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Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Efficacy of preoperative manual detorsion for intravaginal testicular torsion: a systematic review, Ralph Ombati

Reporting on sexual orientation and gender identities in Kenya a study of factors that influence ethical and legal decision-making by print media journalists, Paul Omondi Otieno

Dysglycemia in patients presenting with stroke and acute coronary syndrome at Aga Khan University hospital, Nairobi, Beverly Yongo Owino

Online audiences and gatekeeping: user comments and their influence on editorial processes in newsrooms in Kenya, Beryl Anyango Oywer

What motivates the choice of specialty among medical doctors in Tanzania, THABIT RAMADHANI

Monetising digital content: lessons from Nation Media Group, Augustine Kipkosgei Sang

An exploratory study on the literacy programme of the TAF foundation for out-of-school children, Hoor Siddiqui

Exploring Science pedagogies of elementary teachers: A case study from Sindh, Nosheen Hakim Ali Soomro

Sharing the news: the role of social media in news diffusion and audience building in media houses in Kenya, Isaac Swila

Towards a better tomorrow: Reflective practices of student teachers during practicums in two education colleges of Karachi, Pakistan, Munir Muhammad Iqbal Tharwani

Prevalence and factors associated with undernutrition among children with congenital heart disease at three tertiary hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya., Shamsa Yahya

Feasibiity and acceptability of tele-neurology services at a regional tertiary referral centre: a prospective study., Fazal Yakub

Feasibility and acceptability of tele-neurology services at a regional tertiary referral Centre: a prospective study., Fazal A. Yakub

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Prevalence of depression and factors associated with depressive symptoms among patients diagnosed with benign prostatic enlargement at aga khan university hospital, Nairobi, Husni Abdalla

Comparison of AJCC 7th edition (anatomic) vs AJCC 8th edition (prognostic) staging systems for breast cancer, Issack Mohamed Abdi

Exploring hurdles in timely promotions of government college teachers in Sindh province, Munawar Aftab

Determining the disability status of adult patients post general intensive care unit (ICU) discharge at the Aga Khan university hospital, Nairobi using the world health organization disability assessment schedule 2.0(WHODAS)., Khadija Ahmed

Students’ misconceptions in geometry and measurement: A study of elementary schools in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pervaiz Alam

Knowledge of teachers regarding social anxiety disorder among school going adolescents (12 to 16 Years) in Karachi, Pakistan, Anisa Amir Ali

Assessment of current gaps and implementation barriers in provincial road traffic laws of Sindh, Fazila Firdous Ali

Perception of male healthcare worker about harassment at a tertiary hospital Karachi, Pakistan: A qualitative study, Muhammad AliMurk

Exploring participation of graduate students in an online course: Did this participation result in identity construction?, Abdullah Anwer

An exploratory case study of ICT integration in Mathematics teaching during the covid-19 pandemic, Bibi Asma

Exploring how formative assessment rubric is used in schools to support teaching and learning: a case study of one primary school in Kenya., Jacqueline Bahati Atak

Exploring the emerging leadership model in a non-for-profit high school of Gilgit Baltistan: A grounded theory study research, Abida Bano

Assessment of palliative care needs in a Kenyan intensive care unit based on a trigger-based model., Linda Atero Barasa

Investigating b.ed. (hons.) prospective teachers` beliefs about their self-efficacy as a teacher in the context of Balochistan, Mehnaz Bashir

Exploring classroom assessment practices and their impact on preservice teachers self-efficacy in a selected primary teachers’ college, Uganda., Faith Bisikwa

PATIENTS’ PERCEPTIONS AND UNDERSTANDING OF PRE-OPERATIVE INFORMED CONSENT IN TERTIARY CARE SETTING- DAR-ES-SALAAM, STEVEN MICHAEL ESANJU

Patients’ perceptions and understanding of pre-operative informed consent in tertiary care setting- Dar-es-salaam, Steven Michael Esanju

Perceptions of AKU-EB secondary school students about different learning activities in the physics classroom: Comparison across gender in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, Muhammad Fida

Parental knowledge and attitudes towards food allergy, Namuli Jane Francis

LIFESTYLE HABITS ASSOCIATED WITH ADOLESCENT OVERWEIGHT AND OBESITY IN ILALA DISTRICT, DAR ES SALAAM, GLORIA JOSIAH GACHOCHA

Lifestyle habits associated with adolescent overweight and obesity in Ilala district, Dar es salaam, GLORIA JOSIAH GACHOCHA

Inferior vena cava collapsibility index versus passive leg raise for the assessment of fluid responsiveness in non-intubated spontaneously breathing septic patients, Anne-Marie Githaiga

