Martin Kofi Agyei

Medicine

About

Dr Martin Kofi Agyei is a Physician Specialist since October, 2006. He obtained his Doctorate Degree in Medicine in 1996 at Ukrainian State Medical University, Kiev. He started his House Job at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in 1998. He wrote his Membership Exams of the West African College of Physicians in October, 2006. He travelled to London to pursue a Masters postgraduate course in Clinical Dermatology at King's College and completed in 2008. When he returned, he applied for a Lecturer Post at KNUST in 2009 and started teaching Dermatology at the Medical school as a part time Lecturer. He was later considered an adjunct lecturer and continued teaching in that capacity until April 2014 when finally his application was granted as a full time Lecturer.He is the only Dermatologist in the Department of Medicine. He teaches in addition clinical medicine. He is the only one who is currently handling the entire Dermatology course for the Physician Assistants.

Research Summary

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The researcher has conducted extensive work across several interconnected fields of public health, focusing on areas such as infectious diseases (fungal infections, HIV/AIDS), kidney disease management, dietary concerns, and mental health interventions. Through their publications, the researcher has explored advanced medical technologies like hemodialysis, emphasized improvements in healthcare systems for low-income countries, and investigated factors influencing infection prevalence and patient outcomes. Their work highlights a commitment to addressing diverse challenges through innovative approaches, aiming to enhance healthcare quality and address issues from infectious diseases to mental health, showcasing a holistic perspective on public health research.

Research Themes

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Histoplasmosis in Africa: Current perspectives, knowledge gaps, and research priorities(2022)

Cryptococcal and Histoplasma Antigen Screening Among People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus in Ghana and Comparative Analysis of OIDx Histoplasma Lateral Flow Assay and IMMY Histoplasma Enzyme Immunoassay(2022)

P251 Disseminated Histoplasmosis in a Ghanaian HIV Patient: Role of Urine Histoplasma Antigen Testing in Rapid Diagnosis(2022)

Fifty years of hemodialysis in Ghana—current status, utilization and cost of dialysis services(2023)

Fifty years of hemodialysis in Ghana - current status, utilization and cost of dialysis services(2023)

Risk factors for stroke occurrence in a low HIV endemic West African country: A case-control study(2018)

One-Year Rates and Determinants of Poststroke Systolic Blood Pressure Control among Ghanaians(2016)

Low blood pressure levels & incident stroke risk among elderly Ghanaians with hypertension(2020)

Trends in type 1 diabetes diagnosis in Ghana(2019)

Skin-lightening practices among shoppers in select markets in Kumasi, Ghana: A cross-sectional survey(2020)

Risk Factor Control in Stroke Survivors with Diagnosed and Undiagnosed Diabetes: A Ghanaian Registry Analysis(2020)

Factors Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Among Stroke Survivors in Ghana(2021)

POS-056 Pattern of kidney disease in medical admissions in Ghana – a single centre study(2021)

Potential diagnostic challenges of intracerebral hemorrhage as an index presentation of metastatic choriocarcinoma: A case series(2024)

An unusual case of crusted scabies in an immunocompetent adult: A case report(2024)

The Impact of Skin Disease on Quality of Life in Rural Communities of Ghana(2020)

Dermatologic diseases in Africa: The profile of patients attending a tertiary hospital in the Ashanti Region of Ghana(2024)

Early detection of kidney disease in Ghana - A situational survey of secondary hospitals in the Ashanti Region of Ghana(2021)

Reversible hyperpigmentation in Vitamin B12 deficiency: an addisonian mimic in clinical practice(2020)

Improving awareness, diagnosis and management of invasive fungal infections in Ghana: establishment of the Ghana Medical Mycology Society(2022)

Hyponatraemia as a Predictor of Mortality in Medical Admissions in Ghana: A Comparative Study(2020)

Frequency & factors associated with elevated lipoprotein-a among Ghanaian stroke survivors(2023)

Assessing the Effects of People’s Misconception about Mental Retardation on Patients and Caregivers at Upper Denkyira West District of Ghana(2016)

Awareness of HIV status and partner disclosure among antenatal clinic attendants: experience from a regional hospital in Ghana(2020)

A Near Fatal Puerperal Flare of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Case Report and Review(2020)

A Gist of an Obscure Neoplasm in Ghana: Gastrointestinal stromal tumours(2023)

A gist on an obscure neoplasm in Ghana: gastrointestinal stromal tumours(2023)

Review of: "How Competent are Health Professionals in Delivering Nutrition Education? A Cross-Sectional Study in Ebonyi State, Nigeria"(2023)

Review of: "Mycetoma in Animals a Review of Cases Reported From 1925-2022; Epidemiology and Management Strategies"(2024)

WCN24-424 Current status, utilization and cost of hemodialysis services in Ghana(2024)

The Challenges of Digital Transformation in Education: The Emerging Market Perspective(2024)

Exploring Digital Transformation in the Bus Transport Industry of Ghana(2024)

Epidemiological, Clinical, and Immunological Features of Ghanaian People-Living-with-HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and Molecular Proof of Cystoisospora belli in Their Stool Samples(2025)

Multiple Trichofolliculomas in An Adolescent Female: A Case Report(2024)

Suicidal Behavior in Police Custody: a Ten Year (2011-2021) Study in the Northern Part of Ghana(2025)

Burden of perceived stress among stroke survivors in Ghana: Insights from a multicentre, cross-sectional study(2025)

Epidemiological, clinical and immunological features of Schistosoma spp., Stronglyoides stercoralis and Taenia spp. infections in Ghanaian HIV patients(2025)

Evaluation of Each Three Entamoeba histolytica- and Strongyloides stercoralis-Specific Real-Time PCR Assays Applying Test Comparisons Without Reference Standards(2025)

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