Health Science

Name:  Prof. Peter Uwadiegwu Achukwu

Date of Birth:              

Nationality:   Nigerian

 

Contact Address:  Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Medicine,

University of Nigeria Enugu Campus.

Phone Number:  08038728223

E-mail:  [email protected]

 

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION

1. Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (B.MLS); 2¹
2. National Youth Service Crops (NYSC): School for Medical Laboratory Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH) Zaria.1990
3. Master of Sciences (M.Sc) Histology/Histochemistry
4. Bachelor of Law (LL.B)
5. Barrister of Law (B.L)

f..Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Histopathology/Histochemistry

PROFESSIONAL STATUS

• Fellow West African Post Graduate College of Medical Laboratory Sciences
• Fellow Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria
• AMLSN Board of Fellows (BoF).
• Associate member institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences (AIMLS) Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Nigeria
• Member African Society for Laboratory Medicine
• Member Biorisk society of Nigeria

 

EMPLOYMENT/CAREER DEVELOPMENT

1. Graduate Assistant-        Medical Laboratory Sciences
2. Lecturer IIMedical Laboratory Sciences
3. Lecturer IMedical Laboratory Sciences
4. Senior Lecturer Medical Laboratory Sciences
5. Professor of Histopathology/Histochemistry-                 2016

1. Visiting Professor, Department of Medical Laboratory Science Madonna University Elele Rivers State (stablisation of undergraduate program and establishment of  PG        in Histopathology                             2019 – 2021
2. Visiting Professor , Department of Medical Laboratory Science Federal University Lafia Nasarawa State (pioneer staff for establishment) 2017 – 2021

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

1. Dean, Faculty of Health Science and Technology: 2020 – till date
2. Associate Dean, Faculty of Health Science and Technology:     2011-2014
3. Acting Head of Department, Medical Laboratory Sciences: 2011-2013
4. of Dean, Faculty of Health Science and Technology: 2012
5. of Deputy Vice Chancellor, UNEC:                                2011
6. Acting Head of Department, Medical Laboratory Sciences: 2005-2008

 

CHAIRMANSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP OF UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

1. Chairman, White Hall Management Committee, UNEC2003-2010- Till Date
2. Member, Senate Entrance Board, University of Nigeria 2009-2014
3. Member, UN – Transroute, University of Nigeria 2009-2013
4. Member UNN Anti Corruption, UNEC. 2011
5. Member, Board of Post Graduate Science, University of Nigeria 2003-2008
6. Member,Committee on College of Medicine Information 2001

 

MEMBERSHIP OF FACULTY COMMITTEES

1. Member, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology Disciplinary

Committee                                                                           2010-2014

2. Faculty Adviser on Legal Partnerships 2010-2014
3. Member, Faculty of Health Sciences and Technology Social

Committee                                                                           2003

 

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

1. Association of Medical Laboratory Science of Nigeria (AMLSN) Anambra State Scientific Conference at Hilton Leisure Hotel Awka, 24 – 25 Nov 2021
2. Achukwu P. U, Odigie E. E and Adeniyi t.t (2017) Roles of Medical Laboratory Scientist in Primary Healthcare Services in Nigeria. Associaton of medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria. Annual Scientific Conference & Workshop (KADA 2017).
3. Odigie, B. E and Achukwu P. U (2017) Social Deviance: an account of a teen prostitute in Benin City, Nigeria. Annual Sientific Conference and workshop -KADA 2017. Association of Medical Laboratory Scientist of Nigeria.

• OdigiE B.E, Achukwu P.U, Atoigwe B.E Obaseki D.E, Usunobun, J.O Bello M. E Odega K. I,Omorodion, N.T and Odigie, J.O (2016). A Model Framework For Cervical Lesions (Cl) Screening Using Adaptive Neuro- Fuzzy Interference Systems (Anifs): A Study On Commercial Sex Workers (csws). Predict Diagnosis.

University of Benin Annual Research Day (ubard) Conference P34-38.

