Prof. Micheal Emeka Chiemeka.
Prof. Micheal Emeka Chiemeka. is a PROFESSOR in ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY/FORENSIC MEDICINE Department, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Staff Profile
I Dr CHIEMEKA Michael Emeka (formerly ONWUKAMUCHE), an Anatomic Pathologist by qualification, I teach and mentor undergraduate medical students at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka and I also do clinical research. I am also a clinician with the teaching Hospital affiliated to the Nnamdi Azikiwe University ( Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital) where I work as an Honorary Consultant Anatomic Pathologist. My research interests are Oncology, GIT, liver. I have a robust medical education
Personal Information
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Address: | Anatomic Pathology/forensic Medicine, Faculty Of Basic Clinical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF BASIC CLINICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY/FORENSIC MEDICINE |
Social Profiles
Interest Areas
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. (Post-Doctorate Degree, September, 2011) November, 2005 to December, 2010 FMCPath Pathology |
| 2 | Oganiru Primary School Ojoto. (FSLC, September, 1986) September, 1977 to September, 1983 FSLC |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Part 11 residency training, Part 11 June, 2008 to January, 2011 |
| 2 | Chief resident, Residency training October, 2007 to June, 2010 |
| 3 | Part 1 residency training, Part 1 November, 2005 to June, 2008 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | ODUNUKWE NN, EZECHI OC, ODUBELA O, WAPMUK AE, OROK B, IWALOKUN B, UKEKWE FI, ADENEYE A, AJIBAYE O, OBAFUNWA OJ, ODIKE MA, OKOLO C, SOYEMI S, AKINFEWA. (2018, August) NATIONAL SURVEY ON SUDDEN DEATH |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Chito P Ilika, George U Eleje, Michael E Chiemeka, Frances N Ilika, Joseph I Ikechebelu, Valentine C Ilika, Emmanuel O Ugwu, Ifeanyichukwu J Ofor, Onyecherelam M Ogelle, Osita S Umeononihu, Johnbosco E Mamah, Chinedu L Olisa, Chijioke O Ezeigwe, Malarchy E Nwankwo, Chukwuemeka J Ofojebe, Chidinma C Okafor, Onyeka C Ekwebene, Obinna K Nnabuchi, CHIGOZIE GEOFFREY OKAFOR. (2024, May), "Effects of speculum lubrication on cervical smears for cervical cancer screening: a double blind randomized controlled trial", medRxiv, pp 2023.09. 17.23295694 |
| 2 | Madubuike, Kingsley C.; Ndukwe, Chinedu Onwuka; Chiemeka, Michael Emeka; Ozor, Nnamdi Sergius; Ogbu, Christian C.; Ezejiofor, Ifeoma Florence. (2024, January), "Histopathological Pattern and Audit of Skin Tumors Seen in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, South-East Nigeria: A 10-year Retrospective Study", Journal of Applied Sciences and Clinical Practice |
| 3 | Nnamdi Sergius Ozor, Ifeoma Florence Ezejiofor, Ogochukwu Ifeanyichukwu Ezejiofor, Felix Emeka Menkiti, Kingsley C Madubuike, Chinedu Onwuka Ndukwe, Michael Emeka Chiemeka, Emeka Osonwa. (2023, October), "Malignant Skin Tumors seen in Nigeria Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi: A 10-year Review (January 2008 to December 2017)", Clinical Dermatology Review, Vol. 7, (Issue 4), pp 352-357 |
| 4 | Anthony Onyeka Eni, Chinedu O Ndukwe, Daniel Bankole Olusina, Nnaemeka Francis Nnakenyi, Martin Arinze Nzegwu, Chidubem Chidiebere Eluke, Francis Ikechukwu Ukekwe, Michael Emeka Chiemeka, Itohan Onyekachi Aniume, Onyekachi Chikezie Nwokoro. (2023, September), "Spectrum, Clinicopathologic Profile, and p16 Expression Pattern of Nonmalignant Cervical Tissues in Enugu, South-East Nigeria", Ibnosina Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Vol. 15, (Issue 03), pp 121-128 |
