Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Basic Medical Sciences -- IIUM Summary: The present thesis deals with the isolation, in vivo antidiabetic and toxicological evaluation of a flavonoid i.e. wogonin (5, 7-dihydroxy-8-methoxyflavone) isolated from the MeOH extract of Tetracera indica Merr. leaves (Dilleniaceae) (Mempelas paya in

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Basic Medical Sciences -- IIUM Summary: Despite a variety of contemporary methods for contraception, some women still rely on herbal plants as anti-fertility agents based on its common use for many years, passed down from generation to generation. One of these herbal plants is Trigonella foen

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Biotechnology -- IIUM Summary: Multiple drugs resistance organisms (MDRO) and antibiotics side effects are among the most worrisome issues in an effort to treat infectious diseases. Plant-based products had become the source of interest in pharmacological industry. Cinnamomum burmannii is on

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology -- IIUM Summary: The increased usage of cosmetic products has caused a growing concern and yet little is known about cosmetics from consumers' perspective. This study aimed to explore consumers' perspectives towards cosmetic products, to develop a valid and r

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Pharmacy Practice -- IIUM Summary: Approximately 1-in-5 Malaysians over the age of 30 have Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Anti-diabetics are the most utilized prescription drugs and its expenditure is the second highest in Malaysia. Therefore it is vital to have a health program such as hom

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Orthopaedic -- IIUM Summary: Treatment of osteomyelitis is still a major problem in orthopaedic field. New Zealand White rabbit is acceptable experimental model described to develop effective local delivery of antibiotics for osteomyelitis treatment as it can mimics the disease process in hum

Subject(s): Cellular automata | Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Computational and Theoretical Sciences -- IIUM Summary: Cellular automata have been captured the attention of researchers with its interesting behavior. This model is discussed mostly in one-dimensional array since its simple work can imitate complex behavior. Specifically

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Pharmaceutical Technology -- IIUM Summary: Nigella sativa (N. sativa) oil is known to have neuroregenerative effect while contributing to lipophilicity of either the formulation or of the therapeutic carrier system. The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro effect of Nigella sativa-b

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Biotechnology -- IIUM Summary: This study was carried out to use a natural-based material, semi-refined κ-carrageenan which is easier to produce as compared to refined κ-carrageenan in the preparation of superabsorbent polymer (SAP) hydrogel. The production of semi-refined and refined κ-ca

Subject(s): Dissertations, Academic -- Department of Basic Medical Sciences -- IIUM Summary: Introduction: Hypertension is one of the leading causes of death due to stroke and heart diseases, Nigella sativa “black cumin” seeds have been widely used in traditional medicine for diseases treatment including hypertension. Thymoquinone (TQ) is o