• Foundation for African Development through international Biotechnology

(FADIB) at the Department of Medical Biochemistry, UNEC.            2004

• Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria, 42^nd Annual Scientific Conference and Workshop on Professionalism

 

LIST OF PUBLICATION

1. Iyare GI, Omorodion NT, Achukwu PU (2022). The Synergistic Role of Zingiberofficinale, Curcuma longa, Garcinia kola tract on Immunological and Hematological Indices of Albino Rats Previously Immunosuppressed with Cyclophosphamide. Tropical Journal Natural Product Research, 2022; 6(2):260-264.
2. Omorodion N.T.,Nweke M.L.,Henry A.,Achukwu P.U.,Nwibana B.K (2022). Effects of Oral Contraceptive on the Histology and Biochemistry of the Liver and Kidney of Adult Female Albino Rat. World Journal Biomeical , 8(2): 1-7
3. Omorodion, N.T., Aniobi, C.C.,Abdumini, L.M. and Achukwu, P.U.(2021).Prevalence of Papillary and Follicular Thyroid Carcinoma in Patient Who Visited University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital (UNTH) (2014 – 2018).International Journal of Basic Science and Technology. International Journal of Basic Science and Technology. 7 (1):15 – 19.
4. Peter Achukwu, Daniel Ezeasor, Chigozie N Okwuosa, Nkiruka Azubike, Silas A. Ufelle, Okechukwu S. Onwukwe, Ngozika O.Achukwu, Ndubeze Ezemba Amaechi U Katchy Chinwe Chukwuka (2021)  mercury contamination of fish consumed in Enugu, Southeast Nigeria. World rural observation. 13(1) : 77 – 80
5. Iheanacho, Charity U; Ufelle, Silas; Egbujo, Ejike C and Achukwu, Peter U (2021) Haemogloin Genotype Status awareness of some nursing parents receiving neonatal immunization in Jos, North-Central of Nigeria. Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research 9(1): 175 -182
6. Iheanacho, Charity U; Ufelle, Silas A; Achukwu, Peter U; Ugwu, Ben Kingsley and Ngwoke Ifeanyi. (2020) Empirical Review of methods of neonatal screening for haemoglobin variants in Nigeria. Sokoto Journal Of Medical Laboratory Science 5(1): 67- 76
7. Omorodion, N.T., Aloh, H. and Achukwu, P.U. (2021). Subacute Effects of Isoniazid (Inh) on The Kidney and Liver of Albino Mice.International Journal of Basic Science and Technology.7 (1):10 – 14.
8. Lawal Ahmed Abdulmumini, Nosa Terry Omorodion, Henry E. Aloh, Achukwu, Peter Uwadiegwu, Gabriel Uzoma Umeh (2020).Dangerous Blood Group ‘O’ Donors Incidents at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki.South Asian Research Journal of Medical Sciences.2(2): 11-13
9. Chidozie Elochukwu Agu, Ikenna Kingsley Uchendu, Chukwugozie Nwachukwu Okwuosa and Peter Uwadiegwu Achukwu (2020) Association Between Selected Immune Markes And Low Ankle-Brachial Index In Virologically Suppressed Hiv- Infected Patients On Antiretroviral Therapy In Nigeria. International Journey Of Hiv- Related Problems (Hiv & Aids Review) 19(4): 227-236.

• Henry E. Aloh, Omorodion NT, Eze Richard Ikechukwu, Achukwu P. U. (2019).

Gynae-cytological Evaluation of Cervical Cancer Among Women (Age d15-60 Years) Attended University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, ItukuOzalla, Enugu Between 2009-2014. South Asian Research Journal of Nursing and Healthcare.1(2 ): 45-49.

