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Dickson Achimugu Musa

Dickson Achimugu Musa

LiveDNA ID: 234.16111
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27 Publications
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About

Professional Summary

An accomplished academic and researcher with expertise in drug discovery, biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology, infectious diseases, and environmental toxicology. Adept at using varied instructional strategies to foster student engagement and subject understanding, with a proven track record of maximising enthusiasm and comprehension. Skilled in working both independently and as a

Education

Academic Background
  • Ph.D. University of Nigeria, Nigeria Pharmacological Biochemistry | Completed: 2011
  • M.Sc. Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria Biochemistry | Completed: 2004
  • B.Sc. Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria Biochemistry | Completed: 1998

Publications (27)

Selected Scholarly Contributions
Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in Niger State: Pilot Cross-Sectional Study
Hussaini Majiya, Mohammed Aliyu-Paiko, Vincent Tochukwu Balogu, Dickson Achimugu Musa, Ibrahim Maikudi Salihu, Abdullahi Abubakar Kawu, Ishaku Yakubu Bashir, Aishat Rabiu Sani, John Baba, Amina Tako Muhammad, Fatimah Ladidi Jibril, Ezekiel Bala, Nuhu George Obaje, Yahaya Badeggi Aliyu, Ramatu Gogo Muhammad, Hadiza Mohammed, Usman Naji Gimba, Abduljelili Uthman, Hadiza Muhammad Liman, Sule Alfa Alhaji, Joseph Kolo James, Muhammad Muhammad Makusidi, Mohammed Danasabe Isah, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Umar Ndagi, Bala Waziri, Chindo Ibrahim Bisallah, Naomi John Dadi-Mamud, Kolo Ibrahim, Abu Kasim Adamu
JMIRx Med | Journal Article
10.2196/29587
Crossref
2023
Authors’ Response to Peer Reviews of “Seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in Niger State: Pilot Cross-Sectional Study”
Hussaini Majiya, Mohammed Aliyu-Paiko, Vincent Tochukwu Balogu, Dickson Achimugu Musa, Ibrahim Maikudi Salihu, Abdullahi Abubakar Kawu, Ishaku Yakubu Bashir, Aishat Rabiu Sani, John Baba, Amina Tako Muhammad, Fatimah Ladidi Jibril, Ezekiel Bala, Nuhu George Obaje, Yahaya Badeggi Aliyu, Ramatu Gogo Muhammad, Hadiza Mohammed, Usman Naji Gimba, Abduljelili Uthman, Hadiza Muhammad Liman, Sule Alfa Alhaji, Joseph Kolo James, Muhammad Muhammad Makusidi, Mohammed Danasabe Isah, Ibrahim Abdullahi, Umar Ndagi, Bala Waziri, Chindo Ibrahim Bisallah, Naomi John Dadi-Mamud, Kolo Ibrahim, Abu Kasim Adamu
JMIRx Med | Journal Article
10.2196/50515
Crossref
2023
Three-dimensional structure and functional studies of neopullulanase from Thermus brockianus.
Abubakar, H., Y. Ndatsu, A.D. Musa, F.G. Mayaki, S.A. Baba, V.T. Balogu and C. Ogbiko,
Chem. Environ. Sci. Arch., | Journal Article
10.47587/CESA.2023.3201
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2023
The effect of acetylation of faro 40 rice starch for the production of pharmaceutical grade starch.
Yisa, B.N., Y.A. Shaba, D. Amaechi, D.M. Achimugu and E.C. Egwim,
J. Adv. Food Sci. Technol., | Journal Article
10.56557/JAFSAT/2023/v10i18066
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2023
The effect of phosphorylation (sodium trimetaphosphate) of faro 40 rice starch for the production of pharmaceutical grade starch.
Yisa, B.N., A.D. Musa, E.C. Evans, Y.A. Shaba and D. Amaechi,
Chem. Sci. Int. J., | Journal Article
10.9734/CSJI/2022/v31i5823
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2022
Extraction and characterization of type 1 collagen from the skin and scales of Heterotis niloticus and Lates niloticus
Victoria Ifeoluwa Ayo, Dickson Achimugu Musa, Evans Chidi Egwim
AROC in Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology | Journal Article
10.53858/arocpb01020110
Crossref
2021
Cord blood haematological profiling study: Predictive markers of neonatal health status at birth in Anyigba, North Central Nigeria.
Akor, S.E., D.A. Musa, S.P.O. Akogu, A. Matthew and A.A. Funmilola et al.,
Int. J. Trop. Dis. Health, | Journal Article
10.9734/ijtdh/2021/v42i930483
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2021
HPLC analysis of aflatoxin B1 contamination of local and foreign brands of cigarette tobacco popularly consumed in Niger State North-Central Nigeria.
Saba, N.M., M.A. Dickson and O. Cyril,
Earthline J. Chem. Sci., | Journal Article
10.34198/ejcs.5121.241248
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2021
Simplex PCR assay for detection of blaTEM and gyrA genes, antimicrobial susceptibility pattern and plasmid profile of Salmonella spp. isolated from stool and raw meat samples in Niger State, Nigeria.
