Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Characterization and molecular modeling of a highly stable anti-Hepatitis B surface antigen scFv
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2003)We raised a mouse monoclonal antibody (5S) against the 'a' epitope of the Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) by selecting for binding of the hybridoma supernatant in conditions that usually destabilize protein-protein ... -
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The parental relationship between parenting styles and alcohol abuse among college students in Kenya
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A pancreaticographic study of malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus.
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2003)Pancreatic involvement is considered to be the hallmark of malnutrition-related diabetes mellitus (MRDM). Of the 2 subgroups of the disease, fibrocalculous pancreatic diabetes (FCPD) is characterized by pancreatic ... -
Characterisation Of An Unprocessed Landfill Ash For Application In Concrete.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics, Gynecology, 2010-11)An investigation was carried out to establish the physical, mechanical and durability characteristics of an unprocessed pulverised fuel ash (PFA) from a former landfill site at the Power Station Hill near Church Village, ... -
Technology in education of physically impaired children in inclusive settings
(University of Nairobi,Faculty of Arts,, 2011) -
Seroepidemiology of hepatitis A virus infection among school children in Delhi and north Indian patients with chronic liver disease: implications for HAV vaccination.
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2003)BACKGROUND: Universal vaccination against hepatitis A virus (HAV) has been recommended for children because of the changing epidemiological pattern of HAV. Vaccination has also been advised for patients with chronic liver ... -
Anticholinesterase toxins.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Physiology, 1985) -
The KCSE as a criterion for University admission: Weaknesses, challenges and prospects for use of scholastic aptitude tests
(University of Nairobi,Faculty of Arts,, 2010) -
Occult hepatitis B infection: the enigmatic virus
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2003) -
Cardiotoxicity of Jamesoni's mamba (Dendroaspis jamesoni) venom and its fractionated components in primary cultures of rat myocardial cells.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Physiology, 1988-08)Primary cultures of spontaneously beating myocardial cells isolated from neonatal rat hearts were used to screen the cardiotoxic effects of Jamesoni's mamba (Dendroaspis jamesoni) venom and components isolated from the ... -
Acute liver failure: prognostic markers.
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2003)Acute liver failure (ALF) is defined as liver failure occurring within one month of the occurrence of jaundice. The disease has a grim prognosis, with a mortality of 65% to 85%. The management of ALF has till recently been ... -
Relevant, effective, appropriate and transformative leadership in higher education in the 21st Century.
(University of Nairobi,Faculty of Arts,, 2010) -
Cesarean Delivery Outcomes From The Who Global Survey On Maternal And Perinatal Health In Africa.
(2009-12)OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between cesarean delivery rates and pregnancy outcomes in African health facilities. METHODS: Data were obtained from all births over 2-3 months in 131 facilities. Outcomes ... -
Cardiotoxicity of Kenyan green mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps) venom and its fractionated components in primary cultures of rat myocardial cells.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Physiology, 1988)The cardiotoxic actions of Kenyan green mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps) venom have been investigated using primary myocardial cell cultures isolated from neonatal rat hearts. The cardiotoxic actions of the whole venom and ... -
Novel hepatitis B virus genotype a subtyping assay that distinguishes subtype Aa from Ae and its application in epidemiological studies
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2004)The eight genotypes of hepatitis B virus (HBV) have different geographical distributions, virological characteristics, and clinical manifestations. A unique subtype of HBV genotype A (HBV/A) was reported in sub-Saharan ... -
Inclusion, readiness and retention in special needs education: A qualitative study of limiting factors.
(University of Nairobi,Faculty of Arts,, 2010) -
Outdoor Growth and Flowering Patterns of Alstroemeria in Kenya. Citation:
(University of Nairobi, 1988)In studies conducted to evaluate the outdoor growth and flowering patterns of Alstroemeria cvs. “Carmen”, “Marina” and “Pink Perfection” for cut flower production, propagated rhizomes sprouted 9-10 days after planting in ... -
Necrotrophic fungi from Kenyan endemic and rare plants
(University of NairobiCollege of biological and physical science, 2000) -
Toxins From The Venom Of The Green Mamba Dendroaspis Angusticeps That Inhibit The Binding Of Quinuclidinyl Benzilate To Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptors (BBA 12211).
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Physiology, 1988)Two protein toxins that displace the muscarinic antagonist quinuclidinyl benzilate from rat cortex synaptosomal membranes have been isolated from the green mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps) venom by gel filtration on sephadex ...
