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EFFECT OF GAMMA IRRADIATION ON ASPERGILLUS FLAVUS AND SOME OF ITS TOXIC METABOLITES
(1976-09)Studies on the resistance of aflatoxin B1, B1 + B2, G1 and G1 + G2 against gamma irradiation in the dry state and when dissolved in chloroform or methanol were carried out by means of thin-layer chromatography, fluorescence ... -
EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES ON THE ROLE OF NEURO-HUMORAL FACTORS IN PEPTIC ULCERATION
(1977-02)Using as experimental models, chronic and acute peptic ulcerations produced in rats by means of prolonged starvation and indomethacin, the role of (i) the hypothalamo-neurohypophyseal-neuro secretory system (H.N.N.S_) and ... -
THE INTRINSIC ANATOMICAL ORGANIZATION OF THE CUNEO-GRACILE NUCLEI COMPLEX OF THE RAT
(1977-02-23)The studies making up the thesis were aimed towards elucidating the intrinsic structural organization of the cuneo-gracile nuclei complex. The rat was the experimental animal of choice but limited data were collected from ... -
VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES IN THE AETIOLOGY OF SOME DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM IN NIGERIANS.
(1977-03)In many countries of the world, especially the developing countries such as Nigeria, there is a great shortage of food both in quantity and quality. Little is known of the vitamin nutritional status of Nigerians in relation ... -
THE NUTRIENT COMPOSITION OF SOME NIGERIAN LEAFY GREEN VEGETABLES AND PHYSIOLOGICAL AVAILABILITY OF THEIR IRON CONTENT
(1977-04)Ten leafy green vegetables, commonly incorporated into diets by peasants of the Cross River State of Nigeria, have been analyzed for their various nutrient contents. The vegetables were Abelmoschus esculentus, Corohorus ... -
CLINICAL, LABORATORY AND ANGIOGRAPHIC STUDIES ON ADULT NIGERIANS WITH HEART MUSCLE DISEASE
(1977-07)Heart muscle disease (HMD) is a common cardiovascular disease Nigerians. It presents with cardiomegaly associated with myocardial failure. Some of the patients have mild, transient hypertension when they are in failure ... -
THE EFFECT OF DIET AND AFLATOXIN INTAKE OF BLOOD-CLOTTING TIME AND SOME SERUM CONSTITUENTS IN NON-HUMAN PRIMATE
(1977-09)The effects of diet and aflatoxin intake on blood coagulation and serum lipid levels investigated in four different species of non-human primates namely, Carcopithecus aethiops Tantalus, Erythrocebus patas, Cercopithecus ... -
CHEMICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL STUDIES ON LEAF PROTEINS
(1978-08)Six leafy green vegetables commonly incorporated into diets by the Ibos of Anambra and Imo States of Nigeria have been used in this study. The vegetables were: Telfairia ocoidentalis, Celosia ,argeltea 'green' Celosia ... -
CARDIODYNAMIC AND HAEMODYNAMIC ASPECTS OF THE "RELAXATION RESPONSE" IN ADULT NIGERIANS
(1978-09)Experiments were carried out on 120 volunteer, unanaesthetized and intact subjects who were trained to achieve the “Relaxation Response", a behavioral stimulus situation developed as a “transcendent function'' aimed at ... -
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF A SAMPLE OF UNIVERSITY FRESHMEN AND FRESHWOMEN
(1979)ABSTRACT Eight hundred and seventy University of Ibadan freshmen, consisting of 725 males and 145 females, were studied during their first few weeks in the university with the aim of assessing their social and personality ... -
HISTOCHEMISTRY OF RAT SMALL INTESTINE MUCOSA AFTER ORAL ADMINISTRATION SILVER NITRATE
(1979)The investigations making up the thesis were aimed towards elucidating the structural and histochemical effects of toxic doses of silver nitrate on rat small intestinal mucosa at three different sites. The studies were ... -
STUDIES IN LIPOPROTEIN LIPASES (HEPATIC AND ENTRAHEPATIC) IN PROTEIN CALORIE MALNUTRITION
(1979-02)Protein-calorie malnutrition (PCM) is a common paediatric problem in Nigeria and the two main types, kwashiorkor and marasmus show differences in serum lipid profiles. The role of lipoprotein lipase (LPL.) in lipid ... -
FACTORS AFFECTING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PHYSICIANS AND THEIR PATIENTS: IMPLICATIONS FOR HEALTH EDUCATION
(1979-06)Some of the attitude of patients towards physicians as well as the sex and age of consulting physicians were studied. An attempt was also made to assess the influence of these attitude on the satisfaction of patients with ... -
THE ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHERS AND PUPILS TO ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH FACILITIES IN IBADAN SCHOOLS
(1979-06)The provision of satisfactory environmental health facilities in schools is very essential for the promotion of health of both teachers and pupils. In this dissertation, teachers’ attitudes and practices to the use and ... -
HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES AND PRACTICES OF TEACHERS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS TRAINING COLLEGES IN IBADAN
(1979-06)School Health Education in Nigeria is currently facing identity crisis. Its teaching is at present carried out at all levels of the educational system as an appendage to other subjects, particularly physical education ... -
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SELECTED MALNUTRITION PROBLEMS AND CHILD FEEDING PRACTICES: IMPLICATION FOR NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION
(1979-06)A retrospective study was designed to examine the relationship between child feeding practices among mothers and occurrence of severe protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in children. The background information on socio-economic ... -
EFFECT OF TRADITIONAL FOOD PREPARATION TECHNIQUE ON THE NUTRITIVE VALUE OF THE FRUIT OF TRECULIA AFRICANA
(1979-09)A nutritional study was carried out with the fruit of the tree, Treculia Africana. This fruit is used as food in many parts of Africa. In this study, the whole fruit of the plant, Treculia Africana, the raw unprocessed ... -
PHARMACOLOGY STUDIES ON PRAZOSIN, A NEW ANTIHYPERTENSIVE AGENT
(1980-01)The anti-hypertensive drug prazosin brings about a blockage of alpha adrenoceptors which is thought to be different from that caused by conventional alpha adrenoceptor blocking agents. Similarly unlike conventional alpha ... -
INTERACTION OF PROSTAGLANDIN E2(PGE2) WITH NORADRENARINE AND ITS ANTAGONISTS IN THE ISOLATED MESSENTRIC ARTERY OF RAT
(1980-07)The effect of PG32, PGF2a- and PGI2, on vasoconstriction induced by different mechanisms was studied in the isolated rat mesenteric artery as described by McGregor (1965). Vasoconstriction was induced by mechanisms involving ... -
A STUDY OF FACTORS INFLUENCING CIGARETTE SMOKING HABIT AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL PUPILS IN IBADAN
(1980-09)The study relates to the prevalence of cigarette smoking among school children. The study area is the Ibadan Municipality, were students in forms IV and V in nine schools, and representing all categories of proprietorship ...