Theses & Dissertations

The following are research theses and dissertations written under supervision of the KEMRI-Wellcome Trust Research Programme.

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).

Abuya, T (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, 3.9 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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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 Doctor of Philosophy, Universität Basel. [PDF, 1.7 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]

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]

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]