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Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain as Seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)1.1 Background: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a very prevalent illness in both developing and developed nations. It is a difficult problem to manage, associated with psychological components, dissatisfaction with work, ... -
Effectiveness of Ultrasound Guided Fine Needle Aspiration in Detecting Axillary Lymph Node Metastases in Early Breast Cancer at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Breast cancer is the second commonest malignancy among women in Kenya. Axillary nodal status is key to its management. Ultrasound guided FNA and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) can be used. In our set up ... -
Factors Influencing Performance Of Food Production Projects In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The purpose of this study was to determine the factors influencing performance of food production projects in Kenya: A case of Kenya Cereal Enhancement Project and Climate Resilient Agricultural Livelihoods, Machakos Town ... -
Determinants of Foreign Direct Investment in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)FDI contributes enormously to the receiving nation through introduction of new technology, addressing the problem of savings deficiency, foreign exchange inadequacy, revenue gap, and issues relating to management etc. Due ... -
Factors Influencing Utilisation Of Inua Jamii Programme’S Persons With Severe Disabilities Cash Transfer Allocation By Beneficiary Households In Manyatta Constituency, Embu County
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Throughout history, with regard to the right to social protection, persons with severe disabilities (PWSDs) have struggled to live full and productive lives as independently as possible. This is because in societies, ... -
The incidence of first-line antiretroviral treatment changes and related factors among HIV-infected sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)INTRODUCTION: In many settings, several factors including adverse drug reactions and clinical failure can limit treatment choices for combined antiretroviral therapy (cART). The aim of the study was to describe the incidence ... -
Human Settlement Activities Influencing Environmental Sustainability in Dadaab Refugee Complex, Garissa County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Dadaab sub-County of Garissa has undergone unprecedented transformation over the last three decades. There are sprawling human settlements in the Dadaab Refugee camps. These settlements, and their resultant activities ... -
Percutaneous 17/18-gauge Coaxial Ct Guided Core Needle Biopsies of Lung Nodules and Masses at Kenyatta National Hospital: Diagnostic Yield, Complication Rates and Radiological Pattern of Histologically Proven Primary Lung Cancer Histological Subtypes
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Percutaneous 17/18-gauge coaxial CT guided core needle biopsies of lung nodules and masses at Kenyatta National Hospital: diagnostic yield, complication rates and radiological pattern of histologically proven primary lung ... -
Testing the Pecking Order Theory of Capital Structure Among Kenyan Firms
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The main aim of this study was testing the Pecking Order Theory of capital structure among firms in Kenyan listed firms, with the Nairobi Securities Exchange, for the period 2011-2016. According to this theory, firms always ... -
Assessing the Factors Influencing Food and Livelihood Security Among Pastoral Communities in Turkana County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Efforts to achieve food and livelihood security at household level in the pastoral areas of Kenya date back over 30 years. For the Turkana pastoralists, food security is perceived to have been achieved when there is adequate ... -
The Impact of Urbanization on the Livelihood of Bor Community in Bor County of Jonglei State, South Sudan
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The increasing rate of urbanization in South Sudan as a result of a combination of natural urban increase and net in-migration to urban areas has an impact on the livelihood of the pastoral communities that live around the ... -
Antimicrobial Resistance Profiles of Bacteria Isolated from the Nasal Cavity of Camels in Samburu, Nakuru, and Isiolo Counties of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)This study was designed to determine antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacteria isolated from the nasal cavity of healthy camels. A total of 255 nasal samples (swabs) were collected in Isiolo, Samburu, and Nakuru counties, ... -
Hypertension as a Risk Factor of Hearing Loss in Patients Attending the Hypertensive Clinic at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Hearing loss is the most frequent sensory deficit in the human population with World Health organization estimating 360 million people in the world to have disabling hearing loss of which 328 million (91%) are ... -
Design For Speech:a Case Of University Of Nairobi Lecture Theatres
(University of Nairobi, 2017)The conditions surrounding the transmission of speech in an enclosed auditorium are complicated, it is true, but are only such as will yield an exact solution in the light of adequate data (Sabine, 1964). Good acoustics ... -
Prevalence of Bilirubin Induced Neurological Dysfunction Among Jaundiced Neonates Admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Hyperbilirubinemia is a common and often benign problem in neonates. In the first week of life around 60% of term neonates and 80% of preterm neonates develop jaundice. Untreated severe unconjugated hyperbilirubinemia ... -
Effectiveness of Ephedrine Used in Perioperative Management of Spinal Anaesthesia Induced Hypotension During Lower Limb Orthopaedic Surgery
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background: Hypotension is the commonest adverse effect that is encountered after spinal anaesthesia. It is usually an exaggeration of the physiological effects of the spinal blockade. The sympathectomy that occurs after ... -
The Role of Regional Organization in Conflict Management:the Case of African Union Mission in Somalia
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Among various focuses on, the African Union, as per the political flawless of African responses for African issues, was depended upon to resist the scourge of disputes that had been the most abominable part of political, ... -
Aestethetical Mathematics-Pedagogy
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Clinical Management of Foreign Bodies of the Esophagus as Seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Foreign bodies of the esophagus are common at the Kenyatta National Hospital with an increasing number of lithium disc batteries being seen. A local study showed two peak ages of patients with esophageal FBs, those below ... -
Hallux Valgus in a Hospital Population in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Hallux Valgus is an irreversible foot deformity that’s often overlooked by the surgeon and medically unknown to the patient. Despite its abundant mention in literature, prevalence is not known and keeps on ...
