• Endocrine disruptive activity and occurrence of pharmaceuticals and viral content in selected water sources in Melusi, Pretoria 

  Swanepoel, Hermina Johanna (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  The quality of drinking water is a global concern. The increase in ineffective Waste Water Treatment Plants (WWTP) and increased human activity contribute to water pollution, resulting in adverse health effects in various ...
• Unsupervised machine learning in air pollution epidemiology in South Africa : artificial intelligence subset application 

  Mwase, Nandi Sisasenkosi (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Clean air is a human right and a condition for healthy living, but air pollution remains a global concern. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated the detrimental health effects of air pollution, equating the effects ...
• Developing a novel approach for improving supply chain management for SARS-CoV-2 point-of-care diagnostic services in resource-limited settings : a case study of Mopani district Municipality in Limpopo Province, South Africa 

  Maluleke, Kuhlula (University of Pretoria, 2023-06-20)

  Introduction: In settings with limited access to laboratory diagnostic services, point-of-care (POC) testing offers a suitable alternative for diagnosing COVID-19. We conducted a scoping review to guide the objectives of ...
• Framework for mitigating the risk of waterborne diarrheal diseases in peri-urban areas of Lusaka district Zambia 

  Meki. Chisala Deborah (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Waterborne diarrheal diseases are a public health problem in developing countries including Zambia. Despite implementing various interventions, the diseases have persisted in Zambia. This study aimed to develop a framework ...
• Characteristics of adult patients who are lost to follow-up in antiretroviral roll out clinics – Gauteng, South Africa 

  Molefe, Thuthukile (University of Pretoria, 2014-11)

  The global commitment by governments throughout the world to scaling up access to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) in response to the crisis imposed by the HIV epidemic has resulted in a large number of people living with Human ...
• Risk factors associated with treatment default in pulmonary tuberculosis patients in Tshwane, Gauteng : case control study 

  Muvhango, Ntshengedzeni Michael (University of Pretoria, 2013)

  Background: Tuberculosis is a curable disease. The challenge faced by many TB control programmes around the world is treatment non-compliance. Patients who default their treatment are at risk of clinical deterioration and ...
• Factors Associated with ART Initiation among Eligible HIV Positive Pregnant Women in Swaziland 

  Chouraya, Caspian (University of Pretoria, 2014)

  Conclusions: ART initiation is very important for HIV positive women both for their own health and for prevention HIV transmission to their children. This study found that ART initiation among eligible pregnant women in ...
• Smoking-related health risk knowledge, and reactions to cigarette warning labels amongst South African adults 

  Senkubuge, Flavia (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  Background Tobacco control is a public health concern. By 2020, it is estimated that seven out of every 10 people killed by smoking will be from developing countries. Smoking ranked third after unsafe sex/sexually ...
• Knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of long acting reversible contraceptive (LARC) methods among healthcare workers in sub-Saharan Africa : a systematic review and meta-analysis 

  Rouncivell, Laura (University of Pretoria, 2020)

  Introuction: The sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region is making progress in its contraceptive policies that allow for the provision of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARC). Despite this, the overall utilisation of ...
• Development of a PBPK-based health risk assessment framework for exposure to cerium, gold, silver and titanium engineered nanoparticles 

  Moto, Tshepo Paulsen (University of Pretoria, 2020-07-07)

  The study aim was to develop and implement a novel integrated approach for engineered nanoparticles risk assessment using several health risk assessment frameworks. The study managed to apply a physiologically based ...
• Comparing approaches for combining data collected from multiple complex surveys, adjusting for clustering and stratification 

  Dzikiti, Loveness Nyaradzo (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  Even though there is substantial literature on studies which pool survey data, it is still not clear which are the most efficient methodologies for pooling data from different surveys. For example, it is important to know ...
• Patterns and predictors of early and late mortality during HIV antiretroviral therapy in a military-based programme in South Africa : a cohort study 

  Dlamini, Judith Nomthandazo (University of Pretoria, 2013)

  Background The patterns and predictors of mortality in patients receiving combination ART (cART) in the South African military are unknown. Although predictors of early mortality have been described in southern Africa, ...
• Equity in access and utilization of cervical cancer treatment and palliation services in Harare, Zimbabwe 

  Tapera, Oscar (University of Pretoria, 2019-07-10)

  Background Cervical cancer is one the fastest growing public health challenges in low to middle income countries. About 85% of new diagnoses worldwide are reported in low-income countries and cervical cancer is the fourth ...
• The epidemiology of Tenofovir-associated renal failure in patients on antiretroviral therapy in Swaziland 

  Dlamini, Sithembile (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Background: Tenofovir (TDF) forms part of the backbone of first and second line HIV infection management. There is limited data from resource-constrained settings on nephrotoxic adverse effects of Tenofovir based antiretroviral ...
• Time to sputum culture conversion of Multidrug-Resistant tuberculosis in HIV positive versus HIV negative patients in Lesotho 

  Alakaye, Odunayo Johnson (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Background: Multi-Drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB, resistance to at least Isoniazid and rifampicin) is a disease of public health importance, accounting for an estimated 490,000 new cases globally in 2016. Historically, ...
• Mycotoxin prevalence and heavy metal contamination of South African red meat 

  Van Deventer, Maricia Margrit (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Introduction: Stunting is a national public health problem in South Africa affecting approximately 15.4% of children. Among the many possible causes of growth retardation is exposure to toxic substances by dietary means. ...
• Recurrence of cervical intraepithelial neoplasia at six months post cryotherapy or loop electro-surgical excision procedure at Mbabane Government Hospital Swaziland 

  Mthethwa-Hleza, Simangele (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Introduction Cervical cancer is the most common female cancer in sub-Sahara Africa. In 2018, Swaziland was rated with the highest burden globally. In 2014, 21% female deaths in Swaziland were due to cancer and almost half ...
• Effectiveness of winter larviciding as a malaria vector control intervention in selected rural areas of Botswana and Zimbabwe 

  Mpofu, Mulamuli (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Introduction Successful control of malaria vectors requires the control of the larval and the adult stages. There is currently enough evidence on effectiveness of adult control methods through indoor residual spraying and ...
• Virologic outcomes for tenofovir disoproxil fumarate antiretroviral therapy based regimens in Swaziland 2013-2015 

  Masango, Malvern (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Introduction: The scale up of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in sub-Saharan Africa has seen a great reduction in morbidity and mortality related to human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV). Recent advances in ART has seen the ...
• The epidemiology and knowledge of cervical cancer in Zimbabwe 

  Mapanga, Witness (University of Pretoria, 2018)

  Background: Chronic and persistent infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most important factor associated with the development of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer deaths have been on the rise in recent years ...

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