Theses & Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Psychological stress predictors of low birth weight among post natal mothers in Kilifi county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Worldwide, low birth weight (LBW, <2500gms) remains pervasive despite focused antenatal care interventions. Children with LBW have increased risk for death and multiple morbidities whose consequences track through life ... -
Factors affecting immunization of children (12-24 months) in Nyatike sub-county, Migori county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Despite increasing worldwide immunization coverage, most under five children globally especially in low-income countries are not vaccinated. Poor immunization coverage remains an issue in less developed countries. In Kenya, ... -
Predictors and psychological effects of sexual violence among female college students in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)Sexual violence against women is a public health issue with major health consequences for women. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), sexual violence affects 35% of college women worldwide. They experience ... -
Molecular determination of Plasmodium falciparum parasites with histidine-rich protein 2/3 gene deletions in a holoendemic area, Siaya county, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Malaria remains endemic in western Kenya despite the various control interventions. Accurate diagnosis is key to the treatment and control of malaria. As such, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends parasite-based ... -
Restorative activities of curcuma longa on sildenafil induced nephrotoxicity among male albino rats (Rattus norvegicus)
(Maseno University, 2023)Nephrotoxicity is the leading cause of acute kidney injury worldwide with majority of population affected being of African population as it accounts for 18- 27% of acute kidney injuries managed in hospital set up. Its ... -
Effect of quercetin on industrial trans fatty acids induced glucose intolerance in rattus norvegicus albinus
(Maseno University, 2023)Globally climate change has been a major impediment to achieving sustainable development among natural resource dependent livelihoods. Impact-based weather forecasting (IBF) has been recommended as prerequisite tools toward ... -
Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of cotrimoxazole resistant bacterial uropathogens from Hiv patients attending Maseno mission hospital, western kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Urinary tract infections (UTI) are inflammatory disorders within the urinary system due to presence of pathogenic microorganisms. Taking advantage of lowered immunity in Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) patients, bacterial ... -
Antiinflammatory effects of craterostigma plantagineum extracts on formalin induced inflammation and pain in male albino Rats rattus norvegicus
(Maseno University, 2023)Pain is a symptom of many diseases that affect humanity while inflammation is a physiological mechanism for repair of tissues after injury. Craterostigma plantagineum hoscht has been used by herbalists for treating pain. ... -
Hepatoprotective activity of liv-52 on rifampicin and isoniazid induced liver toxicity in adult albino rats (rattus norvegicus)
(Maseno Univertsity, 2023)Liver toxicity refers to injury to the liver due to drugs, chemical or environmental toxins. Rifampicin (RIF) and Isoniazid (INH) are two main medicinal drugs used as first line regimen in the treatment of Tuberculosis. ... -
Restorative effects of azadirachta indica on cisplatin induced nephrotoxicity in wister albino rats
(Maseno University, 2023)Cisplatin is a cytotoxic drug commonly used worldwide in the treatment of cancer. Despite its effectiveness, studies have shown that it can cause nephrotoxicity in 20-30% of the population that use it, as a result, its ... -
Radiological lumbar spine anatomical changes in chronic low back pain and its social impact in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is defined as pain that lasts for a period of twelve weeks or more and can develop later even after the associated cause of the acute low back pain has been managed and remarkably resolved. ... -
Association of liver biochemical profile and clinical outcome of covid-19 infection in patients admitted at Mount Kenya hospital Nyeri, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19) pandemic is the most recent significant global health crisis after the influenza pandemic of 1918. It has caused consequential global economic decline with loss of over 6 million lives ... -
Variations in the anatomical origin and distribution of coronary artery among black African population: a cadaveric study in western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2023)The coronary artery and its branches is the main blood vessel that supplies the myocardium. The principal branches of ascending aorta are the right and left coronary artery. Variations of the coronary arteries are vessels ... -
Correlation between equatorial electrojet and the occurrence of equatorial ionisation anomaly over the East African region during the solar minimum period 2008-2009
(Maseno University, 2023)In the electron density distribution at the low-latitude ionosphere, equatorial electrodynamics plays a critical role such as forecasting the dynamics and fluctuations of ionospheric plasma densities. The equatorial ... -
Age estimation using orthopantomograms with demirjian and willems methods among children attending dental clinics in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)An individual’s age forms an important part of their biodata and is not only necessary for the living but for the deceased. In addition, it is a vital requirement in identifying children who are victims of child abuse, ... -
Effects of organizational characteristics on employee turnover among star-rated hotels in Nairobi County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Employee turnover continues to be a challenge in the hospitality industry, with many hotels incurring significant investment costs in personnel recruitment and training only to lose them through exits. Nonetheless, employee ... -
Variation in morphology of brachial artery and its branching pattern among black African population: a cadaveric study in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)The brachial artery (BA) is the main arterial supply to the upper limb, BA commences at the inferior border of teres major muscle as a direct continuation of the 3rd part of axillary artery and courses to the arm anterior ... -
Anatomical variations in morphology of the brachial plexus among black African population; a cadaveric study in western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)Brachial plexus (Bp) is a network of nerve bundle in the spinal cord around neck and axillar formed by union of ventral primary rami of C5 - C8 and T1. Bp may be affected by trauma, irradiation, neoplasm, infection, and ... -
Effects of aqueous garlic extract intervention on plasma glucose, lipid profile and alkaline phosphatase concentrations in atazanavir treated rattus norvegicus albinus
(Maseno University, 2023)Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral therapy (Protease inhibitors) are prone to complications including abnormalities in glucose metabolism, lipid derangement, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies have ... -
Antimicrobial activities of extracts and isolates from Senna didymobotrya flowers.
(Maseno University, 2023)The emerging trends in pathogenic microorganisms becoming resistant to available antibiotics coupled with the evolution of new strains of pathogens causing diseases, is a major concern to the global health community and ...