Dr. Ugwu Okechukwu Paul-Chima
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Dr. Ugwu Okechukwu Paul-Chima

Senior Lecturer and Senior Research Fellow
Kampala International University, Kampala, Central, Uganda

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Biochemical Pharmacology from Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. Ugwu Okechukwu Paul-Chima is a highly experienced educator specializing in Pharmacological Biochemistry, Food Biochemistry, and Clinical Biochemistry. He holds leadership roles as the Head of Department for Publication and Extension and Deputy Director of Research at Kampala International University, Uganda.

Area of Interest:

Pharmacology and Toxicology
100%
Food and Chemical Toxicology
62%
Biochemical Pharmacology
90%
Biomedical Research
75%
Biochemical Studies
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
54
Abstracts
0

Selected Publications

  1. Obeagu, E.I., F.S. Dahir, U.F. Onwuasoanya, V.E. Njar and A.O. Ngwoke, 2023. Hyperthyroidism in sickle cell anaemia. IDOSR J. Appl. Sci., 8: 52-57.
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  2. Obeagu, E.I., A.A. Ali, U.F. Onwuasoanya, A.O. Ngwoke, D.C. Vandu, G.U. Obeagu and U.O. Paul-Chima, 2023. Anaemia among pregnant women: A review in Africa. IDOSR J. Sci. Res., 8: 58-61.
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  3. Muhangi, R., A.N. Onchweri, M. Josephat, T. Mercy, J.N. Muchiri and U.O. Paul-Chima, 2023. Effect of Musa acuminata starch concentration on the disintegrant activity of paracetamol tablets. IDOSR J. Appl. Sci., 8: 122-133.
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  4. Alum, E.U., O.P.C. Ugwu, P.M. Aja, E.I. Obeagu and J.E. Inya et al., 2023. Restorative effects of ethanolic leaf extract of Datura stramonium against methotrexate-induced hematological impairments. Cogent Food Agric., Vol. 9. 10.1080/23311932.2023.2258774.
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  5. Alum, E.U., M.T. Oyika, O.P.C. Ugwu, P.M. Aja, E.I. Obeagu, C.O. Egwu and M.B. Okon, 2023. Comparative analysis of mineral constituents of ethanol leaf and seed extracts of Datura stramonium. IDOSR J. Appl. Sci., 8: 143-151.
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  6. Alum, E.U., E.I. Obeagu, O.P.C. Ugwu, A.O. Samson, A.O. Adepoju and M.O. Amusa, 2023. Inclusion of nutritional counseling and mental health services in HIV/AIDS management: A paradigm shift. Medicine, Vol. 102. 10.1097/MD.0000000000035673.
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  7. Adepoju, A.O., M.O. Amusa, A.O. Samson and U.O. Paul-Chima, 2023. Ethnopharmacological survey on medicinal plants utilization in Freetown, Sierra Leone. RPS Pharm. Pharmacol. Rep., Vol. 2. 10.1093/rpsppr/rqad019.
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  8. Sylve, M.C.U., O.F.C. Nwodo, O.E. Yakubu, E.J. Parker and S. Egba et al., 2022. Effects of methanol extract of Gongronema latifolium leaves on glycaemic responses to carbohydrate diets in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. J. Biol. Sci., 22: 70-79.
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  9. Alum, E.U., U.A. Ibiam, E.I. Ugwuja, P.M. Aja and I.O. Igwenyi et al., 2022. Antioxidant effect of Buchholzia coriacea ethanol leaf-extract and fractions on freund’s adjuvant-induced arthritis in albino rats: A comparative study. Slovenian Vet. Res., 59: 31-45.
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  10. Ezeani, N.N., U.A. Ibiam, O.U. Orji, I.O. Igwenyi, C. Aloke, E. Alum, P.M. Aja and O.P.C. Ugwu, 2019. Effects of aqueous and ethanol root extracts of olax subscopioidea on inflammatory parameters in complete freund’s adjuvant-collagen type II induced arthritic albino rats. J. Pharmacogn, 11: 16-25.
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  11. Enechi, O.C., I.H. Oluka and O.P.C. Ugwu, 2017. Acute toxicity, lipid peroxidation and ameliorative properties of Alstonia boonei ethanol leaf extract on the kidney markers of alloxan induced diabetic rats. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 13: 678-682.
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  12. Enechi, O.C., C.N. Igbonekwu and O.P.C. Ugwu, 2016. Effects of ethanol extract of Cissus quadrangularis on induced gastric ulcer in rats. Afr. J. Biotechnol. 12: 6197-6202.
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  13. Enechi, C.O., A. Stephen and O.C.P. Ugwu, 2014. Concentrations of iodine and some environmental goitrogens in two selected water bodies - Adada and Akoru in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 13: 4215-4219.
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  14. Anaduaka, E.G., S.I. Egba, J.U. Ugwu, V.O. Apeh and O.P.C. Ugwu, 2014. Effects of dietary tyrosine on serum cholesterol fractions in rats. Afr. J. Biochem. Res., 8: 95-100.
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