Dr. Pamhidzai Dzomba
My Social Links

Dr. Pamhidzai Dzomba

Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry, Bindura University of Science Education, Bindura, Zimbabwe

Highest Degree
Ph.D. in Physical Organic Chemistry from University of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe

Share this Profile

Area of Interest:

Chemistry
100%
Inorganic Chemistry
62%
Analytical Chemistry
90%
Medicinal Chemistry
75%
Drug Discovery
55%

Research Publications in Numbers

Books
0
Chapters
0
Articles
45
Abstracts
18

Selected Publications

  1. Rambwawasvika, H., P. Dzomba, L. Gwatidzo and H. Chiririwa, 2021. Antioxidant extracts from Dicerocaryum senecioides as active ingredients in semi-permanents and hair conditioners. Int. J. Cosmet. Sci., 43: 446-457.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  2. Dzomba, P. and M.F. Zaranyika, 2021. Persistence and fate of chlortetracycline in the aquatic environment under sub-tropical conditions: Generation and dissipation of metabolites. J. Environ. Sci. Health Part B, 56: 181-187.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  3. Dzomba, P. and G. Mhini, 2021. Isolation and quantification of flavonoids from Kigelia africana (Lam.) benth fruit and bark and their antiradical and antibacterial activities. Tanzania J. Sci., 47: 57-69.
    Direct Link  |  
  4. Dzomba, P., C. Mureya and L. Gwatidzo, 2020. Nematicidal activity of phytocompounds from piliostigma thonningii stem bark against meloidogyne javanica. Chem. Africa, 10.1007/s42250-020-00158-z.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  5. Dzomba, P., L. Gwatidzo, P. Mugari and M. Mupa, 2017. Traditional dishes consumed in Zimbabwe and High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) quantitation of their antioxidant phytochemicals. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 16: 1461-1473.
    Direct Link  |  
  6. Mupa, M., K. Shereni and P. Dzomba, 2016. Pennisetum purpureum ash silica immobilized sugarcane bagasse bio-sorbent for basic dye effluent treatment. Res. J. Chem. Environ. Sci., 4: 71-78.
  7. Dzomba, P., L. Gwatidzo, K. Mtwazi and M. Mupa, 2016. Screening and HPLC quantitation of phytocompounds with antiobesity activity in traditional teas consumed in Zimbabwe. Der Pharm. Chem., 8: 255-265.
  8. Zaranyika, M.F., P. Dzomba and J. Kugara, 2015. Speciation and persistence of doxycycline in the aquatic environment: Characterization in terms of steady state kinetics. J. Environ. Sci. Health Part B, 50: 908-918.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  9. Zaranyika, M.F., P. Dzomba and J. Kugara, 2015. Degradation of oxytetracycline in the aquatic environment: A proposed steady state kinetic model that takes into account hydrolysis, photolysis, microbial degradation and adsorption by colloidal and sediment particles. Environ. Chem., 12: 174-188.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  10. Dzomba, P., J. Kugara, V.V. Mukunyaidze and M.F. Zaranyika, 2015. Biodegradation of tetracycline antibacterials using green algal species collected from municipal and hospital effluents. Der Chem. Sin., 6: 27-33.
  11. Dzomba, P., J. Kugara and M.F. Zaranyika, 2015. Extraction of tetracycline antimicrobials from river water and sediment: A comparative study of three solid phase extraction methods. Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 9: 523-531.
    Direct Link  |  
  12. Dzomba, P., J. Kugara and M.F. Zaranyika, 2015. Characterization of microbial degradation of oxytetracycline in river water and sediment using reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 14: 1-9.
    Direct Link  |  
  13. Shasha, D., W. Gwezere, P. Dzomba and T. Chayamiti, 2014. Determination of organophosphorus pesticide residues in cabbages from bindura market place by solid phase extraction and gas liquid chromatography. Bull. Environ. Pharmacol. Life Sci., 3: 95-99.
    Direct Link  |  
  14. Shasha, D., C. Magogo and P. Dzomba, 2014. Reversed phase HPLC-UV quantitation of BHA, BHT and TBHQ in food items sold in Bindura Supermarkets, Zimbabwe. Int. Res. J. Pure Applied Chem., 4: 578-584.
    Direct Link  |  
  15. Dzomba, P., M.F. Zaranyika, J. Kugara and T. Zhanda, 2014. Analysis of oxytetracycline and doxycycline in surface water sources and treated drinking water in Harare metropolitan using Ultrasonic Assisted Dispersive Solid Phase Extraction (UA-DSPE) and RP-HPLC-UV technique. Bull. Environ. Pharmacol. Life Sci., 3: 100-109.
  16. Dzomba, P., M. Zaranyika, J. Kugara and T. Zhanda, 2014. Determination of oxytetracycline residues in untreated and treated drinking water in Bindura Town by RP-HPLC-UV visible spectrometry after ultrasonic assisted dispersive solid phase extraction (UA-DSPE). World J. Pharm. Res., 3: 1568-1578.
  17. Dzomba, P., I. Gwizangwe, P. Pedzisai and E. Togarepi, 2014. Quality, shelf-life and sensory analysis of beef meat treated with Cleome gynandra and Vigna unguiculata extracts. Chem. Eng. Sci., 2: 40-45.
