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Gerald Tumusiime

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Uganda Christian University

Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology StudiesGlobal Health and SurgeryMalaria Research and ControlGenetic factors in colorectal cancerTrauma and Emergency Care Studies

Gerald Tumusiime works in Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies, Global Health and Surgery, Malaria Research and Control, Genetic factors in colorectal cancer, Trauma and Emergency Care Studies. Recorded institutional associations include Makerere University, Uganda Christian University.

26Publications
203Citations
9H-index

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Selected research works

Up to 100 highly cited works; DOI links open the original research. Counts reflect the collected record, not real-time citation totals.

  1. The Impact of the Gut Microbiome, Environment, and Diet in Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Development

    2024 · 36 citations
  2. Prognostic and Predictive Biomarkers in Colorectal Cancer: Implications for the Clinical Surgeon

    2015 · 32 citations
  3. Immune Microenvironment in Sporadic Early-Onset versus Average-Onset Colorectal Cancer

    2023 · 25 citations
  4. Anatomical variations of the sternal angle and anomalies of adult human sterna from the Galloway osteological collection at Makerere University Anatomy Department

    2017 · 20 citations
  5. The Quality and Utility of Surgical and Anesthetic Data at a Ugandan Regional Referral Hospital

    2016 · 17 citations
  6. The global cancer crisis: a review of growing burden, deepening inequality and initiatives for prevention and early detection

    2026 · 14 citations
  7. Varied Prevalence of Antimalarial Drug Resistance Markers in Different Populations of Newly Arrived Refugees in Uganda

    2024 · 12 citations
  8. A secondary analysis to determine variations of dental arch measurements with age and gender among Ugandans

    2015 · 11 citations
  9. Pioneering endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography in a Sub Saharan African hospital: A case series

    2018 · 10 citations
  10. Impact of high human genetic diversity in Africa on immunogenicity and efficacy of RTS,S/AS01 vaccine

    2023 · 8 citations
  11. Factors Associated with Redundant Sigmoid Colon at Mulago Hospital, Kampala.

    2009 · 4 citations
  12. Mandatory anatomy dissection, effect on examination performance

    2016 · 3 citations
  13. Aerobic Bacterial Causes of Secondary Peritonitis and Their Antibiotic Sensitivity Patterns among HIV Negative Patients with Non-traumatic Small Bowel Perforations in Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital

    2013 · 3 citations
  14. Aetiology and Treatment Outcome of Non-traumatic Small Bowel Perforations at Mbarara Hospital in South-Western Uganda

    2012 · 2 citations
  15. Natural killer cell antibody‐dependent cellular cytotoxicity to Plasmodium falciparum is impacted by cellular phenotypes, erythrocyte polymorphisms, parasite diversity and intensity of transmission

    2024 · 2 citations
  16. Cervical Vertebrae at the Galloway Osteological Collection: A Morhphometric Study

    2018 · 1 citations
  17. Medical Photography: Practices of Graduate Students at Makerere University

    2019 · 1 citations
  18. The Number and Determinants of Nutrient foramina among dry human femur bones from the East African population: A Cross-section study

    2021 · 1 citations
  19. Morphometry of the Proximal End of Dry Adult Human Femora from the East African Population: A Cross-Section Study

    2021 · 1 citations
  20. Ileosigmoid Knotting in Pregnancy: A case Report Seen in Uganda

    2013 · 0 citations
  21. Surgical Mortality at a Mission Hospital in Western Uganda

    2010 · 0 citations
  22. A Morphometric Study of Adult Human Sterna from the Galloway Osteological Collection

    2020 · 0 citations
  23. 15th Bethune Round Table Conference on International SurgeryCaustic soda for the manufacture of a local variety of soap — the cause of untold suffering in the lives of children in a developing countryBarriers to care and patterns of congenital malformations in Eastern Democratic Republic of CongoAnesthesia capacity in rural hospitals in Enugu, NigeriaPostcrash management of road traffic injury victims in TanzaniaA framework for the monitoring and evaluation of international surgical initiatives in low- and middle-income countriesMaternal near miss and mortality in a tertiary care hospital in RwandaThe socioeconomic impact of lower extremity fractures in Uganda: 1-year results of a prospective case seriesPost–cesarean section pain control at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital: a comparison of intrathecal morphine and transversus abdominis plane blockPediatric plastic surgery in global health: a scoping reviewUsing local theatre to reduce the surgical burden of childhood burns in East AfricaMeeting local needs in neonatal anesthesia to improve outcome in surgeryContext-specific challenges faced by Rwandan surgeons: development of an evidence-based resident curriculum in nontechnical skills to overcome resource variabilityUsing data to drive prehospital quality improvement in trauma: a mixed-methods analysis of the Rwandan experienceSurgical follow-up rates at HEAL Africa Hospital in Eastern Democratic Republic of CongoProof of concept methodology: feasibility of postoperative follow-up using cellular phones at HEAL Africa Hospital in the Eastern Democratic Republic of CongoDeveloping a critical care (CC) curriculum fit for purpose for the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA)WHO Surgical Safety Checklist to reduce cost in a rural communityFacilitation of surgical skills acquisition by interns through simulation at UITH, NigeriaInnovations in minimally invasive surgeries for rural areasThe low-cost topical vacuum therapy unit: salvaging diabetic footEngaging communities in influencing quality of health care servicesSafety and efficacy of oral ketamine for premedication in children undergoing day surgerySurgical device innovation for low-resource settings: an alternative for bone drillingDeveloping an effective surgical skills simulation program for surgical residents in a resource-constrained settingBridging the communication gap between communities and health facilities using modern accessible technology with information power for improved care of vulnerable mothers and newborns: a case of 4 rural hospitals in UgandaFrom community laywomen to breast health workers: a successful training model for implementing a clinical breast exam screening program in MalawiImproving intra- and interhospital communication using caller user groups (CUG) for health service providers for material newborn healthAssessing access to surgical care in Nepal via a countrywide surveyManagement of bladder exstrophy using the mainz II procedure in a resource-limited setting: a multisite studyAddressing the value equation in global surgery: Connecticut’s experience with surgical care in low- and middle-income countriesInguinal hernia repair in Rwanda: a survey of the surgical residentsCompleteness and utility of surgical data capture at a rural Ugandan regional referral hospital: a foundation for quality improvement initiativesBuilding perioperative nursing capacity in Ethiopia through educationDevelopment of a combined surgery/oncology breast clinic in RwandaSurgical education partnerships: a socially responsible approach to augment surgical capacityCommunity needs assessment for prehospital trauma care in Northwestern CambodiaShumba Medical Society: practising pro-African medicine

    2015 · 0 citations
  24. The Potential of Solanum aethopicam Supplementation to Reduce the Anthropometric and Biochemical Risk Factors for Non-communicable Diseases among Older Persons in Mukono Municipality, Uganda: A Before-and-After Study

    2023 · 0 citations
  25. Comparative analysis of nutrients in frequently consumed Indigenous African vegetables: implications for geriatric nutrition

    2026 · 0 citations

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