Dr. Chukwuemeka Princeton Okam
Dr. Chukwuemeka Princeton Okam is a LECTURER I in PHARMACOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
**Dr. Okam Princeston Chukwuemeka. **
Lecturer
Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Faculty of Medicine
NAU, Nnewi Campus
Personal Information
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Address: | Pharmacology, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHARMACOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | NAU. (Master Degree, October, 2015) February, 2011 to July, 2015 MSc Pharmacology And Therapeutics |
| 2 | University Of Nigeria Enugu Campus. (Bachelor Degree, June, 2010) October, 2001 to June, 2009 MBBS Medicine And Suygery |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association Anambra State July, 2024 to July, 2026 |
| 2 | Vice Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association Anambra State July, 2022 to Present |
| 3 | Chairman, Nigerian Medical Association Nnewi Zone December, 2020 to Present |
| 4 | ICT Officer, Department Of Pharmacology And Therapeutics May, 2019 to Present |
| 5 | President, Association Of Resident Doctors NAUTH November, 2017 to November, 2018 |
Creative Output
| Journal Articles | |
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| 1 | Kenneth Oluchukwu Ugwuanyi, Kingsley Odinaka Idoko, Onyekachi Amos Onu, Chinedu Onwuka Ndukwe, Harrison Chiro Ugwuoroko, Achomma Amobi Egwuonwu and Princeston Chukwuemeka Okam. (2025, March), "A rare case of intestinal obstruction caused by endometriosis", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews |
| 2 | Okam PC, Ikechebelu JI, Eleje GU, Albert IC, Okpala BC, Okam CF, Nwajiaku LA, Joe-Ikechebelu NN, Ezeigwe CO, Chigbo CG, Okafor CG. (2024, July), "Efficacy and safety of diclofenac suppository for postoperative pain relief after diagnostic hystero-laparoscopy and dye test: A double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial", Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol X |
| 3 | Bartholomew Ogbonna , Peter Ughachukwu , Cornelius Nwozor, Casmir Ofor , Princeston Okam , Okechukwu Peter Nwabuokei , Henry Enwelum and Kosisochukwu Ifemenam. (2024, August), "EFFECTS OF ETHANOL EXTRACT OF MORINGA OLEIFERA LEAVES ON NIFEDIPINE-INDUCED INFERTILITY IN MALE ADULT WISTAR RATS", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 4 | Casimir C. Ofor , Princeston C. Okam , Simon N. Ushie , Eugene O. Ohanme , Benjamin N Nwakelu , Daniel O. Aja , Godwin C. Akuodor , Uzochukwu Ofonakara , Emmanuel O. Onwujekwe. (2024, March), "Perspectives on Determinants of Poor Adherence to Anti-Tuberculosis Drugs amongst Patients Attending a Tuberculosis Treatment Center in South East, Nigeria", EAS Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| 5 | Umoke Chukwunalu Igbudu, Akuodor Godwin Christian, Okam Princeston Chukwuemeka , Okposhi Festus Toochukwu , Anele Donatus Onyebuchi , Onwe Kenneth Tochukwu , Nwokike Matthew Onyemaechi and Okoli Nnaemeka JC. (2024, February), "Hepatoprotective effect of the ethanol extract of Detarium senegalense stem bark in albino Wistar", https://www.ijbpsa.com/content/international-journal-biological-and-pharmaceutical-sciences-archive |
| 6 | Akpan JL , Onwudiwe TC , Ikongshul Cecilia A , Igwe DO , Ofonakara U , Okam PC , Nwokike Matthew Onyemaechi and Akuodor GC. (2024, June), "Toxicological and analgesic evaluation of Solanecio biafrae ethanol leaf extract", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical |
| 7 | Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu ,Cyril Chukwudi Dim, Boniface Chukwuneme Okpala , George Uchenna Eleje ,Ngozi N. Joe-Ikechebelu , Divinefavour Echezona Malachy , Chinedum Mark Nnoruka , Louis Anayo Nwajiaku ,3 Princeston Chukwuemeka Okam , Innocent Chigozie Albert , Augusta Nkiruka Okpala ,and Emeka Philip Igbodike. (2023, January), "Comparison of Pregnancy Outcomes of History-Indicated and Ultrasound-Indicated Cervical Cerclage: A Retrospective Cohort Study", Hindawi BioMed Research International |
| 8 | Chigozie G Okafor1 , George U Eleje1,2 , Joseph I Adinma1, Joseph I Ikechebelu1,2 , Eric O Umeh3, Chisolum O Okafor3, Emmanuel O Ugwu4, Joseph O Ugboaja1, Betrand O Nwosu1, Chukwuemeka O Ezeama1, Gerald O Udigwe1,2, Chukwuemeka C Okoro1 , Richard O Egeonu1, Evaristus C Ezema5, Osita S Umeononihu1, Boniface C Okpala1 , Chidinma C Okafor6, Chukwuemeka J Ofojebe1, Chito P Ilika1, Charlotte B Oguejiofor1, Chukwudi A Ogabido1, Chijioke C Umeokafor3, John E James1, Hillary I Obiagwu1, Lazarus U Okafor1, Afam B Obidike7, Princeston C Okam1, Kenneth N Okeke8, Anselem O Inya1, Tobechi K Njoku1 and Lydia I Eleje. (2023, February), "A randomized clinical trial of Premaquick biomarkers versus transvaginal cervical length for pre-induction cervical assessment at term among pregnant women", SAGE Open Medicine |
