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Epidemiological Models for Tuberculosis Cases Progression

Kipruto, Hillary Kipchumba (JKUAT COHES, 10-08-20)

This research developed epidemiological models for the susceptible infected recovered for tuberculosis epidemic in Kenya using stochastic and deterministic models as well as spatial temporal models. Tuberculosis disease ...
Performance of a prototype baited-trap in attracting and infecting the tick Amblyomma variegatum (Acari: Ixodidae) in field experiments

Maranga, R.O.; HASSANALI, A.; KAAYA, G.P.; MUEKE, J.M. (Springer, 2006)

Investigations were commenced to study the potential use of the fungi, Beauveria bassiana, Metarhizium anisopliae, and the attraction-aggregation-attachment pheromone (AAAP) for the control of Ambloyomma variegatum as ...
The contents of Pb, Cu, Zn and Cd in meat in Nairobi, Kenya

Oyaro, Nathan; Ogendi, Juddy; Murago, Elizabeth N. M.; Gitonga, Eric (WFL Publisher, 2007-05-17)

The most important uptake of heavy metals by man occurs through ingestion, hence food analysis is of great importance. In Kenya, meat is sold in butcheries, which are strategically situated near the roadsides and near bus ...
Constitutive Expressor of Pathogenesis-Related Genes5 affects cell wall biogenesis and trichome development

Brininstool, Ginger; Kasili, Remmy; Simmons, L. Alice; Kirik, Viktor; Hülskamp, Martin; Larkin, John C. (BioMed Central, 2007-09-14)

Background: The Arabidopsis thaliana CONSTITUTIVE EXPRESSOR OF PATHOGENESIS-RELATED GENES5 (CPR5) gene has been previously implicated in disease resistance, cell proliferation, cell death, and sugar sensing, and encodes ...
Patients adherence to artesunate-amodiaquine combination therapy in the Berekum District, Ghana

Antara (Applied Epidemiology , JKUAT, 2008)

Malaria is a serious public health problem particularly in Africa. Over the years, the situation has worsened because of the development of drug resistance to many of the previously efficacious and affordable antimalarial ...
Factors Associated with HIV Status Disclosure among Adult Patients at Kilifi District Hospital’s HIV Clinic, 2008. Kimanga Davies Osiago A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment for the Degree of Master of Science in Applied Epidemiology in the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 2009

Unknown author (Applied Epidemiology, JKUAT, 2009)

HIV/AIDS remains a highly stigmatized disease and a great public health challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa where majority of the infections (both new and pre-existing) and deaths occur. As the HIV pandemic continues to spread, ...
Bond Graph Modeling of Mechanical Dynamics of an Excavator for Hydraulic System Analysis and Design

Kihiu, J.M.; Muvengei, Mutuku (2009)

This paper focuses on the development of bond graph dynamic model of the mechanical dynamics of an excavating mechanism previously designed to be used with small tractors, which are fabricated in the Engineering Workshops ...
Trends in Salmonella enteric serovar Typhi in Nairobi, Kenya from 2004 to 2006

Mengo, Doris Mueni; Kariuki, Sam; Muigai, Ann; Revathi, Gunturu (The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2009-09-14)

Background: Typhoid fever is a global health problem. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that the current annual global burden of typhoid is approximately 22 million new cases, 5% of which are fatal. Methodology: ...
Serum Vitamin A and Zinc levels in School Children with and without Malaria Parasitaemia in Kisii District, Kenya. ..

Makori, Irene Mogiti (Public Health, JKUAT, 2010)

Zinc and vitamin A supplementation in children has been associated with reduction in the incidence and severity of diarrheal diseases, acute respiratory infections and malaria. However, studies have shown little evidence ...
Dietary Practices and Nutritional Status among People Living With HIV/AIDS Attending Selected Comprehensive Care Clinics in Thika District, Kenya

Ndahi, Lucy Wanjiku Muhia (Epidemiology, JKUAT, 2010)

The goal of nutritional care and support for PLWHA is to improve nutrition, health, quality of life and duration of survival. Good dietary practices play an important role in the comprehensive management of HIV/AIDS ...
Endoreplication Controls Cell Fate Maintenance

