Browsing University of Zimbabwe Theses and Dissertations Collection by Issue Date

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    • Single dose metrifonate in the treatment of urinary schistosomiasis in an area of low prevalence and intensity of infection 

      Tswana, S.A.; Mason, P.R. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986)
      Urine specimens from 638 primary school children in Gokwe Communal Land were examined for S. haematobium ova, and the 187 (29%) children who were excreting eggs were treated with a single lOmg/kg dose of metrifonate. Futher ...

    • A case report of the use of inflow occlusion and moderate hypothermia for a pulmonary valvotomy: Anaesthetic and surgical management 

      Sleigh, J.W.; Mahalu, W.; Renner, A.A.; Chinyanga, H.M. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986)
      Pulmonary valvotomy was one of the earliest cardiac operations attempted.1 Indeed the success with which it was done did much to dispel the myths of the impossibility of operating on the heart, and ushered in the subsequent ...

    • A prospective study of hypertension in pregnancy at Harare maternity hospital 

      Crowther, C. A. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986)
      rat of patients during a one-month study within the Greater Harare Obstetric Unit. Pre-eclampsia was the most common type of hypertension present in 72 (33,6%) patients. The :pidemiological characteristics of the patients ...

    • The geography of diabetes and vascular occlusive disease in relation to chromium 

      Mossop, R.T. (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 ...

    • Reference values for Urea, Creatinine and Electrolytes in Zimbabwean females 

      Marima-Matarira, H. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986-01)
      The reference values for urea, creatinine and electrolytes were determined in sera of 460 African and 200 Caucasian females. All except creatinine levels are significantly different statistically. African females have lower ...

    • Comparison of In Vitro bioavailability of proprietary propranolol preparations 

      Morton, D.J. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986-01)
      Dissolution rate studies were conducted to compare the release rate of propranolol from two proprietary preparations. Propranolol was released at a faster rate from Rexigen* when compared to Inderal* which suggests that ...

    • Pictorial labels as an aid to increased patient compliance 

      Ndlovu, T.R.; Morton, D.J. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986-01)
      A study was conducted at Pumula Clinic in Bulawayo to assess the usefulness of pictorial labeling in increased patient understanding. The results of the study indicate that compliance was significantly improved by the use ...

    • Typhoid colitis 

      Chikanza, l.C.; Kiire, C.F.; Latif, A.S.; Mason, P.; Neill, P.; Okwanga, P.N.; Olweny, C.L.M. (University of Zimbabwe,College of Health Sciences, 1986-02)
      Salmonellosis is one of the commonest endemic diseases in Tropical Africa. Furthermore, typhoid fever is a disease that is unique to man with no other animal species acquiring an illness similar to man even after oral ...

    • Unusual complications of typhoid fever 

      Chikanza, I.; Latif, A.S.; Neill, P.; Mason, P.; Olweny, C.L.M. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986-02)
      Typhoid fever is endemic in most of tropical Africa. The common complications encountered include perforation, hemorrhage, acute renal failure, cholecystitis, pyelonephritis and pneumonia. Typhoid meningitis and endocarditis ...

    • Lethal congenital malformations in the Greater Harare Obstetric Unit during 1983 

      Crowther, C.; Glyn-Jones, R. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986-02)
      There were 97 perinatal death attributed to congenital malformations in the Greater Harare Obstetric Unit during 1983. This gives an incidence of 2.14/1 000 total births. The central nervous system was the most frequently ...

    • The causes of delayed diagnosis of cancer of the cervix in Zimbabwe 

      Stein, C. M. (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 ...

    • Attitude of medical practitioners to antibiotic prescribing in Zimbabwe 

      Morton, D.J. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986-06)
      The findings indicate that a majority (91%) of medical practitioners are aware of the dangers of antibiotic abuse and consider patient variables in the choice of drug, the dose, and duration of therapy. Combinations of ...

    • Hepatitis B virus markers in dental care personnel practising in Harare 

      Tswana, S.A.; Berejena, C. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1987)
      In a seroepidemiologic study of 600 volunteers the authors detected serologic markers of hepatatis B surface antigen (HBs Ag) in 6 (6%) of the 100 denial-care markers representing a spectrum exposure to blood and patients. ...

    • Theophylline usage in patients with acute asthma presenting to a Central Hospital 

      Mutandwa, P.; Neill, P. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1987)
      A survey was conducted to investigate the medication taken by asthmatics presenting to a casualty department, particularly with reference to theophylline. Serum levels of theophylline were measured to give an indication ...

    • Severe Metabolic Acidosis and “Muti” (traditional herbal medicine) ingestion in young children 

      Nkrumah, F. K.; Nathoo, K. J.; Gomo, Z. A.; Pirie, D. J. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1990)
      Twenty infants ami young children admitted with severe metabolic acidosis and a positive history of ‘muti’ ingestion were investigated. All had accompanying gastroenteritis and significant dehydration. Biochemical data was ...

    • Carcinoma of the Thyroid at Harare Histopathology Laboratory (Zimbabwe) 

      Nkanza, N. K. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1990)
      The carcinoma of the thyroid gland seen at Harare Histopathology Laboratory (Zimbabwe) has been reviewed and analysed. There was a male to female ratio of 1:4. The commonest histological type of tumour was follicular ...

    • An approach to the management of volvulus of the sigmoid colon 

      Faranisi, C. T. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1990)
      The colon involved with the sigmoid volvulus is much thicker than the normal colon. It is easy to handle and holds sutures well. Patients who have sigmoid-colon volvulus do not have much faecal loading. Most of the distension ...

    • Annular subvalvular left ventricular aneurysm: A case report 

      Hakim, J. G.; Gangaidzo, I. T.; Chimuka, D. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1997)
      Annular subvalvular left ventricular aneurysm is a curious condition that has predominantly been seen in Africans. We describe a 36 year old man who presented with chest pain, recurrent syncope and left ventricular failure, ...

    • Use of packed red cells in a major hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe 

      Abayomi, E.A.; Zibwe, G.; Adewuyi, J.O.; Mandisodza, A.; Cakana, A.Z. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)
      Objectives: To document the current pattern of packed red cell (PC) usage and the crossmatch to transfusion ratio (C/T ratio) in a major city teaching hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe. Design: Restropective, (audit). Setting: ...

    • Heteromorpha trifoliata (Dombwe) accelerates acetic acid-induced peptic ulcers: A preliminary study in the rat 

      Osim, E. E.; Maredza, T.; Prasada-Rao, P. V. V; Nhandara, B.; Adeyanju, B.; Duri, Z. J. (University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)
      Objectives: To investigate the effect of H. trifoliata on: (a) acetic acid-induced ulcers, (b) food intake, (c) water intake, (d) weight gain, (e) gastric acid secretion in rats. Design: Comparative study. Setting: Laboratory. ...