| 5 | George Uchenna Eleje, Gerald Okanandu Udigwe, Tobechi Kingsley Njoku, Chukwuemeka Chukwubuikem Okoro, Chukwudubem Chinagorom Onyejiaka, Eric Chukwudi Ihekwoaba, Chinedu Onwuka Ndukwe, Onyedika Promise Anaedu, Michael Emeka Chiemeka, Chigozie Geoffrey Okafor, Onyeka Chukwudalu Ekwebene, Confidence Chinaza Offor, Odili Aloysius Okoye, Perpetua Chinedu Okolie, Divinefavour Echezona Malachy, Chimdindu Ifunanya Maduagwu, Jane-Rita Ifeoma Mmuotoo, Ekeuda Uchenna Nwankwo, Chimezuru Ogechi Duru, Emeka Philip Igbodike, Nnaedozie Paul Obiegbu, Joy Chisom Agbo, Nwabueze Chidozie Okeke, Ogonna Onyeka Ezenwafor, Henry Chinedu Nneji, Ogechi Odinakachukwu Dimgba, James Egwuatu Okonkwo. (2023, February), "Challenges of Management of Ruptured Second Trimester Ovarian Pregnancy in Low-and Middle-Income Settings: A Case Report", Clinical Medicine Insights: Case Reports, Vol. 16, pp 11795476231153285 |
| 6 | Jude Ogechukwu Okoye, Dorcas Onyeka Samuel, Kosisochukwu Stephanie Ezidiegwu, Michael Emeka Chiemeka, OA Okoye, GU Eleje. (2023, November), "ELEVATED PRE-TREATMENT SYSTEMIC IMMUNO-INFLAMMATORY INDICES, TRIPLE-NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER, AND P53 MUTATION ARE ASSOCIATED WITH EARLY-ONSET BREAST CANCER IN SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA", medRxiv, pp 2023.11. 09.23298295 |
| 7 | Jude Ogechukwu Okoye, Vivian Ifunanya Ogbonnaya, Michael Emeka Chiemeka, Samuel Ifedioranma Ogenyi. (2023, August), "Elevated pre-treatment Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte-platelet ratios are associated with a high risk of in-hospital death among patients with prostate", medRxiv, pp 2023.08. 11.23293979 |
| 8 | Jude Ogechukwu Okoye, Michael Emeka Chiemeka, Felix Emeka Menkiti, Eric Chuwkwudi Ihekwoaba, Nneka Agbakoba. (2023, August), "Age-related dysmodulation of systemic immune-inflammatory indices is associated with aggressive colorectal cancer in West Africa", medRxiv, pp 2023.08. 05.23293698 |
| 9 | Chimdiebele D Nwosu, Ochonma A Egwuonwu, Gabriel U Chianakwana, Ikechukwu R Azubuike, Augustine N Nwobi, Michael E Chiemeka. (2022, March), "Syringocystadenoma papilliferum: an uncommon diagnosis", Orient Journal of Medicine, Vol. 34, (Issue 1), pp 56-60 |
| 10 | Chinedu Onwuka Ndukwe, Michael Emeka Chiemeka, Felix Emeka Menkiti, Florence Ifeoma Ezejiofor, Gerald Kenechi Ike, Titus OG Chukwuanukwu. (2022, September), "Primary Carcinosarcoma of the Skin in an African Albino: Case Report and Review of Literature", Oman Medical Journal |
| 11 | Chinedu O Ndukwe, Michael E Chiemeka, Chinwe C Ndukwe, Cornelius O Ukah. (2022, August), "A Correlation between the Cytology and Histology of Serous Effusions at a Teaching Hospital in South-East Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 12 | Kingsley C Madubuike, Chinedu Onwuka Ndukwe, Michael Emeka Chiemeka, Ifeoma Florence Ezejiofor, Christian C Ogbu, Igwebuike Victor Onyiaorah, Simeon Onyechere Nwosu. (2022, April), "Audit of prostatic diseases diagnosed from Tru-Cut biopsies in Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, using the P63 immunohistochemical marker", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 13 | Chinedu Onwuka Ndukwe, Chinwe Chioma Ndukwe, Joseph Chukwuma Uzoigwe, Anthony Onyeka Eni, Christian Sunday Nnamani, Onyekachi Chibueze Nwokoro, Michael Emeka Chiemeka. (2022, January), "Histopathological spectrum of skin lesions in the elderly: Experience from a tertiary hospital in Southeast Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 14 | Christian C Ogbu, Chinedu Onwuka Ndukwe, Michael Emeka Chiemeka, Kingsley C Madubuike, Cornelius Ozobia Ukah. (2022, January), "Correlation of immunohistochemical expression of p16, Ki-67, and p53 with histopathological diagnosis of noninvasive cervical lesions: A multicenter study from South East Nigeria", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 15 | Titus O. Chukwuanukwu , Alvan-Emeka K. Ukachukwu , Kenneth C. Etukokwu , Evaristus E. Afiadigwe , Akunne I. Apakama , Arthur E. Anyabolu , Michael E. Onwukamuche. (2022, October), "Scalp Plexiform Neurofibrosarcoma With Intrathoracic Fibrosarcoma: A Case Report", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 16 | Chukwunonso Isaiah Enechukwu a , Joseph Ifeanyi Brian-D Adinma a,* , Joseph Ifeanyichukwu Ikechebelu a , Igwebuike Victor Onyiaorah b , Daniel Nnaem. (2021, September), "Comparative study on the adequacy of cervical smears using wooden Ayre’s spatula, VS Papcone® sampling device", Gynecologic Oncology Reports |
| 17 | Christian C Ogbu, Chinedu O Ndukwe, Michael E Chiemeka, Kingsley C Madubuike, Cornelius O Ukah. (2021, December), "Epidemiological Aspects of Preinvasive Cervical Lesions and The Role of p16INK4a Immunohistochemistry in Their Diagnosis: Experience from a Tertiary Hospital in South-East Nigeria", Journal of the Scientific Society |
| 18 | Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the breast: A case report of a rare breast tumour CD Emegoakor 1, HC Nzeako 1, MI Nwosu 1, ME Chiemeka 2, * and F. (2021, July), "Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the breast: A case report of a rare breast tumour", World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, Vol. 11, (Issue 2), pp 112-116 |
| 19 | Chinedu O. Ndukwe, Michael Emeka Chiemeka, Uchechukwu Brian Eziagu1 , Chinwe Chioma Ndukwe2 , Joseph Chukwuma Uzoigwe3. (2021, October), "Histopathological Spectrum and Clinicopathological Concordance of Nonneoplastic Skin Lesions at a Teaching Hospital in South-Eastern Nigeria: A 16-year Retrospective Study", Journal of Nature and Science of Medicine, Vol. 4, (Issue 4), pp 373-378 |
| 20 | Sophia H. L. George1,2,3*, Ayodele Omotoso3,4, Andre Pinto3,5, Aisha Mustapha3,6, Alex P. Sanchez-Covarrubias 1 , Usman Aliyu Umar 3,7, Ali Bala Umar . (2021, November), "An Assessment of Ovarian Cancer Histotypes Across the African Diaspora", Frontiers in Oncology, Vol. 11, pp 1-10 |
| 21 | EA Obiesie1 , AME Nwofor1 , SO Obiesie2 , C Odo3 , AO Odili1 , CK Oranusi1 , TU Mbaeri1 , ME Chiemeka4 , C Otene1 , D Orakwe1 , C Azie2 , C Eze2 ,. (2021, January), "INTRACTABLE HAEMATURIA SECONDARY TO PEDUNCULATED MEDIAN LOBE OF THE PROSTATE: A DIAGNOSTIC DILEMMA", AFRIMEDIC JOURNAL, Vol. 7, pp 35-42 |
| 22 | Chianakwana GU1*, Egwuonwu OA1 , Nwobi AN2 , Okoli CC2 , Ikeme OC3 , Oguejiofor OC4 , Chiemeka EM5 and Anyiam DC5. (2020, November), "Pheochromocytoma in a 44-Year-Old Female", SURGICAL CASE REPORTS, pp 2-3 |
| 23 | Chinedu Okoli1 , Uzoamaka Ebubedike2 , Stanley Anyanwu1 , Gabriel Chianakwana1 , Chinemelum Emegoakor1 , Cornelius Ukah3 , Eric Umeh2 , Micheal Onwuk. (2020, March), "Ultrasound-Guided Core Biopsy of Breast Lesions in a Resource Limited Setting: Initial Experience of a Multidisciplinary Team", Eur J Breast Health 2020; 16(2): XX, Vol. 16, (Issue 2) |
