Theses & Dissertations

The following are research theses and dissertations written under supervision of the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme.(Ordered by alphabet)

Abdullahi, OA (2005). The Descriptive Epidemiology of Streptococcus pneumoniae Nasopharyngeal Carriage in Kilifi District. Submitted for the degree of Master of Science in Medical Epidemiology, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).

Abdullahi, OA (2010). Prevalence,rates of clearance and acquisition by pneumococcal serotypes in the nasopharynges of children in Kilifi district, Kenya. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Open University. [PDF, 6.91 MB]

Abuya, TO (2009). A comparative analysis of malaria control programmes targeting delivery of over-the counter anti-malarial drugs in Kenya. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Open University. [PDF, 3.4 MB]

Akech, SO (2012). Haemodynamic Status And Management Of Shock In Children With Severe Febrile Illness. A thesis submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Medicine, Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Oxford, United Kingdom [PDF, 2.7 MB]

Amin, AA (2005). Range, quality, and costs of antimalarial drugs available in the retail sector in Kenya. Submitted to the Open University, Life Sciences Faculty, for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. [PDF, 3.5 MB]

Angwenyi, V (2011). Investigating parents' understanding and decision making process for children's participation in a malaria. Submitted for the degree of Master of Science in Public Health (Health Services Research), London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

Bejon, P (2007). Clinical and immunological evaluation of new malaria vaccines encoding the Thrombospondin Related Adhesion Protein.Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Open University. [PDF, 781 KB]

Berkeley, JA (2002). Invasive Bacterial Infections in Children at a sub-Saharan District Hospital. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Medicine, University of Newcastle upon Tyne. [PDF, 1.5 MB]

Chuma, J (2005). The impact of malaria among the poor and vulnerable: the role of livelihoods and coping strategies in rural Kenya. Thesis submitted for the degree of PhD (Health Economics), Department of Public Health and Primary Health Care, University of Cape Town. [PDF, 1.7 MB]

Davies, AI (2007). Barriers, motivators and benefits influencing the uptake of Couple Voluntary Counselling and Testing in Kilifi, Kenya: "Kila mtu ana roho yake. Ni uamuzi wake." (Everyone has his own heart and has to decide for himself) Master of Arts Education, Health Promotion, and International development. [PDF, 568 KB]

Gething, PW (2006). Spatiotemporal modelling of Health Management Information System data to quantify malaria treatment burdens in the Kenyan Government’s formal health sector. Submitted for Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Southampton. [PDF, 3.3 MB]

Gicheru, N (2008). Antigen Specific IgG Subclass Antibody Responses To Plasmodium falciparum Antigens: A Comparison Of Antibody Concentrations And Antigen Binding- Affinities Between The Fulani And Two Other Sympatric Tribes. [PDF, 527 KB]

Gona, JK (2004). Identifying Children with Disabilities in Kilifi, Kenya: The use of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA). Submitted for M.Sc in Community Disability Studies, Institute of Child Health. [PDF, 120 KB]

Goodman, C (2004). An Economic Analysis of the Retail Market for Fever and Malaria Treatment in Rural Tanzania. Thesis submitted to the University of London for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy Health Policy Unit London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine University of London[PDF, 4.9 MB]

Gitau, EN (2007). Changes in Protein Levels as Markers of Severe Disease: An Investigation of Severe Malaria. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Open University. [PDF, 4.7 MB]

Guerra, CA (2007). Mapping The Contemporary Global Distribution Limits Of Malaria Using Empirical Data And Expert Opinion. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford [PDF, 4.8 MB]

Hassan, SA (2010). 'I am not eligible for ART, what next?' Early dropout of newly diagnosed HIV infected adults from routine pre-ART care in a district hospital in Kenya - A cohort study. Submitted in part fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MSc in Epidemiolgy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine [PDF, 1.01MB]

Idro, RI (2007). Seizures In Children With Acute Falciparum Malaria: Risk Factors, Mechanisms Of Neuronal Damage And Neuro-Protection. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy [PDF, 1.6 MB]

