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Repeated exposure to dissection does not influence students' attitudes towards human body donation for anatomy teaching.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)The use of unclaimed bodies for anatomical dissection has been the main method of instruction at our institution. There is however a shortage of cadavers for dissection given the increase in the number of medical schools ... -
Is cadaveric dissection vital in anatomy education? Perceptions of 1st and 2nd year medical students
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Introduction: The use of innovative ways of teaching anatomy as well as shortage of cadavers for dissection have raised questions as to whether dissection should continue to be used in teaching anatomy. This study aimed ... -
Under the watchful eye of Mary: living the mysteries of the holy rosary
(University of Nairobi, 2016)As the Lord Jesus faced imminent death upon the Cross, He dedicated all His beloved disciples to a love relationship with His Mother saying, “Behold your mother!” St. John was present at the foot of the Cross, representing ... -
Nairobi Innovation Week kicks off on a high note
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Rerouting the postcolonial from an east African perspective
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Some postcolonial critics have recently called for a rerouting of the postcolonial study of literature due to what they perceive as increased globalization that affects the identity and worldview of the subject. Various ... -
Photocatalytic Degradation Of Acid Orange II Dye On Selected Titanium Dioxide Catalysts
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Photocatalytic degradation of acid orange ii dye on selected commercial titanium dioxide catalysts
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Photocatalytic degradation of acid orange II dye in the presence of UV light was investigated using selected commercial TiO2 as photocatalysts. The objective of this study was to determine the rate of photodegradation of ... -
Experimental infection of peste des petits ruminants disease in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) is an acute viral disease of small ruminants caused by a Morbillivirus and characterized by fever, oculo-nasal discharges, stomatitis, diarrhea and pneumonia. The disease is relatively new ... -
Development of basic obstetric theater facility in a low-resource setting.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)In any given population or community, 15% of pregnant women can be expected to develop complications during pregnancy or delivery, and will require emergency obstetric care. Emergency preparedness should include establishing ... -
Preventing Deaths Due To Haemorrhage
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Highlights • Preventing deaths from obstetric haemorrhage requires effective health systems. • The main causes of death associated with antepartum haemorrhage are placental abruption, placenta praevia and ... -
Molecular surveillance of adamantane resistance among human influenza a viruses isolated in four epidemic seasons in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Adamantanes impede influenza A virus replication and are important in the treatment and prophylaxis of disease caused by these viruses. Genotypic characterization of influenza A viruses for mutations associated ... -
Elimika Project impacts communities in 5 counties
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Premature ovarian failure in twins: case presentation and literature review.
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Histomorphological changes in the cornea of the rat following monocular eyelid closure
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe structural changes in the cornea of the rat after monocular eyelid closure. Methods: Twenty-six Rattus norvegicus male rats aged three months were used. The rats were ... -
Chemical Composition And Antifungal Activity Of Essential Oils Of Tagetes Minuta (Asteraceae) Against Selected Phytopathogenic Fungi
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Over the years, management of plant pathogenic fungi has primarily relied on the use of synthetic chemical fungicides. However, in the recent past, exploration for biologically active compounds from plants with the aim ... -
Knowledge, attitude and use of mouthwash among dental and medical students of the university of Nairobi.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Objective: The aim of the study was determining knowledge, attitude and use of mouthwash among dental and medical students. Study design: This was a descriptive cross sectional study. Setting: The School of Dental Sciences ... -
Effect of homemade dental powder on population of streptococcus mutans in vitro
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Dental caries is a very common disease, and this study was conductedto identify the optimum concentration of a homemade dental powder that could be used to prevent dental caries. The formulation for this dental ... -
Genetic relationships of indigenous goats reared by pastoralists in Kenya based on mitochondria d-loop sequence
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Kenya indigenous goat breeds (Capra hircus) have not been accurately described. Therefore, there is threat of erosion of unique genotypes such as those associated with adaptability and disease resistance, through indiscriminate ... -
Review Of Peste Des Petits Ruminants In Sheep
(University of Nairobi, 2016-08)Peste des petit ruminants [PPR] is an acute or sub-acute febrile, highly contagious and often fatal disease of sheep, goats and wild small ruminants. The disease is characterized by fever, erosive stomatitis, conjunctivitis, ... -
Negotiating dispute settlement terms in bilateral investment treaties (bits) and economic partnership agreements (epas)
(University of Nairobi, 2016-12-06)This paper critically discusses the investor-state dispute settlement and other aspects of investment treaties or agreements that are likely to defeat the original purpose of BITs, that is, promoting trade and investment ...
