Is it possible to mod out the edge scrolling feature when you're in cursor mode?

It makes it very difficult to manipulate the girls when I wind up staring at the ceiling when trying to pick them up.

We will add option for this in the game settings.

Thank you, that would be excellant. Does that mean there isn't currently a file I can edit to accomplish this?

I don't think there is currently a way to switch it off.

If you want to make it easier to pick up the girls in the meantime, set max_height = 2.20 for the characters in pack\pack_dungeon\init\std\base\main\main_base.dat.
This will allow you to stand up higher while picking them up, therefor reducing the need to look up.

If i may be so bold, i'd propose adding it as a setting (to set default/initial state) and also making it toggleable via key/mouse-button assigned in control settings.

The DK2 patch 2 has two extra settings one for speed and one for cursor scroll.
The version is pretty stable now so if you like these options I recommend installing it.
If you don't have an DK2 its works the same as patch 1.

N.b.
The options are in the game settings.