• Cornelius Osinachi Ogu; Peter Uwadiegwu Achukwu And Peter Onubiwe Nkwo (2019). Prevalence and Risk Factors Of Cervical Dysplacia Among Human Immunodeficiency Virus Sero-Positive Females On Highly Active Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Enugu, South Eastern Nigeria. Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention 20(10) 2987- 2994.
• Odigie, E. B; Achukwu, P. U., Bello , M. E and Abude, C V. (2019) Combined Fuzzy-Logic And Neural Network Classifiers For Uterine Fibroid In Vulnerable Women. Nigerian Journal Of Technological Research 14(1): 25-30.
• Henry E. Aloh; Omorodion, N.T. Abdulmumini, Lawal Ahmed and Achukwu P.U (2019) Prevalence of Burkitt’s lymphoma patients in Enugu State University Teaching Hospital (Esuth) Parklane From 2006-2011. International Journal Of Pharmaceutial Science And Research 4(4): 01- 05.
• Chidozie Elochukwu Agu; Ikenna Kingsley Uchendu, Augusta Chinyere Nsonwu, Nwachukwu Okwuosa and Peter Uwadiegwu Achukwu (2019). Prevalence and associated risks factors of peripheral artery diseases in virologically suppressed Hiv- infected individuals on antiretroviral therapy in Kwara State: a cross sectional study. Public health. 19:1143
• Henry E Aloh, Omorodion NT, Abdulmuni Lawal Ahmed, Achukwu P.U (2019).Prevalence of Burkitt’s lymphoma among lymphoma patients in Enugu State university teaching hospital (ESUTH) Parklane from 2006-2011.International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research.4(4): 01-05
• Nosa Terry Omorodion, Peter Uwadiegwu Achukwu ,AlphonsusOgbonna Ogbuabor (2019).Pathophysiological A ssessment of Bisephenol A and Di (2 ethylhexyl)Phthalate on Hepatic and Renal Function Parameters of Albino Wistar Rats. Journal of Biomedical Sciences. 11(1),31-35.
• Alphonsus Ogbonna Ogbuabor, Peter Uwadiegwu Achukwu, Silas Anayo Ufelle, Daniel Chukwuemeka Ogbuabor and Emeka Ernest Neboh (2019). The Cytokine Network: An Integrated Approach To Understanding .The Mechanism Of unexplained recurrent implantation failures. Journal of cytokine biology 4(1): 1000130.
• Chidozie E. Agu, ikenna k. Uchendu, Chigozie N. Okwuosa and Peter U. Achukwu (2019). The Role of Inflammation and Immune Activation In Non- Aids Reelated Co-Morbidities In Hiv Infection: Determinants And Outcomes SOJ Immunology 7(1): 1-13.
• Peter Uwadiegwu Achukwu, Nosa Terry Omorodion, Ehrabor Tosan, Henry E Aloh, Eze Charles and Okoyeocha Ome (2019). Codeine and Its Histopathological Effect On Brain Of Albino Rats. Acta Scientifc Nutritional Health 3(2): 125-133.
• Raphael Chinweike Okolo, Silas A Ufelle, Alphonsius Ogbonna Ogbuabor And Peter U Achukwu (2019): A Messemger Ribonucleirc Acid: a platform for protein synthesis. Soj microbiology & infections diseases. ISSN ONLINE: 2372- 0956.
• Nosa Terry Omorodion, Blessing EmoshoAtoigwe-Ogeyemhe , Peter, Uwadiegwu Achukwu,Efosa Bolaji Odigie (2019). Histopathological changes associated with exposure of some viscerals and testicular tissues to bisephenol A and di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical.18 (6): 1213-1218
• Omorodion N. T, Achukwu U.P., Belonwu N.J.K (2018). Effect of Bisphenol A and Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate on Haematological and Renal Function Parameters. Tropical Journal of Natural Product and Research.2(12):502-505.
• Omorodion, N.T., Achukwu, P. U Ogbuabor A.O (2018).Evalaution of Pathological Effect of Bisephenol A And Di(2-Etylhexyl)Phthalate on Weight, Liver And kidney Function Parameters of Albino Wistar Rats.University of Benin Academic Research Day (UBARD). Page 43-45
• U, OMORODION N.T (2018) Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia And Prostatitis Amongst Monks Aged 45-70 in Enugu State, Nigeria Between 2008-2013.University of Benin Academic Research Day (UBARD). Page 57-59
• Peter Uwadiegwu Achukwu, Richard IkechukwuEze, Nosa Terry Omorodion“Rapid Method Estimation of Bromate in Serum and Bread Consumed in Enugu, Nigeria”. Acta ScientificNutritional Health 8 (2018): 04-12.
• Bolaji Efosa Odigie, Peter Uwadiegwu Achukwu and Moses Eromosele Bello (2018). Medical Engineering and Informatics Neuro Fuzzy Implementation For Cervical Lesions Screening In Commercial Sex Workers. International Journal Of Medical Engineering and Informatics 10(3): 1-18.
• Ogu, C.O., Achukwu, P.U., and Chukwu, J.J. (2018): Histopathological and Biochemical Effects of Teething Mixture Syrup and Teething Power on the Gastrointestinal Track, Liver, Kidneys and Lungs of Wistar rats. Asian Journal of Science and Technology 9(4): 7830-7836.
• Achukwu P.U., Ufelle, S.A., Onyekwelu, K.C., Amadi M.N., Achukwu, N.O., and Amadi, F.N. (2018): Effects of Stem-Bark Extract of Okoubaka Aubrevillie on some Viscerel Organs of Wistar Rats. African Journal Tradit Complemen Altern Med. 15(3): 57-63.
• Ejofor, C.N., Ezeagu, I.E., Ayoola M. and Achukwu P.U. (2018): Histopathological effect of aqueous extract of persea Americana seed on Alloxan-induced diabetic Rats. Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry.
• Ajanwachukwu, W.O., Achukwu, P.U. and Omorodion N.T, (2018) Zingiber Officinale and Piper nigrum consumption as Aphrodisiacs on Viscerels and Testis of Male Wistar Rats. Annals of Digestive and Liver Disease 1(2): 1-8.
• Odigie, B.E., Achukwu, P.U. and Bello, M.E. (2018). Neuro-fuzzy Implementation for Cervical Lesions Screening in Commercial Sex Workers. Int J Med Eng & Inform. 10(3): 1-18.
• Odigie, B.E. and Achukwu, P.U. (2017). Characterized Cervical Lesions in Apparently Unscreened Resident-Commercial Sex Workers in Edo State, Nigeria. Journal of Basic & Clinical Reproductive Science. 6(2): 15 -21

