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Genetic polymorphisms in plasmodium falciparum associated with resistance to artemisinin combination therapy: complexity of infection during short-term culture and characterization of in vitro sensitivity in Kampala Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010)
Background
Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is currently advocated in Africa as a means of improving treatment efficacy and slowing the development of drug resistance. However, the selection of resistant ...
Factors relating to adoption of e-learning by under-graduates in Islamic University in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-01)
This study examined factors and adoption of e-leaning among undergraduates in Islamic University in Uganda given the limited adoption of e-learning among undergraduates. Specifically, the study wanted to establish the ...
An evaluation of the wetland related policies and regulations application in Uganda: a case study of Jinja and Iganga Districts
(Makerere University, 2011-11)
For the last two decades, Uganda has invested heavily in developing systems, procedure and practices for sound Wetland conservation. However management of wetland resources located on both public and private land often ...
The impact of HIV and AIDS care and support interventions on household welfare in Uganda: a case study of Kyanamukaaka and Buwunga Sub-counties, Masaka District
(Makerere University, 2009)
The Human immune deficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
(AIDS) epidemic poses a threat to economic growth in many countries through its effects on household savings and labour productivity. There ...
A comperative study of the serotypes, plasmid profiles and resistance patterns of salmonella isolates from foods of animal origin and man from 4 hospital laboratories and the Central Vet laboratory in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2010)
Salmonellosis is a disease of man and animals which could present as a gastroenteritis and or enteric fever in the susceptible host. In Uganda, more than 80 percent of the districts continue to report cases of typhoid fever ...
Prevalence and associated factors of axis I psychiatric disorders presenting at the accident and emergency department of Mulago hospital
(Makerere University, 2011-05)
Title; Prevalence and factors associated with axis 1 psychiatric disorders presenting at the A&ED, Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
Introduction
Psychiatric disorders are a major public health problem and often present ...
Ghetto life
(2011-05-15)
The song explains the existence of the Ghetto boys crew.
Characterisation of lowland rice varieties for tolerance to iron toxicity in Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2010-08)
Iron toxicity in flooded soils is attributed to high iron content in the soil, low soil pH, low soil fertility as well as accumulation of harmful organic acids and/or hydrogen sulphide.
Effective measures to ameliorate ...
Assessment of the level of school fire safety preparedness in primary and secondary boarding schools in Wakiso Districts
(Makerere University, 2010)
Background: School fire disabilities and deaths are a public health concern not only because of the increased incidences, but also the type of disability or death caused, the predominantly young population involved and the ...
Characterization and determination of Mode of Inheritance to late blight resistance in selected potato genotypes
(Makerere University, 2011-10)
Potato is an important source of food and income of most farm family in East African highlands. Development of superior varieties with improved agronomic characteristics will enhance potato productivity and profitability. ...