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Vivian Etsiapa Boamah

Pharmaceutics

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About

I am a Senior Lecturer (Pharmaceutical Microbiology) in the Department of Pharmaceutics, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi. I have a little over a decade experience in university teaching, collaborative research and service delivery. I am a member of a number of boards, professional associations and committees, locally and internationally, including the UNESCO Open Science Advisory Committee, Organisation for Women in Science for the Developing world (OWSD), Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (WiSTEMGH), European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Disease (ESCMID), African Research Academies for Women (ARA-W), and the Pharmaceutical Society of Ghana. I am also a Reviewer for several International Journals.

Research Summary

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The researcher has made significant contributions across diverse fields of study, focusing primarily on **antimicrobial resistance** patterns in various organisms, including *Escherichia coli*, *Staphylococcus aureus*, and Methicillin-Resistant *Staphylococcus aureus*. Their work also extends to the application of plant-based antimicrobials, particularly from African baobab fruit, for water and soil samples. Additionally, they have explored parasitic diseases, such as leishmaniasis, examining the effects of parasitic infections on gut microbiota. The researcher's research encompasses botanically inspired compounds, microbial metabolisms, and their applications in health contexts, including cucurbitaceae studies and fungal biology. Their work highlights the importance of understanding host-parasite interactions and the role of microbes in both human and animal health.

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Antibiotic Use in Poultry Production and Its Effects on Bacterial Resistance(2019)
Occurrence of Antibiotics and Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Landfill Sites in Kumasi, Ghana(2019)
Antibiotic Resistance of Bacteria Isolated from Water Supplies Used in Poultry Production in Ashanti Region of Ghana(2021)
Isolation of antibiotic Producing Microorganisms from some water bodies within Eastern and Greater Accra Regions of Ghana(2019)
(2022)
Knowledge of preeclampsia and its associated factors among pregnant women: a possible link to reduce related adverse outcomes(2019)
Knowledge of preeclampsia and its associated factors among pregnant women.: a possible link to reduce related adverse outcomes(2019)
Knowledge of preeclampsia and its associated factors: a possible link to reduce related adverse outcomes among pregnant women.(2019)
Antibiotic producing microorganisms from River Wiwi, Lake Bosomtwe and the Gulf of Guinea at Doakor Sea Beach, Ghana(2012)
Antimicrobial Potential of Extract from a Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolate(2022)
Prevalence and antibiotic resistance of coagulase-negative <em>Staphylococci</em> isolated from poultry farms in three regions of Ghana(2017)
Prevalence and Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates from Selected Hospitals in Ashanti Region, Ghana.(2021)
Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of<i>Pterygota macrocarpa</i>and<i>Cola gigantea</i>(Sterculiaceae)(2012)
Anti-inflammatory and wound healing properties of methanol leaf extract of Physalis angulata L.(2020)
Evaluation of Dermal Toxicity and Wound Healing Activity of Cnestis ferruginea Vahl ex DC(2022)
<i>Aspilia africana</i> (Pers.) C.D. Adams and <i>Manihot esculenta</i> Crantz Exhibit Antibacterial Activity against Resistant <i>Salmonella typhi</i> Strains(2024)
In-vitro antioxidant, antimicrobial and phytochemical properties of extracts from the pulp and seeds of the African baobab fruit (Adansonia digitata L.)(2024)
Phenolic Content, Antioxidant Properties and Antimicrobial Activities of the Extracts from Funtumia africana and Funtumia elastica(2021)
In-Vitro Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Solvent Extracts of the Fruit Pulp and Seeds of the African Baobab Plant (Adansonia Digitata L.)(2023)
In Vivo Anti-Inflammatory Activity, Acute Toxicity Profiling, and Sub-Acute Toxicity Profiling of Extracts from the Fruit Pulp and Seeds of African Baobab (Adansonia Digitata L.)(2024)
In vivo anti-inflammatory activity, acute toxicity profiling, and sub-acute toxicity profiling of extracts from the fruit pulp and seeds of african baobab (Adansonia digitata L.)(2025)
Multi-drug resistant bacteria isolates from lymphatic filariasis patients in the Ahanta West District, Ghana(2022)
Evidence-based review of medicinal plants for the management of onchocerciasis(2023)
Multi-drug Resistant (MDR) bacteria isolates from Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) patients in the Ahanta West District, Ghana(2022)
Correction: Multi-drug resistant bacteria isolates from lymphatic filariasis patients in the Ahanta West District, Ghana(2022)
Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of <i>Escherichia coli</i> Isolates from Hospitals in Kumasi, Ghana(2012)
Antibiotic Use And Practices In Selected Fish Farms In The Ashanti Region Of Ghana(2017)
In Vitro Anthelmintic Activity of Ethanol Stem Bark Extract of Albizia ferruginea (Guill. &amp; Perr.) Benth(2021)
Resistance to protease inhibitors among persons living with HIV in Ghana: a case for viral load and drug resistance monitoring(2024)
Resistance to protease inhibitors in human immunodeficiency virus infection in Ghana: a case for viral load and drug resistance monitoring(2023)
Antimicrobial and Resistance Modifying Activities of Cerevisterol Isolated from Trametes Species(2018)
Antimicrobial and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Pterygotamacrocarpa and Colagigantea (Sterculiaceae)(2012)
Physicochemical Properties and Microbial Quality of Water Used in Selected Poultry Farms in the Ashanti Region of Ghana(2019)
Natural Products as Therapeutic Option for Echinococcossis(2023)
Gut-Brain-axis: effect of basil oil on the gut microbiota and its contribution to the anticonvulsant properties(2023)
Antitrypanosomal and Anthelminthic Properties of Ethanol Extracts of Carica papaya Linn. and Ceiba pentandra (L) Gaertn.(2022)
Diversity and antibiograms of bacteria isolated from cutaneous leishmaniasis wounds in the Nkwanta South District of Ghana(2023)
Diversity And Antibiograms of Secondary Bacterial Isolates From Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Wounds(2021)
Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of “Limolanii” grass and perceptions of locals on its survival in the era of changing climate(2022)
Antioxidant Properties and Anti-Inflammatory Activities of Cucumeropsis Edulis (Seeds)(2021)
Antimicrobial Property of Microorganisms Isolated from Soil and Water – Body Samples in Ghana(2022)
Brain-gut-microbiota axis: effect of basil oil on the gut microbiota and its contribution to the anticonvulsant properties(2023)
Quantitative Evaluation of Five Liquid Media for Growth Promotion &lt;i&gt;Legionella Pneumophila&lt;/i&gt;(2024)

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