33. Odigie, B.E. and Achukwu, P.U. (2017). Street Sex Occupational Exposure to Viral Infections in Benin City, Nigeria: A Call for Global Awareness. Appl. Sci. Res. 13(6): 1-10.
34. Odigie, B.E. and Achukwu, P.U. (2017). Comparing Trio-Modified Papanicolaou staining Methods for Assessing Liquid-Based Cytology Samples. Am J Med Lab Sci. 9(3): 119-126.
35. Achukwu, P.U., Odigie, J.O., Odigie, B.E., Achukwu, N.O., Madu, C.N., Egwu, C.W., Mgbakogu, R.A. and Okichie, E.L. (2017). Comparative Analysis of the Level of Contaminants in Select Waterways Sample from Dumpsites. Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 13(6); 25-31.

• Odigie, Bolaji And Achukwu Peter U. (2017) Social Deviance: An Account Of A Teenage Prostitute In A Viral Community In Nigeria, Drug And Alcohol http//me.manuscriptcentral.com/dar. 1-25.
• Achukwu, P.U., Odigie, J.O., Odigie, B.E., Achukwu, N.O., Madu, C.N., Egwu, C.W., Mgbakogu, R.A. and Okichie, E.L. (2017). Comparative Analysis of the Level of Contaminants in Selected Waterways Sample from Dumpsites. Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 13(6); 25-31.
• Nosa Terry Omorodion, Daniel CO, Peter Uwadiegwu Achukwu (2017) A Review On Nk46 the Immunogenetic Predictive Candidate Gene of Unexpplained Recurrent Miscarrages. SOJ Immunology.5(2): 1-3.
• Omorodion N.T, Achukwu P.U, Iyare GI, Wilson AO (2017) Review on Digitalization of Basic Routine Procedures in Histopathology Laboratories. International Journal BiosenBioelectron3(5): 00085. DOI: 10.15406/ijbsbe.2017.03.00085
• UMEH, Gabriel Uzoma, Achukwu, P.U, OMORODION, Nosa Terry(2017).Studies on Histopathological Cell Changes in Breast Cancer Using Breast Diseases Tissue Blocks in Enugu State University Teaching Hospital 2009 -2013. America Journal of Biomedical Sciences.9(3), 105-112; doi:10.5099/aj170300105.
• Godfrey Innocent Iyare, U. Achukwu, Nosa Terry Omorodion, F.A Ehiaghe and B.E Atoigwe (2017). Histological changes associated with consumption of Tanjorensis. International Journal of Research in Health Sciences. 5(4): 21-29.
• Iyare G.I., Omorodion N.T., Erameh T.O., Achukwu P.U., Ogochukwu A.G. (2017). The Effects of AnacardiumoccidentaleLeave Extract on Histology of Selected Organs of Wistar Rats. MOJ Biology and Medicine. 2(2): 00046. DOI: 10.15406/mojbm.2017.02.00046.
• Omorodion, N.T., Achukwu P.U. and Ebo N.(2017). Review on Laboratory Auditing in Histopathology Laboratory. Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science. 2(1): 124 – 128
• Omorodion, N.T., Achukwu, P.U., Umeh, G. U., Igharo, E.A(2017). Current Review on Infamous Practices in Medical Laboratory Science Profession.Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science.Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science. 2(4): 40 – 43
• Eze,I.R.P.U,Omorodion,N.T,Belonwu,N.J.K.(2017).Haematophysiological Effects of Carica Papaya (Pawpaw) Leaves Extracts on Albino Wistar Rats Previously Treated with Phenyldrazine.Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science.Sokoto Journal of Medical Laboratory Science 2017; 2(4): 21-28
• OmorodioNosa Terry, Achukwu U. (2017).Investigation of Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Roselle) as Histological Stain and in Assessment of Bar Bodies. America Journal of Biomedical Sciences. 9(1), 15-19; doi: 10.5099/aj170100015
• Omorodion Nosa Terry, Joanita NakatudeWasswa, Peter Uwadiegwu Achukwu, Agimon Solomon Osamede. Histopathological Effect of Crude Extract of Piper Guineense(Uziza) Leaves on the Liver of Wistar Rats and on PseudofolliculitisBarbae (After Shave Rash) in Human.America Journal of Biomedical Science. 2017, 9(2), 85-90; doi: 10.5099/aj170200085