| 9 | Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu , Cyril Chukwudi Dim, George Uchenna Eleje , Ngozi Joe-Ikechebelu , Boniface Chukwuneme Okpala , Princeston Chukwuemeka Okam. (2022, October), "A randomised control trial on oral dydrogesterone versus micronized vaginal progesterone pessary for luteal phase support in in vitro fertilization cycles", JOURNAL of MEDICINE and LIFE |
| 10 | Joseph I.Ikechebelu, George U. Eleje, Ngozi N. Joe Ikechebelu, Chidimma Donatus Okafor, Boniface Chukwuneme Okpala, Emmanuel O. Ugwu, Cyril Emeka N. (2021, January), "Randomized Control Trial On Effectiveness And Safety Of Direct Trocar Versus Veress Needle Entry Techniques In Obese Women During Diagnostic Laparoscopy", Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics |
| 11 | Anthony U Onochie, Adaobi Helen Oli, Angus Nnamdi Oli, Obiajulu Christian Ezeigwe, Andrew C Nwaka, Chukwudi O Okani, Princeston Chukwuemeka Okam, Chib. (2020, November), "The Pharmacobiochemical Effects Of Ethanol Extract Of Justicia Secunda Vahl Leaves In Rattus Norvegicus", Journal of Experimental Pharmacology |
| 12 | Evaristus C Ezema, Ifeatu O Oranusi, Chukwuemeka Okoro, Chigozie G Okafor, Princeston C Okam, Stanley C Egbogu. (2020, June), "Anaesthetic Agent Usage And Wastage During Caesarean Deliveries Done With Spinal Anaesthesia In A Labour Ward Theatre: A Concern For The Financial Implication", Orient Journal of Medicine |
| 13 | George Uchenna Eleje, Princeston C Okam , Emmanuel Ikechukwu Okaforcha, Chinekwu Sochukwu Anyaoku. (2019, January), "Rates And Determinants Of Successful Vaginal Birth After A Previous Caesarean Section: A Prospective Cohort Study", ARC Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics |
| 14 | George Uchenna Eleje , Princeston C Okam , Emmanuel Ikechukwu Okaforcha , Chinekwu Sochukwu Anyaoku. (2019, January), "Patterns And Management Challenges Of Infertility In A LowResource Setting: A Prospective Cohort Study", ARC Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics |
| 15 | Chukwu, L.C.1, Unekwe, P.C.2, Nweke, I.N., Okam, P.C., Agbasi, P.U., Onoh, C.C., Ohadoma S.C., Ekenjoku, A.J., Olisa CL. (2019, December), "Comparing Serum Haemoglobin Levels Of Women Who Received Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) With Sulphadoxine Pyrimethamine (SP) And Their Controls During Antenatal Care (ANC) In A Malaria Endemic African Community", Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology |
| 16 | Angus Nnamdi Oli , Chimaobi Johnpaul Itumo , Princeston Chukwuemeka Okam , Ifeanyichukwu U. Ezebialu , Kenneth Nchekwube Okeke , Christian Chukwuem. (2019, September), "Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Posing A Dilemma In Effective Healthcare Delivery", Antibiotics (Basel) |
| 17 | Chukwu, L.C, Okam, P.C, Ekenjoku, A.J.. (2019, September), "Pattern Of Parasitological Responses In Patients Treated With Artemether-Lumefantrine Combination For Uncomplicated Malaria In Elele, South-South Nigeria", IOSR Journal Of Pharmacy And Biological Sciences |
| 18 | Ezema Evaristus Chinonye, Oranusi Ifeatu Ogochukwu, Umeh George Chima, Okafor Chigozie Geofrey, Okam Princeston Chukwuemeka, Stanley C. Egbogu. (2019, July), "Sublingual Misoprostol Allergy: A Case Report", NigerJmed |
| 19 | Joe-Ikechebelu NN, Eleje GU, Ugwu EO, Okafor CD, Nwachukwu CE, Okam PC, Ogboji OE, Ikechebelu JI.. (2018, August), "A Randomized Controlled Trial On Efficacy And Safety Of Trocar-Site Infiltration With Lidocaine For Postoperative Pain Relief After Diagnostic Laparoscopy.", Gynecol Obstet Invest |
| 20 | Eleje GU, Edokwe ES, Ikechebelu JI, Onubogu CU, Ugochukwu EF, Okam PC, Ibekwe AM. (2017, January), "Mother-to-child Transmission Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Among HIV-infected Pregnant Women On Highly Active Anti-retroviral Therapy With Premature Rupture Of Membranes At Term.", The Journal of Maternal-fetal & Neonatal Medicine : the Official Journal of the European Association of Perinatal Medicine, the Federation of Asia |
| 21 | George U Eleje, Joseph I Ikechebelu, Ahizechukwu C Eke, Princeston C Okam, Ifeanyichukwu U Ezebialu, Chito P Ilika.. (2017, November), "Cochrane Database Of Systematic Reviews Cervical Cerclage In Combination With Other Treatments For Preventing Preterm Birth In Singleton Pregnancies", Cochrane Systematic Review - Intervention - Protocol Version |
| 22 | P. C. Okam1, C. F. Okam1, E. Obi1 and P. C. Unekwe. (2016, April), "Effect Of Sub-chronic Admnistration Of Mascum Herbal Pride On Sperm Quality Of Male Albino Rats", British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Grants | |
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| 1 | Collaborator: "Period poverty and heALth ouTcomes explOration (PLATO) Project" (May, 2025). Ongoing sponsored grant by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust |
Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies
| 1 | Fellow Member, "West African College of Surgeons" (member since 2023), https://www.wacscoac.org |
| 2 | Full Member, "Nigerian Medical Association Anambra State" (member since 2009), http://nma-anambra.org.ng |