Dr. David Chibuike Ikwuka
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Dr. David Chibuike Ikwuka

Assistant Professor
University of Rwanda, Kigali, Southern Province, Rwanda


Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Clinical and Experimental Physiology from University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria

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Biography

Dr. David Ikwuka is a forward-thinking and highly experienced academic with a robust physiology, neuroscience, and medical education leadership background. He is an alumnus of the African Research Excellence Fund (AREF) and a Fellow of the International FAIMER Institute (IFI).

Area of Interest:

Biomedical Sciences
100%
Human Physiology
62%
Cognitive Neuroscience
90%
Reproductive and Stress Physiology
75%
Medical Education
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
28
Abstracts
12

Selected Publications

  1. Uzor, F.T., E.O. Nwobodo, R.N. Orjiako, D.C. Ikwuka, C.C. Chukwuma, A.I. Okereafo and A.G. Ojiakor, 2022. Simple nephrectomy and its effect on key renal functions in adult male albino Wistar rats. Frontline Med. Sci. Pharm. J., 2: 51-66.
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  2. Nwobodo, E., F. Ukwuije, U. Egwuatu, F.O. Ezugwu, N. Nwobodo, A. Ojiakor and D.C. Ikwuka, 2022. Assessment of the progress of the implementation of the basic health care provision fund in South East States of Nigeria. Trop. J. Med. Res., 25: 73-83.
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  3. Ikwuka, D.C., B.U. Anyaehie, E.E. Iyare, P. Ugwu and A.U. Katchy, et al., 2022. Assessment of hematological and serum electrolytes effects of intermittent fasting on mice. J. Pharma. Res. Int., 33: 207-216.
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  4. Eleje, G.U., C.U. Onubogu, P.O. Fiebai, I.I. Mbachu and G.O. Akaba, et al., 2022. Mother-to-child transmission of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus among pregnant women with single, dual or triplex infections of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus in Nigeria: A systematic review and meta-analysis. SAGE Open Med., Vol. 10. 10.1177/20503121221095411.
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  5. Eleje, G.U. E.O. Ugwu, J.T. Enebe, C.C. Okoro and B.C. Okpala, et al., 2022. Cesarean section rate and outcomes during and before the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic. SAGE Open Med., Vol. 10. 10.1177/20503121221085453.
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  6. Anyaegbu, I.H., G.U. Eleje, D.C. Nwosu, K.M. Adinnu and C.C. Okafor, et al., 2022. Sources and prevalence of lead poisoning among school children in owerri metropolis, South-East Nigeria. J. Med. Sci., 22: 189-195.
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  7. Akpa, C.I., O.I. Ikwuka, E. Johnson, E. Nwobodo, D.C. Ikwuka, G.E. Igbokwe and M. Obubu, 2022. Improving the capacity of surveillance actors in transforming SORMAS data into evidence-informed decision making on COVID-19 response in Nigeria. SAS J. Med., 8: 7-12.
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  8. Uzoma, R.I., C.S. Ufearo, N.N. Njoku-Oji, D.C. Ikwuka and K.E. Nwaefulu, 2021. Effect of social isolation on serum electrolytes and cortisol level in wistar rats. Asian J. Health Sci., 7: 24-24.
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  9. Umegbolu, E.I., N.C. Ugwunna and D.C. Ikwuka, 2021. Self-medication as a factor in treatment failure in patients treated for malaria with ACTs in a rural community of Enugu State, Southeast Nigeria. Int. J. Community Med. Public Health, 8: 5765-5770.
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  10. Ofojebe, C.J., G.U. Eleje, J.I. Ikechebelu, B.C. Okpala and B.A. Ofojebe et al., 2021. A randomized controlled clinical trial on peripartum effects of delayed versus immediate umbilical cord clamping on term newborns. Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol., 262: 99-104.
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  11. Nwobodo, E., O.C. Ezeasouba, E.D.C. Ikwuka, G.E. Igbokwe, C. Egwuatu and K.E. Nwaefulu, 2021. Evaluation of microbial and elemental contaminants of open market sachet water in nnewi metropolis. Int. J. Multidiscip. Res. Anal., 4: 172-180.
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  12. Nwobodo, E., 2021. Evaluation of microbial and elemental contaminants of open market sachet water in nnewi metropolis. Int. J. Multidiscip. Res. Anal., 10.47191/ijmra/v4-i2-11.
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  13. Nwobodo, E., , N. Darawuzie and D. Ikwuka, 2021. Prevalence of colour blindness in Nigeria: Nnamdi Azikiwe university medical. Cyprus J. Med. Sci., Vol. 2021. 10.5152/cjms.2021.2216.
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  14. Ikwuka, D.C., , E. Nwobodo, B.U. Anyaehie and E.I. Umegbolu, 2020. Hematological and histological effect of fractionated neem leaf extract in healthy wistar rats. Physiol. Pharmacol., 24: 314-321.
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  15. Ikwuka, D., E. Nwobodo, B. Anayehie, G. Eleje and A. Ayuk et al., 2020. SARS-CoV-2: current perspective on control, prevention, and therapeutic promise. Sudan J. Med. Sci., 15: 80-84.
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  16. Ejikeme, T.B., G.U. Eleje, G.O. Igberase, E.O. Ugwu, D.C. Ikwuka and B.C. Okpala, 2020. A doubleu2010blind placebou2010controlled randomized trial on the effect of hyosine nu2010butyl bromide for improving duration of labor in term pregnancies. J. Obstet. Gynaecol. Res., 46: 890-898.
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  17. Augustine, N., C. Ani, W. Eze, P. Ugwudike and P. Anyaeji et al., 2020. The effect of aqueous extract of zest of Citrus sinensis (aezcs) on cadmium chloride induced liver toxicity in Wistar rats. Afr. J. Biochem. Res., 14: 5-17.
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  18. Al-Kushi, A.G., 2013. Anatomical study of the third head of biceps brachii muscle and its innervation by median nerve in human dissection. J. Clin. Med. Res., 5: 47-52.
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