Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Immediate effects and outcomes of respiratory physical therapy on critically ill patients in Kenyatta National Hospital intensive care unit.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Respiratory physical therapy is an integral treatment intervention and is part of the multidisciplinary approach to the management of critically ill patients in intensive care units all over the world. It is ... -
Factors Influencing The Retention Of Female Students In Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (Stem) Courses, At The Technical University Of Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Female students who develop interest in STEM courses are affected by barriers that hinder their achievements, engagement and retention in STEM. Their numbers, graduating from universities reduces as they climb the academic ... -
Developing a Cadastral Data Model for Part of Machakos Town, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Kenya lacks an efficient and effective land administration system. The land administration system in Kenya has been described as bureaucratic, expensive, undemocratic and prone to abuse. One of the major causes of these ... -
Access to Credit and Household Savings in Kenya Evidence From Kenya National Finaccess 2019 Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Over the years, policy makers have embraced financial inclusion as a key policy and development tool. An inclusive financial system boosts savings, resilience to economic shocks, credit uptake hence investments, general ... -
Characterization of thyroid nodules using ACR 2017 tirads classification system and correlation with the bethseda FNAC system at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Introduction: Thyroid gland pathology can be diffuse enlargement or focal nodules. Besides clinical examination, imaging and cytology play a key role in further evaluation of the varied thyroid pathology. All of these ... -
In Vitro Anti - Plasmodial Activity Of The Crude Extracts Of Phyllanthus Sepialis And Rumex Steudelii
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Malaria is a disease of high morbidity and mortality, especially in children under five and adults with low immunity. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Malaria report 2018, there is an average ... -
Iron Status in Patients With Congestive Heart Failure at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Congestive heart failure is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. It is common among the elderly and tends to co-exist with other co-morbid conditions; anaemia, diabetes and hypertension among others. It is ... -
Post-operative Pain Management in Neonatal Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Proper detection, assessment and management of post-operative pain in neonatal patients is vital to mitigate poor outcome. In our setting various analgesic modalities are routinely used to control pain in ... -
Evaluation of Nurses’ Practice on Utilization of Ventilator-associated Pneumonia Care Bundle in Criticalcare Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Mechanical ventilation is a supportive therapy for majority of critically-ill patients in critical care unit either through an endotracheal tube or tracheostomy. This therapy causes airway contamination and ... -
Factors associated with dental caries among children/youth in Mbeere district.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Anecdotal reports from Compassion International assisted projects indicated that dental related conditions remained among the top five most prevalent conditions among the children/youth since 2009 despite implementation ... -
Effect of Plethysmography Variability Index Based Fluid Therapy in Enhancing Recovery Aftermajor Abdominal-pelvicsurgery
(University of Nairobi, 2020)STUDY BACKGROUND: Intra-operative fluid management based on Heart Rate (HR), Mean arterial pressure (MAP), Central Venous Pressure (CVP), urine output (U/O), replacing perioperative fluid deficits, insensible losses and ... -
Missed Opportunities for Diagnosis of Acute Malnutrition in Children Aged 1-23 Months at Paediatric Emergency Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: In children under the age of five years acute malnutrition has remained a major health concern, with poor progress made towards achieving the desired reduction in prevalence. Currently 17 million children ... -
The effects of volatility risk on the volume of futures contracts trading at the Nairobi securities exchange
(UoN, 2020)The study sought to determine the effects of volatility risk on the volume of futures contracts traded at NSE. This study used a descriptive cross-sectional research design. The targeted population was the NSE Listed firms ... -
Effect of capital expenditure on working capital management among manufacturing firms listed at the Nairobi securities exchange
(UoN, 2020)Corporate finance focuses on investment decisions, dividend decisions, financing and WCM decisions. Working capital is usually considered circulating capital that is normally used to identify the assets that change with ... -
Public-private partnership and implementation of road infrastructure projects in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Public-private partnership has emerged as a strategic tool in enhancing economic growth for infrastructure and service delivery. Despite this recognition, different types of PPPs exist and are likely to influence how road ... -
Subgingival Fusobacterium Nucleatum in Mothers With Preterm Low Birth Weight Infants at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital and Its Relationship to Periodontal Disease
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Preterm birth (PB) and low birth weight (LBW) are some of the main contributors to morbidity and mortality in neonates. Risk factors for preterm birth and low birth weight (PLBW) are tobacco, maternal body-mass index, ... -
Influence of project management skills on performance of road construction projects in Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Construction sector covers a range of activities which include the construction of buildings, infrastructure and specialty trades. The sector activities can be a solution to the challenges of development in the global world ... -
Effect of selected macroeconomic variables on the economic growth in Kenya
(UoN, 2020)Study to investigate influence of chosen macroeconomics variables on growth of the economy ( Kenya). The research methodology adopted was descriptive. Inflation, foreign direct investments and exchange rate were used as ... -
Drug Therapy Problems Among Patients on Proton Pump Inhibitors in the Medical Wards of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Drug therapy problems (DTPs) are major causes of morbidity, increased cost of health care, increased hospital stay and mortality. Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) use in hospitals has been increasing over time despite ... -
County Public Service Board Functions,accountability Practices, Governance structures and Performance of County Governments in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Internationally there is a growing recognition of the importance of boards for the success of a firm. Several countries have issued guidelines and recommendations for best governance practices and boards. Literature ...
