Browsing University of Zimbabwe Theses and Dissertations Collection by Title
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Susceptibility of Zimbabwean Streptococcus agalactiac (group B streptococcus',; GBS) isolates to four different antibiotics
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Objective: To establish the susceptibility of Zimbabwean GBS strains isolated from hospitalised patients to four antibiotics. Design: Cross sectional survey. Settings: Four regions of Zimbabwe (Bindura, Bulawayo, Harare, ... -
Tetanus neonatorum treated with chlorpromazine, tetanus antiserum and penicillin
(University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1957-03) -
The African in transition
(University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1959-09) -
The association between knowledge levels regarding male circumcision and uptake of male circumcision among males aged 18 to 45 years at Nyanga District Hospital Manicaland province
(2016-11)The purpose of the study was to determine the association between knowledge levels regarding male circumcision and male circumcision uptake among males aged 18 to 45 years at Nyanga District Hospital Manicaland Province. ... -
The blood pressure in advanced urinary bilharziasis
(University of Rhodesia, 1962-02)Hypertension may at times ensue when there is back pressure ori one or both kidneys, from disease in Lhe ureter or from increased bladder tension which is reflected back on the kidneys. It would seem, however, that ... -
The causes of delayed diagnosis of cancer of the cervix in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986-02)Patients in Africa often present with advanced malignancy. Fifty patients with cancer of the cervix were interviewed to determine factors contributing to the late diagnosis of cancer. The average patient delay in seeking ... -
The clinical presentation of gastric neoplasms in Zimbabwe
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The Development of Community Care in Psychiatry
(1983)The theoretical considerations underlying the transfer of psychiatric care from the mental hospital to the community are discussed. The principal provisions of the British programme are set out. viz. 1.The establishment ... -
The effect of a single low dose propofol at the end of the operation in reducing post operative nausea and vomiting ( PONV) in women undergoing laparoscopic gynaecological surgery at Parirenyatwa hospital.
(2013-06-26)Objectives To determine the effectiveness of single low dose propofol in reducing PONV in women undergoing laparoscopic gynaecological surgery. To describe factors associated with nausea and vomiting in women undergoing ... -
The effect of simvastatin and rosuvastatin on relieving the symptoms of alzheimer's disease in a mouse model
(2016-06)Background: Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia affecting nearly 36million people globally. None of the currently approved drugs prevent or even slow the course of the disease. Objective: To ... -
The effects of weighting in the regression analysis of survey data collected using non-probabilistic sampling methods: A secondary data analysis
(2017-06)Introduction When surveys are conducted especially for hidden populations, data is rarely collected using random sampling which is the ideal way to collect representative data. However, it is common practice to analyse ... -
The frequency and bladder calcification in a sample of boys at St. Mary's Mission, Salisbury
(University College of Rhodesia, 1965-01) -
The geography of diabetes and vascular occlusive disease in relation to chromium
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986)Prima facie evidence is presented that, where naturally occuring chromium in water supplies occurs, it is associated with a lower prevalence of diabetes and a lower incidence of mortality from vascular occlusive disease. It ... -
The HIV profile of patients with invasive cervical cancer at Harare's Central hospitals
(2016-11)A cross sectional, descriptive study of Invasive Cervical Cancer(ICC) patients managed at Harare’s 2 central hospitals. The association of HIV with ICC has been investigated by several studies, however there is no published ... -
The impact of time taken from referral to admission into the intensive care unit on mortality and duration of admission
(2016-05)This study investigated the effect of time taken from patient referral to ICU to the admission time and its effect on patient mortality and length of stay. Methods A prospective descriptive study of emergency medical ... -
The Incidence of gall-stones in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, 1981-02) -
The iron status of Zimbabwe blood donors
(2013-09)Background Transfusion medicine is a distinct and expanding discipline with a vital role in the health care system, according to the permanent secretary in the ministry of health and child welfare. In Zimbabwe the number ... -
The need for peri-operative supplemental oxygen
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2002)Molecular oxygen is a colourless and odourless gas which is essential to life. It accounts for 21% of the atmospheric air. Apart from its central role in oxidative phosphorylation to produce biological energy in the form ... -
The opportunities for research in the Department of Anatomy
(University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, 1965-05) -
The patterns of disease in Africa
(University College of Rhodesia, 1971-04)