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CHARLES BENSTONS IBINGIRA RUKAMBURA
ID: UNCST-2021-R008521
: NANOBODY BASED POINT OF CARE DIAGNOSTIC KIT FOR CERVICAL CANCER
REFNo: HS1414ES

This study will to generate and characterise nanobodies for early cervical cancer diagnosis targeting non-invasive biomarkers expressed in urine. Specifically, the study will , 1. Determine the expression levels of cervical cancer discriminatory urine biomarkers at different stages among cervical cancer cases, 2. Generate nanobodies cross-reactive to target cervical cancer specific biomarkers secreted in urine/cervical mucus, and 3. Develop and validate a Nb based lateral flow based multiplex biomarker detection assay for cervical cancer.
Uganda 2021-06-24 2024-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
Harriet Akello
ID: UNCST-2021-R013785
Relationship between mental health and health work functioning during the covid-19 pandemic in Uganda
REFNo: HS1407ES

To identify connection between depression, anxiety and stress with health functioning during COVID-19 pandemic ,To determine prevalence of depression, anxiety and stress among healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic ,To determine relationship between mental health and health work functioning during covid-19 pandemic in Uganda,
Uganda 2021-06-24 2024-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Degree Award
Jackson Amone
ID:
A usability study on the knowledge and practice of a novel Medium Pressure Reservoir oxygen prototype in Uganda
REFNo: HS1497ES

Phase 2: The primary objective of the usability study is to gather clinical and BMET feedback on the use of the MPR with patients of diverse characteristics and its ability to function through power interruptions &/or in situations where there is high patient volume,Phase 1: The primary objective of the simulated use summative evaluation is to gather evidence of safe and effective use of the device to support regulatory filing.,
Uganda 2021-06-24 2024-06-24 Medical and Health Sciences Non-Clinical Trial Non-degree Award
JUDITH NASSAAZI
ID: UNCST-2023-R007664
LONG TERM EFFECTS OF ORTHOPAEDIC INJURY ON PATIENTS IN UGANDA
REFNo: HS1047ES

General Objective
To determine long-term effects of orthopaedic injury on patients in Uganda 8years following the injury.
Specific Objectives
• To determine the long-term economic impact of tibia and femur fractures on patients and their families
• To determine the health related quality of life of the patients who sustained tibia and femur fractures 8years following their injuries.

Uganda 2021-06-23 2024-06-23 Medical and Health Sciences Non-degree Award
Kaijuka Benson
ID:
CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SAVINGS AND CREDIT COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN UGANDA. A CASE STUDY OF MITOOMA DISTRICT, WESTERN UGANDA
REFNo: SS668ES

The research will specifically tackle the following research objectives; to establish the level of investment made in philanthropic involvement activities on the financial performance of SACCOs in Mitooma district, Western Uganda, to examine the role of investment made in ethical involvement activities on the financial performance of SACCOs in Mitooma district, Western Uganda and to find out how of investment made in economic involvement activities on the financial performance of SACCOs in Mitooma district, Western Uganda.
Uganda 2021-06-23 2024-06-23 Social Science and Humanities Degree Award
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