University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Knowledge of Nairobi East District Community Health Workers concerning HIV-related orofacial lesions and other common oral lesions.
(BMC, 2014)BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) related orofacial lesions (HROLs) impact negatively on the health of patients and could be managed at primary healthcare (PHC) level. Community health workers (CHWs) are ... -
The Pattern of Orbital Fractures Managed at Two Referral Centers in Nairobi, Kenya.
(Wolters Kluwer, 2017)Orbital fractures are one of the commonest injuries in mid-face trauma and can lead to significant functional and cosmetic defects. This study was aimed at analyzing the pattern of orbital fractures at 2 referral centers ... -
Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of a Child with Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Preliminary Report.
(2019)This case history report describes the dental management of a child with ectodermal dysplasia with the premise that appropriate and early dental management positively impacts the oral health-related quality of life of such ... -
Time to presentation and diagnosis of esophageal cancer in patients seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(KMA, 2018)Background: Esophageal Cancer (EC) is one of the leading causes of cancer death in Kenya. Majority of the patients with esophageal cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) present at an advanced stage limiting their ... -
Dialysis outcomes and practice patterns among chronic kidney disease patients receiving hemodialysis at a private dialysis centre in Nairobi, Kenya between May 2016 and July 2016
(KMA, 2018)Background: Chronic Kidney Disease is a long-term condition caused by damage to both kidneys. It has become a major public health concern worldwide in the past decade and its prevalence is projected to rise in the coming ... -
Association of early childhood caries experience with oral hygiene status and oral health practices of preschool children in Tandale, Tanzania
(KMA, 2018)Background: Early Childhood Caries (ECC) has short and long-term effects on children and parents. The short-term effects include higher risk of new lesions, emergency room visits and hospitalization, increased treatment ... -
Composition and particle size of mineral trioxide aggregate, portland cement and synthetic geopolymers
(KMA, 2018)Objective: To describe the composition and particle size of Portland cement (PC) and geopolymers in comparison to mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). Design: A quantitative, laboratory-based exploratory study. Setting: ... -
A Survey of Use of Financial Performance Indicators by Micro Finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)This study focused on the assessment of the use of financial performance indicators among the microfinance institutions in Kenya. All the interviewed institutions are located in Nairobi. The study had two main objectives. ... -
Gastric motility responses to duodenal stimulation of an in vitro abbit stomach-duodenum preparation
(University of Nairobi, 1995)Regulated gastric emptying is necessary for the complete digestion and absorption of intestinal chyme. However, experiments have shown that the extrinsic denervation of stomach and duodenum does not result in a cessation ... -
A taxonomic survey of macrofungi of Karura forest, with. Particular reference to the gasteromycetes
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A case study for the manufacture of sodium hydrogen carbonate
(University of Nairobi, 1990)Sodium hydrogen carbonate is used extensively in the baking and pharmaceutical industries, where it is required in very high purity. Commercially, it is prepared through the solvay process. In this project methods of ... -
The application of information technology in commercial property management in Nairobi: a comparative case study approach
(University of Nairobi, 2009)In this information age, the global real property industry like other industries is adopting information technology in its various forms at a fast pace. This form of technology has brought about advantages of speed, ... -
The effects of ascorbic acid on the immune system of the guinea pig (cavia porcel.Lusi)
(University of Nairobi, 1993)A review of the literature shows that vitamin C has a positive effect on some mechanisms of both natural and acquired resistance against infection. The specif ic effects of ascorbic acid in these processes have ... -
Ultrasonic characterization of Kenyan clay refractories
(University of Nairobi, 1994)Characterization of ceramic antibacterials important in order to improve their quality. In this study ultrasonic nondestructive technique has been used to characterize some Kenyan clay refractories. Ultrasonic parameters ... -
Grazing speed : the test of a model
(University of Nairobi, 1991) -
Influence of principals' leadership styles on public secondary schoolteachers' levels of job satisfaction in Nairobi province, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Previous studies have shown that teachers have low job satisfaction (Ngumi, 2003; Mbugua, 1998; Kimengi, 1983). A major reason for this is low pay (Eshiwani 1990; Mutie 1993). One undisputed way of enhancing satisfaction ... -
Application of tetralinylamines as carboxamide protecting groups in peptide synthesis
(University of Nairobi, 1988) -
Effects of Selected Internal Factors on Growth of Micro Finance Institutions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)MFIs are financial firms which offer saving and credit services to lower income earners. Although the role of the micro finance bodies is to serve those who the formal banking system have left out, a growing concern that ... -
Application of regression analysis and the analysis of variance to forest data
(University of Nairobi, 1989)