Musa, D., H. Aremu, A. Ajayi and S. Smith,
Microbiol. Biotechnol. Lett., | Journal Article
10.4014/mbl.1911.11008
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2020
Molecular detection of main resistance genes by nested PCR in Salmonella spp. isolated from raw meat and stool samples in Niger State, Nigeria.
Musa, D.A., K.H. Aremu, Z.A. Adebayo, R. Pellicano and S.I. Smith,
Minerva Biotecnologica, | Journal Article
10.23736/S1120-4826.20.02611-7
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2020
Proximate composition, anti-inflammatory and effects of aqueous extracts of Dennettiatripetala fruit on indomethacine and ethanol induced ulcer in albino rats.
Ojogbane, E.B., J.E. Olajide, O.E. Yakubu, A.D. Musa and P.I. Awodi,
FUW Trends Sci. Technol. J., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2016
Medicinal utility of melon (Citrullus colocynthis L.).
Abbah, O.C., A.D. Musa, D. Ejembi, E.O. Omale and E.B. Ojogbane,
Int. J. Curr. Res. Biosci. Plant Biol., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2015
Micronutrients constituents in the leaves of selected fresh leafy vegetables obtained from Minna, Nigeria.
Musa, A., E.O. Ogbadoyi, A.D. Musa, N. Kumar and H.A. Makun,
Int. J. Appl. Biol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2014
Effect of soil nitrogen levels on the concentrations of phytotoxins and micronutrients in Amaranthus cruentus.
Musa, A., E.O. Ogbadoyi, A.D. Musa and S.C. Mailafiya,
Dev. J. Sci. Technol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2014
Anti-Typhoid Potentials of crude and fractions of defatted chloroform extract of Morinda lucida leaves.
Musa, A.D., E.O. Omale, A. Musa and O.F.C. Nwodo,
Int. J. Appl. Biol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2014
Concentrations of micronutrients and plant toxins in Corchorus olitorius as affected by freezing time.
Musa, A., E.O. Ogbadoyi and A.D. Musa,
Dev. J. Sci. Technol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2013
Effect of temperature on the antibacterial activities of crude extracts of some plants used for the treatment of typhoid fever in igala folk medicine.
Musa, A.D., A.U. Iyodo, D. Ejembi, O. Abah and O.F.C. Nwodo,
Lapai J. Sci. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2013
Evaluation of the anti-typhoid activities of crude water extracts of some plants used in combination for the treatment of typhoid fever in igalaland, Nigeria.
Musa, A.D., J.O. Aderibole, O. Abah, A.U. Iyodo and O.F.C. Nwodo,
Lapai J. Sci. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2013
Antibacterial and toxicity studies of aqueous extracts of Morinda lucida.
Musa, A.D., E.B. Ojogbane, A. Musa and O.F.C. Nwodo,
Dev. J. Sci. Technol. Res., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2013
Acute toxicity investigation and anti inflammatory potentials of Cyphostemma glaucophilla aqueous leave extract.
Ojogbane, E., O.F.C. Nwodo and A.D. Musa,
TWOWS Afr. Int. J. Sci. Technol., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2012
Anti-Inflammatory effects of aqueous extracts of Cyphostemma glaucophilla leaves.
Ojogbane, E.B., O.F.C. Nwodo and A.D. Musa,
NISEB J., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2011
Fungal contamination of fermented Proposis africana.
Musa, A.D., J. Omale and A.M. Daikwo,
Adv. Appl. Sci. Res., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2011
Three pyridinium alkaloids may account for the antibiotic effect of the seed of abrus precatorius.
Amuta, O.P., P.O. Nnamani and A.D. Musa,
Pelagia Res. Lib., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2011
Phytochemical, Antibacterial and toxicity studies of the aqueous extract of Euclayptus camaldulensis dehnh.
Musa, A.D., O.F.C. Nwodo and E.B. Ojogbane,
Asian J. Plant Sci. Res., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2011
A comparative study of the antibacterial activity of aqueous ethanol and chloroform extracts of some selected medicinal plants used in Igalaland of Nigeria.
Musa, A.D., O.F.C. Nwodo and G.O. Yusuf,
Der Pharmacia Sinica, | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2011
Screening of eight plants used in folkloric medicine for the treatment of typhoid fever.
Musa, A.D., G.O. Yusuf, E.B. Ojogbane and O.F.C. Nwodo,
J. Chem. Pharmaceutical Res., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2010
Phytochemical characterization and biochemical studies of Cissus multistriata extract administered to Rattu novergicus.
Omale, T., M.A. Daikwo and A.D. Musa,
Anim. Res. Int. J., | Journal Article
Self Dickson Achimugu Musa
2006