    Direct Link  |  
  18. Dzomba, P. and C. Musekiwa, 2014. Anti-obesity and antioxidant activity of dietary flavonoids from Dioscorea steriscus tubers. J. Coastal Life Med., 2: 465-470.
    Direct Link  |  
  19. Ngoroyemoto, N., J. Mushore, J. Dhliwayo and P. Dzomba, 2013. Antimicrobial properties of methanolic, water and chloroform extracts of Psidium Guajava (L) roots. Int. J. Green Herbal Chem., 2: 713-722.
  20. Mupa, M., P. Dzomba, C. Musekiwa and R. Muchineripi, 2013. Lead content of lichens in metropolitan Harare, Zimbabwe: Air quality and health risk implications. Greener J. Environ. Manage. Public Safety, 2: 75-82.
  21. Mudavanhu, N., P. Dzomba, C. Mudavanhu and S. Mazorodze, 2013. Occupational safety and environmental risks scenario of Small and Medium Enterprises 2 (SMEs): An analysis of the situation in Harare 3 chemical industries, Zimbabwe. Am. Chem. Sci. J., 2: 98-110.
  22. Mudavanhu, N., P. Dzomba and L.D. Mudehwe, 2013. Potential devastating domino effect: A case study of msasa industrial area, Zimbabwe. Am. Chem. Sci. J., 2: 50-64.
    Direct Link  |  
  23. Masvodza, D.R., P. Dzomba, F. Mhandu and B. Masamha, 2013. Heavy metal content in Acacia saligna and Acacia polyacantha on Slime Dams: Implications for phytoremediation. Am. J. Exp. Agric., 3: 871-883.
    Direct Link  |  
  24. Dzomba, P., N. Ngoroyemoto and R. Musarurwa, 2013. Antioxidant capacity and microbial attributes of raw cow milk fortified with Hypotrigona squamuligera honey. Global J. Med. Res., 13: 9-12.
    Direct Link  |  
  25. Dzomba, P., E. Togarepi and M. Mupa, 2013. Anthocyanin content and antioxidant activities of common bean species (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) grown in Mashonaland Central, Zimbabwe. Afr. J. Agric. Res., 8: 3330-3333.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  26. Dzomba, P., D. Shasha, T. Chayamiti, G. Murambasvina and N. Mudavanhu, 2013. Rationale behind the use of Temnocalyx obovatus roots as antivenins against snakebites in primary health care. Am. J. Phytomed. Clin. Therapeutics, 1: 98-106.
  27. Dzomba, P. and I. Gwizangwe, 2013. TLC separation, antibacterial and anti- inflammatory activity of extracts derived from Zanthoxylum humile roots. Int. J. Res. Ayurveda Pharm., 4: 482-486.
  28. Togarepi, E., C. Mapiye, N. Muchanyereyi and P. Dzomba, 2012. Optimization of fermentation parameters for ethanol production from Ziziphus mauritiana fruit pulp using Saccharomyces cerevisiae (NA33). Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., 2: 60-69.
  29. Dzomba, P., T. Chayamiti, S. Nyoni, P. Munosiyei and I. Gwizangwe, 2012. Ferriprotoporphyrin IX-Combretum imberbe crude extracts interactions: Implication for malaria treatment. Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol., 6: 2205-2210.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |  
  30. Dzomba, P., T. Chayamiti and E. Togarepi, 2012. Heavy metal content of selected raw medicinal plant materials: Implication for patient health. Bull. Environ. Pharmacol. Life Sci., 1: 28-33.
    Direct Link  |  
  31. Dzomba, P., S. Nyoni and N. Mudavanhu, 2012. Heavy metal contamination risk through consumption of traditional food plants growing around Bindura town, Zimbabwe. J. Toxicol. Environ. Health Sci., 4: 92-95.
    Direct Link  |  
  32. Dzomba, P., N. Ngoroyemoto, L. Mutandwa and D. Shasha, 2012. Phytochemical screening and biological activities of Hypotrigona squamuligera raw honey. Int. J. Biochem. Res. Rev., 2: 98-105.
  33. Dzomba, P., E. Togarepi, C. Musekiwa and C.J. Chagwiza, 2012. Improving oxidative stability of soya and sunflower oil using Temnocalyx obovatus extracts. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 11: 11099-11103.
    Direct Link  |  
  34. Dzomba, P., E. Togarepi and C. Musekiwa, 2012. Phytochemicals, antioxidant and antibacterial properties of a lichen species Cladonia digitata. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 11: 7995-7999.
    Direct Link  |  
  35. Dzomba, P., E. Togarepi and C. Mahamadi, 2012. In-vitro assessment of antioxidant potential and phenolic capacity of Temnocalyx obovatus leaves. Afr. J. Biochem. Res., 6: 98-104.
    Direct Link  |  
  36. Dzomba, P. and N. Muchanyereyi, 2012. Potential antimicrobial plant extract based therapeutics from Temnocalyx obovatus roots. Eur. J. Med. Plants, 2: 209-215.
  37. Dzomba, P. and M. Mupa, 2012. Wild Cucumis angurialeaves: Phytochemical profile and antioxidant capacity. Asian Pacific J. Trop. Biomed. .
    Direct Link  |  
  38. Mahamadi, C., E. Togarepi and P. Dzomba, 2011. Extraction of phenolic compounds from Temnocalyx obovatus. Afr. J. Biotechnol., 10: 11245-11248.
    Direct Link  |  
  39. Ngarivhume, T., P. Dzomba, I. Gwizangwe, C.H. Zendera and C.A.T. Katsvanga et al., 2008. Anaesthetic effects of Adenia gummifera distillates on Apis mellifera (Honeybee). Nat. Prod. Res., 22: 1370-1378.
    CrossRef  |  Direct Link  |