• Asimiyu O.S., Achukwu P.U., Omorodion N.T., Ajayi E.A, Omobogie E.N (2017) Expression of Er, Pr, Ki-67and Her-2 in Breast Cancer Diagnosis using Archival Tissue Block from OlabisiOnabanjo Teaching Hospital Shagamu and Institute of Advance Medical Research Training Ibadan. MOJ Biology and Medicine 1(3): 00017. DOI: 10.15406/mojbm.2017.01.00017
• Ogbuabor, D. C., Achukwu, P.U., Omorodion, N.T. (2017). A review on NK46 the immunogenetic predictive candidate gene of unexplained recurrent miscarriages. SOJ Immunol, 5(2): 1-3.
• Adeniyi, T. D, Achukwu, P. U., Abubakar, A. A. (2017). Frequency of electronics waste generated heavy metals in urban waterways. International Journal of Human Capital and Urban Management, 2(2): 89 – 100.
• Omorodion, N.T. and Achukwu, P.U. (2017). Investigation of Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Roselle) as histological stains and inAssessment of Bar Bodies. American Journal of Biomedical Sciences, 9(1): 15-19
• Omorodion N.T., Achukwu P.U, Ibeh IN (2016). Effect of Crude Extract of MoringaOleiferaLam on Skin and Muscle Tissues of Abino Rats and on PseudofolliculitisBarbaein Human. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research. 2(6):AT15-AT18.
• Ufelle, S. A., Achukwu, P. U., Ghasi, S. I. (2016). Myelo-protective and haematopoietic effect of seed extract fractions of Pheonix dactylifera in Wistar rats. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 10(44): 936 – 944.
• Odigie, B. E and Achukwu P. U (2016) Characterized Cervical Lesions In Apparently Unscreened Resident Commercial Sex Workers In Edo State, Nigeria. Journal of basic and clinical reproductive sciences. 31: 11-20.
• Ufelle, S.A., Achukwu, P.U., Ikegwuonu I.C. and Ghasi, S. (2016): Haematological Effects of Gnetum africanum leave extract in Wistar Rats. International Journal of Ethnomedicine and Pharmacognosy. 3(1) 15-19.
• Onwukwe, O.S; Achukwu, P.U., Azubike, N.C; Nwachukwu, D.C., Onyemelukwe, A.O, Uchendu, I.K. and Eluke, B.C. (2016): Preliminary studies on the anti-ulcer potentials of vitex doniana crude extracts on experimental rat model of ethanol induced gastric ulcer. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease 6(9): 736-740.
• Atoigwe, B.E., Achukwu, P.U. and Odigie, B.E. (2016). Histopathological Effects of Prophylactic Consumption of Sphenocentrum jollyanum (SJ) Ethanoic Root Extract on Select Organs of Male Albino (Rattus novergicus) Rats. Int. Med. & Den. Res. 2(6):AT01-AT06.

58. Odigie, B.E., Achukwu, P.U., Atoigwe, B.E., Obaseki, D.E., Usunobun, J.O., Bello, M.E. and Omorodion, N.T. and Odigie, J.O. (2016). Model Formulation using Adaptive Neuro-fuzzy Inference Systems (ANFIS) for Cervical Lesions (CL): A Case Study of Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) Predict Diagnosis. 2nd Edition, University of Benin Academic Research Day (UBARD), Book of Proceedings. University of Benin Press, Ekehuan Campus, Benin City, Nigeria. Pp. 34-38.

• . Odigie, B.E. and Achukwu, P.U. (2015). Morphometric and Histopathological Evaluation of Selected Organs of Albino Rats Following Subcutaneous Administration of Acalypha wilkesiana Leaf Extract. Annals of Biomedical Sciences. 14(1): 131-137.
• . Odigie, B.E. and Achukwu, P.U. (2015). Cytopathological Examination and Epidemiological Study of Cervicitis in Commercial Sex Workers (CSWs) in Coal City (Enugu), Nigeria. Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, 25(3): 227-232.

