Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences ETDs: Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Association of serum c-reactive protein concentrations with severity of preeclampsia and imminent eclampsia in pregnant women in Zimbabwe
(2016-11)Preeclampsia is a hypertensive disorder in 3-7% of all pregnant women characterised by elevated blood pressure and proteinuria. It is a chief source of morbidity and mortality worldwide. The health of both the preeclamptic ... -
A survey of anaesthetic drug availability: Impact on practice of anaesthesia and patient care in Harare
(2016-11)Objectives: To investigate how common anaesthetic drug shortages are, how they affect the practice of anaesthesia and patient care in Harare. Methodology: A multicentre prospective observational study of anaesthetic ... -
Effect of irbesartan on blood glucose levels in a mice model of type 2 diabetes mellitus
(2016-11)Angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) have been reported to affect glycaemic control in both animals and humans. A few studies have evaluated the effects of irbesartan on blood glucose levels. However, only one study evaluated ... -
An analysis of the visual acuity outcomes following surgical repair of penetrating corneal injuries among patients seen at Sekuru Kaguvi Hospital (SKH), eye unit at Parirenyatwa Central Hospital in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2016-11)Trauma is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in most disciplines in the practice of medicine and constitutes a great proportion of patients seen in emergency departments. Ocular trauma causes significant visual ... -
Prevalence of Cutaneous Human Papillomavirus infections at Parirenyatwa hospital's Kaposi Sarcoma Clinic and the Opportunistic Infections Clinic: Association with Non- Melanoma Skin Cancers
(2016-11)Human papillomavirus (HPV) types from the Betapapillomaviruses (ß-HPVs) genus are ubiquitous in non-melanoma skin cancers (NMSC), hyperkeratotic skin warts and in cancer free skin biopsies among fair skinned races. There ... -
Preoperative anxiety levels in obstetric patients receiving spinal anaesthesia: Does an information booklet reduce anxiety and improve quality of anaesthesia?
(2016-11)OBJECTIVE: To look at levels of preoperative anxiety in patients who are to have caesarian section under spinal anaesthesia and determine if availing an information booklet to the patients would reduce anxiety. MATERIALS ... -
A study to determine the relationship between prevalence of late stage diagnosis of cervical cancer and number of comorbid illness in women aged 65 years and above in Zimbabwe
(2016-11)The elderly are currently the fastest growing population worldwide. Illnesses arising with advancing age, like hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dementia, Alzheimer’s and vascular disorders are complicating cervical cancer ... -
Renal dysfunction in HIV positive patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)
(2016-11)BACKGROUND: The use of HAART has turned HIV/AIDS into a chronic disease and people live longer. They now present with complications related to the treatment, ageing process and the virus itself. Renal dysfunction is a ... -
Factors associated with defaulting among women initiated on option B+ in urban clinics- 2015
(2016-06)Introduction: We carried out this study to describe the demographic characteristics of the mothers on Option B+ at Budiriro, Mabvuku, Rutsanana and Kuwadzana poly-clinics. To determine the patient level factors, the service ... -
Relationship between knowledge levels of high active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and adherence levels of HAART among HIV positive pregnant women aged 15 to 49 years attending antenatal care at Marondera provincial hospital, Family Child Health department, Zimbabwe
(2016-06)Vertical transmission of HIV from mother to child remains a problem in Zimbabwe and the world over. HAART adherence rate of at least 95% is essential and it is noted that it can reduce vertical transmission by less than ... -
Factors associated with sexually transmitted infections among youths in Umguza district, 2014
(2016-06)Annually, the World reports five hundred million sexually transmitted infections (WHO 2010). Sexually transmitted infections if not treated early have serious consequences to the youth. These effects range from those ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence of post-tuberculosis airflow obstruction in patients who have completed pulmonary tuberculosis treatment at two infectious disease hospitals in Zimbabwe
(2016-06)Tuberculosis (TB) is a major cause of death worldwide. About two thirds of patients develop impaired pulmonary function after completion of pulmonary TB treatment. It seems a high proportion of TB deaths are due to post-TB ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for diabetes chronic complications in Harare, Zimbabwe
(2016-06)Background: Diabetes is a chronic condition which often causes severe long term complications which compromise quality of life and burdens health care systems and can cause permanent disability and even death. The incidence ... -
Assessment of the absorption profile of ascorbic acid as a biomarker for moringa oleifera lam absorption after a bolus oral dose
(2016-06)Moringa oleifera Lam is a medicinal plant used in the management of various ailments in many countries. Despite being used widely, the rate and extent of absorption of these compounds from the ingested Moringa leaf powder ... -
Factors associated with respiratory distress in the newborn, Harare maternity hospital, 2013
(2016-05)Introduction: Globally, 4 million babies die each year in the first four weeks of life, the neonatal period. Neonatal deaths account for nearly 40% of deaths worldwide in children less than five years old. Neonatal ... -
Assessment of risk perception of teratogenicity of commonly used drugs among pregnant women
(2016-05)Background: Drug therapy in pregnancy is common practice and most women are concerned about effects of drugs to the unborn child. Objective: To determine the teratogenicity risk perception of commonly used medicines ... -
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 ... -
Factors associated with late presentation to HIV/AIDS care in Harare City , 2015
(2016-05)Introduction: Despite widespread awareness and publicity concerning HIV care and advances in treatment, many patients still present late in their HIV disease. Preliminary review of the ART registers at Wilkins and Beatrice ...
