Browsing University of Zimbabwe Theses and Dissertations Collection by Title
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Baseline sero-survey of rubella virus prevalence in pregnant women in Harare and incidence of rubella in Zimbabwe during 2009-2011 measles outbreak.
(2014-03-17)Rubella virus is a teratogen that may induce foetal death or Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) in the newborn. A baseline sero-survey was carried out in Harare to determine the population susceptible to Rubella virus amongst ... -
Baseline Serological Markers of Hepatitis B Virus Co-Infection in the Development of Antiretroviral Therapy for Africa (DART) Population of Human Immuno Deficiency Virus Infected Patients
(2013-03-06)Hepatitis B virus (HBV) seroprevalence and serology profiles were retrospectively determined for 957 individuals in the Development of Antiretroviral Therapy for Africa (DART), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected ... -
Best practices for intrapartum care in Zimbabwean health facilities
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2006)Evidence-based interventions to ensure a good outcome during childbirth are widely available. Their applicability in various settings depends on local conditions and the resources available. Best practices during normal ... -
Bilharzioma of the fallopian tube: A case report
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2015)Schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia is an infection caused by trematode flatworms of any species of the genus Schistosoma. At least 261 million people in 74 countries are infected, and of these, 90% are in Sub- Saharan ... -
Blood and Urine Lead Levels in Adults Attending Harare Polyclinics
(2013-11)Lead is a toxic environmental pollutant and exposure to it can produce serious adverse health effects in adults and children. There is no safe exposure to lead, however the CDC recommends adult blood lead level (BLL) of < ... -
Body fluid shifts in soldiers after a jogging/walking exercise in the heat: effects of water and electrolyte solution on rehydration
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Objectives: To examine the relationships between dehydration and body fluid shifts and the effects of ingesting water or oral rehydration solution or no fluid during and after exercise in the heat [mean (SE)] temperature, ... -
Breast cancer and HIV: a single institution review of a non-AIDS defining cancer in women in the setting of high HIV prevalence
(2013-08)BACKGROUND The prevalence of HIV infection is high in sub Saharan Africa. However the impact of this high prevalence on breast cancer incidence, pathogenesis, age, stage at presentation, treatment response and toxicity ... -
Cancer of the cervix: knowledge, beliefs and screening behaviours of health workers in Mudzi District in Mashonaland East Province, Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2003)Objective: To assess the knowledge, beliefs and screening behaviours on cervical cancer among health workers in Mudzi District, Design: Cross sectional survey. Settings: Mudzi District Hospital and all the 20 rural health ... -
Carcinoma of the Thyroid at Harare Histopathology Laboratory (Zimbabwe)
(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 ... -
Celebral filariasis caused by acanthochoilonema perstans
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Choledochal cyst associated with HIV (Human Immunodeficincy Virus) disease
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Choledochal cysts are believed to be congenital dilatations of the intrahepatic or extrahepatic bile ducts, or both, of unkown aetiology-.1 They were first described by Vital and Ezler in 1723.2 However, the aetiology of ... -
Clinical falciparum malaria: Its severity, types, splenomegaly, association with malnutrition and criteria for diagnosis
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1983-12)A clinical study of 78 consecutive cases - almost all by P. falciparum - was carried out. The population is semi-immune. 1. Most of the patients appeared to have contracted the disease when visiting ... -
Clinical laboratory test prices in Zimbabwe: A case of profiteering?
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2012)Objective: To compare the prices charged for clinical laboratory tests in Zimbabwean institutions with those o f similar institutions abroad. Design: An online analytical cross sectional study was conducted Setting: An ... -
Clinical pharmacologist wanted - where?
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 1999)Many people could define with ease the job of a cardiologist, a paediatrician or an obstetrician. However, only a few would have any clear idea of how a clinical pharmacologist might fill a day. Indeed, within the medical ... -
Co-morbidity of diabetes mellitus and HIV in patients attending the ART clinic Parirenyatwa hospital 2015
(2016-11)Background: Zimbabwe has a double burden of diseases, with HIV epidemic and increased prevalence of diabetes mellitus. Since the roll out of Anti Retroviral Therapy in 2004 at Parirenyatwa OI clinic, Nucleoside Reverse ... -
Comparative evaluation and assessment of the diagnostic usefulness of four commercial HIV-l/HIV-2 antibody assays using two well-characterized serum panels from Blood Transfusion Service and the National Health Laboratory services in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2001)Objective: To evaluate four Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ( ELISA) HIV kits for possible use as a combination at the National Health Laboratory Services (NHLS) in Zimbabwe. Design: Laboratory evaluation, sensitivity, ... -
Comparison of CD4+ T-Cell changes in response to highly active antiviral therapy (HAART) in adolescents and children enrolled at Parirenyatwa Hospital Family Care Centre (2005-2010) - Secondary Data Analysis
(2013-08)Background In general, there is an increase in CD4 cell count after initiating on HAART. Despite an increasing trend of access to HAART there is a paucity of studies examining the changes in CD4 count over time in Zimbabwe ... -
Comparison of In Vitro bioavailability of proprietary propranolol preparations
(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 ... -
Comparison of retention in care rates among HIV-infected older persons and young adults on higly active antiretroviral therapy at a tertiary hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2016-05)Objective: To evaluate differences in retention in care rates between older individuals and young adults initiated on HAART and to determine the baseline characteristics that are associated with retention in care. Design: ... -
Compliance and loss to follow up of HIV negative and positive mothers recruited from a PMTCT programme in Zimbabwe
(University of Zimbabwe, College of Health Sciences, 2007)Objective: To describe the methodological challenges of a nine months follow up study of mothers recruited from a national Prevention of Mother To Child Transmission (PMTCT) programme with regards to defaulters, drop outs ...