Medical Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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A Clinical and Laboratory Study of Pulmonary Infiltrates in a Selected Population of AIDS and ARC patients in Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-07-23)Thirty two (32) patients with AIDS or ARC who were sputum negative for mycobacteriura tuberculosis and non productive pulmonary infiltrates underwent one of the two diagnostic evaluation. It underwent bronchoscopy with ... -
A study to determine community knowledge and perception towards trained traditional birth attendants in Siavonga District
(2012-07-23)The aim of this study was to determine community knowledge and perception towards trained TBAs in Siavonga District.The literature reviews of relevant studies revealed that TBAs have little or no impact on maternal and ... -
Perceptions about child sexual abuse in relation to virgin cure among convicted prisoners in Lusaka
(2012-07-23)Sexual abuse of children of all ages, including infants, happen everyday all over the world (Faulkner, 2006). Despite stiff measures taken by Zambian government to reduce sexual abuse cases, incidences of defilement are ... -
Hypophosphatemia in refeeding syndrome as a cause of early mortality in patients initiating antriretroviral therapy in Zambia
(2012-07-18)Despite the numerous benefits seen with the introduction of antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV/AIDS in low-income countries, there has been a surprisingly high mortality rate, especially in the first 90days ... -
Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Prevention of Mother to Child transmission of HIV among Health Care Providers at the University Teaching Hospital and in Lusaka Urban Clinics
(2012-07-18)In most developed countries HIV testing, use of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) and modification of feeding practices have greatly reduced the rate of mother to child transmission (MTCT) of HIV-1 though this is not the case ... -
Early Tenotomy of Tibialis Posterior and Achilles Tendons in the management of congenital Talipes equinovarus (CTEV)
(2012-07-18)This is a prospective study carried out in the Orthopaedic Unit of the Department of Surgery at the University Teaching Hospital.The aim was to determine the effects of tenotomy of the tendons of tibialis posterior and ... -
Comparative study of Sclerotherapy with Phenol and Surgical Treatment for Hydrocoele at The University Teaching Hospital
(2012-07-18)This study was carried out to study the efficacy and short term outcome of sclerotherapy with phenol, to study its complications and compare it to hydrocoelectomy for the treatment of hydroceles at the UTH. The study was ... -
Prevalence of enteropathogens in children with persistent diarrhoea and malnutrition with or without HIV infection before and after nutritional intervention at UTH
(2012-07-18)Persistent diarrhoea leads to malnutrition and the malnutrition that develops predisposes to further persistent diarrhoea. This becomes a persistent diarrhoea-malnutrition - persistent diarrhoea vicious cycle which is a ... -
Pyomyositis and HIV Infection at The University Teaching Hospital
(2012-07-18)A prospective study of pyomyositis and HIV infection was conducted at the emergency admission ward of the University Teaching Hospital.One hundred and three(103) patients were included in the study. The age range was between ... -
Correlates of human umblical cord length and significance of its distribution into the chorionic plate in Zambian infants at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-07-18)There are few documented studies of human umbilical cord length and its insertion into the chorionic plate. However abnormal umbilical cord length (either excessive or shortened) is a known risk factor for adverse perinatal ... -
Prevalence of Plasmodium Falciparum Infection in Febrile Children presenting at the University Teaching Hospital; Clinical Presentation and outcome
(2012-07-18)Fever, which is a feature of many childhood illnesses, is the commonest presentation of falciparum malaria, a common and potentially serious disease.To determine the prevalence of Plasmodium falciparum infection in febrile ... -
A study of indications and complications of the lower limb amputations in the university teaching hospital,Lusaka,Zambia
(2012-07-18)A study to find out the indications and major lower limb amputations was done between October 1997 and April 1999 in the University Teaching Hospital (UTH). The aims and objectives of the study was:1.To determine the ... -
The Clinical and Laboratory setting of Cryptococcal meningitis as seen at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka and to evaluate efficacy of fluoconazole in its therapy
(2012-07-18)Three hundred and sixty seven patients with cryptococcal meningitis were seen during the period from December, 1995 to December, 1996 though only one hundred and thirty patients were actually recruited.This was a prospective ... -
Control of bleeding in transversical prostatectomy at the University Teaching Hospital
(2012-07-18)With increasing age BPH causes a lot of morbidity in men. At UTH 40% of the patients in the urology clinic are those with BPH. Treatment of this condition is both by medical and surgical. The goal of surgery is to remove ... -
An assessment of female adolescent health services : a case of sexually transmitted infections prevention in Lusaka
(2012-07-18)Adolescents form a significant portion of Zambia's population and are being viewed as a target group for health messages and services.Adolescents engage in sexual activities at a very early stage for various reasons. Ihcy ... -
Tuberculosis of the spine : Presentation, Management and short-term outcome of treatment at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-07-10)In this study, 32 patients with tuberculosis of the spine who presented to the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka, Zambia and who satisfied specific inclusion criteria for the study were followed up for a period ...