University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Laparoscopic cystogastrostomy in the management of pancreatic pseudocysts
(2016)Pancreatic pseudocysts develop following acute or chronic pancreatitis. Majority of the cases resolve spontaneously but some persist beyond six weeks. Active management of pancreatic pseudocysts involves draining of the ... -
Unusual presentation of Maydl’s hernia
(2016)Maydl’s hernia is an uncommon presentation of inguinal hernia whereby predominantly right sided afferent and efferent loops of bowel herniate into the sac with an intervening intra-abdominal loop of bowel that is prone to ... -
Metastatic bronchogenic carcinoma to the mandible
(2016)A case of a metastasis of adenocarcinoma of the lung to a secondary site in the mandible, in a 53-year-old woman, is presented. The patient complained of trismus, swelling and numbness over the left side of face for 8-weeks. ... -
Strategies Applied to Commercial Banks in Kenya in Anti-money Laundering Compliance Programs
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Money laundering has become a global problem and is generally associated with criminal activities,which include the financing of terrorism,drug trafficking and other related crimes. Money laundering may also result to ... -
An Analysis of the Usefulness of Annual Financial Statements to Credit Risk Analysis in Kenyan Commercial Banks
(University of Nairobi, 2003)The management of risk is key to the success of any organization. In the financial sector the most significant risk credit risk. The import of credit risk can be seen from the fact that the primary reason a bank fails or ... -
Paediatric gangrenous caecal volvulus
(2016)Caecal volvulus though common in adults is rare in children. A 10-year-old boy presented with abdominal pain, distension, vomiting and obstipation of acute onset. An exploratory aparotomy revealed a gangrenous caecal ... -
40 years of surgical education in Kenya; what does the future hold?
(2016)Surgical education structure and systems worldwide have changed gradually to incorporate not only the traditional competencies of medical knowledge, patient care and technical skills but other non-technical skills of ... -
Preliminary data from a de novo trauma registry
(2016)Background: Trauma remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Trauma registries are a key component of trauma systems in developed countries which have promoted improvement of patient care and outcomes. ... -
Surgical Apgar Score predicts postoperative complications in traumatic brain injury
(2016)Background: Predicting complications in neurotrauma patients by using an effective scoring system can reduce morbidity and mortality while facilitating objective clinical decision making during recovery. Compared to existing ... -
Clinical patterns of juvenile idiopathic arthritis: A single tertiary center experience in Kenya
(2016)Background: Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) is a heterogeneous group of disorders with different disease manifestations among various populations. There are few reports of JIA among indigenous Africans in sub-Saharan ... -
Bone mineral density abnormalities in HIV infected patients and HIV negative respondents at Mbagathi Hospital using calcaneal quantitative ultrasound
(2016)Background: Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and fracture. Use of Highly Active ... -
Insights into methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis: a clinical review
(2016)Objective: To review the efficacy and safety profile of methotrexate in rheumatoid arthritis. Data source: Published original research work and reviews were searched in English related to efficacy and safety profile of ... -
Membership Perception of the Relevance of Business Associations in a Changing Environment - a Case Study of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers
(University of Nairobi, 2000-11)This study was undertaken with the objective of assessing the Kenya Association of Manufacturers membership’s perceptions of the relevance of services being offered by the association and whether their expectations are ... -
The Moderating Effects of Organizational Structure and Human Resource Strategy on the Relationship between Business Strategy and Firm Performance
(university of Nairobi, 2008)Although a number of speculative and controversial articles have been written on strategic human resource management (SHRM) practices during the past decades, very little evidence is available regarding the effects of ... -
The Influence of Unsecured Personal Loans on Inflation in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The objective of this research is to identify how unsecured personal loans influence the inflation rates in Kenya. This study provides a comprehensive assessment of the content of the relationships and uses only a subset ... -
Perceived Benefits and Challenges of the East African Customs Union: the Case for the Kenyan Manufacturing Industry
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Liability and Insurance in the Kenyan Construction Industry: an Evaluation of the Use and Performance of Professional Indemnity Insurance Policies.
(University of Nairobi, 2002)The use of professional indemnity insurance policies is one of the ways that a professional may opt for to limit the financial consequences of an action being brought against him for professional negligence. This research ... -
Organizational Learning and Continuous Improvement Among Commercial Banks in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)The purpose of this research is to determine the factors that influence organizational learning and the impact of organizational learning on continuous improvement among commercial banks in Kenya. The research addresses ... -
Socio-Economic And Cultural Determinants Of Nuptiality In Kenya.
(university of Nairobi, 1993)The main purpose of this study was to find out the effect of sone oocio-cultural and socio-economic variables on nuptiality in Kenya using data from the 1989 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS). The socio-cultural ... -
Factors Influencing Community Participation in Constituency Development Fund Projects in Langata Constituency, Nairobi
(university of Nairobi, 2012)This study explored factors that influence community participation in the planning and management of CDF projects in Langata Constituency, Nairobi. The specific objectives were to assess the effect of socio-economic and ...
