Medical Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Characterization of multiple myeloma at the University Teaching Hospital(UTH),Lusaka
(2015-11-27)Context: Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common blood cancer after lymphomas, thereby accounting for 10% of all haematological malignancies. The incidence of MM is related to age with the condition being more ... -
Case series of mania secondary to HIV/AIDS in patients at Chainama Hills College Hospital and University Teaching Hospital Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-11-24)Primary mania is the diagnostic label given to manic episodes that occur during the course of a Bipolar Disorder (Ghanem KG, 2008). Patients with secondary mania have manic-like episodes somewhat similar to those seen in ... -
Short-term effect of HAART on CD4 cell response in adults of the reproductive age(15-49 years)living with HIV/AIDS in Lusaka, Zambia-A retrospective cohort study
(2015-11-24)Introduction: The Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) results in an improvement in immunologic function. Studies on kinetics of CD4+ cell count response post-HAART indicate that CD4+ cell count increases rapidly ... -
Detection of Human Herpes Virus-8 in Kaposi's Sarcoma tissues at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2015-11-24)Background: Human herpes virus-8, a 2-herpesvirus, is the aetiological agent of Kaposi‘s sarcoma. Recently, there has been an increase in kaposi‘s sarcoma cases in Zambia with the seroprevalence reported to range from ... -
The effects of nutrient supplementation on CD4 T Cell subsets in Zambian adults
(2015-11-24)Background: Although human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is characterized by the progressive depletion of CD4+ T cells, information on the prognostic value of T cell subsets and their response to nutritional ... -
A study to determine the clinical profile and mortality predictors of adult patients presenting with diabetes Ketoacidosis at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka,Zambia
(2015-11-24)Background: Diabetes ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the commonly encountered diabetes mellitus emergencies in hospital setups. In Zambia, there is currently no published data on DKA. This study aimed to define the clinical ... -
The effect of gender on accessing antiretroviral therapy and its link to neurocognitive functioning
(2015-11-24)Objective: To determine the effect of gender on accessing antiretroviral therapy and its link to neurocognitive impairment. Methods: The study was in two parts. Part 1 used the qualitative approach and 38 participants ... -
Assessment od Adiponectin and Endothelial Nitric Oxide Synthase levels in Black Zambian patients with Hypertension at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2015-11-24)Context - A number of biomarkers are implicated in the pathophysiology of hypertension. Low adiponectin levels have been associated with hypertension and this might be due to its effects on endothelial nitric oxide synthase ... -
Estimation of Kidney injury molecule-1 and microalbuminuria levels in hypertensive patients at the University Teaching Hospital,Lusaka
(2015-11-24)Context— Acute kidney injury (AKI) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) represent one of the important health problems with high morbidity and mortality in Zambia. Recognition of AKI allows prompt injury specific intervention ... -
A study of the outcome of neonatal male circumcision using Gomco, Mogen and Plastibell neonatal devices among trained providers in Zambia
(2015-11-11)Background:Male circumcision (MC) is the surgical removal of the foreskin in males. Observational studies have shown a correlation between MC and HIV prevalence, such that in areas with high MC prevalence (> 80%), HIV ... -
Analysis of the effect of community sensitization on the outcome of indoor residual spraying program against mosquitoes in Mpika Districts, Zambia
(2015-11-11)This study sought to analyze the effect of community sensitization on the outcome of indoor residual spraying program against mosquitoes in Mpika district of Zambia. Indoor residual spray using carbamate insecticide was ... -
Epidemiological profile of Tuberculosis in Sinazongwe District in the context of HIV/AIDS
(2015-10-26)A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in Sinazongwe district located in the Zambezi valley region in Southern Province of Zambia to determine the prevalence of HIV among TB patients, examine trends and patterns ... -
Exploring determinants of male involvement in PMTCT programs in Chibombo District of Central Province of Zambia
(2015-08-13)Introduction: The role that men can play in the prevention of HIV is cardinal in changing the course of the epidemic. When men take part in the Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission (PMTCT) of HIV, their knowledge of ... -
A review of the patterns of Primary malignant bone tumours seen at The University of Zambia
(2015-04-23)This was a retrospective cross-sectional survey of patients who presented to The University Teaching Hospital with histologically confirmed primary malignant bone tumours from the 1st of January 2008 to the 31st of December ... -
Physiological Response of uterine muscle to aqueous root extract of Steganoteania Araliacea Hochst (Herbal''Pitocin'') in Rats
(2015-04-16)Background: The bark root of Steganotaenia araliacea Hochst (Umbelliferae) nicknamed “herbal pitocin” is used in the traditional circles in Zambia to induce and/or enhance labour. This work was aimed at investigating the ... -
Caroid femoral pulse wave velocity and Central Blood Pressure in Normotensive and Hypertensive participants at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-04-16)Background and aim: Carotid femoral pulse wave velocity (cfPWV) is considered as the gold standard for directly estimating central arterial stiffness. Furthermore, the simultaneous measurement of central blood pressure ... -
Determination of residual activity of 99 metastable(99m Tc) in Urine Samples of Patients at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2015-04-13)INTRODUCTION :Ionizing radiation is the largest contributor to human exposure from manmade sources of radiation. Diagnostic and therapeutic procedures are routinely carried out in Zambia and patients are allowed home without ... -
Knowledge of determinants of post operative wound infection and infection prevention practices among nurses and students at Solwezi General Hospital in North Western Province
(2015-04-13)Basic infection control measures in any health care institution can reduce the rates of hospital acquired infections. The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge of Nurses and Student Nurses on determinants ... -
Factors affecting implementation of control strategies for measles outbreak in Lusaka District
(2015-04-13)Introduction:Measles is highly infectious and potentially fatal mainly affecting children in most parts of the world. There is a resurgence of measles outbreaks despite the efforts of the Government of the Republic of ... -
Factors associated with malaria-anemia in under-five children in selected communities in Zambia
(2015-04-13)Background:Severe anaemia due to infection with complicated falciparum malaria remains a significant cause of morbidity in children under the age of 5 years, especially in endemic areas. Severe malarial anaemia increases ...