61. Odigie, B.E. and Achukwu, P.U. (2015). Histopathological Effects of Acetaminophen (ACMP) Abuse in Male Wistar rats, and Prevalence in Human Subjects: An Experimental and Cross-sectional Study. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, 14(2): 81-87.

• . Ufelle, S.A., Ukaejiofor, E.O., Achukwu, P. U., and Ghasi, S. (2015). Haematopoietic Potential of crude methanolic extract of Apium graveolens leaves in Wistar rats. Journal of international Research in Medical and Pharmaceutical sciences, 6(3): 121-125.
• . Ukaejiofor, E.O., Ufelle, S.A., Ghasi, S., Achukwu, P. U., Udeani, T.K.C. and Neboh, E.E. (2015). Myelo-protective activity of Franctions of Vitex doniana sweet leaves extract in Wistar rats. Medical Sciences, 1-10.
• . Ufelle, S.A., Achukwu, P. U., Ghasi, S., Mgbakogu, R.A. and Achukwu, N.O. (2015). Haematological effects of Gangronema latifolium leaf extract in myelo-supressed and normal Wistar rats. International Journal of Advanced life Sciences, 9(2):10-14.
• . Neboh, E.E., Ufelle, S.A., Achukwu, P. U., and Udeh, V.C. (2015). Cement dust exposure affects haematological parameters in cement loaders in Enugu metropolis, south-east Nigeria. Journal of Experimental Research, 3(1)1-3.
• . Ufelle, S.A., Achukwu, P. U., Ezeh, C.O., and Ghasi, S. (2016). Haematological effects of leaf extracts of moringa oleifera lam in normal and myelo-suppressed Wistar rats. African Journal of Biomedical Research (ACCEPTED).

67. Chinonyelum, A.N., Achukwu, P. U., Nwanchukwu, O.C., and Emmanuel, O. (2015). Evaluation of hepatoprotective activity of Colocasia esculenta (L.schott) leaves on thiacetamide-induced hepatotoxicity in rats. Pakistan Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, 28(6 suppl): 2237-2241.

. Azubuike, N. C., Okwuosa C.N., Achukwu P. U., Maduka, T.C., and Chike, O. (2015). Acute toxicity and histopathological effects of crude aqueous extract of Jatropha cucas leaves in Mice. Research Journal of Medicinal Plant, 9(7):340-346.

• Ufelle, S.A., Neboh, E.E., Achukwu, P. U., and Ghasi, S. (2015). Potential haematopoietic properties of crude methanolic seed extract of Pentaclethra macrophylla in Wistar rats Biokemistri: An international Journal of Nigerian Society for Experimental Biology, 27(1): 22-25.
• Odigie, B.E. and Achukwu, P.U. (2014). Histopathological Pattern of the Liver and Kidney of Rattus Novergicus on Prophylactic Consumption of Acalypha Godseffiana Crude Ethanolic Extract. Journal of Medicine & Biomedical Res 13(1): 98-109..
• Ufelle, S.A., Neboh, E.E., Achukwu, P. U., and Eluke, B. (2013). Sub-acute effects of crude methanolic leaf extracts of Dacryodes edulis (African pear) on some haematological parameters in Wistar rats. British Journal of Pharmacology & Toxicology

71. Achukwu P. U., Ezeasor, D. O., Okwuosa C.N., Onuwukwe O. S (2012). Determination of levels of mercury (Hg) contamination of water bodies in Enugu metropolis and some major water bodies in southeast Nigeria. Journal of Environmental Management and Safety, 3(4): 81-85.

• Ukaejiofo, E.O., Odiegwu, C.N.C., Achukwu, P.U.O., Emenuga, V.N., and Egamana, E.A. (2012): The Effect of Surgery on Platelet Functions. African Journal of Medical Sciences
• Azubuike, N. C., Okwuosa C.N., Achukwu P. U. (2012). Exfoliated buccal cell micronuclei frequency in smokers and non smokers. Journal of Applied Sciences, 15(1): 1298 – 10308.
• . Azubuike, N. C., Okwuosa C.N., Achukwu P. U. (2012). Toxicological evaluation of methanol leaf extract of Cassia siamea in Abino Wistar rats. Journal of Applied Sciences, 15(1): 10170 – 10181.
• Okwuosa, C.N., Achukwu, P.U. O., Azubike, N.C. (2012). The effect of Lipiic acid and Thiamin Co-supplementation on Blood Glucose and Lipid levels of Alloxainzed Rats. Journal of Science Engineering and Technology, 19(1): 10713 – 10725.

