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Validation of A Cytometric Multiplex Assay and Examination Of Antibody Responses to Plasmodium Falciparum Antigens in the Highlands of Western Kenya During a Period of Low Malaria Transmission
(Maseno University, 2013)Malaria is one of the world's most deadly diseases. Even though it is highly preventable and treatable, it is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the tropics. As the campaign for malaria eradication widens, ... -
Validation of Gene Xpert and Lam Using Urine From Hiv Patients With Clinical Signs for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis Attending the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital Eldoret Kenyan
(Maseno University, 2016)Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infections have a global prevalence with high morbidity and mortality and Africa is the worst hit. The HIV and AIDS has profound impact on the TB epidemic in Kenya, where up to 60% of TB patients ... -
Validation of Gene xpert and lam using urine from Hiv patients with clinical signs for diagnosis of Tuberculosis attending the Moi teaching and referral hospital Eldoret Kenyan
(Maseno University, 2016)Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infections have a global prevalence with high morbidity and mortality and Africa is the worst hit. The HIV and AIDS has profound impact on the TB epidemic in Kenya, where up to 60% of TB patients ... -
The value of household contact investigation in control of drug-susceptible tuberculosis among children aged 0-5 years in Kisumu county Kenya
(Maseno University, 2019)ABSTRACT Ninety percent (90%) of TB infections are self-limiting; 10% will progress into active or latent TB. Persons with latent TB cannot spread disease but can go on to become infectious cases later. The risk of TB ... -
Values, Aspirations and Goal Commitment Of Single-Family Housing Residents
(University of North Carolina, 1981)The purpose of this study was the identification of certain demographic characteristics of urban single-family housing residents to determine if relationships existed between them and the residents' perceived housing ... -
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 ... -
Variations in Some Minerals and Nutrients Levels in Selected African Leafy Vegetables due to Harvesting Stages and Locations of Production in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2013)The nutrition transition in developing countries has resulted in changes in diets and lifestyle habits. Such changes have led to paradoxical phenomenon where under nutrition and over nutrition coexist. This double burden ... -
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 ... -
Variations in Yields and Yield Components With Geographical Location and Response of Clonal Tea (Camellia Sinensis) to Nitrogenous Fertiliser Rates in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Tea provides income and employment to rural populations in many countries. Tea, grown in east and west of the Rift Valley, is the leading export commodity crop in Kenya. Variable responses among genotypes to different ... -
Virtual Speech Community: A Sociolinguistic Analysis Of Kenyan Facebook Communication
(Maseno University, 2014)Rapid evolution of communication technologies has changed language use, thereby yielding new forms of discourse and authorship, as well as novel ways to create and participate in communities. Computer mediated communication ... -
Voluntary medical male circumcision program: evaluating technical efficiency, factor productivity and service quality in Nyanza, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)Health service delivery across Africa is characterised by widespread inefficiency and low service quality. In Kenya, factors that closely influence performance and the critical quality measure items of medical male ... -
Water Resources Allocation and use in the Lower Sondu Miriu River Basin in, Kenya
(2014)The adoption of a holistic approach to water resources allocation where all water resources in a river basin, their quality, quantity and the socioeconomic linkages are considered has been a global issue. However, small ... -
Water Resources Allocation and Use in the Lower Sondu Miriu River Basin, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)The adoption of a holistic approach to water resources allocation where all water resources in a river basin, their quality, quantity and the socioeconomic linkages are considered has been a global issue. However, small ... -
Wives' Use of Time in Leisure
(Greensboro, 1980)The purposes of this study were to, describe the allocation of wives' time to leisure, and to contribute to a more complete understanding of the various factors which affect wives' time spent in leisure in a variety of ... -
The woman's voice in unyago oral poetry: a case Study of swahili- speaking clusters in Kisumu and Its environs
(Maseno University, 2000)This is a study of Unyago songs (poems). It investigates the structure of the songs and their socio-cultural contexts. Among other related issues, the study examines Unyago as a Women's specific institution for ... -
The Woman's Voice in Unyago Oral Poetry: A Case Study of Swahili- Speaking Clusters in Kisumu and its Environs
(Maseno University, 2000)This is a study of Unyago songs (poems). It investigates the structure of the songs and their socio-cultural contexts. Among other related issues, the Study examines Unyago as a Women's specific institution for ... -
Word Level Strategies Used to Attain Functional Lukabras Equivalence in the Translation of Mulembe Fm Luhya Newscasts
(Maseno University, 2017)The role of vernacular FM radio stations as a tool for communicating in Kenya should be underscored. Accordingly, Mulembe FM is a vernacular radio station targeting listeners of the Luhya dialects spoken in Western Kenya ... -
Youth friendliness of reproductive health services: an Assessment of health facilities within Kisumu municipality
(Maseno University, 2013)The need for reproductive health services for youth is critical because of their high numbers, reduced age at first sex, multiple sex partners and other risky sexual behaviour leading to the possibility of unplanned ...