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Determining the functionality of the putative twin-arginine signal peptides of rhomboid proteases from Mycobacterium tuberculosis using the beta-lactamase reporter system
(Makerere University, 2020)
Rhomboid proteases are a group of integral membrane proteases present in several organisms. Because of their roles in many medically important processes, rhomboid proteases are potential drug targets. In Mycobacteria ...
The validity of novel biomarkers in improving prediction and diagnosis of coronary heart disease : a case of Mengo Hospital
(Makerere University, 2020-08-25)
Rising incidences of coronary heart disease is of great concern to public health especially among individuals without symptoms. This calls for accurate, early diagnosis which is the cornerstone for treatment, prognosis, ...
Evaluating the development of community based tourism in Bugala Island, Kalangala District
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
A study was undertaken to evaluate the development of island tourism based on communitybased tourism (CBT) paradigm in Bugala Island, Kalangala District (Lake Victoria) by
assessing the islands‟ community strength and ...
Evaluation of pig dung value addition using indigenous micro-organisms as an approach for sustainable horticulture in Kampala-Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02-25)
The purpose of this study was to establish the best approach to value addition of pig dung using Indigenous Micro-Organisms technology as a principle for sustainable horticulture in Kampala. Three different foodstuffs ...
Identification of diagnostic markers for Fusarium xylarioides, the cause of coffee wilt disease in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
Fusarium xylarioides Steyaert is the causative agent of coffee wilt disease, scientifically known as trecheomycosis. This pathogen has two races, each specific to a particular coffee species; race 1 is pathogenic to Robusta ...
Molecular cloning and recombinant protein expression of 9-lipoxygenase gene from solanum tuberosum in pichia pastoris yeast cells
(Makerere University, 2021-03-05)
Lipoxygenases (LOX) are ubiquitous non-heme Iron-containing dioxygenases that catalyze the addition of molecular oxygen to Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFAs) such as Linoleic acid to form Oxylipins that possess anti-microbial ...
Insecticide resistance and KDR mutations in malaria vector from different transmission sites in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
Background: Despite the development of various interventions aimed at the control of the malaria vector the African Region continues to carry a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. This has been ...
Assessing the performance of TB-HIV activities at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, 2012-2014
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
The TB-HIV co-infection burden globally, at regional level and locally, remains a health challenge that requires strong diagnosis, treatment and integrated support. A retrospective study was carried out at Masaka Regional ...
Bacterial pathogens associated with febrile conditions and their antimicrobial sensitivity pattern in children from Mbale hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)
Bacterial pathogens constitute a significant public health problem and are important cause of morbidity and mortality in febrile patients. The study was to determine the antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of bacterial ...
Socio-economic effects of climate change among communities surrounding Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda : a gender perspective
(Makerere University, 2021-03)
Climate change has been increasingly recognized as a global crisis threatening the livelihoods of rural communities in Africa. This study investigated the socio-economic effects of climate change among communities surrounding ...