76. Okwuosa, C.N., Azubike, N.C., Achukwu, P.U.O. (2012). The protective effect of zinc supplementation on Cyclophosphamide Induced cellular toxicity in rats. Journal of Science Engineering and Technology, 19(1): 10568 – 10579.

• . Okwuosa, C. N., Achukwu, P.U., Azubike, N. C., and Abah, A. I. E (2012). Protective effect of the leaf extracts of combretum racemsum P. Beauv (Combretaceae) on Cyclophosphamide induced pansytpenia and liver injury in male rats. Research Journal of Pharmacology, 6(2): 30 – 34.
• Onu, S. N., Ukaejiofor, O.E., Achukwu, P.U., Ufelle, S. A, Okwuosa, C.N., Chukwuka, C. J (2012).Haemopetic activity and effect of crude fruit extract of phoenix dacylifera on blood parameters. International Journal of Biological and Medical Research, 3(2): 17 20 – 1723.
• Ufelle, S.A., Ukaejiofor, E.O., Neboh, E.E., Achukwu, P. U., Ghasi, S., Ikpeazu, J.E., and Maduka, I.C. (2011). The effects of crude methanolic leaf extract of \bryophyllum pinnatum on some haematological parameters in Wistar rats. British Journal of Pharmacology & Toxicology, 2(3): 121-126.

80. Ufelle, S.A., Ukaejiofor, E.O., Neboh, E.E., Achukwu, P. U., Ghasi, S., Ikpeazu, J.E., and Maduka, I.C. (2011). The effects of crude methanolic leaf extract of Bryophyllum pinnatum on some haematological parameters in Wistar rats. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 3(3): 121-124.
81. Ufelle, S.A., Ukaejiofor, E.O., Neboh, E.E., Achukwu, P. U., Ghasi, S., Ozoemena, O.F.N. and Abiodun, I.S. (2011). The effects of crude methanolic leaf extract of Saccharum oficianarum (sugar cane) on some haematological parameters of wistar rats. Accepted 2011. Journal of College of Medicine, University of Nigeria- Enugu campus.
82. Okwuosa, C. N., Unekwe, P. C., Achukwu, P.U., Udeani, T.K.C., and Ogidi, U.H. (2011). Glucose and triglyceride lowering activity of pterocampus santaniloides leaf extracts against dexmathesone induced hyperlipidemia and insulin resistance rats. African Journal of Biotechnology, 10(46): 9415 – 9420.

• Okwuosa, C. N., Achukwu, P.U., Azubike, N. C., and Alu, M. (2011). Effect of Zinc and Selenium Supplementation in Thioacetemide induced liver damage. Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 18(1): 9875 – 9885Okwuosa, C. N., Azubike, N. C., Achukwu, P. U. and Udeh, Q. N. (2011). Effect of Norfloxacin administration on Experimental Iron overload in rats. Journal of Applied Science, 14(1): 9428 – 9439.
• Okwuosa, C. N., Okoi-Ewa, R, Achukwu, P. U., Onuuba, Azubike, N. C. (2011). Gastroprotective effect of crude hexane leaf extracts of Sesamm indicum on rabbits. Nigerian Journal Physiological Science, 26(1): 49 – 54.
• Achukwu P. U., Azubuike, N. C., Onuwukwe, O. S (2011). Matitis: a brief review of causes, management and prevention. Health Scienza, 2(1): 45-47.
• Azubuike, N. C., Achukwu P. U., Okwuosa C.N., Ajayi, Y. and Ugwu, A. C. (2011). Extract of Lawsonia inermis and Hibiscus sabdarriffa as stains for histological section. Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 18(1): 9944 – 9952.
• . Azubuike, N. C., Achukwu P. U., Okwuosa C.N. and Nwaeze, D. E (2011). Comparism of commercial hair spray and conventional fixatives in urine cytology. Journal of Applied Science, 14(1): 9525 – 9534.
• . Ghasi, S. Egwuibe., Achukwu, P. U and Onyeanusi, J. C. (2011). Assessment of the medical benefit of Folkloiric use of Bryophyllun pinnatum leaves among the Igbos of Nigeria for treatment of hypertension. African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 5(1).
• Nwachukwu, D. C., Okwuosa C.N., Achukwu P. U., Azubuike, N. C., and Eze, G (2011). Hepatoprotective activity of methanol extract of the seed of sesamum indicum in carbon tetrachloride induced hepatoxicity in rats. Indian Journal of Novel Drug Delivery, 3(1): 36 – 42.

Okwuosa, C. N., Unekwe, P. C., Achukwu, P.U., and Umego, C. G. (2010). Protective effects of the Methanolic seed extract of Cassia tora against Rifampicin-Isoniazed induced Hepatoxicity in rats. International of Natural and Applied Sciences, 9(2): 239 – 245.

