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Theses/Dissertations from 2009

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The prevalence of postoperative pain following day surgery in the first 48 hours at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Gilbert Mwaka

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Risk of contrast induced nephropathy in HIV patients receiving radiographic contrast at three Aga Khan Hospitals, Sitna A. Mwanzi

Factors associated with depression among elderly in Karachi Pakistan: a matched case control study, Kashmira Nanji

Students' knowledge of and attitudes towards HIV and AIDS: a case study in a rural secondary school, Asha Soud Nassor

The nature of organizational learning in a private school in the Pakistani context, Ali Nawab

Evolution of education in Hunza, the Northern Areas of Pakistan: Views of early teachers of Hunza, Aafiyat Nazar

Possibilities and constraints of mobile learning: a case study of a school leaders' in- service programme in an East African Univeristy, Symon Gachugi Ngatia

Exploring the role of the principal in facilitating students' leadership in secondary school in Karachi, Pakistan, Sahib Nigar

Teacher performance appraisal: A tool for professional development, Taj Un Nisa

Factors affecting the effectiveness of school staff meetings: a study of two high schools in Northern Kenya, Boyo Bernard Odhiambo

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Median values for second-trimester maternal serum αlpha fetoprotein and human chorionic gonadotrophin (double test) at Aga Khan University Hospital-Nairobi, Nancy A. Okinda

Enhancing ESL learners' oral communication through use of discussion strategy: an action research study, Teresa Akinyi Okoth

Enhancing ESL learners' oral communication through use of dicussion strategy: an action research study, Treresa Akinyi Okoth

Teachers assessment practices during instruction in a biology classroom in Nairobi, Kenya, Makatia Apopo Olisa

The head teachers' role in school improvement: a case study of a primary school in Dar es salaam, Tanzania, Samuel Owino Oluoch

Science teachers' perceptions of the role of practical work and their influence on the teaching of secondary school science: a case study, Ambrose Ouma Omolo

Enhancing ESL learners' understanding of reading comprehension: An action research, Angela Achieng Otieno

The use of mathematics register as a reflection of conceptual understanding: an exploratory study, Nick Vincent Otuma

Exploring patterns in conceptions and enactment of democracy by secondary school teachers in Karachi, Pakistan, Karim Panah

The role of schools in raising HIV and AIDS awareness among students in public secondary school in the urban district of Zanzibar., Safia Ali Rijaal

The prevalence of Anemia and Malaria, and their association, among pregnant women attending antenatal clinics in Laghman Province, Afghanistan : a cross-sectional study, Mohammad Nadir Sahak

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Use of Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) to improve Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of intracranial pathology, done at Aga Khan University, Joyce Sande

Factors affecting retention and motivation of doctors working in basic health units of district Abbottabad, Sayed Masoom Shah

Exploring students' responses to inquiry approach to teaching in a lower secondary science classroom, Zulfiqar Ali Shah

Exploring a principal's decision-making processes with regard to professional development of teachers, engendering a culture of professional development in the school, Abdul Sharif

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The influence of antiretroviral therapy on QTc interval amongst HIV patients at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Jay Shavadia

Exploring in-charge teachers' academic and administrative experiences at religious education centres (REC) in Karachi, Sadia Iqbal Sheikh

Patients' teaching and their preparedness for discharge after a day surgery, Nuzhat Sultana

Exploring teaching practices and their influence on students' learning experiences of the English language in class 1, Umbreen Sultana

Exploring the process of teaching literature review: Possibilities and challenges, Huzefa Tawawalla

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A comparative study of the genotype MTBDRplus® assay against a standard culture method for diagnosis and drug susceptibility testing of tuberculosis, Peris W. Thamaini

The practice of newly qualified teachers induction: A case study of a national secondary school in Kenya., Joseph Kennedy Karanja Thuo

Teachers' experience in enhancing active participation of the physically challenged learners in a classroom., Muchere Japheth Wanga

Universal precautions: compliance by health care workers at first level care facilities in rural areas of Swabi, in North West frontier provence of Pakistan, Muhammad Tahir Yousafzai

Theses/Dissertations from 2008

Causes of low enrollment in physics in national examinations in secondary schools in Bondo district, Kenya, Okoth Dominick Adipo

Teacher leadership : Exploring islamiyat teachers' understanding of their role & their practices in leading their subject CT at a private school in Karachi, Sajad Ahmad

Investing job satisfaction of teachers in Karachi, Pakistan: A survey study, Fida Ali

Exploring practices and view of a bilingual English teacher regarding the role of first language in teaching speaking skills at the primary level, Shaukat Ali

Predictors of pregnancy loss in Afghan women presenting to tertiary care hospital-Kabul Afghanistan : case control study, Sayed Ataullah

Teachers’ perceptions of school environment in private schools of Karachi, Shamuil Badruddin

Teaching writing in ESL classrooms: Study of two Advanced Diploma in Education: English language teaching graduates practices, Abdullah Baig

Tracing the pathways: Exploring the journey of women primary school head teacher incharge teacher, Salima Rahim Baig

Pharmacological basis for the medicinal use of berberis vulgaris and bergenia ligulata in urolithiasis, Samra Bashir

Cooperative learning: Classroom based teacher support through action research., Betty Chepkirui Betts

Teacher burnout: A leadership perspective and measures to reduce it, Amynah Sadiq Bhaidani

Enrollment and retention of girls in public primary schools in Tabora municipality., Euphrasia Christopher Buchuma

Exploring leadership challenges in a primary school for under-privileged working children in Karachi, Shamsah Raheem Dhanani

Effects of result-based funding mechanisms on maternal and child health: a systematic literature review, Mohammad Faisal

Headteachers' professional support for teachers in public secondary schools in Kenya., Mushira Mukokho Fredrick

