Projects

ESR Ongoing Projects

Number Year Name of Principal Investigator  Title of Review Purpose of the project 
1 2021 Joy Blaise Bucyibaruta Current understanding of the acceptability of maternal health services: scoping review Post-doctoral research 
2 2021 Maureen Moyo-Chilufya A systematic review and meta-analysis on the burden on NCDs among people living with HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa PhD degree 
3 2021 Nothando Mbatha  Implementation of school programs in South Africa: A scoping review  PhD degree 
4 2021 Patricia Yeukai Midzi  Factors influencing postgraduate nursing students' study progress in Higher education institutions PhD degree 
5 2021 Lyndsey Swart A scoping review of the causes and effects of contractors' non-compliance with the health and safety regulations in the South African construction industry PhD degree 
6 2021 Kitty Uys  The role and responsibilities of a postgraduate research supervisor: A scoping review  Career advancement 
7 2021 Johan Potgieter Guideline for Low dosage prophylaxis of haemophilia: A systematic review  Career advancement 
8 2021 Nontembiso Magida Epidemiology and risk factors of running-related injuries in 21,2 km (half-marathon) athletes: A scoping review  Career advancement  
9 2022 Zahre Harris Therapeutic benefits of dance intervention after experiencing a stroke: A scoping review. Masters degree
10 2022 Zola Dantile Current ethics topics in physiotherapy curricula and transformational needs informed by the transgressions reported to the Health Professions Council of South Africa. PhD degree 
11 2021 Mathias Dzobo A Scoping Review Protocol for Use and Acceptability of Human papillomavirus Self-sampling for Cervical Cancer screening in Sub-Saharan Africa Literature review for PhD protocol
12 2022 Sergant Motha A physiotherapy self-management treatment programme for adult patients with chronic non-specific low back pain in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review  PhD degree 
13 2022 Cecilia Sambakunsi Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines among adults aged 18 years and older in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review and meta-analysis Masters degree
14 2022 Leani van der Walt The use of transcranial magnetic stimulation as a treatment for migraines in adults: A scoping review  Masters degree
15 2022 Hannah van der Linde The influence of the gut microbiota on the development of neuropsychiatric disorders: A scoping review  Masters degree
16 2022 Boitumelo Moetlhoa REASSURED diagnostics at Point-of-care for improved public health outcomes in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review  Post-doctoral research 
17 2022 Yetisha Naidoo A systematic review to compare the regulatory policies in orphan drugs in developing and developed countries PhD degree 
18 2022 Rivak Punchoo The role of the Vit D metabolising system in gynaecological cancer: a systematic review  Career advancement 
19 2022 Yvette Hlophe Role of reflection assessment toll in the medical curriculum: a scoping review  Career advancement 
20 2022 Linda Nene Investigate the role of AI in streamlining regulatory processes and accelerating clinical development: A scoping review Honours degree
21 2022 Charlene Du Plessis The use of kinesiology tape in influencing respiratory Function of healthy individuals and those with Neurological conditions respectively: a Systematic Review Masters degree
22 2022 Shimona Prosad Evidence of patients’ challenges and barriers related to usage of Implanon®:
scoping review
Career advancement 
23 2022 Veronica Ramodike Development of a professional competency assessment tool for final year occupational therapy students PhD degree 
24 2022 Margaret Sethole Checklist for interpreting radiographs: A scoping review  PhD degree 
25 2022 Linda Roos Trauma-releasing exercises as treatment technique in the mental health field Masters degree
26 2022 Sharol Maila Consent for female sterilisation: A scoping review  Masters degree
27 2022 Pfungwa Mambanga A scoping review mapping the evidence of current technology for SARS-CoV-2 self-testing  Post-doctoral research 

 

 

ESR Completed Projects

Number Year Name of Principal Investigator  Title of Review Purpose of the project 
1 2021 Arthur Ng'etich A systematic review on improving implementation of the revitalised integrated disease surveillance and response system in the African region: A health workers' perspective.  PhD degree
2 2021 Kuhlula Maluleke  A Scoping Review for supply chain management systems for point of care diagnostics services: Optimising COVID-19 testing capacity in resource-limited settings  Literature review for PhD protocol
3 2021 Chisala Deborah Meki Interventions for mitigating the risk of waterborne diarrheal diseases. A systematic review PhD degree
4 2021 Thobeka Dlangalala Evidence of TB Diagnostic Services at Primary Healthcare Level During COVID-19: A Scoping Review Literature review for PhD protocol
5 2022 Mathias Dzobo  A Scoping Review Protocol for Use and Acceptability of Human papillomavirus Self-sampling for Cervical Cancer screening in Sub-Saharan Africa Literature review for PhD protocol
6 2022 Nobuhle Ziningi Jaya  Mapping evidence of self-sampling interventions for the diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections in women Literature review for PhD protocol
7 2022 Alfred Musekiwa  Mapping Evidence on the Burden of Breast, Cervical, and Prostate Cancers in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review Career advancement
8 2022 Joy Blaise Bucyibaruta Current Understanding of Maternal Healthcare Acceptability from Patients’ Perspectives: A Scoping Review Protocol Post-doctoral research
9 2022 Maureen Moyo-Chilufya Protocol for updated systematic review and meta-analysis on the burden of non-communicable diseases among people living with HIV in sub-Saharan Africa PhD degree

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