| 24 | Felix E. Menkiti1 Ifeoma F. Ezejiofor2 Michael E. Chiemeka2 Chukwudi R. Osakwe. (2019, October), "Synchronous Endometrial Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor and Ovarian High-Grade Serous Carcinoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature", Asian journal of oncology, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 89-92 |
| 25 | I. F. Ezejiofor, G. U. Chianakwana1 , C. O. Ukah, M. E. Onwukamuche, O. A. Egwuonwu1 , C. C. Ogbu, C. C. Okoli. (2019, April), "Adenomyoepithelioma of the breast misdiagnosed as metaplastic carcinoma in a 64‑year‑old female: A case report and review of literature", Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Vol. 8, (Issue 2), pp 129-133 |
| 26 | George Uchenna Eleje,1,2 Henrietta Aritetsoma Ogbunugafor,1,3 Chiemelu Dickson Emegoakor,1,4 Ebere Innocent Okoye,1,5 Ogochukwu Ifeanyi Ezejiofor. (2019, April), "Efficacy and safety of Syferol-IHP for the treatment of peptic ulcer disease: a pilot, double-blind randomized trial", Clinical and Experimental Gastroenterology, Vol. 12, (Issue 1), pp 21-30 |
| 27 | CK Oranusi1 , EAObiesie1 , AME Nwofor1 , ME Chiemeka2 , CO Ukah2 , OO Mbonu1. (2018, March), "Leiomyosarcoma of the Testes in a 69 year old Nigerian Male: a case report", Nigerian Journal of Urology, Vol. 8, (Issue 1), pp 21-24 |
| 28 | Onwukamuche ME, Ogunbiyi JO, Akang EE. (2017, January), "Lymphocytic thyroiditis at university college hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria- a prospective post-mortem study", The Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 19-22 |
| 29 | Michael E ONWUKAMUCHE Chinedu O NDUKWE Cornelius O UKAH. (2017, January), "Histologically Diagnosed Cases of Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma in Two Nigerian Children within One Year Period: Case Reports and Review of Literature", Orient Journal of Medicine |
| 30 | Ukah CO1 *, Emegoakor C2 , Anyiam DCD1 , Onyiaorah IV1 , Onwukamuche ME1 , Egwuonwu OA2 , Ihekwoaba EC2 , Umeh EO3 , Ebubedike AR3 , Chianakwana G2 ,. (2017, October), "The Immunohistochemical Profile of Breast Cancer in Indigenous Women of Southeast Nigeria", Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, Vol. 7, (Issue 2), pp 83-87 |
| 31 | Jideofor Okechukwu Ugwu, Michael Emeka Onwukamuche1 , Hyginus O Ekwunife, Jude Kennedy C Emejulu2 , Victor Modekwe, Osuigwe AN Osuigwe. (2017, July), "A Case of Retroperitoneal Malignant Triton Tumor in a Nigerian Boy", Nigerian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 23, (Issue 2), pp 141-144 |
| 32 | Umeh E.O1 , Ebubedike U.R1 , Ukah C.O2 , Emegoakor C3 , Onwukamuche M.E2 , Egwuonwu O. A3 ., Ihekwoaba E. C3 , Chianakwana G3 , Anyiam D.C. D2 , Onyi. (2017, August), "Diagnostic Accuracy Of Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration And Cytology (FNAC) In The Evaluation Of Palpable Breast Lump At Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi.", West African Journal of Ultrasound, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 27-33 |
| 33 | Ebubedike U, Umeh E, Anyanwu S, Ihekwuaba E, Egwuonwu O, Ukah C, Onwukamuche M, Emegoakor C, Onyiaorah I, Anyiam D, Chianakwanam G. (2017, July), "Accuracy of clinical and ultrasound examination of palpable breast lesions in a resource poor setting", Tropical journal of Medical research, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 166 |
| 34 | Ezejiofor I.F, Ogbu C.C, Onwukamuche M.E, Ndukwe C.O, Madubuike K.C, Menkiti F.E, Ozor N.S, Okagbu E.C. (2017, February), "Primary B cell jejunal maltoma in a young adult male: A case report and review of literature", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 6, (Issue 10), pp 57 |
