Dr. Nneka Shirley Chukwurah

Dr. Nneka Shirley Chukwurah is a SENIOR LECTURER in INTERNAL MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Medicine in Nnamdi Azikiwe University

Dr. Nneka Shirley Chukwurah

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I AM DR SHIRLEY NNEKA CHUKWURAH. I AM A SENIOR LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, NNEWI CAMPUS

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Internal Medicine, Faculty Of Medicine, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka.
Faculty/Unit:
FACULTY OF MEDICINE
Department/Sub-Unit:
INTERNAL MEDICINE

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees / Basic Certificates
1chukwuemeka odumegwu ojukwu university, igbariam. (Doctor of Philosophy, April, 2023)
August, 2020 to May, 2022
PhD SURGICAL PATHOLOGY
2CHUKWUEMEKA ODIMEGWU OJUKWU UNIVERSITY. (Doctor of Philosophy, January, 2023)
October, 2020 to October, 2022
PHD IN VIEW SURGICAL PATHOLOGY
3NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE. (Post-Doctorate Degree, September, 2017)
September, 2007 to June, 2016
FMCP( GASTROENTEROLOGY) INTERNAL MEDICINE (GASTROENTEROLOGY}
4NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA. (Post-Graduate Degree, September, 2017)
September, 2007 to June, 2016
FELLOWSHIP OF THE MEDICAL COLLEGE INTERNAL MEDICINE (GASTROENTEROLOGY}
5NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA. (Bachelor Degree, September, 2005)
September, 1998 to June, 2005
MBBS MEDICINE
6FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GIRLS COLLEGE ABULOMA. (SSCE, June, 1995)
September, 1990 to June, 1995
SSCE SECONDARY SCHOOL

Relevant/Working Experience

1Unit head, Gastroenterology Unit Department of Medicine, NAU
February, 2022 to Present
2SENIOR LECTURER, NAU AWKA
January, 2022 to Present
3HONORARY CONSULTANT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NNEWI
May, 2019 to Present
4LECTURER 1, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY AWKA
May, 2019 to Present
5HOSPITAL CONSULTANT, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NNEWI
October, 2017 to May, 2019
6RESIDENT DOCTOR, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NNEWI
September, 2007 to June, 2016
7YOUTH CORPER, FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTER KEFFI NASARAWA STATE
September, 2006 to September, 2007
8HOUSE OFFICER, NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NNEWI
August, 2005 to August, 2006