Ikumi, M (2009).Immunological Factors in the Pathogenesis of Epilepsy in Sub-Saharan Africa.Submitted for the degree of Master of Science in Clinical Neuroscience, University College London [PDF, 417 KB]

Kamuya, DM (2007). Community engagement in biomedical research in a low-income setting: a preliminary evaluation of a new network of community representatives. [PDF, 554 KB]

Kariuki, S (2011). Seizure disorders, social economic position, pregnancy and obstetric complications and the development of behaviourial problems in children: Findings from a British birth cohort. A dissertation submitted for partial fulfilment of Master of Science in Epileptology, Kings College London, University of London[PDF, 355 KB]

Kihara, M (2008). Neurocognitive Impairment Following Central Nervous System Infections In Kenyan Children As Detected By Event Related Potentials. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Open University. [PDF, 2.2 MB]

Kimaro, SZ Mlacha (2010). Interaction of Streptococcus pneumoniae with Human Nasopharyngeal Cells in the Presence or Absence of a Viral Infection. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Open University.

Kinyanjui, SM (2001). The Natural History Of Immune Responses To Malaria. A thesis submitted to the Open University (UK) for the degree of Doctor Of Philosophy.

Mackintosh, CF (2006). Characterisation of the naturally-acquired antibody response to the surface of Plasmodium falciparum infected erythrocytes. Submitted for degree of Doctor of Philosophy, The Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford. [PDF, 2.5 MB]

Mbuba, CK (2011). Epilepsy treatment gap,associated risk factors and intervention strategies in Kilifi, Kenya. Submitted for degree of Doctor of Philosophy, der Universitat Basel. [PDF, 1.1 MB]

Midega, JT (2008). Distribution Patterns, Dispersal And Population Genetics Of Anopheline Mosquitoes Along the Kenyan Coast. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Zoology Department, University Of Ghana. [PDF, 1.1 MB]

Mohamed, JS (2007). Immunology and Immunogenetics Submitted for the degree of Master of science, University of Manchester. [PDF, 424 KB]

Mramba, KT (2010). Permutation test for analyzing cospeciation in multiple phylogenies. Submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of Master pf Science in Statistics. The University of Leeds, school of Mathematics. [PDF]

Muchohi, SN (2006). Pharmacokinetics And Clinical Efficacy Of Midazolam And Lorazepam In Kenyan Children. Submitted to The Open University for the degree of Doctor Of Philosophy. [PDF, 6 MB]

Mugyenyi, CK (2010). The acquisition and maintenance of antibodies to merozoite antigens of plasmodium falciparum and their role in protective immunity to malaria. Submitted to the Open University (UK) for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Munywoki, P (2008). Where Do Children With Fever Seek Treatment? A Review Of Socio-Economic Disparities In Seeking Of Fever Treatment In 20 Malaria Endemic Countries In Sub-Saharan Africa. Submitted for MSc Public Health in Developing Countries, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. [PDF, 303 KB]

Murungi, L (2009). Investigating the role of interferon gamma during Plasmodium berghei ANKA infection. Submitted for the degree of Master of Science in Immunology of Infectious Diseases, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. [PDF 3.9MB]

Mwai, LW (2011).The activities of various antimalarial drugs on Plasmodium Falciparum isolates from kilifi, Kenya and studies on mechanisms of resistance Submitted to the University of Oxford, Kellogg College (UK) for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Mwangangi, MJ (2006). Anopheles Larval Productivity And Diversity In Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kirinyaga District, Kenya. Submitted In Partial Fulfilment Of The Requirements For The Award Of The Doctor Of Philosophy Degree In Medical Entomology Of Kenyatta University. [PDF, 1.2 MB]

Mwangi, TW (2003). Clinical epidemiology of malaria under differing levels of transmission. Submitted to the Open University for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Oxford. [PDF, 894 KB]

Mwangome, M (2006). Factors Determining Child Nutrition Practices Among Women In Rural Gambia – An Exploratory Study. Submitted for the degree of Master of Science in Global Health Sciences. [PDF, 356 KB]

Mwenesi, HRA (1993). Mothers definition and treatment of childhood malaria on the Kenyan coast. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy,University of London.

