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Prof. Jemimah A. Oduma

Prof. Jemimah Achieng Oduma is an Associate Professor of Physiology in the Dept of Veterinary Anatomy & Physiology, (UoN), She acquired a B.Sc. with Education.(Zoology, Botany/Education) Upper 2nd Class from University of Dar es Salaam in1975, an MSc in Reproductive Physiology from University of Nairobi in 1988 and a PHD in Animal Physiology (Reproductive Physiology) from University of Nairobi in 1998. In 1990, she was appointed Lecturer in Animal Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences (UoN).

Professor Jemimah Achieng Oduma,

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(Last updated: June 18, 2020)

Publications

2019

C.K, K, J.A O.  2019.  Toxicology, phytochemistry, hormonal and ovarian disruption properties of Uvariodendron kirkii and Croton menyharthii, medicinal plants from Tana River County, Kenya. International Journal of Me.
Kaingu, CK, Oduma JA.  2019.  Potential of Croton menyharthii and Uvariodendron kirkii aqueous extracts as female Novel contraceptives. Discovery Phytomedicine. Volume 6, Number 3: 112-118.
Kaaria, LM, Oduma JA, Kaingu CK, Mutai PC, Wafula DK.  2019.  Effect of Asparagus racemosus on selected female reproductive parameters using Wistar rat model. Discovery Phytomedicine. Volume 6, Number 4: 199-204.
Nyongesa, AW, Oduma JA, Okelo DO, Chirwa S.  2019.   Khat (Catha Edulis) Addiction, Effects on General Body Health and Interventional Remedial Measures In: Drug Abuse Addiction and Recovery Volume 1 Chapter 4 pp 1-18. E-Books.

2018

Kaingu, CK, Oduma JA, Mbaria JM, Kiama SG.  2018.  Antifertility and anti- implantation potential of Croton merryharthii and Uvariodendron kirkii aqueous extract in female wister rats. Int. J. of Medicinal Plants, Photon.1:844-856.
Dominic O. Ochwangi, Kimwele CN, Oduma JA, Gathumbi PK, Mbaria JM, Kiama SG, Efferth T.  2018.  Cytotoxic activity of Medicinal plants of the Kakamega County (Kenya) against drug-sensitive and multi-drug resistant cancer cells. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 215: 233-240..
Mwinami, T, Santis VD, Chesire D, Musina J, Oduma JA, Owino JJ, et.al.  2018.  Molecular pilot study on peripheral populations of Kenyan greenbul in a afromontane fragmented forest. African Journal of Ecology 2018: 00:1–10. https://doi.org/10.1111/aje.12508.

2017

A.N, K, Mutembei HM, Tsuma VT,( OJA.  2017.  Effects of Exposure to Effluent Contaminated River Water on Boar Reproduction. Inter J. Vet Sci. 6 (1): 49-52 .
Achoki, J, Gitobu A, Oduma J.  2017.  The Effect of Obesity on Selected Reproductive Parameters in Female Sprague Dawley Rat (Rattus norvegicus) Model. Asian Journal of Biology 4(2 ): 1-8.
Kamonzo, JK, Titus KI, Jemimah OA.  2017.  The Use of Physical Animal Welfare Indicators: A case for Working Donkeys in Rural and Urban/Peri- Urban Areas of Mwingi Central Sub County-Kitui County, Kenya. International Journal of Education and Research 4: 1- 20..
Mills-Thomson, AN, Oduma J, James Mwangi-Nguhiu, Ojoo R, Makanya A.  2017.  Plasma Cortisol Levels as a Measure of Stress in Rumen Impaction in Sheep. Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Research. 4(2): 1075..
Ochwang'i, DO, Oduma JA.  2017.   Overview of Government Support Across Africa Toward the Development and Growth of Herbal Medicine. In: Medicinal Spices and Vegetables from Africa: Therapeutic.

2016

A.N, K, Mutembei HM, Tsuma VT, Oduma JA.  2016.  Levels of 17B Steroid and Alkyphenol Estrogenic Endocrine Disrupting Compounds In Nairobi River. Journal of Physical and Environmental Studies. 2 (3): 46-49.
A.N, K, Mutembei HM, Tsuma VT, Oduma JA.  2016.  Effects of Effluent Contaminated River Water on Testicular Histology of Mice. Sch. J. Agric. and Vet Sci. 3 (6): 411-415.
A.N, K, Mutembei HM, Tsuma VT, Oduma JA.  2016.  Knowledge and Practices of the residents living along the Nairobi River Riparian on the use of the contaminated river for farming and its effect on animal reproduction. J. Agric. and Vet Sci. 9 (8) Ver. 1 pp 59-61.
Ochwangi, DO, Kimwele CN, Oduma JA, Gathumbi PK, Mbaria JM, Kiama SG, Efferth T.  2016.  Phytochemical screening of Medicinal Plants of the Kakamega County Kenya Commonly Used Against Cancer. Med Aromat Plants 1: 1-7.

2015

Nyongesa, A, Oduma J, al’Absi M, Chirwa S.  2015.  Immunohistochemical localization of anterior pituitary cell types of vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops) following sub-chronic cathinone exposure Journal of Ethnopharmacology 174: 168-177.

