Browsing University of Zimbabwe Theses and Dissertations Collection by Title
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Malaria in pregnancy
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2008)It is estimated that, nearly five billion episodes of clinical malaria occur worldwide each year. The disease causes about three million deaths annually with Africa suffering 90% of this burden.'it is also estimated that ... -
Management and outcomes of antepartum hemorrhage at Harare maternity hospital
(2016-11)Background: Antepartum haemorrhage and its complications are responsible for a significant proportion of maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality worldwide. At Harare Maternity Hospital, the incidence, major causes, ... -
Mercury poisoning: Prevalence, knowledge and frequency of gold panning and doing retort among alluvial gold panners in Chiweshe and Tafuna communal lands in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Objectives: To estimate the prevalence of mercury poisoning, to estimate the knowledge level that mercury can be a poison, and to establish the frequency of gold panning and doing retorts. Design: Cross sectional ... -
Metabolic effects of carbon dioxide insufflation during laparoscopic surgery: Changes in pH, arterial partial pressure of carbon dioxide (PaCO2) and end tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2).
(2013)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to assess the effects of low tidal volume ventilation on patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery on partial pressure of carbon dioxide, arterial to end tidal carbon dioxide gradient ... -
Microbiology of puerperal sepsis and its clinical implications among HIV-infected and HIV-uninfected women in a hospital sample in Zimbabwe
(2017-07)Title: Microbiology of puerperal sepsis and its clinical implications in a Hospital sample in Zimbabwe Introduction: Puerperal sepsis is infection of the female genital tract occurring at any time between the rupture ... -
Molecular detection and identification of genital human papillomavirus genotypes in female college students by polymerase chain reaction and DNA sequencing in Harare
(2016-05)Introduction and objectives: The human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide and are a major cause of morbidity and mortality amongst women. World-wide, data on HPV infection ... -
Morbidity changes between HIV unexposed uninfected and HIV exposed uninfected children in Harare –a secondary data analysis
(2012-08-31)Background: Optimising the survival of HIV exposed uninfected (HEU) infants is a major challenge. There is a significant swift increase in the HEU population due to the introduction of the highly active antiretroviral ... -
Mortality within 24 hours of admission to the Paediatric Unit, Harare Central Hospital, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2012)Objective: To determine the proportion of deaths, characteristics of children and risk factors for mortality within 24hours of admission to a Paediatric hospital in Harare. Study Design'. Prospective cohort study. Settings: ... -
Negative appendicectomy: evaluation of ultrasonography and Alvarado score
(2013)1.1 BACKGROUND High negative appendicectomy rates are no longer acceptable with improvements in imaging techniques and clinical prediction rules. The use of ultrasound and CT scan in addition to clinical assessment and ... -
Non-attendance of treatment review visits among epileptic patients in Gokwe South district: Midlands province, Zimbabwe
(2014-05-21)Epilepsy is the most common condition reported through the psychiatric returns surveillance system in Gokwe South District. The condition is controllable with antiepileptic medication. Review visits attendance is key to ... -
North American blastomycosis in Rhodesia
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North American blastomycosis in Rhodesia
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Not everything acid-fast is Mycobacterium tuberculosis: A case of Nocardia
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)We report a case of a 47 year old woman who presented with a history of motor convulsions and a three month history of an increasingly painful and progressively enlarging mass on the right side of her back. Neurological ... -
Occupational therapy needs of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy in Zimbabwe: Caregivers’ perspectives
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)Objectives: To determine occupational therapy needs of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy living in an urban setting, to identify participation levels in activities of daily living and social activities, to ... -
Occurrence of diabetogenic changes in pregnancy among black women in an urban setting
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2005)Objective: To find out if pregnancy in black Zimbabwean women is a diabetogenic state using basal blood levels of cortisol, insulin, C-peptide and glucose. Methods: 111 women (28 non-pregnant, 29 first trimester, 26 second ... -
Oestrogen transdermal patches for post partum depression in lactating mothers: A case report
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)Oestrogen transdermal patches are now being used in the prophylaxis and treatment of post partum depression. Oestrogens are known to have potential adverse effects on breastfed infants. This case describes jaundice and ... -
Oh no, not Nitric Oxide!
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)Nitric oxide (NO) is a unique, endogenous regulatory molecule that is involved in a wide variety of physiological processes in multiple organ systems. This simple gas functions as a cellular messenger in a broad range of ... -
Organochlorine pesticide residues in Mothers’ milk; evaluation of possible Drug interaction in humans
(2012-08-29)The aim of the study was to investigate exposure levels of organochlorine pesticides (OCPs) in mother’s milk and in selected staple foods. The study also aimed to evaluated effects of 1,1,1-trochloro-2-bis-(4-chlorophenyl)ethane ... -
Outcome of stavudine induced peripheral neuropathy in HIV-1 positive patients switched or substituted to a non-stavudine-based regimen
(2016-06)A study to assess the outcome of Stavudine induced peripheral neuropathy in HIV – 1 positive patients switched or substituted to a non-Stavudine-based regimen. Background : Stavudine is used in combination with other ... -
Outcomes of early post traumatic seizures in head injury patients at Parirenyatwa hospital
(2016-11)Primary Objective; To compare the outcome of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) patients who develop early post traumatic seizures with the outcome of patients with post traumatic seizures who do not develop early post traumatic ...