Nakamaya, P (2007). Time Analysis Of Repeated Malaria Episodes Among Gambian Children- A Multi-Centre Clinical Trial.Submitted for the degree of MSc in Medical Statistics, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. [PDF, 662 KB]

Ndila, C (2009). Large Scale data Analysis of Population Differentiation in Africa.Submitted for the degree of Master of Science in Applied Statistics, University of Oxford. [PDF, 2.35MB]

Nduati, E (2009). B-Cell Responses In Presence Of Malaria Infection.Submitted to university of dundee for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy.

Njue, MW (2009).An exploration of researchers' views on the transferability of qualitative methods from developed countries to developing countries.Submitted for the degree of Master of Science in Public Health,London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. [PDF, 793 KB]

Njuguna, PW (2006). Use of formal coma assessment scales and approaches to management in non-traumatic conditions associated with altered consciousness. Submitted for the degree of Masters of Medicine in Paediatrics and Child health, University of Nairobi. [PDF, 181 KB]

Noor, AM (2005). Developing spatial models of health service access and utilisation to define health equity in Kenya. Submitted to the Open University for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford. [PDF, 5.9 MB]

Nyaigoti, CA (2009).The Molecular Evolution of a Newly Emerged Human Respiratory Syncitial Virus Variant in Kilifi District, Kenya.Submitted for the Degree of Master of Science in Molecular Biology of Infectious Diseases,London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. [PDF, 1.1MB]

Ochola, L (2005). Estimating the Sequestered Load in Plasmodium falciparum Malaria. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Universität Basel. [PDF, 1.7 MB]

Ochola, RBO (2007). Passive and acquired immunity to respiratory syncytial virus in young children in rural Kenya.Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Open University. [PDF, 4.25 MB]

Odera, MV (2006). Neurological Disability And Impairment In Children. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Universiteit van Amsterdam. [PDF, 1.7 MB]

Ohuma, E (2009). Modelling infection,immunity and transmission dynamics to Respiratory Syncitial Virus (RSV) using individual based cohort data. Submitted for the degree of Master of science in Medical statistics,London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. [PDF, 719 KB]

Ojal, J (2011). Risk score model for heart failure patients. Submitted for the degree of Master of science in Medical statistics,London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. [PDF,1.1 MB]

Okiro, EA (2007). Transmission Dynamics of Respiratory Syncytial Virus within the Household and in the Community. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Open University. [PDF, 4.9 MB]

Omumbo, JA (2004). Developing a risk map of malaria transmission for East Africa. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Department of Zoology, University of Oxford. [PDF, 3.3 MB]

Osier, F (2004). Antibody responses to Merozoite surface protein 3 (MSP-3) and protection from malaria. Submitted for the degree of MSc, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. [PDF, 731 KB]

Osier, FHA (2008). Immune Responses To Polymorphic Antigens And Protection Against Severe Malaria In Kenyan Children. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. [PDF, 3.2 MB]

Sande, C (2008). Correlation Of Cytokine Profiles, Disease Severity And Rsv Genotypes In An Archive Of Nasal Aspirate Samples. [PDF

Sasi, GP (2007). Metabolic Acidosis In Paediatric Patients With Malaria: Pathogenesis And The Effect On Treatment With Artemether-Lumefantrine. Submitted for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy of the University of Dar es salaam. [PDF, 961 KB]

Thuo, N (2010). Development of a simple prognostic score for predicting in-patient death in children with severe acute malnutrition. Submitted in part fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Epidemiology. [PDF, 616KB]

Uyoga, SM (2009). Effect of haptoglobin and intercellular adhesion molecule 1 genotypes on the development of antibody responses to Plasmodium Falciparum merozoite antigens. A dissertation submitted to the University of Manchester for the degree of Master of Science in Immunology and immunogenetics in the faculty of life sciences.[PDF]

Warimwe, GM (2010). Studies on PfEMP1 expression in clinical isolates from Kenyan children with malaria.Submitted to the open univerity, for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. [PDF, 3.6MB]

Zurovac, D (2005). Malaria outpatient management in government health facilities in Kenya: An evaluation of current practices. Submitted to the Open University, Health Sciences Faculty, for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. [PDF, 1.6 MB]