Kasili, Remmy; Roodbarkelari, Farshad; Wein, Christina; Wester, Katja; Bramsiepe, Jonathan; Larkin, John C.; Hu¨ lskamp, Martin; Schnittger, Arp (PLOS GENETICS, 2010-03)

Cell-fate specification is typically thought to precede and determine cell-cycle regulation during differentiation. Here we show that endoreplication, also known as endoreduplication, a specialized cell-cycle variant often ...
Molecular screening for Plasmodium falciparum resistance markers for artemisinins in Mbita, Kenya

Wangai, Laura N.; Geoffrey, Muriira; Omar, Sabah; Magoma, Gabriel; Kimani, Francis T.; Mwangi, Jonathan M.; Burugu, Marion W.; Maina, Naomi (AJOL, 2011)

Artemisinins-based combination therapies (ACTs) are being recommended against uncomplicated malaria in endemic areas of Africa. However, in these areas data on their long term usefulness is limited. It has been demonstrated ...
Nutrient-enhancement of Matooke banana for improved nutrient intake of people living with HIV/AIDS in Rakai District, Uganda

Wamono, E.B.K.; Kaaya, A.N.; Ng’ang’a, Z.; Wamue, G.; Manyama, A.; Mwangi, M.; Muyonga, J.H. (Academic Journals, 2011-07)

The prevalence of HIV in Rakai district is estimated at 12.7%, which is approximately double the national prevalence. It is well established that HIV and AIDS affect nutritional status and food security of populations. The ...
Determination of quality of health care offered by clinical officers in Kenya: Patients satisfaction and performance assessment

Karanja, Lawrence Mwangi (Public Health , JKUAT, 2012)

In Kenya Clinical officers (COs) are important health care providers. However, data on the quality of the services they offer is not readily available. This limitation partly compromises efforts that aim at improving the ...
Numerical study of parametric effects on the dynamic response of planar multi-body systems with differently located frictionless revolute clearance joints

Kihiu, J.M.; Ikua, Bernard; Muvengei, Onesmus (Elsevier, 2012-07)

This paper numerically investigates the parametric effects of differently located frictionless revolute clearance joints on the overall dynamic characteristics of a multi-body system. A typical planar slider–crank mechanism ...
The Genetic Diversity of Ndumu Virus Strains Isolated from Mosquitoes from Garissa, Ijara, Busia and Baringo during Routine Arbovirus Surveillance in Kenya between 2007 and 2009

Ochieng, Caroline Apondi (2012-11-06)

ABSTRACT Members of the genus Alphavirus, family Togaviridae are a diverse group of principally mosquito-borne RNA viruses that cause a variety of diseases worldwide. There are at least 29 species and many more subtypes ...
Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy and Associated Factors Among HIV and AIDS Patients at Mnazi Mmoja Hospital, Zanzibar

Khalid, Farhat Jowhar (2012-11-07)

ABSTRACT HIV and AIDS is a major public health concern in the world with 33.2 million people living with HIV infection by December 2007. Sub-Saharan Africa is the most affected region in the world where more than two ...
Validation of the expression levels of genes in the insulin signalling pathway associated with resistance to HIV infection in a highly exposed uninfected commercial sex worker cohort in Nairobi

Ong’ondo, Bernard Osero (Molecular BIology , JKUAT, 2013)

DECLARATION This thesis is my original work and has not been presented for a degree in any other University. Signature ……………………………………….. Date ………………………. tThis hesis has been submitted for examination with our approval ...
Effectiveness of sanitation and hygiene interventions in changing mothers’ behaviour and improving child health in Turkana District, Kenya.

Kariuki, John Gachuki (Public Health , JKAUT, 2013)

It has been established that lack of access to safe drinking water together with inadequate sanitation and hygiene is globally an overwhelming contributor to approximately 4 billion cases of illness annually. In developing ...
Toll-Like Receptor Expression and Function in the Genital Tract of HIV-1 Resistant Commercial Sex-Workers.

Omange, Robert Were (2013-01-31)

Toll-Like receptors (TLR) are pattern recognition receptors; a component of the innate immune system that are involved in the recognition of pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs). Recent studies have show that ...

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