Date of Award
Spring 2022
Degree Type
Thesis
Department
Public Health
Director of Thesis
Dr. Sean Norman
First Reader
Dr. Burke Dial
Second Reader
Dr. Burke Dial
Abstract
Wastewater surveillance has been used for a variety of purposes but, in recent years, has most notably been utilized during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many universities in the United States used it as a means of monitoring levels of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on their campuses. The University of South Carolina, University of Arizona, and University of North Carolina- Charlotte were three such schools. An analysis of data published by these three schools has been used to synthesize a proposed list of best methods to be used by other universities during the reemergence of SARS-CoV-2 or during the outbreak of a new pathogen. Additionally, factors such as supply chain issues and burnout have been evaluated to determine their effects on laboratory efficiency and the sustainability research projects in the midst of a pandemic.
First Page
1
Last Page
37
Recommended Citation
Gosnell, Emily, "Wastewater Surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 on American University Campuses: A Comparison of Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic" (2022). Senior Theses. 504.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/senior_theses/504
Rights
© 2022, Emily Gosnell