Browsing University of Zimbabwe Theses and Dissertations Collection by Title
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The clinical presentation of gastric neoplasms in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1983-11) -
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) -
The Prevalence and Factors Associated with Gender Based Violence among Zimbabweans Deported through Beitbridge District, Matabeleland South Province, Zimbabwe, 2013.
(2013-08)Background: Gender Based Violence (GBV) is gaining recognition in Zimbabwe due to rising prevalence and long term health consequences of the survivors. Beitbridge district handles an influx of deported migrants over any ... -
The prevalence and morbidity associated with ectopic pregnancies at Harare central and Parirenyatwa hospitals
(2013-08)Introduction Ectopic pregnancy is amongst the top causes of maternal morbidity and mortality in the first trimester of pregnancy. It represents one of the commonest gynaecological surgical emergencies in Zimbabwe and ... -
The prevalence of coronary heart disease in human immunodeficiency virus positive individuals in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2016-06)Coronary heart disease is complex with several well established as well as postulated risk factors and pathogenetic mechanisms. This public health problem is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the industrialised ... -
The prevention of maternal death: A continuing challenge
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1986)Pueiperal sepsis, haemorrhage, post abortal sepsis and hypertensive disease remain the main causes of maternal mortality at Harare Maternity Hospital. Lack of antenatal care was a factor in the majority of deaths. Preventative ... -
The principles and practice of the n’anga
(University of Zimbabwe, 1981-04) -
The rate of and indications for enucleations at Sekuru Kaguvi Eye Unit in Harare: a comparative analysis.
(University of Zimbabwe ,College of Health Sciences, 2003-01)Objectives: To determine the rate of and indications for enucleation at Sekuru Kaguvi Eye Unit (SKEU) in Zimbabwe and compare the findings with those from other tertiary eye care centres in the developing world. Design: ...