The prevalence of albuminuria in children with chronic kidney disease in two tertiary hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya, Mercy Wambui Githumbi

Exploring the factors associated with the quality of pedagogical practices of elementary school science teachers across Pakistan: A secondary analysis, Syed Hassan

Regularisation of contract teachers in school education and literacy department (SELD), government of Sindh, Aftab Hussain

Productive uses of the results of teachers’ performance appraisal for teacher development in public schools of district Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Akhtar Hussain

Confronting a crisis: How leadership reacted during Covid 19 pandemic: A case of two private schools of Karachi, Pakistan, dealing with the challenges of online teaching and learning, Dur E Zainab Hussain

Mothers’ experiences of applying into their caregiving practices ECD knowledge learned through midwife counselling sessions, Uzma Hussain

Exploring a headteacher’s role in safeguarding children’s learning and wellbeing during the covid-19 pandemic in Gilgit-Baltistan, Rahim Ibrahim

Exploring teachers’ use of the inquiry-based framework in teaching english language in the international baccalaureate programme: a case of a private primary school, in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania., Shazma Mehboob Jaffer

Accessibility of mathematics examinations to students with hearing impairment: a case study of a school for the deaf in Nyeri County-Kenya, Peter Mwangi Kabethi

Prevalence and social determinants of alcohol use disorders in patients attending primary care clinics in Nairobi Kenya, Verah Kabwayi

Outcomes of cardiac surgery at the Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi – a one year review, Nelly Joseph Kahamba

Role of rotavirus vaccine in reducing diarrheal episodes among children aged 6 months to 2 years at private PHC clinics in Karachi: A mixed method study, Sehrish Karim

Performance in mortality prediction of SAPS 3 And MPM0-III scores among adult patients admitted to the ICU of a private tertiary referral hospital in Tanzania, NADEEM KASSAM

Performance in mortality prediction of SAPS 3 And MPM0-III scores among adult patients admitted to the ICU of a private tertiary referral hospital in Tanzania: A single center retrospective cohort study, Nadeem Kassam

Validity and acceptability of the Kiswahili-paediatric gait, arms, legs and spine (pgals) screening tool at a tertiary referral hospital in Kenya, JACQUELINE EVARIST KAWISHE

Facilitating students in solving word problems in Mathematics, Naheedullah Khan

School head-driven professional development sessions: How do these sessions improve teachers’ classroom practices in a private secondary school in upper Chitral?, Noor Azam Khan

Exploring perceptions and practices of Pakistan Studies teachers with regards to enhancing civic engagement among secondary grade students in Gilgit-Baltistan, Qayyum Khan

Initial exploration of status and reason for tobacco use among out of school children in Karachi, Pakistan, Hajra Khwaja

Whatsapp in the newsroom: utilisation of WhatsApp in journalistic practices in Kenya, Valerie R.A. Koga

Correlation between disease severity and health-related quality of life among patients with fibromyalgia syndrome, Janet Chebet Koros

Fact-checking in the digital era: a multi-case study of how newsrooms address disinformation during breaking news, Mary Nyambura Kulundu Ms

ECE teachers self-reported pedagogical quality of early childhood education environments of private preschools in Karachi, Pakistan, Aimen Lakhani

Exploring tutors’ pedagogical practices in the teaching and learning of mathematics education: a case of three primary teachers’ colleges in Eastern Uganda., Geofrey Mabonga

Helping Pakistan studies and Islamiyat teachers from the selected public school in Hyderabad teach civic skills through concrete experiences: An action research study at secondary level, Misbah Madad

Conflict management approaches practiced by public heads of secondary schools and teachers in Hai District, Daniel Samwel Maeda

Depression among medical residents in Dar es salaam, Tanzania, GODFREY MAGOTI

Exploring teachers’ questioning practices during teaching and learning of mathematics: a case study of a secondary school in Taita Taveta County, Kenya, Caroline M. Makato

Efficacy of nerve blocks on immediate post caesarean delivery functionality, Dorothy Makena

Enhancing learners’ reading comprehension skills using multimodality in a form two classroom in a public secondary school in Taita Taveta County: an action research., Lilian Mandilla

Survival outcomes and prognostic factors affecting survival in patients with metastatic breast cancer, Mwongeli Matheka

Effect of Audit and Feedback on Adherence to Guidelines for the Management of Suspected Acute Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections by Medical Officers in Outpatient Settings- A Randomized Controlled Trial, Florence Njeri Mbatia

Prevalence and severity of malnutrition in people living with HIV on chronic haemodialysis in Dar es Salaam., Hanifa Mbithe