2014

Ochwangi, DO, Kimwele CN, Oduma JA, Peter K. Gathumbi, Mbaria JM, Kiama SG.  2014.  Medicinal plants used in treatment and management of cancer in Kakamega County, Kenya. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 151: 1040-1055.
Kaingu, CK, Mbaria JM, Oduma JA, Kiama SG.  2014.  Ethnobotanical survey of medicinal plants traditionally used in Tana River County for the management of illnesses. Asian Journal of Complimentary and Alternative medicine 2(2): 1-5..

2013

Kaingu, CK, Oduma JA, Mbaria J, Kiama SG.  2013.  Medicinal plants traditionally used for the management of female reproductive health dysfunction in Tana River County, Kenya. International Journal of Traditional Medicine. 3(2):1-10.
Kaingu, CK, Oduma JA, Mbaria J, Kiama SG.  2013.  Medicinal plants used for the management of male sexual dysfunction and infertility in Tana River County, Kenya. Journal of Ethnobiology and Traditional Medicine. 119(1): 453- 563.
Nyongesa, AW, Oduma JA, Nakajima M, Odongo HO, Adoyo PA, al’Absi.  2013.  Dose –response inhibitory effects of purified cathinone from khat (catha edulis) on cortisol and prolactin release in vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops). Metab.
Nyongesa, AW, Oduma JA, Nakajima M, Odongo HO, Adoyo PA;, al’Absi.  2013.  Acute and sub-chronic effects of purified cathinone from khat (catha edulis) on behavioural profiles in vervet monkeys (Chlorocebus aethiops). Mertabolic Brain Dis.

2012

Kaingu, CK;, Oduma JA;, Kanui TI.  2012.  Priliminary investigation of contractile activity of Ricinus communis and Euclea divinorum extracts on isolated rabbit uterine strips. J. Ethnopharmacology. 142: 496-502.
Kipyegon, AN, Mutembei HM, Tsuma VT, Oduma JA.  2012.  Effects of ripe carica papaya seed powder on testicular histology of boars. Inter. J. Vet. Sci. 1(1): 1-4 .

2011

Kaingu, CK, Oduma JA, Kanui TI.  2011.  The Practices of Traditional Birth Attendants in Machakos District, Kenya. J. Ethnopharmacology 137: 495-502.

2010

Sandra, LD;, Ada E;, Joan S;, G.; A, Y.; J, Jr.; CC, Oduma JA, B.; F, O.; A, A.; OJ,; DRM, Muheez D;, et al.  2010.  Challenges Unique to the design of a Comprehensive Questionnaire Assessing Breast Cancer Risk factors among Women in Sub-Saharan Africa. JHCPU 21:11– 16..

2006

Oduma, JA;, Oduor Okelo D;, Odongo HO;, Makawiti DW.  2006.  The pesticide heptachlor affects steroid hormone secretion in isolated follicular and luteal cells. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. C 144: 76-84..

1998

Oduma, JA.  1998.  The effect of graded doses of heptachlor – a chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticide - on the reproductive performance of adult female (sprague dawley) rats. Ph.D Thesis. University of Nairobi..

1995

Wango, EO;, Odongo HO;, Oduma JA;, Oduor Okelo D.  1995.  Effects of 6-Hydroxydopamine on testosterone production by mouse Leydig cells in-vitro. Acta Biologica Hungarica. 46(1): 75-85.
Oduma, JA;, Wango EO;, Makawiti DW;, Einer-Jensen N, Oduor Okelo D.  1995.  Effects of graded doses of the pesticide heptachlor on body weight, mating success, oestrous cycle, gestation length and litter size in laboratory rats. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 110(2): 221-227..
Oduma, JA;, Wango EO;, Oduor Okelo D;, Makawiti DW;, Odongo HO.  1995.  In-vivo and in-vitro effects of graded doses of the pesticide heptachlor on female sex steroid hormone production in rats. Comp. Biochem. Physiol. 111C(2): 191-196..

1994

Oduma, JA:, Waindi EN;, GOMBE S, Wango EO.  1994.   Partial purification of a putative membrane bound androgen binding protein in the dog cauda epididymis. Int. J. Biochem. 26(4): 583-588. .

1993

Leke, RJI;, Oduma JA;, Bassol-Mayagoita S;, Bacha AM, Grigor KN.  1993.  Regional and Geographical variations in infertility: Effects of environmental, cultural and socio-economic factors. Environ. Health Persp. Suppls. 101 (Suppl 2): 73-80..

1991

Oduma, JA;, Waindi EN, GOMBE S.  1991.  Plasma and testicular testosterone and related gonadol parameters on early pubertal and adult dogs. Discovery and Innovations 4 (3): 53-58..

1990

Oduma, JA;, Waindi EN, GOMBE S.  1990.  A possible membrane bound androgen receptor protein in the dog cauda epididymis. (Abstract) Cell Biology International Reports. 1990..

1988

Oduma, JA;, Waindi EN, GOMBE S.  1988.  Epididymal membrane androgen binding protein: Purification and characterization (Abstract) 4th International Congress of Cell Biology, Montreal, Canada 14-19 August, 1988.
Oduma, JA.  1988.  Isolation and characterization of cauda epididymis cellular androgen binding protein. M.Sc. Thesis, University of Nairobi..

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