction. Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy are the second most ... -
Knowledge, Perception and Practices of Diving Fishermen in Relation to Decompression Sickness: a Cross Sectional Survey of the Diving Fishermen of Vanga, Kwale County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background- Decompression Sickness is the greatest danger to the health and wellbeing of diving fishermen, potentially rendering them permanently disabled or dead. Published prevalence of decompression sickness in ... -
Distribution, Patterns and Severity of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Motorcycle Crash Victims at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Road traffic crash injuries constitute a major public health burden and has led to an increase in morbidity, disability and mortality for the victims. Motorcycle crashes (MCC) contribute a large proportion ... -
Prevalence of Placental Bed Bacterial Infections Among Preterm Births at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Introduction: Major cause of cause of death globally in children below the age of 5 years is attributed to prematurity. Intrauterine infection during pregnancy contributes significantly to preterm labor, PPROM and finally ... -
Characterization of the Drug Use Patterns and Potential Interactions Among Mentally Ill Patients
(Uon, 2021)Background: The chronic use of antipsychotics among mentally ill patients requires a careful balance between effectiveness and the consequential adverse effects or drug-drug interactions. Studies characterizing the prescribing ... -
The African Sunrise
(University of Nairobi, 2021)In this project, I worked on a creative writing in the form of a novella, which I gave the title The African Sunrise. There is need to address the challenges that are facing the boy child in our modern society such as it ... -
Effect of Financial Innovation on Financial Intermediation Efficiency Within the Banking Sector in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The study sought to establish the effect of financial innovation on the financial intermediation efficiency within the banking sector in Kenya for the period beginning on 01st January 2012 and ending on 31st December ... -
Effects of Centralised Textbooks Procurement on Marketing Strategies of Kenya Literature Bureau
(University of Nairobi, 2021)The government of Kenya has adopted the centralized textbook procurement of textbooks for schools in order to achieve recommended student to textbook ratio. The aim of this study is to determine the effects of centralized ... -
Top Management Diversity and Performance of Kenya Pipeline Company
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Top management team diversity is a concept that firms are recently embracing to ensure that they have a competent top management team that can set strategies and decisions to drive the firm towards achieving performance. ... -
Nolle Prosequi: an Analysis of Its Practical Application in Kenya Under the Constitution of Kenya 2010
(UON, 2021)The absolute and unfettered discretion1of the Attorney1General to enter nolle prosequi was a prerogative of the Crown under common law. This practice extended to British colonies. At independence, Kenya adopted this English ...