Immunophenotypic expression profile of multiple myeloma cases at a tertiary hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, Isabella Chelagat Mengich

Sensitivity of a preanaesthesia screening and triage tool in identifying high risk patients: A diagnostic accuracy study, Brian Kiplagat Misoi

CLINICAL PRESENTATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH ADVERSE OUTCOMES AMONG PATIENTS ADMITTED WITH DENGUE AT A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN DAR ES SALAAM., NAKIGANDA JOHN MKASA

Clinical presentations associated with adverse outcomes among patients admitted with dengue at a tertiary hospital in Dar es salaam., Nakiganda John Mkasa

Coverage of climate change issues in Kenyan print media: a case of Daily Nation and Standard newspapers, Esther Wanja Mungai

Health-related quality of life of children with gastroesophageal reflux disease after nissen fundoplication and gastrostomy tube insertion, Felix Wafula Musibi

Place of solutions journalism in coverage of a crisis: examining reporting of covid-19 pandemic in Kenyan newspapers, Rebecca Mutheu Mutiso Ms

Viability of free newspapers in the Kenyan market: a case of The People Daily, Veronica Wambui Mwangi

Defying the gendered norm; a case of girls’ successful enrollment, participation and achievement in science subjects in a public secondary school in Taita Taveta County, Kenya, Alice Machocho Mwang'ombe

Exploring the use of gamification in the teaching and learning of English grammar in a private secondary school classroom in Mombasa County, Lydia Nasike Nabangi

Exploring the primary grade teachers` perceptions and practices about gender equity and related issues in education specifically in teaching and learning in co-education primary level classrooms of a semi-government school in Sindh, Rabia Naimatullah

Drought and food security in Kenya: content analysis of the Nation and the Standard newspapers 2018-2019, Mark Simiyu Namaswa

The learning experiences of Karachi based public school students during Covid-19 pandemic: A phenomenological study, Rozmeen Nazimuddin

News media framing of femicide: an analysis of Kenyan newspapers’ reports on the killing of two women, Rose Wangui Ng'ang'a

Assessing market readiness and uptake of VOD among university students in Nairobi, Joan Wetumi Njaro Ms

Association of helicobacter pylori caga and vaca genotypes with gastric adenocarcinoma in Kenya, Priscilla Waithira Njenga

Planned delivery at 37 weeks gestation versus expectant management for non-severe chronic hypertension, a systematic review., Jackson Njuguna

The utility of an initial point-of-care lactate in predicting in-hospital mortality among adult patients with sepsis and septic shock at the emergency department of a tertiary hospital in Nairobi, Gicheru B. Nyachira

Characterization of young hypertensive patients aged between 18 – 40 years, Kelvin Orare Nyanchoka

The use of the flipped classroom approach in the teaching of english in a public secondary school in Nairobi County, Kenya: an action research study, Ovin Nyakango Nyarango

Students’ attitudes towards learning chemistry using mobile phone simulations: a case of two secondary schools in Dar es salaam Region., Ahmed Mbaruku Nyenga

Bleeding complications in patients on new oral anticoagulants for venous thromboembolism in Kenya, Antonina Zebby Obayo

Bleeding complications in patients on new oral anticoagulants for venous thromboembolism in Kenya, Antonina Zebby Obayo

The role of street-level bureaucrats in the implementation of the 100% transition policy for deaf students: a case of principals in secondary schools for the deaf in Kenya, Geoffrey Owino Ochieng'

The requirements of immunosuppressive therapy and clinical features in patients with myasthenia gravis who undergo thymectomy versus non thymectomy management in East Africa, Nyawara Anthony Ochola

Use of songs in teaching and learning ionic bonds: a case of a secondary school in Vihiga County, Kenya, Daniel Omollo Odhiambo

Exploring ICT adoption in teaching and learning of science: a case of senior teachers in Homa-bay sub county, Kenya, David Ochieng Odhiambo

Exploring stakeholders’ views on the implementation of the re-entry policy of 1994 on teenage mothers: a case study of a mixed public secondary school in Kisumu East sub-county., Jane Aoko Ogola

Exploring the use of concrete materials in teaching and learning of fractions in grade three: a case study of a public primary school in Homa-bay County, Kenya, Ouma Patrick Okoth

Exploring how the head teachers as street-level bureaucrats influence the implementation of competency-based curriculum in Kenya., Gordon Odhiambo Okumu

Clinicians’ perceptions of pediatric assent for invasive Bedside procedures at three tertiary referral Hospitals in Nairobi county, Kenya., Grace Petrine Oyito Omondi

A content analysis of the coverage of covid-19 in the first seven days, Chrystal Celestine Kerubo Onkeo Ms