Creative Output

Journal Articles
1Chukwurah, S. N., Jisieike-Onuigbo, N. N., Onubogu, C. U., Kalu, S. O., Ufoaroh, C. U., Onah, S. K., Eleje, G. U., Mbanuzuru, V. A., Ezejiofor, O. I., Ezeude, C. M., Okpala C.I., Onah, C. E., Nweje, I. S., Ekwebene, O. C., Eze, K. C., Ugochukwu, E. F., & Ibe, C. C. (2023, June), "Assessment of Immunity against Hepatitis B Virus among Children Aged 2-17 Years in Nnewi, Anambra State, South-East Nigeria: A Pilot Study.", Journal of Health and Medical Sciences
2Chukwurah, Shirley Nneka and Menkiti, Felix Emeka and Ufoaroh, Chinyelu Uchenna and Ofiaeli, Ogochukwu Chioma and Chigbo, Chisom God’swill and Okoye, A. O. Aloysius Odili. (2023, June), "Clinical, Endoscopic and Histopathological Patterns among Patients with Dyspepsia", Asian journal of medicine and health
3George Uchenna Eleje, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Preye Owen Fiebai, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Godwin O Akaba, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Hadiza Abdullahi. (2022, April), "Mother-to-Child Transmission Of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) And Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Among Pregnant Women With Dual Or Triplex Infections Of …", SAGE open medicine, pp 41
4CU Onubogu, EI Nwaneli, CG Chigbo, MC Egbuniwe, RO Egeonu, SN Chukwurah, NP Maduekwe, I Onyeyili, CP Umobi, OF Emelumadu. (2022, January), "Prevalence of Needle Stick and Sharps Injury and Hepatitis B Vaccination among Healthcare Workers in a South-East Nigerian Tertiary Hospital. .", WEST AFRICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, Vol. 39, (Issue 1), pp 24-30
5Shirley N CHUKWURAH, Simon N USHIE, Felix E EZENEKWE, Ejeye O UGWUNZE, Chinyelu U UFOAROH, Nkechi P MADUEKWE. (2021, July), "Community Acquired Pyogenic Liver Abscess Caused By A Nosocomial Organism: A Case Report", orient journal, Vol. 33, pp 117-122
6Stephen Okoroafor Kalu, NN Ezeama, EE Afiadigwe, SN Chukwurah, OE Ugwunze, SN Ushie, AE Anyabolu, SC Anyaoku, IO Ezejiofor. (2021, November), "Awareness and risk perception of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection among healthcare workers of a tertiary healthcare institution in Southeastern Nigeria", journal of hepatology and gastroenterology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 1-6
7George Uchenna Eleje, Ayyuba Rabiu, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Preye Owen Fi. (2021, July), "Awareness And Prevalence Of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Pregnant Women In Nigeria: A National Pilot Cross-sectional Study", SAGE PUBLICATIONS, Vol. 17
8ELEJE GU, A Rabiu, II Mbachu, GO Akaba, OM Loto, HA Usman, PO Fiebai, RC Chukwuanukwu, NN Joe-Ikechebelu, CH Nwankwo, SO Kalu, CU Onubogu, CN Ogbuagu,. (2021, March), "Awareness And Prevalence Of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among Pregnant Women In Nigeria: A National Pilot Cross-Sectional Study", women's health
9Chiemelu D Emegoakor, SN Chukwurah, HC Nzeako. (2021, January), "Variceal Banding: Experience With Two Cases In Nauth, Nnewi–A Resource-limited Environment", MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS, Vol. 19, (Issue 1), pp 38
10Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh, Chidimma Adaobi Onwurah, Victor Ahaoma Mbanuzuru, Chidimma Ifeyinwa Mmaju, Shirley Nneka Chukwurah, Chukwudi Christian Umenz. (2021, January), "Biochemical Changes In Tuberculosis", PAN AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, Vol. 38, pp 66
11George Uchenna Eleje, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Uchenna Chukwunonso Ogwaluonye, Stephen Okoroafor Kalu, Chinyere Ukamaka Onubogu, Sussan Ifeyinwa Nwe. (2020, September), "Prevalence, Seroconversion And Mother-to-child Transmission Of Dual And Triplex Infections Of HIV, Hepatitis B And C Viruses Among Pregnant Women In Nigeria: Study Protocol", BIO MED CENTRAL, Vol. 17, (Issue 1), pp 1-9
12Shirley N Chukwurah, Nonyelum N Jisieike-Onuigbo, Paul O Nwani. (2020, June), "Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards Hepatitis Virus Infection Prevention Among Healthcare Interns And Medical Students In A Tertiary Hospital, South-East Nigeria", ORIENT JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, Vol. 32, pp 1-9