Facilitating social studies teachers to use issue-based inquiry, Sadia Hanif

Exploring the use of literary texts to develop moral values in grade six of a private school in Karachi, Pakistan, William Charles Kir Henderson

Facilitating social studies teachers to use issue based enquiry in a government school, Shafqat Hussain

Understanding the sustainability and institutionalization of change initiatives for school improvement, Shahzad Hussain

Preparation and development of public secondary schools headteachers for school leadership in Kenya., Nandwah Ibrahim

Understanding the role of principal in managing school discipline: A case study, Muhammad Iqbal

The use of information communication technology (ICT) in teaching and learning: A case study of a public teachers' college in Tanzania, Bakari Ghumpi Issa

The beliefs and practices of secondary school teachers about teaching of Islamiat: A case study, Zahid Ali Jatoi

Exploring the role of a head teacher in leading a rural government high school of District Ghotki, Sindh, Syed Dhani Bux Shah Jillani

Teachers' perceptions of teacher advisory centers in school based teacher development: A case of Ruiru division, Thika district of Kenya., Francis Karanja Kagua

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Triple test assessment and a scoring system to predict the presence of breast cancer at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Aideed A. Kahie

High achieving schools of AKU-EB: Leadership roles and practices, Atai Karim

Perceptions of stakeholders on HIV/AIDS education: The case of Islamic secondary school., Khamis Mmanga Khamis

Practices of strategic planning in a private secondary school in Karachi, Dur Wali Khan

A case study: Formative classroom assessment practices of two lower secondary teachers of mathematics in an English medium private school of Karachi, Mousa Ullah Khan

How to appraisers and appraisees experience teacher performance appraisal in a private secondary school in Karachi, Pakistan, Musa Ali Khan

Learning to lead people with emotional intelligence in an educational context, Sher Alam Khan

Students' perceptions on the use of ICT in learning: A case study of a secondary school in Mombasa, Kenya., Ang'ondi Enos KIforo

Supporting teachers to enhance students' classroom talk in a public secondary school in a Dar es salaam., Lucy Jepchumba Kurui

Behavioural problems among children living in orphanage facilities in Karachi, Pakistan: comparison of children in an SOS village with children in conventional orphanage : a cross-sectional study, Zohra Sultan Ali Lassi

Teachers' and headteachers' perceptions of teacher leadership in public secondary schools in Dar es salaam: Possibilities and constraints, Joyce Chepkirui Mabwai

School practices as a parental involvement (DE) motivators: A case public secondary school in Mombasa, Muigai Charles Maina

Discovering identities of teachers of English in Pakistan, Zaigham Aizad Malik

Exploring the role of the head teacher in developing culture of teamwork among teachers, Mansur Mansurov

Exploring processes of career guidance and counseling practices in a private education network in Karachi, Pakistan, Noureen Aziz Merchant

Implementing ‘assessment as learning to develop students’ conceptual understanding in a secondary school Chemistry classroom of a government school in Karachi, Khosh Mir

Roles of parents in inclusion of their children with sen in a mainstream school, Malika Mir

Day care surgery at a new university teaching hospital: a review out of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Edwin Mogere

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Day care surgery at a new university teaching hospital: a review out of the Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, Edwin Mogere

Students and teachers' experiences of using English as a language of instruction in a public secondary school in Dar es salaam., Petronilla Gaceri Mugiro

How the laboratory rules shape the students' views of the laboratory as a learning environment., Rosemary Muteitsi Muhigi

Practice of teacher leadership: A comprative case study of two primary schools in Dar es salaam, Tanzania., Aneela Altaf Mukhi

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Prevalence, risk factors and outcome of acute kidney injury at the Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, Peter W. Munyu

The challenges left-handed students face in secondary school science laboratories: The case of Kenyan National girls' secondary school., Malusi Benerdeta Mwikali

Self evaluation processes and school improvement, Almas Nadeem

Exploratory study on how HIV/AIDS education is taught in two secondary schools in Dar es salaam,Tanzania, Alice Mwihaki Ndungu

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A randomised comparative clinical trial of prokinetic agents and proton pump inhibitors in H. pylori negative non-ulcer dyspepsia, Mzee Ngunga

Questioning practices in a lower secondary social studies classroom, Shamsun Nisa

An exploration of the reading habits in English of form one students in three government secondary schools in Dar es salaam, Tanzania, Charles Olonda Osore

Exploring a female and a male secondary school head teachers' experiences of leading school improvement, Didar Panah

Leadership approaches of principals in government and private schools: Teachers perceptions, Hazir Panah

A case study of alternative assessment practices in a CCAC graduate primary science classroom, in a community-based school in Pakistan, Sharif Panah

Exploring the role of a head teacher in the teaching learning process of schools, Bilqees Inayat Ali Patel

Factors influencing infection control management at Civil Hospital Karachi : a qualitative case study, Shagufta Perveen

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Primary health care providers’ knowledge and practices on asthma management within Dar es salaam region health facilities, John C. Rwegasha

How does community HMIS work? perception of lady health workers and supervisors about LHW-MIS in tehsil Mansehra, NWFP, Bilal Saleem

Students’ perceptions about the symbols, letters and signs in algebra and how do these affect their learning of algebra: A case study in a government girls secondary school, Karachi, Pakistan, Mashooque Ali Samo

Influence of the teacher's perception about teaching and learning in an inclusive classroom in Dar es salaam- Tanzania., Settenda Sarah

Cell cycle modulations during Hepatitis C Virus associated disease progression, Saira Sarfraz

Coverage and predictors of vaccination among children 12-23 months of age in district Muzaffarabad, Pakistan, Shafiq-Ur-Rehman

The importance of a middle leaders support for teachers in implementation of the curriculum in primary classes, Alima Bibi Shah