Medical Theses and Dissertations: Recent submissions
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Prospective observational study of blood transfusion practices and outcome at the University Teaching Hospital
(2012-07-10)To determine the incidence, common indications,appropriateness and outcome of blood transfusions and blood products among adult in-patients admitted to the University teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia. Prospective ... -
Association of intraleukocytic malaria pigment with disease severity in children with plasmodium falciparum Malaria
(2012-07-10)In malaria diagnosis, peripheral parasitaemia is used as an indicator of malaria severity. However, this does not quantify central sequestration, which is important in the pathogenesis of severe malaria. Intraleukocytic ... -
Use of single dose pre-operative antibiotics in abdominal surgery at the University teaching hospital, Lusaka
(2012-07-10)The objective of the study was to assess the efficacy of a single dose pre-operative antibiotic prophylaxis as compared to post-operative antibiotics in prevention of surgical site infection in elective abdominal surgery ... -
Impact of HIV on childhood morbidity and mortality among underfive chilren hospitalised at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka
(2012-07-10)Zambia is among countries in the Sub-Saharan African with high HIV seroprevalence Rates. In spite an increased awareness campaign concerning the dangers of HIV/AIDS and its prevention, the infection has continued to spread. ... -
Acute respiratory infections in young urban children
(2012-06-26)A study on the knowledge, beliefs and attitude of mothers concerning acute respiratory infections (ARI) was conducted in Kanyama, a Lusaka urban community. Six key informants, a male traditional healer, a female traditional ... -
Carcinoma of the Urinary Bladder in Zambia
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Parliament Radio as a tool for Participatory Communication and good governance:A Casestudy of Mandevu Constituency
(2012-06-26)In order to make Parliament responsive to the demands of multi-party politics, the Parliament of the Republic of Zambia embarked on an ambitious programme in 1993 to reform and modernize itself for good governance. Parliament ... -
A symphysis fundal height nomogram for Lusaka
(2012-06-26)The aim of this study was to construct a symphyseal fundal height (SFH) nomogram for Lusaka and was conducted at the University Teaching Hospital. This was a descriptive prospective study of 276 healthy women with uncomplicated ... -
Prevalence of Iron Defficiency Anemia in Children with malaria
(2012-06-26)Both iron deficiency and malaria on one hand are common in sub-Saharan Africa and the interaction between the two is complex. On the other hand both cause anemia which is one of the most prevalent diseases suffered by ... -
Measles: Factors influencing the morbidity and mortality in the under five year old children at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-06-26)Reported here are factors that influence the morbidity and mortality in hospitalised Zambian children with measles. A prospective study on 2174 children was undertaken to analyse the clinical presentations and complications ... -
HIV/Malaria co-infection: Effect of HIV infection on antimalarial treatment outcomes in children in Zambia
(2012-06-26)Children co-infected with HIV-1 and malaria are more likely to suffer from malaria and may respond poorly to anti-malarial treatment due to immunosuppression resulting from HIV infection. This study provides results of ... -
A study of the prevalence and clinical features of urinary tract infection in children aged between 0-5 years admitted to A-Block paediatric wings of the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
(2012-06-25)Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a common paediatric problem that has not been seriously addressed in Zambia as evidenced by lack of documentation. UTI causes significant morbidity and mortality in the affected children ... -
Short term outcome after fracture of the ankle at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-06-25)In the University Teaching Hospital, fractures of the ankle joint are common and like in most developing countries the majority of ankle fractures are treated non-operatively. This is because of the shortage of resources ... -
Perioperative normovolaemic haemodilution in major elective orthopaedic surgery Lusaka
(2012-06-25)Perioperative Normovolaemic Haemodilution was done on twenty three patients who had major elective orthopaedic surgery both at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka and the Zambian - Italian Orthopaedic Hospital, Lusaka ... -
Bacterial Aetiology, Associated factors and immediate outcome of Neonatal Meningitis at The University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-06-25)Neonatal meningitis is a devastating disease, and its mortality and morbidity is high. At the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Lusaka, however, no study has looked specifically at the disease, and controversy exist ... -
Descriptive study of the prevealence of renal dysfunction in HIV positive patients on highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) and to relate abnormal renal function with urinalysis
(2012-06-22)The high frequency with which elevated creatinine levels and proteinuria occur indicate the importance of closely monitoring serum and urine chemistries in HIV-infected patients, especially those with risk factors for renal ... -
Perioperative normovolaemic haemodilution in major elective orthopaedic surgery Lusaka
(2012-06-22)Perioperative Normovolaemic Haemodilution was done on twenty three patients who had major elective orthopaedic surgery both at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka and the Zambian - Italian Orthopaedic Hospital, Lusaka ... -
The prevalence of malnutrition on medical wards of the University Teaching Hospital
(2012-06-22)Malnutrition is one of the most common associated clinical presentations of patients admitted to the medical wards at the UTH with various medical conditions. It may be a predisposing factor to the disease condition or may ... -
A study of low birthweight infants delivered at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka
(2012-06-22)Low birth weight refers to infants born with a weight of less than 2,500 grams. The weight of a neonate at birth has a significant prognostic value and is a major determinant of child survival. Neonatal mortality and ... -
Surgical management of benign prostatic hyperplasia in the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka
(2012-06-22)A prospective study of the surgical management of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) in the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), Lusaka was carried out over a St St period of one year ( 1 November 1996 to 31 October 1997). ...