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Group Work in Undergraduate Research: Turning Bane into Boon by Reddy, Poovendhree

“…Problem-based learning (PBL) using groupwork was used to engage students in undergraduate research methodology (UGR). It is anticipated that students will…”
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Efficiency of chlorine and UV in the inactivation of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in wastewater by Adeyemo, Folasade Esther, Singh, Gulshan, Reddy, Poovendhree, Bux, Faizal, Stenström, Thor Axel

“…Wastewater from different sources is contaminated by protozoan parasites including Cryptosporidium and Giardia. Many protozoan parasites are becoming resistant…”
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Stakeholder knowledge and attitudes toward the use of predictive genetic testing in South Africa by Naidoo, Levani, Reddy, Poovendhree

“…The use of predictive genetic testing, particularly for risk profiling in non-communicable diseases (NCDs), has the potential to benefit public health by…”
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Detection and quantification of soil-transmitted helminths in environmental samples: A review of current state-of-the-art and future perspectives by Amoah, Isaac Dennis, Singh, Gulshan, Stenström, Thor Axel, Reddy, Poovendhree

“…It is estimated that over a billion people are infected with soil-transmitted helminths (STHs) globally with majority occurring in tropical and subtropical…”
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Determination of heavy metals in selected fish species and seawater from the South Durban Industrial Basin, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Moodley, Roshila, Mahlangeni, Nomfundo T., Reddy, Poovendhree

“…The South Durban Industrial Basin (SDIB), South Africa, an economic hub that spans a long coastline, is a disaster management hotspot, which threatens the…”
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The source and fate of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in wastewater and possible routes of transmission by Mtetwa, Hlengiwe N, Amoah, Isaac D, Kumari, Sheena, Bux, Faizal, Reddy, Poovendhree

“…The Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) consists of causative agents of both human and animal tuberculosis and is responsible for over 10 million annual…”
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Effectiveness of Health and Safety Training in Reducing Occupational Injuries Among Harvesting Forestry Contractors in KwaZulu-Natal by Nkomo, Hloni, Niranjan, Ivan, Reddy, Poovendhree

“…Forestry work is generally characterized by a combination of personal and environmental risks in health and safety. Employers need to ensure intensive and…”
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Decision tree for identification and prediction of filamentous bulking at full-scale activated sludge wastewater treatment plant by Deepnarain, Nashia, Nasr, Mahmoud, Kumari, Sheena, Stenström, Thor A., Reddy, Poovendhree, Pillay, Kriveshin, Bux, Faizal

“…•Filamentous bulking was investigated at full-scale activated sludge system for 2 years.•Principal component analysis and decision tree could be used to…”
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Impact of informal settlements and wastewater treatment plants on helminth egg contamination of urban rivers and risks associated with exposure by Amoah, Isaac Dennis, Kumari, Sheena, Reddy, Poovendhree, Stenström, Thor Axel, Bux, Faizal

“…The quality of surface water could be influenced by both anthropogenic and natural factors. This study was designed to determine the impact of informal…”
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Traditional Medicine Use among Type 2 Diabetes Patients in KZN by Chetty, Lauren, Govender, Nalini, Reddy, Poovendhree

“…Background. Traditional medicine (TM) is widely used in both developing and developed countries to assist in the attempt to curtail the prevalence and increase…”
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An Exploratory Study of the Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Lockdown on the Emotional and Social Well-being of Students Enrolled at a University of Technology by Govender, Nalini, Reddy, Poovendhree, Bhagwan, Raisuyah

“…This qualitative descriptive study explored the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and thesubsequent lockdown on the emotional and social well-being of students…”
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Academic and Psychosocial Challenges of Health Sciences Students During the Covid-19 Pandemic: A University of Technology Perspective by Govender, Nalini, Reddy, Poovendhree, Bhagwan, Raisuyah

“…The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in South African universities and institutes of higher learning experiencing an unprecedented shift to online learning in 2020,…”
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Optimisation of analytical methods for tuberculosis drug detection in wastewater: A multinational study by Mtetwa, Hlengiwe N., Amoah, Isaac D., Kumari, Sheena, Bux, Faizal, Reddy, Poovendhree

“…Wastewater-based epidemiology (WBE) is a robust tool for disease surveillance and monitoring of pharmaceutical consumption. However, monitoring tuberculosis…”
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Surveillance of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in sub-Saharan Africa through wastewater-based epidemiology by Mtetwa, Hlengiwe N., Amoah, Isaac D., Kumari, Sheena, Bux, Faizal, Reddy, Poovendhree

“…The spread of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) is a serious public health issue, particularly in developing nations. The current methods of monitoring…”
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Molecular surveillance of tuberculosis-causing mycobacteria in wastewater by Mtetwa, Hlengiwe N., Amoah, Isaac D., Kumari, Sheena, Bux, Faizal, Reddy, Poovendhree

“…The surveillance of tuberculosis infections has largely depended on clinical diagnostics and hospitalization data. The advancement in molecular methods creates…”
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Wastewater-Based Surveillance of Antibiotic Resistance Genes Associated with Tuberculosis Treatment Regimen in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa by Mtetwa, Hlengiwe N., Amoah, Isaac D., Kumari, Sheena, Bux, Faizal, Reddy, Poovendhree

“…Essential components of public health include strengthening the surveillance of infectious diseases and developing early detection and prevention policies…”
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Prevalence of Vancomycin Resistant Enterococcus in Wastewater Treatment Plants and Their Recipients for Reuse Using PCR and MALDI-ToF MS by Adegoke, Anthony A., Madu, Chibuzor E., Reddy, Poovendhree, Stenström, Thor A., Okoh, Anthony I.

“…The World Health Organization in 2017 listed vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) among those with high priority for research. This study determined the…”
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Demographic stratification of Type 2 diabetes and comorbidities in district healthcare in KwaZulu-Natal by Chetty, Lauren, Govender, Nalini, Govender, Ganesan M, Reddy, Poovendhree

“…Diabetes has been reported as the second leading cause of death and the top leading cause of death amongst women in South Africa; it is important to evaluate…”
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Nutritional status and dietary diversity of pregnant women in rural KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Warriner, Kelly, Sibiya, Maureen N., Reddy, Poovendhree, Napier, Carin

“…Background: Pregnancy is a critical period during which maternal nutrient intake and nutritional status impact both the mother and the infant. Various factors…”
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Circulating soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1, soluble endoglin and placental growth factor during pregnancy in normotensive women in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa by Muhammed, Ogunlola, Poovendhree, Reddy, Maureen, N. Sibiya, Laura, O'Connor, Dorinda, Borg, Firoza, Haffejee, Shanaz, Ghuman, Thembelihle Ngxongo, Nalini Govender

“…Abstract Background: Based on the increased pre-eclampsia and HIV antenatal incidence in South Africa, we determined the angiogenic profiles due to its…”
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