| 35 | Onwukamuche ME1 , Ndukwe CO2 , Uka CO3 , Aneke JC2. (2017, January), "Urinary schistosomiasis misdiagnosed clinically as Aadvanced bladder malignancy at a tertiary hospital in South Eastern Nigeria: A case report", The Journal of Medical Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 6-7 |
| 36 | Emegoakor CD, Echezona CN, Onwukamuche ME1 , Nzeakor HO. (2017, July), "Giant Lipomas. A Report of Two Cases", The Nigerian Journal of General Practice, Vol. 15, (Issue 2), pp 46-49 |
| 37 | I. F. Ezejiofor, M. E. Onwukamuche, D. C. D. Anyiam, J. O. Ugwu1 , C. O. Ndukwe, K. C. Madubuike, F. E. Menkiti, C. C. Ogbu, N. S. Ozor. (2017, July), "Breast dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans in an adolescent male: A case report and extensive review of the literature", Tropical journal of Medical research, Vol. 20, (Issue 2), pp 204-207 |
| 38 | Obinna Innocent Orakwe, Kenneth Etukokwu, Emeka Onwukamuche1 , Nobert Iziga, Chinyere Onyenwuzo, Jonathan Nwiloh. (2016, July), "Solitary Intrathoracic Neurofibroma", Nigerian journal of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, Vol. 1, (Issue 2), pp 72-74 |
| 39 | Igwebuike Victor Onyiaorah, Cornelius Ozobia Ukah, Daniel Chukwuemeka Anyiam, Michael Emeka Onwukamuche, Chilota Chibuife Efobi1. (2015, July), "Accuracy of clinical diagnosis of prostate cancer: Implications for patients’ management", Tropical journal of Medical research, Vol. 18, (Issue 2), pp 61-67 |
| 40 | Okocha EC Aneke JC Ulasi TO Ezeudu CE Umeh EO Ebubedike UR Ukah CO Onwukamuche ME Anyiam DC Onyiaorah IV Ndukwe CO Ugwu JO Ekwunife OH. (2015, March), "Pattern of childhood and adolescent malignancies at a tertiary health institution in South-east Nigeria : A ten year study", NigerJ Paed, Vol. 42, (Issue 2), pp 111-115 |
| 41 | Anyabolu AE1 , Enemuo EH1 , Ele PU1 , Ugoeze FC1 , Ufoaro CU1 , Nwagbara CT1 , Ukah CO2 , Onwukamuche ME2 , Ndukwe CO. (2013, July), "Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis with Complications at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nnewi, Nigeria: A Case Report.", Afrimedic journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 2), pp 33-36 |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Histopsthological pattern of skin tumours seen in Department of Anatomic Pathology, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital Nnewi: A ten year retrospective study 2007 to 2016" (2019). Completed Doctorate project by Dr Madubuike Kingsley Chike |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "Detection of npmA Gene in enterobacteriacae isolated from clinical specimen" (November, 2023) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Chief Examiner, "3rd MBBS Professional examine" (July, 2021). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Chief Examiner, "3rd MBBS Professional examine" (August, 2019). Completed External Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Head of department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus" (February, 2021) |
| 2 | Head of department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University Nnewi Campus" (March, 2019 to January, 2021) |
| 3 | Member, "Member Faculty of Medicine sports Committee" (January, 2017) |
| 4 | Member, "Member of Knight of St Molumba" (June, 2013) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conference | |
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| 1 | "WADIAP/ TSL Workshop on gynaecological pathology", (WADIAP), Owerri |
| Workshop | |
| 1 | "Post graduate research workshop train the trainers", (School of Post graduate Studies Unizik), Unizik |