• . Okwuosa, C. N., Achukwu, P.U., Udeani, T.K.C., Azubike, N. C., and Uguru, D. I. (2010). Lipid lowering activity of the leaf extracts of Vitex doniana in Cholestrol fed guinea pigs. West African Journal of Pharmacology and Drug Research, 26: 36 – 42.
• Okwuosa, C. N., Achukwu, P. U., Azubike, N. C., and Okwuosa, R. N. (2010). Hepatoprotective effect of the leaf extracts of Sida acuta Buru F in CCl4 induced hepatopathy in rats. African Journal of Biotechnology, 9(39)
• Okwuosa, C. N., Achukwu, P. U., and Azubike, N. C. (2010). Biochemical and Toxicological studies on the crude-leaf extracts of Abrus precatorius in rats. Journal of Applied Science, 13(2): 9165 – 9175.

93. Azubuike, N. C., Achukwu P. U., Okwuosa C.N., and Atoigwe, B. E. (2010). Lawsonia inermis leave extract has natural histological stains. Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 17(2): 9380 – 9390.

• Achukwu P. U., Okwuosa C.N., Azubuike, N. C., and Nwaebiem, N. C. (2010). Lipid lowering property of the leaf extract of Sida acuta in cholesterol fed rats. Journal of Science, Engineering and Technology, 17(2): 9534 – 94545.

95. Azubuike, N. C., Okwuosa C.N., Achukwu P. U., and Udeani. T. K. C. (2010). Antihyperglycemic activities of portulata oleracea in glucose fed normal rats. Journal of Applied Science, 13(2): 8986 – 8998.

• Nwachukwu, D. C., Okwuosa C.N., Achukwu P. U., Azubuike, N. C., and Eze, G (2010). Antihyperglycemic activity of the leaf extract of Solanum dulcamara in diebetic rats. Indian Journal of Novel Drug Delivery, 2(4): 138 – 143
• . Achukwu P. U., Azubuike, N. C., Okwuosa C.N., Onuwukwe O. S (2010). Renoprotective effects of orally administered aqueous extract of Tridax procumbens on Gentamins induced Nephrotoxicity in abino Wistar rats. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, 9(2): 47 – 52.
• . Achukwu P. U., Azubuike, N. C.,Onyewuenyi, C. N. C. (2010). Hepatoprotective effect of the crude leave extract of Protulace oleracea carbon tetrachloride induced liver injury in rodents. Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, 9(1): 1-7.
• . Achukwu, P. U., Esom E. A., Nduka, O. N., Ezeasor, D. N and Okaro, A. O. (2009). Histological alterations following exposure to permethrin (Pif-Paf) on some visceral organs of the adult Wistar rat. Journal Biomedical Sciences in Africa, 7(1&2): 7-12.

100. Achukwu P. U., Okwuosa C.N., Azubuike, N. C., and Ndimekwe, C. C. (2009). Studies on the anti ulcer properties of the leave extracts of Cassia occidentalis. Journal of Medical Research and Technology, 6(2): 10 – 17.
101. Achukwu P. U., Azubuike, N. C., Okwuosa C.N., and Onu, T. O. (2009). Toxicological study of the aqueous leave extract of Mucuna flagillipes on Abino Wistar rats. African Journal of Sciences, 10(1): 2293 -2303.
102. . Azubuike, N. C., Okwuosa C.N., Achukwu P. U., and Ugwuoke, C. O. (2009). Cholesterol lowering property of the leaf extract of Combretum racemousun in rat. African Journal of Sciences, 10(1): 2429 – 2437.
103. . Azubuike, N. C., Achukwu P. U., Okwuosa C.N., and Katchy, A. U. (2009). The subacute effect of Phyllanthus amaraus on the histology of liver and Kidney of male abino Wistar rats. World Journal of Biotechnology, 10(1); 1619 – 1624.
104. . Eze, A. A., Nwachukwu, D. C., Achukwu P. U., and Okwuosa C.N. (2009). Effect of phenol barbital administration on the histology of the liver and brain and some activities of some biochemical parameters of the liver of Wistar rats. Bio-research, 7(1); 445 – 449.
105. . Nwachukwu, D. C., Ejezie, F. E., Eze, A. A., Achukwu P. U., and Nwadike, K. I. (2009). Toxicological effect of aqueous extract of Hibiscus sabdarriffa on the liver and kidney. Journal of College of Medicine, 14(1): 77 – 84.

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