13N okonkwo, anele, Chukwurah S. (2019, March), "COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INDICES OF THE METABOLIC SYNDROME IN PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT NON ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE AT A TEACHING HOSPITAL IN NNEWI SOUTH EAST NIGERIA", ASIAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, Vol. 10, (Issue 2), pp 40-45
14EG Omejua, NI Nwosu, SK Onah, SN Chukwurah. (2013, March), "A 5-year Review Of Tetanus Cases Among Adults In A Tertiary Hospital In South East Nigeria", AFRIMEDIC JOURNAL, Vol. 2, (Issue 2), pp 6-11
Dissertations
1SHIRLEY NNEKA CHUKWURAH. (2016, May), "LIPOPROTEIN PATTERNS AND CLINICAL PROFILE OF PATIENTS WITH NON-ALCOHOLIC FATTY LIVER DISEASE IN NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL NNEWI, SOUTH-EAST NIGERIA".
Conference Papers
1SN Chukwurah,. SO Kalu , CU Ufoaroh, NN Jisieike-Onuigbo, CU Onubogu SO Kalu SK Onah, OI Ezejiofor ,GU Eleje ,VA Mbanuzuru ,HC Okpara ,CM Ezeude ,CE Onah, SI Nweje, OC Ekwebene, KC Eze, EF Ugochukwu CC Ibe. (2023, January), "Assessment of immunity against HBV among children aged 2-17 years in Nnewi, Anambra state",
2George Uchenna Eleje, Ayyuba Rabiu, Ikechukwu Innocent Mbachu, Godwin Otuodichinma Akaba, Olabisi Morebise Loto, Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Preye Owen Fi. (2021, July), "A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON MOTHER-TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS (HIV), HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) AND HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN WITH DUAL OR TRIPLEX INFECTIONS OF HIV, HBV AND HCV", ASSOCIATION OF FETOMATERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALISTS OF NIGERIA
3– Dr Chukwurah Shirley N, Dr Menkiti Felix, Prof Onyiorah Igwebuike V, Prof Onyekwere Charles A.. (2021, July), "MALIGNANT NEUROENDOCRINE TUMOUR OF THE PANCREAS- A CASE REPORT",
4Davwar P.M, Ewelike ID, Owoseni O, Musa Y, Manko M, Eboikpomwen JO, Chukwurah SN, Akitikori OT, Oke TO, Asaolu O., Ugbene AC, Mohammed MF, Ukoha OB, E. (2020, ), "Practice Of Hepatocellular Cancer Surveillance Among Nigerian Physicians", , Vol. 12, (Issue 2), pp 56-63
5Kalu SO, Chukwurah SN, Ugwunze OE, Obiomah CF, Ndulue IN, Akaeze G, Ushie SN, Mbanuzuru VA, Ugboaja JO, and Igwegbe AO. (2019, September), "Real-time PCR And Serological Markers In The Diagnosis And Monitoring Of Hepatitis B Infected Patients In. Southeast Nigeria.",
6Nwosu M.N Chukwurah S.N, Izunwa O.C, Ejiofor E. (2014, July), "ABDOMINAL TUBERCULOSIS: A NEW LOOK AT AN OLD PROBLEM", SOGHIN, Vol. 6, (Issue 1), pp 48
Other Relevant Publications
1George Uchenna Eleje, Ifeanyichukwu Uzoma Ezebialu, Joseph Tochukwu Enebe, Nnanyelugo Chima Ezeora, Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ugwu, Iffiyeosuo Dennis Ake, Ekeuda Uchenna Nwankwo, Perpetua Kelechi Enyinna, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro, Chika Prince Asuoha, Charlotte Blanche Oguejiofor, Ejeatuluchukwu Obi, Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor, Angela Ogechukwu Ugwu, Lydia Ijeoma Eleje, Divinefavour Echezona Malachy, Chukwunonso Emmanuel Ubammadu, Emeka Philip Igbodike, Chidebe Christian Anikwe, Ifeoma Clara Ajuba, Chinyelu Uchenna Ufoaroh, Richard Obinwanne Egeonu, Lazarus Ugochukwu Okafor, Chukwunonso Isaiah Enechukwu, Sussan Ifeyinwa Nweje, Onyedika Promise Anaedu, Odigonma Zinobia Ikpeze, Boniface Chukwuneme Okpala, Ekene Agatha Emeka, Chijioke Stanley Nzeukwu, Ifeanyi Chibueze Aniedu, Emmanuel Chidi Chukwuka, Arinze Anthony Onwuegbuna, David Chibuike Ikwuka, Chisom God’Swill Chigbo, Chiemezie Mac-Kingsley Agbanu, Chidinma Ifechi Onwuka, Malarchy Ekwunife Nwankwo, Henry Chinedu Nneji, Kosisochukwu Amarachukwu Onyeukwu, Boniface Uwaezuoke Odugu, Sylvester Onuegbunam Nweze, Kenneth Chukwudi Eze, Shirley Nneka Chukwurah, Joseph Odirichukwu Ugboaja, Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu. "Efficacy and safety of Mojeaga remedy in combination with conventional oral iron therapy for correcting anemia in obstetric population: a phase II randomized pilot clinical trial", (Preprint, 2022 September)
2GU Eleje, HA Ogbunugafor, CD Emegoakor, EI Okoye, OI Ezejiofor, .... "Efficacy And Safety Of Syferol-IHP For The Treatment Of Peptic Ulcer Disease: A Pilot, Double-blind Randomized Trial", (Experimental Findings, 2019 January)

