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Mutational analysis of epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase and the structural basis of its inhibition in prevention of non-small cell lung cancer
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Background: Lung cancer is among the commonest cancers with the highest mortality in the world and the mostly diagnosed cancer in developing countries. Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer is the type that accounts for most of the ...
Prevalence and associated risk factors of malaria in pregnant women attending antenatal care at Abarilela Health Center III in Amuria, North Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
This study was conducted to determine the prevalence and associated risk factors of
malaria in pregnant women attending antenatal care at Abarilela Health Center III in
Amuria District in Uganda. Prevalence of malaria ...
Prevalence and risk factors of mycobacterium tuberculosis among patients attending Amana Region Referral Hospital, Dar es Salaam
(Makerere University, 2022-10)
Tuberculosis (TB) is an ancient disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)
and its one of the world’s deadliest disease with one third of infected individuals falling
ill each year especially in many developing ...
Detection of aflatoxins in maize grains and maize flour from Central and Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)
Aflatoxins are secondary fungal metabolites known to be carcinogenic, teratogenic,
mutagenic, immunosuppressive, and mutagenic. Several studies have reported
presence of aflatoxins in different food matrices, in various ...
Prevalence of hepatitis B and C viral infections in patient's tentatively diagnosed with liver diseases at Mbale Regional Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Viral infections of the liver are mainly due to a number of hepatitis virus strains which include Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. Both Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C viruses cause many liver damages that range from minor disorders ...
Short term viability of turkey semen extended with coconut milk fortified with watermelon juice
(Makerere University, 2022-03)
Natural remedies have long been sought in the preparation of semen extenders for various species owing to their ability to reduce oxidative stress and the maintain the viability of semen. The purpose of this study was to ...
The resistance pattern of enterobacteriaceae to beta-lactam drugs among pregnant woman attending antenatal care at Lubaga Hospital Outpatient Department
(Makerere University, 2022)
Enterobacteriaceaeare a large family of gram-negative bacteria that are responsible for causing many Nosocomial infections and less commonly community-acquired infections, including urinary tract infections. This study was ...
Characterization and detection of tetO Gene in Campylobacter isolated from chicken sold at Kalerwe Market, Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022)
Campylobacter is one of the leading causes of bacterial foodborne infections in humans worldwide. Most cases of Campylobacteriosis are sporadic and self-limiting with no treatment required but, severe cases are treated ...