Browsing by Author "Obikeze, Kenechukwu"
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Cardiovascular effects of the alkaloid hippadine on the isolated perfused rat heart
Mugabo, Pierre; Obikeze, Kenechukwu; Njagi, Angela; Burger, Andries; Dietrich, Danielle; Green, Ivan (Open Access Science Research Publisher, 2012)Crinum macowanii has been used extensively in traditional medicines for treatment of various illnesses such as oedema and ‘heart disease’. Previous studies of the crude bulb extracts on Langendorff perfused isolated rat ... -
The contributions of muscarinic receptors and changes in plasma aldosterone levels to the anti-hypertensive effect of Tulbaghia violacea
Raji, Ismaila A.; Mugabo, Pierre; Obikeze, Kenechukwu (BioMed Central, 2013)Background: Tulbaghia violacea Harv. (Alliaceae) is used to treat various ailments, including hypertension (HTN) in South Africa. This study aims to evaluate the contributions of muscarinic receptors and changes in ... -
Pulmonary effects and disposition of luteolin and Artemisia afra extracts in isolated perfused lungs
Mjiqiza, Sizwe Joel; Syce, James; Obikeze, Kenechukwu (Elsevier, 2013)ETHNOPHARMACOLOGICAL RELEVANCE: Artemisia afra (Asteraceae) is a traditional medicinal plant frequently used in steam inhalation form to treat respiratory conditions. AIM OF THE STUDY: Quantify luteolin content in Artemisia ... -
Service learning in pharmacy: Opportunities for student learning and service delivery
Bheekie, Angeni; Obikeze, Kenechukwu; Bapoo, Rafik; Ebrahim, Naushaad (Academic Journals, 2011)High patient load and understaffing in public health care facilities preclude the provision of optimal pharmaceutical services in South Africa. A Service Learning in Pharmacy (SLIP) programme for the University of the ...