Academic Leadership Qualities

Supervisions
1"Risk factor for intra family spread of hepatitis B virus: a community based study in nnewi, nigeria" (2022). Completed Doctorate project by Nwadimkpa Harriet Chinwe, AF/009/15/096/1283
Grants
1Collaborator: "PARTNERSHIP FOR COMMEMORATION OF WORLG HEPATITIS DAY" (July, 2021). Completed sponsored grant by PHILLIPS PHARMACEUTICALS NIGERIA LIMITED
2Collaborator: "CLINICAL TRIAL OF SYFEROL-IHP" (May, 2016). Completed sponsored grant by BIORESOURCES DEVELOPMENT GROUP
3Collaborator: "LETTER OF AWARD RESEARCH GRANT OF 37,953,480.00 TO NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY UNDER THE TETF AND NATIONAL RESEARCH FUND (NRF) INTERVENTION" (January, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by TERTIARY EDUCATION TRUST FUND
4Collaborator: "RE: INTENSIFIED SURVEILLANCE AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT IN THE DIAGNOSIS OF HEPATITIS E AND ROTAVIRUS INFECTIONS IN NIGERIA" (January, 2020). Ongoing sponsored grant by NATIONAL HEALTH RESEARCH ETHICS COMMITTEE OF NIGERIA (NHREC)
Reviewerships
1Reviewer, "Tropical journal of medicine" (July, 2022)

Membership of Professional/Relevant Bodies

1Full Member, "European society for medical oncology" - 636933 (member since 2023), https://www.esmo.org
2Full Member, "Medical Research Society" (member since 2019), https://mrs.org.ng
3Full Member, "Institute of Oncology" (member since 2018), http://instituteofoncologynau.org.ng
4Full Member, "Medical and dental consultants association of Nigeria" (member since 2017), https://mdcan.org.ng
5Full Member, "Society of gastroenterology and hepatologists in Nigeria" (member since 2016), http://.soghin.ng.org
6Fellow Member, "Faculty of Medicine, National post graduate medical college of Nigeria" (member since 2016), http://.npgmcn.org.ng
7Full Member, "Medical and dental council" - Mdcn 45,302 (member since 2006), https://mdcn.org.ng

