Development of a bioactive gauze dressing functionalized with herb- loaded nanoparticles to facilitate wound healing

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dc.contributor.authorNamuga, Catherine
dc.date.accessioned2026-03-14T16:57:28Z
dc.date.available2026-03-14T16:57:28Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.descriptionPHD Thesis
dc.description.abstractWound healing is crucial in healthcare due to its significant physiological and economic impacts on patients. Among wound dressings, gauze is the most widely used; however, it is associated with a high risk of bacterial wound infections that delay healing. Hence, enhancing its effectiveness remains critical. In Uganda, herbal medicines are still utilised in the treatment of wounds and other illnesses; however, they require high dosages and prolonged treatment, leading to poor patient compliance. Nanoencapsulation offers a promising solution by improving the drug's therapeutic effect through sustained release while minimising toxicity and dosage.
dc.description.sponsorshipBusitema University.
dc.identifier.citationNamuga, C. (2025). Development of a bioactive gauze dressing functionalized with herb-loaded nanoparticles to facilitate wound healing. Unpublished PhD dissertation, Makerere University. Kampala
dc.identifier.urihttps://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/747
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherMakerere University
dc.titleDevelopment of a bioactive gauze dressing functionalized with herb- loaded nanoparticles to facilitate wound healing
dc.typeThesis
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