Prince Adoba

Medical Diagnostics

About

Prince Adoba is an Assistant Lecturer at the Department of Medical Diagnostics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He holds a BSc in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Cape Coast, an MPhil in Chemical Pathology from KNUST. He is currently a PhD Candidate at the Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Ghana and a PhD Fellow at the West African Genetic Medicine Centre (WAGMC), University of Ghana. He is a certitfied American Society of Clinical Pathology International Specialist in Chemistry.Prince teaches courses in Biochemistry, Chemical Pathology and Medical Laboratory Sciences. He is a research enthusiast with several peer-reviewd publications. He researches into non-communicable diseases such as kidney disorders, diabetes, liver disorders, hypertension and cardiovascular diseases. His current research focusses on identifying better genetic and metabolic biomarkers for kidney disease diagnosis and prognosis.He is a member of the Allied Health Professions Council, Ghana Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists, American Society for Clinical Pathology, and American Association for Clinical Chemistry.

Research Summary

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The researcher's work focuses on a comprehensive study of multiple health-related topics that impact cardiovascular health, metabolic disorders, immunological issues, and their management across diverse domains. This includes examining factors contributing to hemochromatosis, evaluating metabolic complications such as hyperlipidemia and antithyroidism, studying immune and infectious disease dynamics, and exploring the management of chronic conditions like acute kidney injury and diabetes. The research aims to uncover commonalities in these areas and develop strategies for effective treatment and management across various health challenges.

Research Themes

All (31 Papers)

Health Sciences (27 Papers)

Life Sciences (3 Papers)

Social Sciences (1 Papers)

All Papers

High prevalence of hepatitis B and poor knowledge on hepatitis B and C viral infections among barbers: a cross-sectional study of the Obuasi municipality, Ghana(2015)

Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C viral infections among type 2 diabetics: A cross-sectional study in the Cape Coast metropolis(2014)

Chronic kidney disease is common in sickle cell disease: a cross-sectional study in the Tema Metropolis, Ghana(2015)

Normal Non-HDL Cholesterol, Low Total Cholesterol, and HDL Cholesterol Levels in Sickle Cell Disease Patients in the Steady State: A Case-Control Study of Tema Metropolis(2016)

Knowledge Level and Determinants of Neonatal Jaundice: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Effutu Municipality of Ghana(2018)

High risk of coagulopathy among Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus clients at a municipal hospital in Ghana(2017)

Individual and combined bioscore model of presepsin, procalcitonin, and high sensitive C - reactive protein as biomarkers for early diagnosis of paediatric sepsis(2020)

Developing a Modified Low-Density Lipoprotein (M-LDL-C) Friedewald’s Equation as a Substitute for Direct LDL-C Measure in a Ghanaian Population: A Comparative Study(2018)

Tissue inhibitor metalloproteinase 2 (TIMP-2) and insulin-like growth factor binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) best predicts the development of acute kidney injury(2021)

Assessment of the RIFLE criteria for the diagnosis of Acute Kidney Injury; a retrospective study in South-Western Ghana(2016)

Acute kidney injury among medical and surgical in-patients in the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital, Cape Coast, Ghana: a prospective cross-sectional study(2021)

Evaluation of Kidney Function Testing Practices among Medical Laboratories in Ghana(2025)

Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease among the High Risk Population in South-Western Ghana; A Cross Sectional Study(2015)

Chronic kidney disease stages among diabetes patients in the Cape Coast Metropolis(2016)

Kidney Dysfunction and its Determinants among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients; A Cross-sectional Study in the Obuasi East Municipality of Ghana(2025)

Serum Uric acid is a better indicator of kidney impairment than serum uric acid to creatine ratio ; a cross sectional study of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients(2021)

Determinants of isolated systolic hypertension among diabetic patients visiting the diabetic clinic at the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Northern Ghana(2017)

High Iodine Deficiency among Pregnant Women in Periurban Ghana: A Hospital-Based Longitudinal Study(2018)

Demographic, diagnostic and therapeutic characteristics of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in Ghana(2021)

Psychological impact of COVID-19 on diabetes mellitus patients in Cape Coast, Ghana: a cross-sectional study.(2021)

Abnormal coagulation profile in people living with HIV-AIDS on combined Antiretroviral Therapy: findings from a case-control study in the Ho municipality, Ghana(2018)

Crystalluria in HIV/AIDS patients on highly active anti-retroviral therapy in the Kumasi metropolis; a cross sectional study(2014)

Dipstick urinalysis findings in children with Plasmodium falciparum in the South Tongu District: A case-control study(2015)

Acute kidney injury in pediatric patients with malaria: A prospective cross-sectional study in the shai-osudoku district of Ghana(2020)

Vascular access for haemodialysis in Ghana: a single centre experience(2021)

Hematological Profile in Pregnancy and Its Effect on Birth Outcomes; a Longitudinal Study of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Kumasi(2018)

Hyperglycemia in Rural Dwellers: A cross sectional study of the Effutu Municipality, Ghana(2018)

Renal function in children infected with Schistosoma haematobium: a case–control study of an endemic Ghanaian community(2020)

dilemma of chronic kidney disease of unknown origin(2023)

Diagnostic value of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in type 2 diabetes mellitus individuals with reduced estimated glomerular filtration rate(eGFR): A case-control study in a municipal hospital in Ghana(2024)

Serum Anti‐Erythropoietin Autoantibodies and Their Association With Younger Age in Paediatric Malaria Cases(2025)

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