Relevant Events Attended

Conferences
1"ESMO PRECEPTORSHIP ON LIVER CANCER HEPATOBILIARY AND BILIARY TRACT CANCER", (EUROPEAN SOCIETY FOR MEDICAL ONCOLOGY), 13th February, 2024 to 14th February, 2024; NAIROBI, KENYA
2"16TH annual scientific conference & all fellows' congress (Eko Akete 2022)", (NATIONAL POST GRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA), 8th August, 2022 to 12th August, 2022; Eko hotels & suites, Victoria Island Lagos
3"NMA AGM/SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE", (Anambra state NMA chapter), 23rd July, 2022 to 23rd July, 2022; COOUTH, AMAKU
4"14th annual general meeting and scientific conference (Kano 2022)", (SOCIETY FOR GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY IN NIGERA), 21st July, 2022 to 22nd July, 2022; BRISTOL PALACE HOTEL,FARM CENTER KANO
5"THE INTERNATIONAL LIVER CONGRESS", (EUROPEAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF LIVER DISEASES), 22nd June, 2022 to 26th June, 2022; LONDON UK AND ONLINE
Workshops
1"2024 TRAINING OF TRAINERS (TOT)", (FACULTY OF INTERNAL MEDICINE, NATIONAL POSTGRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA), 9th January, 2024 to 10th January, 2024; ZOOM
2"train the trainers workshop, faculty of surgery", (faculty of surgery), 8th August, 2022 to 8th August, 2022; best western hotels, victoria island Lagos
3"PRE CONFERENCE WORKSHOP", (SOCIETY FOR GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY IN NIGERA), 19th July, 2022 to 20th July, 2022; AMINU KANO TEACHING HOSPITAL, KANO
Other Events
1"AGM/ SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE 2021 NMA, ANAMBRA STATE BRANCH", (NMA, ANAMBRA STATE BRANCH), 5th August, 2021 to 6th August, 2021; SENATOR UCHE EKWUNIFE EVENT CENTRE, AWKA
2"13th Scientific Conference And Annual General Meeting- SOGHIN PH 2021", (SOCIETY FOR GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY IN NIGERA), 26th July, 2021 to 30th July, 2021; UNIVERSITY OF PORT-HARCOURT TEACHING HOSITAL, PORT-HARCOURT
3"World Congress Of Gastroenterology", (world congress of Gastroenterology, Turkish Gastroenterology Association), 21st September, 2019 to 24th September, 2019; Istanbul Congress Center, Istanbul, Turkey
4"Ultrasound For Gastroenterologists- Advanced Course", (World Congress of Gastroenterology), 21st September, 2019 to 24th September, 2019; Istanbul, Turkey
5"12th Scientific Conference Of Society For Gastroenterology And Hepatology In Nigeria (SOGHIN)", (SOGHIN, IFE BRANCH), 11th July, 2019 to 12th July, 2019; Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun State,
6"17TH Egyptian Digestive Disease Week", (EGYPTIAN SOCIETY FOR SASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY), 26th March, 2019 to 30th March, 2019; NILE RITZ- CARLTON CAIRO, EGYPT
7"TRAINING WORKSHOP ON CARE AND MAINTAINANCE OF ENDOSCOPIC EQUIPMENT", (MINIMAL ACCESS SURGERY COMMITTEE), 22nd September, 2018 to 22nd September, 2018; NAUTH THEATRE COMPLEX, NNEWI
8"Digestive Disease Week Conference", (World Gastroenterology organization, American association for the study of liver diseases, American medical association etc), 2nd June, 2018 to 5th June, 2018; WALTER E WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER, WASHINGTON, USA
9"9th Scientific Conference Of Society For Gastroenterology And Hepatology In Nigeria (SOGHIN)", (SOGHIN LAGOS), 21st July, 2016 to 22nd July, 2016; NECA HALL, ALAUSA, IKEJA LAGOS
10"Scientific Session With Resident Doctors", (ROCHE PRODUCTS LIMITED), 29th April, 2016 to 30th April, 2016; AFRICAN SUN HOTEL, AMBER RESIDENCE, IKEJA, LAGOS
11"RCP/WACP NCD SPECIALIST TRAINING VISIT", (RCP/WACP), 12th October, 2015 to 20th October, 2015; UNTH,ITUKU/OZALLA, ENUGU
12"8th Scientific Conference Of Society For Gastroenterology And Hepatology In Nigeria (SOGHIN)", (SOGHIN, KWARA BRANCH), 11th June, 2015 to 12th June, 2015; KWARA HOTELS, ILORIN
13"INTENSIVE REVISION COURSE, PART 2", (FAC OF INT MED, NPGMCN), 19th January, 2015 to 29th January, 2021; HUMAN RESOURCE CENTRE LUTH
14"7th Scientific Conference And Annual General Meeting Of Society For Gastroenterology And Hepatology In Nigeria (SOGHIN)", (SOGHIN, ENUGU), 19th June, 2014 to 20th June, 2014; NIKE LAKE RESORT HOTEL, ENUGU
15"PRE-CONFERENCE UPDATE COURSE", (SOGHIN, ENUGU), 17th June, 2014 to 18th June, 2014; UNTH,ITUKU/OZALLA, ENUGU
16"ROCHE RESIDENTS' HEPATITIS MEETING", (ROCHE PRODUCTS LIMITED), 7th March, 2014 to 8th March, 2014; AFRICAN SUN HOTEL, AMBER RESIDENCE, IKEJA, LAGOS
17"Scientific Conference And Annual General Meeting Of Society For Gastroenterology And Hepatology In Nigeria (SOGHIN)", (SOGHIN, LAGOS BRANCH), 1st August, 2013 to 2nd August, 2013; sheraton hotels and towers, LAGOS
18"Health Resources Management", (NATIONAL POST GRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA), 12th March, 2012 to 23rd March, 2012; DEPT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH. LUTH, LAGOS
19"RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN MEDICINE WORKSHOP", (NATIONAL POST GRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE OF NIGERIA), 1st March, 2012 to 30th March, 2012; LAGOS
20"TWO-DAY COURSE IN MEDICAL ETHICS", (WEST AFRICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS), 28th July, 2011 to 29th July, 2011; COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UCH, IBADAN
21"BASIC LIFE SUPPORT FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS", (ADVANCED RESUSCITATION ACADEMY LTD), 1st December, 2009 to 30th December, 2009; NAUTH, NNEWI
22"PART 1 REVISION COURSE IN INTERNAL MEDICINE", (WACP), 3rd August, 2009 to 14th August, 2009; UCH, IBADAN